The Second Deadly Sin (9)

The Second Deadly Sin
Lawrence Sanders

This is the second Edward X Delaney novel, the retired NYPD chief who is called back to look into the murder of an artist. This book is classic Sanders heavy on the descriptions of food and clothing, yet an interesting story as he unwraps the stories and personalities of those who are involved. It is a good whodunit and holds up well. Written in the mid 70's it is still fresh today without seeming too dated. I was reading this book while I was in NYC as it is set there, so I can place the settings, the roads, and subways which makes it a bit more interesting.