Alan Russell

Guardians of the Night Alan Russell

Publisher Marketing: As the sole members of LAPD s Special Cases Unit, Detective Michael Gideon and his German shepherd partner Sirius work investigations considered bizarre even by Los Angeles s standards. Yet their latest case is more than strange it might be out of this world. Ronald Wrong Pauley is a homeless man long fallen from grace. When Pauley s late-night drinking is interrupted by a detonation of light, he sees what he describes as a being of light in the alley below. Pauley tries to help, but ends up as a witness to what he believes is the murder of the fallen angel. Gideon and Sirius are already in the midst of trying to determine the identity of the so-called Reluctant Hero who seemed to magically appear just moments after shots began ringing out at an elementary school. Braving gunfire, the hero tackled the shooter, and then disappeared. Both cases defy easy answers, but when Pauley turns up dead, the detectives are left with two murders to solve and lots of questions. Gideon and Sirius along with help from a newfound friend investigate that thin line between the real and surreal to make sense of these "possible" crimes. In this exciting and captivating sequel to "Burning Man," a smart-mouthed skeptic and his loyal partner must unravel a dark otherworldly mystery to deliver real-world justice." Contributor Bio:  Russell, Alan Critical acclaim has greeted Alan Russell's novels from coast to coast. Publisher's Weekly calls him, ?One of the best writers in the mystery field today. The New York Times says, ?He has a gift for dialogue, ? while the Los Angeles Times calls him, ?A crime fiction rara avis.? Russell's ten novels have ranged from whodunits to comedic capers to suspense, and his works have been nominated for most of the major awards in crime fiction. His novels have garnered him a Critics? Choice Award, The Lefty (awarded to the best humorous mystery of the year), and two San Diego Book Awards. A native and long-time resident of California, Alan Russell is a former college basketball player who these days barely can touch the rim. A proud father of three children, Russell is an avid gardener and cook, and fortunately is blessed with a spouse who doesn't mind weeding or washing dishes.