This series delves into the realm of detective fiction with an unconventional hero: a retired police officer in his eighties. Despite his age and struggles with memory, he finds himself confronting adversaries from his past who resurface. It's a gripping procedural that explores the intersection of memory and justice. The narrative offers a unique perspective, blending the grit of police work with the challenges of aging.
In Daniel Friedman's "Don't Ever Get Old," retired Memphis cop Buck Schatz seeks to recover stolen gold from a former adversary. His quest for the treasure draws the attention of dangerous individuals, leading to a thrilling and perilous investigation.
A critical success in the mystery genre, this novel has received starred reviews from major trade publications and earned nominations for prestigious awards, including the Edgar and Thriller awards, while winning the Macavity Award for Best First Novel. Its compelling narrative has attracted the attention of Lionel Wigram, known for producing the Harry Potter films and a Sherlock Holmes sequel, who is set to bring the story to the big screen.
The Edgar Award-nominated Buck Schatz series of mysteries featuring a retired cop in Memphis continues with Running Out of Road. "Daniel Friedman has done it again--only better."-- Michael Sears, bestselling author of Black Fridays Once, Detective Buck Schatz patrolled the city of Memphis, chasing down robbers and killers with a blackjack truncheon and a .357. But he's been retired for decades. Now he's frail and demented, and Rose, his wife of 72 years, is ill and facing a choice about her health care that Buck is terrified to even consider. The future looks short and bleak, and Buck's only escape is into the past. But Buck's past is under attack as well. After 35 years on death row, convicted serial killer Chester March finally has an execution date. Chester is the oldest condemned man in the United States, and his case has attracted the attention of NPR producer Carlos Watkins, who believes Chester was convicted on the strength of a coerced confession. Chester's conviction is the capstone on Buck's storied career, and, to save Chester's life, Watkins is prepared to tear down Buck's reputation and legacy.