Crime novel turns thief into sympathetic character

 

Published: February 15, 2011

''Cold Shot to the Heart," by Wallace Stroby (Minotaur Books, 289 pages, $24.99).

DAYTON, Ohio -- Wintry evenings are perfect for reading adventure stories. I begin by tossing another log on the fire (or turning up the heat). Grab a mug filled with a warm beverage. Get the cat to curl up in my lap. Tilt back the recliner. Dig in to my pile of books.

Recently I conducted an experiment. I got a stack of new n...


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