DUNBAR’S INVENTED A NEW GENRE: CALL IT CREOLE-FOODIE-NOIR.Trick Question is the THIRD mouth-watering mystery in Edgar- and Anthony-nominated author Tony Dunbar’s beloved TUBBY DUBONNET series.”A real work of mystery art.” -New Orleans Times-Picayune “[Tubby Dubonnet] makes a charming guide to a side of New Orleans few see.” -BooklistFor the discerning reader who enjoys a knowing chuckle, a … -Booklist
For the discerning reader who enjoys a knowing chuckle, a sazerac, a bit of pompano en papillote, and a running travelogue of New Orleans along with his murders…
Medical lab janitor Cletus Busters is caught red-handed in a restricted area with the frozen head of Dr. Whitney Valentine, one of the lab’s most prestigious researchers. Busters won’t say much, except that he’s innocent. But given his conspicuous record and past as a voodoo guru, all signs point to life in prison.
Calling Tubby Dubonnet!
With the trial less than a week away, Busters’ lawyer has made exactly two motions – heading to the bar for several rounds of Wild Turkey and begging Tubby for help. Meanwhile, Tubby’s taken on a new client – a female boxer with an abusive boyfriend – and also has to referee the romantic entanglements of his ex-wife and three teenage daughters.
But as Buster’s trial proceeds, and the jury savors the startling evidence (alongside Dunbar’s succulent descriptions of Crescent City cuisine), the danger mounts. Revealing the murderer could prove to be Tubby’s biggest triumph – or his last case ever.
Warning: Do not attempt to read this book without a handy snack – preferably a Hubig’s pie or a pack of Zapp’s potato chips. Both would be better.
“Dunbar’s understated, syncopated delivery makes you wonder if there are enough honest men in New Orleans for a rubber of bridge” -Kirkus
“Dunbar weaves together the many strands of his highly entertaining tale with much skill and wit.” -Publisher’s Weeklymore
When a lawyer pal of Tubby Dubonnet is unable to represent his client Tubby steps in and takes the case. Of course his new client just happens to be a Voodoo priest up on a murder charge, it is New Orleans after all. A great read with wonderfully zany but believable characters.
I was entertained not only by some of the characters but also by some of their names. A murder mystery with numerous points of humor.
Following this is really fun
Love Dubonnet! Really am enjoying the series so far. Reminds me what it is I love about legal/crime mysteries. The characters are likeable and no more out there than characters on t.v. shows of the same genre. Looking forward to continuing Tubby’s sagas.
When you want a good investigative book that is well written and has a good flow. This is the one to read. Lagniappe, if you are from New Orleans are you are somewhat familiar with it, there are mentions of many well-known and not so well-known restaurants and locales.
Love his books they are always entertaining
I have read and enjoyed all the Tony Dunbar books, Great reads!
Tony Dunbar is always a great read.
Not my usual read but it kept my interest. In depth story. Was unsure who did it until final chapters.
I love the tubby character. Made me want to read more
Have read a few of these, enjoy the characters.
Like reading about an old friend.
More good Dunbar.
I enjoy this series of novels set in New Orleans. Fun reads.
Love this series, the most unpredictable things happen, and this story is no exception. Page turner from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Dunbar’s character, Tubby Dubonnet, is a terrific character. Interesting how this attorney is constantly in the darker world of New Orleans without being an ambulance chaser. Dunbar pulls that off.
Yet another Tubby story a good enjoyable book. If he was a real person I would like to hang out with him for a day.
Main character (Tubby) leads an interesting life which intertwines withe main plot
Really not my style. While sometimes amusing, mo r oft e silly
I liked Tubby Dubonnet and I loved the scenes of New Orleans, I could almost smell the food . very good descriptions of the city and did I mention the food. I loved his book so much I went back and bought the first five in the series. I am just about finished he fifth of the five.