The Devil’s Daughter
The Devil’s Daughter by Gordon Greisman is an unabridged noir thriller published by Blackstone Publishing in 2024. This 258-page novel immerses readers in the gritty atmosphere of 1950s New York City, where private investigator Jack Coffey navigates the complex world of mobsters, jazz musicians, and the darker sides of urban life. When he is hired by financier Louis Garrett to locate his missing teenage daughter, Lucy, Jack’s investigation leads him through a web of deception and danger that reveals the city’s vice-ridden underbelly.
As Jack delves deeper into the case, he encounters a cast of characters from upscale nightclubs to the streets of Manhattan, raising questions about Garrett’s true motives. The narrative unfolds with increasing tension as Jack faces threats from various sources, including crooked cops and dangerous criminals. Readers will find a blend of mystery and crime elements, as Jack’s determination to protect Lucy drives him to confront the harsh realities of her situation. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of a historical setting, enriched by themes of danger and moral ambiguity.
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From Emmy-nominated screenwriter Gordon Greisman, The Devil’s Daughter is a noir thriller full of the best–and worst–of New York City in the 1950s.
Most nights PI Jack Coffey can be found hanging out in smoky Greenwich Village jazz clubs with well-known mobsters, jazzmen, and hoods. So, when an uptown financier calls him in for a job, it seems like he’s headed for tonier climes. But it turns out the view from Louis Garrett’s lavish penthouse overlooks the same vice-ridden Manhattan streets, which explains why he’s so desperate to find his missing teenage daughter, Lucy.
When Jack’s search for Lucy leads him to swanky nightclubs packed with well-dressed pimps and wealthy drug dealers, he begins to wonder if Garrett is really concerned about his daughter’s welfare or if he simply fears she may reveal his own shocking secrets. After an attack outside Jack’s own apartment and Lucy’s boyfriend is found floating face down in the East River, the story kicks into high gear.
But death threats, crooked cops, lies, or ugly truths can’t stop Jack from finishing the job–whether an angel or a devil, Lucy is still a kid in danger, and Jack will do whatever it takes to find her.
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