Running from the Dead

Private detective Sam Jones grapples with the haunting failure of his six-year search for a missing boy, culminating in a tragic confrontation that leaves him with nothing but regret. When a cryptic note from a troubled girl offers a glimmer of hope, he embarks on a perilous journey from a seemingly peaceful town into the city's shadows. This gripping tale of redemption and moral ambiguity echoes the gritty styles of Richard Stark and Jim Thompson, making it a compelling read for fans of dark crime fiction.