A Fiend in Need: Lieutenant Phelan Mystery

In a world where numbers add up but motives don’t, Lieutenant Phelan faces his toughest case yet. Lawrence Straw, a sharp auditor, lies dead in a self-service elevator with no signs of struggle. The scene is clean, but the tension is thick. Who would want him gone? Phelan has a handful of suspects, each with their own secrets. There's the sharp-tongued widow who knows more than she lets on, a small-time gambler with a wife who’s all drama, and a restaurant owner who’s seen too much. Add in a popular lecturer, a college professor with hidden agendas, and a nightclub operator who might be playing both sides. As Phelan navigates a web of lies, he must figure out what connects these characters before the killer strikes again. Get ready for twists and turns that will keep you guessing. This detective fiction will pull you in and never let you go.