City of Dark Corners: A Novel

In the 1930s, private investigator Gene Hammons investigates the death of a young woman whose dismembered body is found beside the railroad tracks, suspecting it is the work of a lust murderer. He discovers that the dead girl had secrets of her own and that the case is connected to some of Phoenix's most powerful citizens. City of Dark Corners is a gritty stand-alone that deals with Phoenix's rough-and-tumble past and its questionable police force in the 1930s, and is praised for its atmosphere and well-crafted tale.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 11 June 2021
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Talton masterfully weaves together the intricate mystery elements of the plots with historical events from the Prohibition era. This fast-paced, gritty, and exhilarating novel will captivate fans of both Depression-era and southwestern-set crime fiction, leaving them eagerly craving for more.

In the bustling city of Phoenix in the 1930s, a young and ambitious metropolis with dreams of grandeur, a veteran of the Great War and rising star, Gene Hammons, finds himself at a crossroads. After losing his job as a homicide detective for daring to expose the wrongful conviction of a woman to protect a well-connected man, Hammons becomes a private investigator, searching for missing persons amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression. However, his routine is disrupted when his brother, another homicide detective still on the force, enlists his help in investigating the mysterious death of a young woman whose dismembered body is found beside the railroad tracks. The sheriff initially rules it an accident, but the precision of the carnage and the ritualistic staging of the body parts raise suspicions. Hammons believes that he is dealing with a serial strangler, similar to the one he had put an end to a few years earlier. As he delves deeper into the case, Hammons uncovers the victim's secrets and discovers that the case is intertwined with some of Phoenix's most influential citizens, both on the right and wrong side of the law.

City of Dark Corners is a perfect blend of historical mystery and suspense, taking readers on a thrilling journey through the seedy underbelly of a budding city. With its vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and intricate plot, this novel will captivate fans of David Baldacci and those who enjoy immersive historical mysteries. Prepare to be immersed in the fear and uncertainty of the Prohibition era as you unravel the mysteries of the City of Dark Corners.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 141 x 215 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781464213250