Cruel April - Dave Garrett, Bk 4 Author:Neil Albert What Sue Grafton has done with the alphabet, Neil Albert is doing with the calendar. Beginning with The January Corpse (1991), Albert's Dave Garrett mysteries, starring the disbarred Philadelphia lawyer turned private eye, have featured fast action and a believable, appealing cast of characters. The April installment begins when Kate,... more » Dave's girlfriend who has finally decided to leave her husband, doesn't arrive as scheduled on a flight from Miami to Philadelphia. When Kate's baggage is claimed by someone else, Dave knows there's trouble and begins a four-day marathon to find her. It becomes clear early on that Kate has somehow been caught in the middle of a major drug ring; with the help of his pal Lisa and Kate's husband, Dave faces the formidable task of extricating her from the mess. Prepare to be shocked again.« less