Meatballs & Murder

Amanda Paluzzi's fiancé, Anthony Nigliazzo, is found murdered. The Amato brothers, rivals of Anthony in the restaurant business, are blamed by the victim's family. Harry Landers is hired by Amanda, a friend from his past, to investigate. The Nigliazzos are bent on revenge and frustrated that Harry is involved in what they regard as a family concern. Harry's investigation takes on a different perspective as the truth unfolds. [a novelette]

---Jack Bates is a playwright and has written for children as well as adults. His works have been produced locally in his home state and nationally. In addition to the Harry Landers Series, his published works include contemporary genres, anthology stories, and novelettes. He is an English teacher and resides in Michigan.