Deadly Gamble - Charlie Parker #1 Author:Connie Shelton Charlie Parker, accountant and partner in an Albuquerque private investigation firm, recieves a startling visit from an old school friend, Stacy North, who eloped with Charlie's fiance, Brad, eight years earlier. — Stacy's Rolex watch has disappeared and she want's Charlie's help in recovering it. After some tactful questions, Charlie believes th... more »at Stacy is seeing another man who has probably stolen the watch. However, the other man, Gary Detweiller, is found murdered a few days later. Stacy, terrified that the police will involve her, asks Charlie for help. Charlie later learns that Gary Detweiller left behind a wife, Jean, who appears to have the most to gain from his death, and a son, Josh. Charlie is soon drawn into Gary Detweiller's enigmatic personality and activities.« less