The characters / Catalog entry
Alvin “Al” Strehlke
Alvin “Al” Strehlke is recorded in 1 distinct story.
Roscoe’s obituary names the older son Alvin. Later evidence distinguishes Al, called Big Driver, from his younger brother Lester.
Also recorded as Al, Al Strehlke, Big Driver.
Stories and supporting passages
Big Driver
Read the passage Spoilers · Story context
According to the 1999 obit, he had died suddenly in his home, at the age of forty-eight. Survived by his wife, Ramona, and two sons: Alvin (23) and Lester (17). For a mystery writer, even of the bloodless sort known as “cozies,” died suddenly was a red flag.
Roscoe’s obituary names the older son Alvin. Later evidence distinguishes Al, called Big Driver, from his younger brother Lester.