6-8-11 The Up and Up by Lee Irby - Fiction

4 - This was a neat look at Miami in the 20's full of gangsters, gambling, guys, and dolls. The Up and Up is a murder mystery featuring Frank Hearn, a man who wants to leave his rough past behind and become legit so he can marry his fiancee with a clean conscience. Unfortunately, he chose the wrong business partner to try to go straight and gets pulled into the middle of a murder investigation involving the corrupt police department, the local mob, and the federal authorities. Throw in Gloria Swanson's arrival just in time for tourist season and this is a crazy and humorous ride. Full of the lingo of the time, The Up and Up paints a very convincing and complete picture of Miami in the 20's and is a really fun read.