Angelo's Guest

About the Book

Angelo's Guest is John E. Mann's third mystery novel. It reaches back as far as the Korean War and winds its way into the modern day world of Detective Joe Kepper, a top investigator on the Marlboro County Maryland police force. Most of the action takes place in and around Washington DC where high level officials with connections to the DEA decide on new and more lucrative approaches to operate the drug trade. Like all major cities, a drug culture already exists and has no intentions of bowing out and giving in to these new intruders who seek to share what has been their territory for quite some time. There are shootouts between the two factions, attempted murders, entrapment and a bit of romance. Joe Kepper and his assistant, Sam Stevens are pushed to the limit and Joe's dad old friend, Angelo comes to the rescue by insuring the safety of a mysterious witness.

About the Author

John E. Mann is a free-lance writer published in a number of national magazines and newspapers. He has also been honored with several poetic achievement awards. Mr. Mann is a graduate of Park College and holds a Masters Degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has also completed writing courses with Long Ridge Writers Group in West Redding, Connecticut. Mr. Mann is a retired Army officer who has been awarded more than thirty US and foreign decorations. They include The Silver Star, three Legions of Merit, three Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Flying Cross.