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A Gambling Man
Mystery
Thriller
Romance
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fast · 432 pages
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A veteran of the recent world war heads west in search of a clean start as the 1950s approach. A stop in a gambling city leaves him with unexpected cash, a striking car, and a traveling companion bound for the film business. Their route ends in a western coastal town selling prosperity while hiding a dense network of vice and political influence. Hoping to learn private investigation, the veteran takes an apprenticeship with an experienced former federal agent. His first case begins with blackmail around a mayoral campaign and quickly exposes a broader system of corruption. The book combines period crime, road travel, and detective apprenticeship. Its appeal lies in a capable newcomer learning that observation is not enough; in this town, every answer creates a more dangerous question.
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