Sunset Swing

In 1967 Los Angeles, a young nurse named Kerry Gaudet travels to the City of Angels to find her missing brother, while a retired Private Investigator named Ida Young is dragged into helping the police when a young woman is discovered murdered in her motel room. Meanwhile, a mob fixer named Dante Sanfelippo has put his life savings into purchasing a winery in Napa Valley but must do one final favor for the Mob before leaving town. Ida's investigations uncover mysterious clues to the killer's identity, and Dante must tread a dangerous path to pay his dues, which will throw him headlong into a terrifying conspiracy and a secret that the conspirators will do anything to protect.

Format: Hardback
Length: 560 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In the heart of Los Angeles, on a chilly Christmas night in 1967, a sinister presence lurked in the shadows. A young nurse named Kerry Gaudet, driven by fear and desperation, embarked on a mission to locate her missing brother, fearing the worst had befallen him. The city was gripped by terror as a serial killer roamed the streets, picking victims at random, leaving a trail of fear and uncertainty in his wake.

Kerry, with limited leads and a growing sense of urgency, turned to Ida Young, a recently retired Private Investigator, for assistance. Ida, despite having never met the victim, found herself drawn into the investigation when her name surfaced at the crime scene. The LAPD was eager to understand why her presence was there, and they sought her expertise.

Meanwhile, mob fixer Dante Sanfelippo found himself in a precarious situation. He had invested his life savings into purchasing a winery in Napa Valley, but before leaving town, he owed a favor to the Mob. His task was to locate a bail jumper before the bond money fell due, and time was running out.

As Ida's investigations deepened, she uncovered mysterious clues that pointed towards the killer's identity. In a twist of fate, Louis Armstrong, Ida's friend, arrived in the city just as the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. Together, they embarked on a perilous journey to unravel the truth, facing danger and betrayal along the way.

Dante, driven by his own motives, navigated a treacherous path to fulfill his obligations to the Mob. He unwittingly stumbled upon a terrifying conspiracy that threatened to engulf him and those around him. The conspirators were willing to do anything to protect their secret, and Dante found himself caught in the crosshairs of their wrath.

In the culmination of this gripping novel, Ray Celestin masterfully weaves a tapestry of conspiracy, murder, and madness. Sunset Swing paints an unforgettable portrait of a city on the edge, where the line between reality and illusion blurred, and danger lurked around every corner.

This novel marks the completion of Celestin's American crime quartet, a series that has captivated readers with its intricate plotlines, memorable characters, and atmospheric storytelling. With its stunning prose and relentless pace, Sunset Swing is a testament to Celestin's talent as a writer and his ability to transport readers to the darker corners of the human psyche.

As the city of Los Angeles slept, a silent killer prowled the streets, leaving a trail of fear and destruction in his wake. The police were desperate to catch the culprit, but the case seemed to be going nowhere. That is until Ida Young, a retired private investigator, was approached by the LAPD. They had a lead that could finally put an end to the madness.

Ida had never met the victim, but her name had been found at the crime scene. The police believed that she might have some connection to the killer, and they needed her help. Ida was hesitant at first, but she couldn't resist the allure of the case. She agreed to take on the job, and she set out to investigate.

As Ida dug deeper into the case, she discovered that the victim had been working as a prostitute in the area. She had been picked up by a client one night, and he had taken her to a motel room. However, when the client tried to assault her, she fought back, and he killed her.

Ida was shocked by the news, and she knew that she had to find the killer before he struck again. She began to interview the victim's friends and family, and she soon discovered that there was a lot of gossip and speculation surrounding her death. Some people believed that she had been involved in drugs or prostitution, while others thought that she had been the victim of a jealous lover.

Ida was determined to find the truth, no matter what it took. She spent hours poring over the victim's records, and she eventually discovered a clue that led her to a small apartment complex in the suburbs. There, she found a man who had been living in the complex for several months. He was a quiet man, and he seemed to have no connection to the victim.

Ida confronted the man, and he denied any involvement in the victim's death. However, as she continued to press him, he began to break down. He confessed that he had been watching the victim for several weeks, and he had become obsessed with her. He had followed her to the motel room, and he had killed her when she fought back.

Ida was relieved that she had finally found the killer, but she knew that she had to act fast. She alerted the police, and they arrested the man. He was sentenced to life in prison, and the city breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Ida's work was not done. She knew that there were other victims out there, and she was determined to find them. She continued to work as a private investigator, and she eventually became known as the city's most skilled investigator. She helped the police solve countless cases, and she became a hero to many.

In the end, Ida's legacy was not just in the cases that she solved, but in the way that she inspired others. She showed that even in the darkest of times, there was always hope for justice. She showed that even the smallest of clues could lead to the biggest of breakthroughs, and she showed that there was always someone who was willing to fight for the truth.

As the sun set on the city of Los Angeles, a sense of peace settled over the streets. The killer had been caught, and the city could finally begin to heal. Ida Young, the retired private investigator, sat in her office, reflecting on the case that had changed her life. She knew that there would always be more cases to solve, more victims to help, and more mysteries to unravel. But she also knew that she had the skills and the determination to face whatever challenges came her way.

In the heart of Los Angeles, on a chilly Christmas night in 1967, a sinister presence lurked in the shadows. A young nurse named Kerry Gaudet, driven by fear and desperation, embarked on a mission to locate her missing brother, fearing the worst had befallen him. The city was gripped by terror as a serial killer roamed the streets, picking victims at random, leaving a trail of fear and uncertainty in his wake.

Kerry, with limited leads and a growing sense of urgency, turned to Ida Young, a recently retired Private Investigator, for assistance. Ida, despite having never met the victim, found herself drawn into the investigation when her name surfaced at the crime scene. The LAPD was eager to understand why her presence was there, and they sought her expertise.

Meanwhile, mob fixer Dante Sanfelippo found himself in a precarious situation. He had invested his life savings into purchasing a winery in Napa Valley, but before leaving town, he owed a favor to the Mob. His task was to locate a bail jumper before the bond money fell due, and time was running out.

As Ida's investigations deepened, she uncovered mysterious clues that pointed towards the killer's identity. In a twist of fate, Louis Armstrong, Ida's friend, arrived in the city just as the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. Together, they embarked on a perilous journey to unravel the truth, facing danger and betrayal along the way.

Dante, driven by his own motives, navigated a treacherous path to fulfill his obligations to the Mob. He unwittingly stumbled upon a terrifying conspiracy that threatened to engulf him and those around him. The conspirators were willing to do anything to protect their secret, and Dante found himself caught in the crosshairs of their wrath.

In the culmination of this gripping novel, Ray Celestin masterfully weaves a tapestry of conspiracy, murder, and madness. Sunset Swing paints an unforgettable portrait of a city on the edge, where the line between reality and illusion blurred, and danger lurked around every corner.

This novel marks the completion of Celestin's American crime quartet, a series that has captivated readers with its intricate plotlines, memorable characters, and atmospheric storytelling. With its stunning prose and relentless pace, Sunset Swing is a testament to Celestin's talent as a writer and his ability to transport readers to the darker corners of the human psyche.

As the city of Los Angeles slept, a silent killer prowled the streets, leaving a trail of fear and destruction in his wake. The police were desperate to catch the culprit, but the case seemed to be going nowhere. That is until Ida Young, a retired private investigator, was approached by the LAPD. They had a lead that could finally put an end to the madness.

Ida had never met the victim, but her name had been found at the crime scene. The police believed that she might have some connection to the killer, and they needed her help. Ida was hesitant at first, but she couldn't resist the allure of the case. She agreed to take on the job, and she set out to investigate.

As Ida dug deeper into the case, she discovered that the victim had been working as a prostitute in the area. She had been picked up by a client one night, and he had taken her to a motel room. However, when the client tried to assault her, she fought back, and he killed her.

Ida was shocked by the news, and she knew that she had to find the killer before he struck again. She began to interview the victim's friends and family, and she soon discovered that there was a lot of gossip and speculation surrounding her death. Some people believed that she had been involved in drugs or prostitution, while others thought that she had been the victim of a jealous lover.

Ida was determined to find the truth, no matter what it took. She spent hours poring over the victim's records, and she eventually discovered a clue that led her to a small apartment complex in the suburbs. There, she found a man who had been living in the complex for several months. He was a quiet man, and he seemed to have no connection to the victim.

Ida confronted the man, and he denied any involvement in the victim's death. However, as she continued to press him, he began to break down. He confessed that he had been watching the victim for several weeks, and he had become obsessed with her. He had followed her to the motel room, and he had killed her when she fought back.

Ida was relieved that she had finally found the killer, but she knew that she had to act fast. She alerted the police, and they arrested the man. He was sentenced to life in prison, and the city breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Ida's work was not done. She knew that there were other victims out there, and she was determined to find them. She continued to work as a private investigator, and she eventually became known as the city's most skilled investigator. She helped the police solve countless cases, and she became a hero to many.

In the end, Ida's legacy was not just in the cases that she solved, but in the way that she inspired others. She showed that even in the darkest of times, there was always hope for justice. She showed that even the smallest of clues could lead to the biggest of breakthroughs, and she showed that there was always someone who was willing to fight for the truth.

As the sun set on the city of Los Angeles, a sense of peace settled over the streets. The killer had been caught, and the city could finally begin to heal. Ida Young, the retired private investigator, sat in her office, reflecting on the case that had changed her life. She knew that there would always be more cases to solve, more victims to help, and more mysteries to unravel. But she also knew that she had the skills and the determination to face whatever challenges came her way.

In the heart of Los Angeles, on a chilly Christmas night in 1967, a sinister presence lurked in the shadows. A young nurse named Kerry Gaudet, driven by fear and desperation, embarked on a mission to locate her missing brother, fearing the worst had befallen him. The city was gripped by terror as a serial killer roamed the streets, picking victims at random, leaving a trail of fear and uncertainty in his wake.

Kerry, with limited leads and a growing sense of urgency, turned to Ida Young, a recently retired Private Investigator, for assistance. Ida, despite having never met the victim, found herself drawn into the investigation when her name surfaced at the crime scene. The LAPD was eager to understand why her presence was there, and they sought her expertise.

Meanwhile, mob fixer Dante Sanfelippo found himself in a precarious situation. He had invested his life savings into purchasing a winery in Napa Valley, but before leaving town, he owed a favor to the Mob. His task was to locate a bail jumper before the bond money fell due, and time was running out.

As Ida's investigations deepened, she uncovered mysterious clues that pointed towards the killer's identity. In a twist of fate, Louis Armstrong, Ida's friend, arrived in the city just as the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place. Together, they embarked on a perilous journey to unravel the truth, facing danger and betrayal along the way.

Dante, driven by his own motives, navigated a treacherous path to fulfill his obligations to the Mob. He unwittingly stumbled upon a terrifying conspiracy that threatened to engulf him and those around him. The conspirators were willing to do anything to protect their secret, and Dante found himself caught in the crosshairs of their wrath.

In the culmination of this gripping novel, Ray Celestin masterfully weaves a tapestry of conspiracy, murder, and madness. Sunset Swing paints an unforgettable portrait of a city on the edge, where the line between reality and illusion blurred, and danger lurked around every corner.

This novel marks the completion of Celestin's American crime quartet, a series that has captivated readers with its intricate plotlines, memorable characters, and atmospheric storytelling. With its stunning prose and relentless pace, Sunset Swing is a testament to Celestin's talent as a writer and his ability to transport readers to the darker corners of the human psyche.

As the city of Los Angeles slept, a silent killer prowled the streets, leaving a trail of fear and destruction in his wake. The police were desperate to catch the culprit, but the case seemed to be going nowhere. That is until Ida Young, a retired private investigator, was approached by the LAPD. They had a lead that could finally put an end to the madness.

Ida had never met the victim, but her name had been found at the crime scene. The police believed that she might have some connection to the killer, and they needed her help. Ida was hesitant at first, but she couldn't resist the allure of the case. She agreed to take on the job, and she set out to investigate.

As Ida dug deeper into the case, she discovered that the victim had been working as a prostitute in the area. She had been picked up by a client one night, and he had taken her to a motel room. However, when the client tried to assault her, she fought back, and he killed her.

Ida was shocked by the news, and she knew that she had to find the killer before he struck again. She began to interview the victim's friends and family, and she soon discovered that there was a lot of gossip and speculation surrounding her death. Some people believed that she had been involved in drugs or prostitution, while others thought that she had been the victim of a jealous lover.

Ida was determined to find the truth, no matter what it took. She spent hours poring over the victim's records, and she eventually discovered a clue that led her to a small apartment complex in the suburbs. There, she found a man who had been living in the complex for several months. He was a quiet man, and he seemed to have no connection to the victim.

Ida confronted the man, and he denied any involvement in the victim's death. However, as she continued to press him, he began to break down. He confessed that he had been watching the victim for several weeks, and he had become obsessed with her. He had followed her to the motel room, and he had killed her when she fought back.

Ida was relieved that she had finally found the killer, but she knew that she had to act fast. She alerted the police, and they arrested the man. He was sentenced to life in prison, and the city breathed a sigh of relief.

However, Ida's work was not done. She knew that there were other victims out there, and she was determined to find them. She continued to work as a private investigator, and she eventually became known as the city's most skilled investigator. She helped the police solve countless cases, and she became a hero to many.

In the end, Ida's legacy was not just in the cases that she solved, but in the way that she inspired others. She showed that even in the darkest of times, there was always hope for justice. She showed that even the smallest of clues could lead to the biggest of breakthroughs, and she showed that there was always someone who was willing to fight for the truth.

As the sun set on the city of Los Angeles, a sense of peace settled over the streets. The killer had been caught, and the city could finally begin to heal. Ida Young, the retired private investigator, sat in her office, reflecting on the case that had changed her life. She knew that there would always be more cases to solve, more victims to help, and more mysteries to unravel. But she also knew that she had the skills and the determination to face whatever challenges came her way.

Weight: 812g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 52 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509838974