Turnpike Confidential
Turnpike Confidential by Neal Savage is a historical fiction novel published by Brandylane Publishers, Incorporated on January 10, 2025. This edition spans 250 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Eddie Bostic, a World War II veteran turned locksmith in Richmond, Virginia, during the fall of 1956. As he grapples with the impending eviction from his shop, Eddie is drawn back into the world of investigation when the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike Authority offers him a lucrative side job that leads him down a treacherous path filled with deceit and murder.
Readers will find a rich exploration of post-war Southern life, intertwined with significant historical events and figures, including an encounter with a young Martin Luther King, Jr. The story delves into themes of race, history, and injustice, set against the backdrop of Richmond’s Black district, Jackson Ward, before its transformation. Turnpike Confidential presents a complex narrative that captures the struggles of its protagonist while reflecting on the societal changes of the era.
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Richmond, Virginia, fall 1956: World War II veteran Eddie Bostic earns his living as a locksmith. It’s an honest trade and one he takes pride in, something he can’t say about his days as a cop or private eye. After quitting the force and getting blacklisted as an investigator, Eddie is now as far away from all that as possible. The only problem, he’s being evicted from his shop and can’t afford to lease a new place.
When summoned to the downtown offices of the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike Authority, he learns it’s not about eviction or a locksmith job. The word is out that Eddie does side jobs as an unlicensed investigator. When the Authority offers him enough cash for a new shop in exchange for some of his side work, Eddie is ambivalent. They’re no friend, and this is no favor. Eddie’s choice will take him down a dark road toward deceit, betrayal, and murder.
Against a post-war Southern backdrop, this journey includes an encounter with a young Martin Luther King, Jr., the keynote speaker at a local conference. Several other scenes are set inside the liminal spaces of Richmond’s Black district, Jackson Ward, before the wrecking ball came calling. Turnpike Confidential is an explosive story of race, history, and injustice in a city that will be changed forever.
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