Memphis Authors Private Detective Mystery Blends Tale of Mob and Casinos.

Memphis, Tennessee, September 29, 2004Snake Eyes, a new mystery/suspense novel, has been released by Publish America LLLP, Frederick, Maryland.

Memphis, TN September 29, 2004 -- Snake Eyes, a new mystery/suspense novel, has been released by Publish America LLLP, Frederick, Maryland.

Mid-Southerners have long discussed the pros and cons of casino gambling for years. In his novel, Snake Eyes, John Jay Richardson draws on the current gaming climate of Memphis, TN, one of the largest casino feeder markets in the U.S., as a setting for his fictional private investigator, Alex Stone, to become embroiled in a plot to legalize gambling in Tennessee and Shelby County.

In Snake Eyes, Alexander Hamilton Stone, ex-convict, Vietnam vet, T'ai Chi practitioner, and private detective jogs into an alley on a cold December Memphis morning to discover his friend, Memphis Police Detective Felton Bradshaw, murdered and himself the prime suspect. And, this is the high point of the day for Stone in his debut caper.

The setting, along the serpentine banks of the Mississippi River, provides an ideal backdrop to weave a tapestry of humor and angst along with a fast-paced plot that is sure to capture the readers imagination and hold their attention to its thrillingand surprisingconclusion.

Memphis novelists new release already gains favorable reviews.

Lola Pierce of Chariot Rider Reviews writes:
Mr. Richardson pens an awesome tale of intrigue and suspense. His writing style is advanced and unique. The author shows you the scenes with his words. You feel you are seeing the action instead of just reading it. And there is plenty of action

Snake Eyes is a splendid novel. We give it our highest rating of five stars.

Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews writes:
A modern day Dick Tracy meets Bruce Lee in the form of Alex Stone, P.I.

All in all, this is one fast paced and in depth novel that will keep its readers off center, yet unable to stop reading. Excellent!

Robbie Britt-Author: DEAD MEN DONT DEAL
Wow! What a rideI recommend it highly as a fascinating read with an ending that will blow you away.

Snake Eyes, explores the current atmosphere of gaming in the Mid-South as well as its political and social connections to the region.

Publisher:
Publish America LLLP
230 E. Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701

ISBN# 1-4137-3037-X
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