The Red Scare Murders

Set in 1950s New York, this noir follows private investigator Mick Mulligan as he navigates the city's gritty landscape and complex social conflicts to uncover the truth behind a controversial murder case. Once a Hollywood cartoonist blacklisted during the Red Scare, Mick faces dangerous odds in his effort to exonerate a man wrongly convicted of murder, leading him into a tense web of corruption, crime, and political intrigue. With its richly detailed setting and compelling characters, the story explores themes of justice and perseverance amidst a backdrop of historical unrest.