An Easy Thing

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Summary: A man of integrity...
Review: Hector Belascoaran Shayne, "independent" detective in Mexico City, has to be one of the most intriguing characters in detective fiction. In this first novel in Taibo's series, he's agreed to investigate three mysteries, including the "real" whereabouts of revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata, all at once. He realizes what a mistake he's made as he has less and less time to engage in the necessary activities of life, like sleeping and eating.

A frustrated idealist, much younger in years than his advanced cynicism would let on, Hector gave up a cushy job as an engineer and the bourgeios lifestyle that went with it, and now prowls, mostly after dark, the streets of his beloved, exasperating Mexico City in search of answers...and truth. Taibo puts his leftist politics where everyone can see them, and Hector could very well be his alter-ego.