⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers’ Favorite — K.T. Bowes “Working Stiff is incredibly well written… filled with twists and turns sharp enough to give you whiplash.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jonathan Payne, award-winning author of CITIZEN ORLOV "The shady side of Madison Avenue... It's clear Krieger knows this world. Fans of police / PI procedurals will get a kick out of the seedy settings and noir vibes." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bill Walker, Former Manager, Book Clubs, The McGraw-Hill Companies "What makes it sing isn’t just the plot—it’s the authenticity." ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ Michael West, Private Investigator, UCMJ Investigations: “Real-world PI action… couldn’t put it down.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Review: “This is a hot fudge sundae of a book — deliciously absorbing.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads Review: “I promise you’ll be breathless until the last page." WORKING STIFF is a razor-edged murder mystery set in 1970s New York that strips the genre to the bone — then feeds it something greasy at 2 a.m. Following his divorce and his resignation from the police force, ex-cop Frank Leland scrapes by as a private investigator, photographing cheating partners and earning just enough to cover the bills for his run-down bedsit. Then a former client offers him big money to hide a body — and Frank is curious enough to take a look. Soon he’s toe to toe with an advertising mogul harboring secrets worth killing for. To survive, Frank will have to face not just the killer, but the addiction that’s been eating him alive. Perfect for fans of gritty, character-driven mysteries: ✔ A PI who can’t mask the addiction that’s ruining his life ✔ A city of broken lights, bad cops, and worse secrets ✔ A hardboiled mystery set in the garbage-strewn streets of 1970s NYC ✔ Written by a native New Yorker who lived through it Come back to the New York of blackouts, dirty money, and broken dreams — and meet a detective just trying not to break. WORKING STIFF: A Frank Leland Mystery There’s nothing cozy about it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers' Favorite - K.T. Bowes "A dead media professional, a missing suit, and a sex scandal that will test Frank Leland's resolve. Working Stiff is a gripping, fast-paced murder mystery set in 1970s New York... Frank Leland can't mask the addiction that is ruining his life. His fatal flaw is a food addiction, and the way he eats to suppress his overwhelming emotions. I found him infinitely relatable, as was his dry wit and self-deprecating humor... "The mystery is solid and filled with twists and turns sharp enough to give you whiplash. Working Stiff is incredibly well written, and the descriptions are powerful... I loved this exciting novel and will look for more in this series." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bill Walker — former Manager, Book Clubs, The McGraw-Hill Companies "Bill Krieger's Working Stiff drops us straight into the blistering summer of 1977—Son of Sam on the loose, blackouts still haunting the city, the streets simmering with crime and heat. At the center is Frank Leland, an overweight, overworked, and stubbornly persistent private eye trying to scare up clients while nursing the wounds of a busted marriage and a career left behind at the NYPD... "What makes it sing isn't just the plot—it's the authenticity." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michael West — Private Investigator, UCMJ Investigations "My biggest complaint here is when I sat down to read a section, I had to get up and get something to eat. (When you read the book, you will understand.) Great story line and true-to-life action. The last 50+ pages was a mandatory marathon read, couldn't put it down. Great book." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Linn Random — author, frequent speaker at Sisters in Crime conferences "Bill Kreiger created a fun, gritty hero who weaves his way thru clues of this fantastic read. He sets the stage of 1977 New York and weaves the mystery using the backdrop of the exciting world of Madison Ave Advertising Agencies. The author will skillfully draw you into the story so smoothly that the heros story becomes your story as you travel from clue to clue only to be transported deeper into the story. I promise you will be breathless until the last page. This is a great mystery. I can't wait for the next Frank Leland mystery." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michelle Wolfe — Goodreads Review "From the very beginning, it pulled me in with a strong sense of place and a main character who feels unusually human for the mystery genre. Frank Leland is not the polished, too-perfect detective we often see--he's layered, imperfect, and grappling with real struggles, which makes following his story that much more compelling. "What impressed me most was how well the book blends story, character, and atmosphere without ever dragging. The plot moves quickly, but there's always depth in the details..." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BAF — Amazon Review "If you love murder plot twists you'll love this authentic ride through NYC in the '70s when porn shops ruled Times Square, when Reggie Jackson ruled the Yankees, when Son of Sam was loose on the streets, when pizza shops dotted every street corner, when a subway ride cost 50 cents, when cops on