<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><b>From Lee Child: "We all know that Lyle is smart, but who knew he was so funny?"</b></p><p>Lyle's style may be humorous in this second outing of PI Jake Longly and his girlfriend Nicole Jamison, but the subject matter is dead serious when an A-list actor ends up with a strangled coed in his bed.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>From Lee Child: "We all know that Lyle is smart, but who knew he was so funny?"</b></p><p>Lyle's style may be humorous in this second outing of PI Jake Longly and his girlfriend Nicole Jamison, but the subject matter is dead serious when an A-list actor ends up with a strangled coed in his bed.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"<b><i>A-List</i></b> by D. P. Lyle...blends humor with hard-boiled detective fiction to create a fast-paced, entertaining novel that will satisfy fans of the genre...Lyle knows how to keep the narrative flowing at a rapid pace and keep the questions coming." -- <b><i>New York Journal of Books</i></b><br><br>"Aptly named, <b><i>A-List</i></b> ranks high on the 'must buy' list for holiday shoppers. Reluctant PI Jake Longly investigates the darker side of the movie business, where professional jealousies and hedonistic habits have deadly consequences. Fast-faced and funny, the seamless prose will transport you from reality to fantasy. Lyle evokes the sights and sounds of New Orleans in such a provocative manner, you'll be packing your bags and catching the next flight to The Big Easy for your own adventure." -- <b>K. J. Howe</b>, author of <i>Skyjack</i><br><br>"D. P. Lyle delivers again with <b><i>A-List</i></b>--snappy, sexy and speedy on every page. Hang on for this fast, fun tromp through the Big Easy. Readers will love learning more about the Longlys' past while they worry about Jake and his entourage making it to the next page." -- <b>Lisa Preston</b>, best-selling author<br><br>"D. P. Lyle hits it over the fence with <b><i>A-List</i></b>. This mystery, featuring former Major League pitcher and reluctant PI Jake Longly, is fast-paced, slick, and funny. Bad times in the Big Easy mean a great time for readers. Head to New Orleans with Jake, and enjoy the trip." -- <b>Meg Gardiner</b>, Edgar Award-winning author<br><br>"Former baseball player turned P.I. Jake Longly is back on the trail in <b><i>A-List</i></b>. A rollicking thrill ride through the mean streets and tasty restaurants of New Orleans. Murder, mobbed-up bad guys, Hollywood heartthrobs, and laughs! What more could you want? D.P. Lyle is at the top of his game!" -- <b>Matt Coyle</b>, author of the Anthony Award-winning Rick Cahill crime novels<br><br>"One part Carl Hiaasen mixed with two parts Elmore Leonard and garnished with Robert Parker at his best. [The] narrative is peppered with snappy, staccato prose that pops clean off the page, making this a series and author you don't want to miss." -- <b>Jon Land</b>, <i>USA Today</i> best-selling author<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>D. P. Lyle, MD</b> is the Macavity Award-winning and Edgar Award-nominated author of both fiction and nonfiction books. As a forensics expert, he has worked with the writers of popular television shows such as <i>Law & Order</i>, <i>CSI: Miami</i>, <i>Diagnosis Murder</i>, <i>Monk</i>, <i>Judging Amy</i>, <i>Peacemakers</i>, <i>Cold Case</i>, <i>House</i>, <i>Medium</i>, <i>Women's Murder Club</i>, <i>1-800-Missing</i>, <i>The Glades</i>, and <i>Pretty Little Liars</i>. He is a frequent speaker and radio and TV guest as well a valued forensic consultant to crime novelists. He lives in Orange County, California. <b><i>A-List</i></b> is his second Jake Longly novel.</p>