Private investigators are often called in to prove that someone is lying or to disprove their stories. In this case, Quinn is flown from Seattle to Los Angeles to prove that someone exists.

A formerly abused and dying boy, Danny, has written an inspirational novel from which a movie is being developed. However, Hollywood gets cold feet when a reporter starts intimating that the boy does not exist. Quinn gets quickly ensnared by the cinematic qualities of the tale, as well as the connections to a previous case which still haunts her. What follows is a lightning-fast series of events in which the reader becomes as involved in the case as Quinn.

An excellent mystery with intricate loops and a great finish, KRAPP'S LAST CASSETTE is engaging on multiple levels, particularly for its rapid pace, disturbing concepts and uniquely realized protagonist.