A Drop of the Hard Stuff

A Drop of Regret: A Matt Scudder Mystery

Matt Scudder and Jack Ellery, schoolmates but not friends, found their lives diverging drastically. Two decades later, Scudder, a detective, faced Jack in a police line-up, highlighting their contrasting paths. Yet, they shared a common struggle: alcohol.

Now, Jack is on the ninth step of his AA program, aiming to make amends for past wrongs fueled by his addiction. However, when he’s found shot, it’s clear that unearthing the past wa…