Port Lands

Port Lands by Tod Molloy, published by Debtford Press in 2023, is a darkly humorous exploration of a hardened sleuth’s journey through a gritty urban landscape. At 223 pages, this edition presents a modern noir narrative set in the winter of 2018, where William Keele returns to a city rife with corruption, rising rents, and a plethora of dirty cops. When a mysterious lawyer offers him a seemingly straightforward job, Keele finds himself entangled in a web of conspiracy that leads him into a secretive world of illicit activities.

Readers will encounter a blend of humor and satire as Keele navigates the complexities of his assignment, which involves locating a missing person and confronting the consequences of easy money. The story delves into themes of crime and moral ambiguity, reflecting on the darker aspects of society. With elements of mystery and suspense, Port Lands invites readers to accompany Keele on his violent journey through an underworld shaped by foreign wealth and corrupt elites. This edition is presented in English and measures 8 by 5 inches, making it a compact addition to any bookshelf.