The Million-Dollar Wound

Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1942 Chicago, this gritty crime novel follows veteran detective Nate Heller as he navigates gangland warfare, Hollywood intrigue, and personal trauma. After serving in World War II, Heller is drawn into a dangerous conflict involving gangsters and union infiltration, while confronting his own haunted memories. With violence, murder, and complex characters, the story explores the lasting impact of war and the tumult of a city on the brink of chaos.