When Bruce Kohler wakes up in detox on the Bowery on Christmas Day, he knows he has to change his life or die. The death of a detox buddy, a burnt-out Park Avenue aristocrat with some nasty secrets, gives Bruce a chance to do something that matters–don’t drink, go to meetings, and investigate a murder–and earn back the trust of his two best friends. First in the series featuring a trio of New York sleuths: Bruce, a recovering alcoholic with a smart mouth and an ill-concealed heart of gold; Barbara, a world-class codependent who’s addicted to helping and minding everybody’s business; and Jimmy, a terminal geek who loves AA, history, and Manhattan.