James Schroeder
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Crack Open a New Case
Better to deal with the devil you know, than the one you don't...
A Crime Noir Novel set in the streets of Chicago during Prohibition.
The year is 1931.
For the last two years, the infamous mobster, Al Capone has blackmailed Private Eye, Guy Duncan, into doing dirty work for him.
Now, he's one favor away from squaring his debt: all he needs to do is bump off one of the rising competitors in the bootlegging business before he makes a name for himself. That's easier said than done.
In a city polluted by devils, it's hard to go anywhere without getting caught up in someone else's mess.
With little time and a lot to lose, Duncan can't afford any distractions.
Before he can earn his freedom, he must thrust himself into the very heart of the criminal underworld and hope he doesn't lose his last sliver of humanity along the way.
A dark tale of crime, murder, and deception, this is one case you'll want to crack.
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The Devil You know is a story that embodies the dark tone of classic noir. This is a must-read if you love mysteries, gangsters, action, and stories that will have you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover!
The Devil You Know
MIDNIGHT'S MURDER
Book 1 of The Hill Files
After what seems like a decade of unrest, Prohibition has finally ended. While the new year draws closer, Detective Clive Hill hopes the remaining hours of 1933 will be uneventful. Crime, however, never takes a holiday. When the fugitive accountant, Midnight Lawrence, calls seeking help, Hill agrees to meet with him.
But, Just before the clock strikes twelve, Lawrence is found dead. As the list of suspects grows and the dangers multiply, the seasoned detective must use his expertise to navigate the twists and turns of the investigation if he's going to solve Midnight's Murder.