
Barbara Fradkin
4 SeriesBarbara Fradkin is a Canadian author known for her Inspector Green mystery series. She holds a B.A. from McGill University, an M.A. from the University of Toronto, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Ottawa. Fradkin is a former president of Crime Writers of Canada and resides in Ottawa, Ontario.
In "The Fall Guy," the first Cedric O'Toole novel by Barbara Fradkin, handyman Cedric's simple life is disrupted when he is sued for the death of Lori-Anne Wilkins, who fell from a deck he built. Upon investigating, Cedric discovers the deck's railing was tampered with, indicating he has been framed. As he delves deeper, someone tries to run him off the road, confirming his life is in danger. Determined to clear his name, Cedric must use his inventive mind to uncover who wanted Mrs. Wilkins dead and trap the real killer.