Burton’s Solo
Burton’s Solo by Richard J Cass is a mystery novel published by Encircle Publications, LLC on September 17, 2018. This edition spans 290 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Dan Burton, a homicide detective whose career and life are put at risk after he assaults Antoine Bousquet, a clothing designer implicated in the murder of two Chinese seamstresses. When Bousquet is found dead, Burton becomes the prime suspect, drawing the attention of Internal Affairs, gangsters, and the Boston underworld.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into themes of justice and corruption as Burton navigates the dangerous fallout from his actions. With the help of his best friend Elder Darrow, who owns the Esposito bar, Burton seeks to clear his name while uncovering a sinister scheme involving the exploitation of illegal immigrants in sweatshops. This novel intricately weaves elements of mystery and noir, presenting a compelling exploration of the challenges faced by an amateur sleuth in a high-stakes situation.
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When Dan Burton beats up Antoine Bousquet, the clothing designer suspect in the murder of two Chinese seamstresses, he jeopardizes his job as a homicide detective and his life. Bousquet is released without bail because of Burton’s mistake. When Bousquet turns up dead, beaten and tortured, Burton becomes the prime suspect. The department’s Internal Affairs inspectors, Bousquet’s live-in lover, several Russian gangsters, and the kingpin of the Boston underworld are all looking for Burton. But Elder Darrow, his best friend and proprietor of the Esposito bar, hides Burton and helps save his position on the Boston Police Department and rescue him from death. In the process, they expose an evil scheme by which illegal immigrants were effectively enslaved to work in Antoine Bousquet’s sweat shops.
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