Hostle's Hush

Book description: This hilariously earthy novel about life in a small Ohio town during the Depression opens with the discovery of the Clyde Karolak, a gentle town drunk. The mystery of who killed Karolak looms in the background as young Rudy Kernan and his five rowdy friends share a summer of awakening. Rudy's obsession with the mystery is matched by his relentless pursuit of wealth, excitement and romance. Author bio: Journalist John McPeek ended his 42-year career in 1992 when he retired from the San Diego Tribune. In earlier years he served on the editorial staffs of newspapers in Columbus, Ohio, Chicago and Tokyo. He and his wife, Virginia, live near San Diego, where they often sail coastal waters.