Hired by the daughter of a local politician to find her missing father and brother, San Francisco P.I. Cape Weathers has no idea how complicated -- and deadly -- the case will become. He really doesn't like politicians, but when body parts of both victims are found on a Mexican golf course, Cape finds himself heading south of the border to investigate.

With Sally, his lethally trained Asian companion, guarding his back, Cape eventually finds himself pissing off everybody from the mob, a nasty drug cartel, the DEA, the local Policia -- to his own client. Miles away from home, Cape is struggling to stay alive with no clue how to resolve his case. The answers he eventually finds are surprising and explosive, literally.

The swiftly moving plot, dry wit and colorful cast of characters in Tim Maleeny's GREASING THE PIÑATA will keep you totally entertained first page to last. As the third installment in this engaging mystery series, it's a fine addition that promises more great adventures to come for Cape and Sally. At least, I hope so!