The Charleston Knife Is Back in Town

The second novel in Ralph Dennis's long-lost series, now reissued to eager collectors of hardboiled fiction, follows Jim Hardman, a former Atlanta cop turned unlicensed private investigator, as he tackles a high-stakes case involving stolen money, local kids, and dangerous criminals. Partnered with his friend Hump Evans, Hardman navigates the criminal underworld to recover the loot and ensure the kids’ safety. The edition also features an introduction by bestselling author Joe R. Lansdale.