Dead Rite — Frank Kane

Private investigator Johnny Liddell is back in Dead Rite, Frank Kane's hard-hitting noir classic that delivers a gritty tale of murder, corruption, and betrayal. Originally published in 1962, it is a classic pulp fiction read.When Johnny is pulled in to investigate a suicide by a Hollywood agent, the investigation is anything but routine. Before long Liddell finds himself neck-deep in the deadly underbelly of Hollywood movers and shakers. Just about to leave the case behind, things get personal as Johnny feels guilty because of the death a newspaper woman who help to rope him into the case. And now. . . it's personal!Frank Kane's Johnny Liddell series has always been a solid hardboiled read, pulpy good, and a solid read. This novel is no exception. Filled with pulse-pounding action, unexpected twists, and razor-sharp dialogue, Dead Rite is a classic tale of noir suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, this classic crime novel will keep you hooked until its explosive conclusion.