Stewart “Hoagy” Hoag is the protagonist of David Handler’s longest-running mystery series. A novelist who became famous with his debut book and then crashed hard, Hoag now makes his living as a ghostwriter for celebrities. His assignments consistently lead him into murder investigations, which he solves with the help of his basset hound Lulu and his connections in New York publishing and entertainment circles.
Hoag narrates the series with a sardonic, self-deprecating voice that gives the books their distinctive tone. He is cultured, well-read, and often the smartest person in the room, but his career failures keep him humble. Lulu, his constant companion, has become one of the most recognized animal sidekicks in mystery fiction. The Stewart Hoag and Lulu series has run for seventeen books since 1988.
Reading Order
See the complete Stewart Hoag and Lulu reading order for all books in the series.