The Fifth Floor

Michael Harvey’s The Fifth Floor is a compelling mystery set in Chicago that intertwines a contemporary murder with the city’s historic past, including the infamous Great Chicago Fire of 1871. When private investigator Michael Kelly is hired to track down an abusive husband, his investigation leads to a grisly discovery and uncovers secrets that threaten to reshape Chicago’s history. The novel combines fast-paced storytelling with rich historical detail, plunging Kelly into a complex web of deception and city politics.