The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag

Jonathan Hoag is plagued by mysterious reddish substances under his fingernails, prompting him to hire detectives Ted and Cynthia Randall to uncover the truth about his strange circumstances. As their investigation unfolds, they discover inexplicable phenomena, including a non-existent thirteenth floor and mysterious beings within mirrors, leading them into a surreal world that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural. Combining elements of noir detective fiction with supernatural thriller, the story takes readers on an unexpected and mind-bending journey.