A Matter of Honor

by William P. McGivern

After Mark Weir, a Chicago police lieutenant, is killed investigating a smuggling ring set up by army servicemen in Germany, his father, a retired general, decides to solve the case and find his son's murderers

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

William P. McGivern was a novelist and screenwriter. In his early years he worked as a police reporter for the Philadelphia Bulletin and a reviewer and reporter for the Evening Bulletin in Philadelphia. Prior to his career in the newspaper business he served in the United States Army from 1943-1946.He moved to Los Angeles in 1960. His works include over twenty thrillers and mysteries as well as Soldiers of 44 , a novel based on his experiences in World War II. His novels turned into movies include The Big Heat, Rouge Cop, Shield For Murder, Odds Against Tomorrow and the bestselling Night of the Juggler .In 1952 McGivern received an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America and served as president of that organization in 1980. He was the master of the hard-boiled detective novel.

Reviews

[Bob Box · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read in 1984. Retired Army General investigates the murder of his son. One of my favorites that year.