Upon Some Midnights Clear

Classic KCC. No action and almost all dialogue that could have been cut back by a half. Written in the early 80's with characters with memories from WWII in SW PA it speaks the vernacular. And that can wear. But an actual plot appeared halfway through the book and Balzic's WWII memories filled out the read. Nothing evil here. Just people getting by and KCC making a story out of a few scenes. I enjoy the neighborhood and the characters and the ways we used to refer to each other by our tribal affiliations (Irish, Italian, Slovak, Polish, Greek, Russian). All before we became Americans.

Balziac uncovers attempted scam but inadvertently sparks attack on black man.