Twisted Pair is a rich and engaging mystery set within the cross-cultural context of today's Southern California. A diverse cast faces the challenges of living in South Central, where gangs engage in territorial warfare and residents face a daily onslaught of crime, addiction, violence, and conflict with L.A. police. McGuigan's book is a fresh take on the mystery stories that have come to define SoCal fiction and film. What begins as a simple favor for a coworker - to cover a shift they can't work and take a "trouble ticket" no one else wants to deal with - turns into an unpredictable ride through the streets of Los Angeles. A telephone company employee sent to investigate what went down finds himself deep in a tangle of Los Angeles gangs, hidden connections, ego, drugs, and masked intentions. Be careful where you place your trust, and who you do favors for.