Now Let's Talk of Graves

In two previous mysteries written under the pen name Alice Storey, Shankman introduced Atlanta journalist/detective Samantha Adams; here Sam is hired to find out if foul play is involved when an alcoholic ophthalmologist is run down by a car in New Orleans. PW called this ``witty. . . . Shankman's engaging characters speak in authentic Southern dialogue and engage in swift repartee.'' (Oct.)