The Fugitive Pigeon Author:Donald E. Westlake Charlie Poole had it easy-no ambition, no problems, nothing to do but tend bar for his uncle and pass an occasional envelope along for members of the Syndicate. Yeah, he had it easy until two of Uncle Al's friends came in to kill Charlie and Uncle Al took a powder. Charlie was quick; if Al wouldn't help him, he knew he had to fly. ANd fly he ... more »does. Uptown and down, from a farm on Staten Island to a Long Island estate, Charlie tries to stay a step ahead of the original gang that couldn;t shoot straight. And since it's no fun being on the run alone, Charlie takes Chloe along. Like we said, Charlie's quick.« less