Katie Bell And The Two Dollar Widow

This noir novel follows private investigator Katie Bell as she takes on a missing person's case involving Tommy DeMarco, a longshoreman who vanished after witnessing something at the docks. Hired by Tommy's wife for just two dollars, Katie quickly uncovers a dangerous conspiracy tied to union boss Lou Seretti, illegal arms dealing, and corrupt officials. As she navigates treacherous streets and dangerous encounters, Katie finds herself entangled with Detective Frank Rourke, a seemingly dirty cop with his own agenda, and uncovers a web of secrets that could cost her life. This case, initially about a missing man, escalates into a high-stakes battle against powerful forces.