The Wheel of Doll

In this second installment of the series, hapless detective Happy Doll returns with a new outlook and a fresh case involving a young woman named Mary DeAngelo, who is searching for her presumed-estranged mother, Ines Candle. As Doll delves into the mystery across various locations, the investigation uncovers complex questions about Ines's reappearance, Mary’s truthfulness, and her mysterious husband. An inventive and engaging noir journey through Los Angeles and beyond, the story blends dark humor with a vivid sense of place and character.