Treachery
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It was raining in the city that evening, a hard rain…hard enough to wash the scum and dirt from the cities filthy streets. I was sitting in my office hoping to make my back rent in the fourth race at Belmont. It was just before nine in the evening when she entered my office without knocking. I looked up to see a young woman soaked to the skin. She was a pretty young thing not more than twenty-five. “Mr. Clifford?” she inquired softly. I remained silent taking in all that she had to offer while sizing up her obscure body language. She was holding a damaged umbrella and wore her hat down over her eyes.
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About the Book
The protagonist, Charles Clifford, is a private detective who takes on a missing person case that turns into a murder. Through a bizarre twist of circumstances, he becomes framed for the murder of the person he was hired to find. There are several sub plots surrounding the murder and Charles Clifford tracks down each lead. As the story unfolds, he eludes capture from the authorities while working to find the real killer so that he can clear his name.
About the Author
Philip Johansen is a graduate of Penn State University. His writing credits include published essays, short stories, and poems. This novelette is the fulfillment of his wish to create an action thriller.