How Did You Survive Without Us?

Dr. Vail Mifflin, a well-meaning but oblivious professor fascinated by the history of organized crime, finds his life upended when he's drawn into the world of the Irish mob after a chance encounter during one of his lectures. As he attempts to research a new book, he unknowingly becomes entangled with dangerous individuals who are determined to protect him from the threats he's uncovered. The story blends humor, danger, and unexpected alliances, ending on a cliff-hanger that sets the stage for the next installment.