David Handler

The Boss

by David Handler

Kiddo is back and a decade older. At 23, he's not much wiser or thinner, but the family business needs him, and so does the woman of his dreams. It's time to grow up--whatever that means.

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The Bright Silver Star

Berger and Mitry #3

by David Handler

Mitch Berger has been accepted at least on the surface by some of the posh families in the small enclave to which he's moved - even his open affair with the beautiful black policewoman is looked upon peaceably....

The Burnt Orange Sunrise

Berger and Mitry #4

by David Handler

The legendary ninety-four-year-old Ada Geiger was one of the twentieth century's most illustrious, controversia,l and remarkable cultural figures--- the only person, living or dead, who had been a colleague...

The Sweet Golden Parachute

Berger and Mitry #5

by David Handler

A storm is brewing in Dorset.

 Poochie Vickers, the local aristocrat, is becoming even more eccentric in her old age. She’s taken up shoplifting and reckless driving but refuses to see a doctor. Her worrisome...

The Hot Pink Farmhouse

Berger and Mitry #2

by David Handler

Mitch stammered, stunned. It had just hit him. He had not happened upon just any old wino. The man standing down in the bin was Dorset's most famous and reclusive resident, Wendell Frye, the man who had single-handedly...

The Snow White Christmas Cookie

Berger and Mitry #9

by David Handler

The newest adventure featuring the mismatched romantic crime-fighting duo of New York City film critic Mitch Berger and Connecticut State Resident Trooper Desiree Mitry presents Des with her first taste of Christmas...

The Blood Red Indian Summer

Berger and Mitry #8

by David Handler

This newest mystery featuring Mitch Berger and Connecticut State Trooper Des Mitry presents Des with her first genuine racially charged case in the historic New England village of Dorset, the gem of Connecticut’s...

The Shimmering Blond Sister

Berger and Mitry #7

by David Handler

In this delightful new adventure featuring the mismatched crime-fighting duo of film critic Mitch Berger and Connecticut state trooper Des Mitry, Mitch’s New York City past and his Dorset present collide head...

The Cold Blue Blood

Berger and Mitry #1

by David Handler

Mitch Berger, a top film critic with a major New York newspaper at a surprisingly young age, has become almost a recluse since his wife died one year ago. He spends his time secluded in his apartment or in the...

The Sour Cherry Surprise

Berger and Mitry #6

by David Handler

Something has gone very wrong on bucolic Sour Cherry Lane. A straight-arrow high school student has started throwing wild sex parties. The distinguished history professor across the lane has gone missing. His...

Kiddo

by David Handler

"A witty and compassionate coming-of-age tale... A noble lesson in growing up." -- The Hartford Courant