Mark Troy and the value of sidekicks

http://makeminemystery.blogspot.com/2010/02/sidekicks-by-mark-troy.html

Seems to me that concept is pretty much part of the basic foundation of every mystery novel (as well as the whole buddy action film concept). The only real question is how involved the sidekick is in the plot and storyline.

Having had the privilege of reading some of Mark's published as well as unpublished stuff over the last few years, I must add that Ava Rome seriously scares me. I figure you just shoot Moon on sight and that solves the problem with him. But then, Ava would come unglued and I have a feeling that wouldn't be pretty.