A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S SCHEME

Novel. Back in the day, Chad was mostly known for breaking female hearts, but now he's a Broadway actor. He's back in town to announce the new theater he's about to build. After the announcement, as he gets in his car to leave, he's killed by a sackful of snakes someone's stashed in the back seat. Bookbinder Quinn feels compelled to search for his killer.