Chris Laing
2 SeriesChris Laing is a Canadian author renowned for his work in the detective genre, particularly the Max Dester Mystery series. His debut novel in the series, "A Private Man," was released in 2012 and became a finalist for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime First Novel.
In "A Deadly Venture" by Chris Laing, Max and Isabel return to tackle a new challenge. Max's friend, Roger Bruce, is arrested for murder and enlists Max's help to clear his name. As Max investigates, he faces opposition from Hamilton's mobsters who prefer Roger to take the fall. Determined, Max delves deeper to uncover the truth and expose the real killer.
