Dead Wood (A Hardboiled Private Investigator Mystery Series)

Set in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, "Dead Wood" follows a disgraced ex-cop turned private investigator who becomes entangled in a complex web of murder, deception, and dangerous rivals after a woman's homicide. As various characters—including a mysterious music star and a hired assassin—navigate their concealed motives, the story offers a fast-paced and unpredictable mystery full of intrigue, passion, and peril. Praised for its sharp prose and vivid sense of place, this debut novel delivers an engaging and relentless ride through a gritty, high-stakes world.