Roberto Haro

Jolene's Last Gasp: a Novel of Dreams Denied Roberto Haro

Alexis is dead, her limp and naked body discovered in her upscale beachfront condominium. Sergeant Dale Lipinski, a detective with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, is assigned to the case. Though all obvious signs point to suicide, Lipinski investigates contradictory details and very quickly opens a Pandora's box of disturbing proportions. In the world of pornography, nothing is as it appears. Alexis's presumed suicide points to the seedy-and oftentimes dangerous-underworld of the pornography industry. Is Jolene's death truly a suicide, or is she the victim of the elusive Hollywood dream, seduced into behavior she would never have undertaken if she had a choice? Lipinski, methodical and determined, emerges as a fascinating character. Haunted by Jolene's story, he is determined to discover the truth surrounding her death. His hunt moves from professional assignment to personal mission-and soon the detective is caught up in deception and intrigue beyond the line of duty, Blood for blood.-Michael A. OlivasWilliam B. Bates Distinguished Chair in LawUniversity of Houston Law Center Jolene's Last Gasp is a thrilling, fast-paced mystery that will keep the reader guessing until the very last pages.-Colleen Rae, author of Nearly Naked, and Correspondent, Local Observer, Saugatuck, MI