The Reed Stephens Novels: "The Man Who Risked His Partner", "The Man Who Killed His Brother", "The Man Who Tried to Get Away" by Stephen Donaldson
THE MAN WHO...series of crime novels stars two fascinating characters. Ginny Fistoulari and Mick Axbrewder seem unlikely partners. She is capable and tough with a talent for self sufficiency, and he a borderline alcoholic with a talent for self destruction. But both are drawn together and make a surprisingly effective team. Of course, as they become closer, and the vulnerabilities begin to show, they become occasional lovers as well as colleagues...These are the first three books in the series, originally written in the 80s, and are a fascinating introduction to a gripping series...