The Devil You Know - James Schroeder

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Résumé :
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. A Crime Noir Novel set in the streets of Chicago during Prohibition. 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!...

Biographie:
James Schroeder was born in Palatine, IL, in 1991. Growing up in a family of educators, he was always writing stories and other forms of creative writing in his spare time. Throughout his high school and part of his college career, he wrote screenplays for clubs, but eventually started writing short stories, instead, for leisure. After writing a handful of longer stories, Mr. Schroeder decided to write his own original works and became a member of the Chicago Writers Association. His love for the Mystery and Noir genres inspired him to write his first novel, The Devil You Know. His passion for history shines through in the Devil You Know and his new series, The Hill Files....

Sommaire:
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. A Crime Noir Novel set in the streets of Chicago during Prohibition. 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!...