FEELERS
Brian Wiprud
2009
Minotaur Books

 

Brian Wiprud has entertained me with every one of his previous books, and I was thrilled to see the latest in hardcover.
FEELERS has a rather distinctive Wiprud feel. The main character is a guy with a very non-typical job and is sometimes more comfortable in that gray area.

Morty Martinez has a job that has a number of descriptions, but what he is, is a feeler. He cleans out homes after the family removes a loved ones wanted possessions. Morty and his guys come in and get rid of the old couches, the kitchen utensils and other unwanted items, making the house ready to sell. But the real reason Morty does this is hidden treasure. And the name feeler comes from his ability to “feel” when there is treasure to be found.

Marty’s latest job netted him a bundle - $800,000 hidden away from the world. Too bad for Morty word spreads fast and other Feelers are out to get his score. Danny Kessel is also looking for the cash and has a rather dubious claim to the money. He stole it in the first place and hid it at his uncle’s house.

Wiprud takes the reader on a merry ride as this tale unfolds and it is entertaining, sometimes funny and totally enjoyable. Wiprud has written another winner and this is a “don’t miss it” book.

Jon Jordan 0f Crimespree Magazine