The Undertow

The investigation unfolds as private eye Cliff Hardy helps his friend Frank Parker, a retired policeman, confront a haunting case involving two doctors. As Hardy delves into the past, he navigates a complex web of old memories, guilt, and questionable characters, including shady plastic surgeons and a menacing hitman. The story explores themes of passion, ambition, and the search for truth, revealing the challenges Hardy faces in uncovering whether a wrongful conviction occurred and how Parker's emotions may have clouded his judgment.