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Michael Allegretto


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Michael Allegretto (b. 1944) is an American author of thrillers and mystery fiction best known for creating Colorado private detective Jacob Lomax. He made his debut in 1987 with Death on the Rocks, a story of murder, blackmail, and pornography that introduced Allegrettos only series character: Jacob Lomax, an ex-cop who becomes a private detective after the brutal murder of his wife.
 

Awards: Shamus (1988)  see all

Genres: Mystery
 
Series
Jacob Lomax
   1. Death on the Rocks (1987)
   2. Blood Stone (1988)
   3. The Dead of Winter (1989)
   4. Blood Relative (1992)
   5. Grave Doubt (1995)
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Novels
   Night of Reunion (1990)
   The Watchmen (1991)
   The Suitor (1993)
   Shadow House (1994)
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Books containing stories by Michael Allegretto
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Justice for Hire (1990)
The Fourth Private Eye Writers of America Anthology
edited by
Robert J Randisi

Awards
1988 Shamus Award for Best First PI Novel : Death on the Rocks

Award nominations
1988 Macavity Award for Best First Novel (nominee) : Death on the Rocks
1988 Anthony Award for Best First Novel (nominee) : Death on the Rocks


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