The Mobster's Lament

In the fall of 1947, Private Investigator Ida Davis travels to New York City to join forces with her old partner, Michael Talbot, as they probe a brutal killing spree in a Harlem flophouse that claims four lives. Their investigation uncovers a complex conspiracy, while Ida's childhood friend, Louis Armstrong, struggles to restore his fading music career amid financial ruin. Simultaneously, nightclub manager Gabriel Leveson faces a pivotal meeting with the Mob's top boss, forcing him to confront his past as he navigates the city's dangerous underground. Ray Celestin's latest addition to the City Blues Quartet offers a compelling blend of neo-noir crime and a rich portrayal of post-war New York amidst the rising Mob influence and political turmoil.