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The Missing Heiress: A classic noir detective novel
The Missing Heiress
In the shadowy streets of Depression-era Chicago, private investigator Frank Malone is barely scraping by, nursing a battered trench coat and a bruised soul. When Evelyn Davenport—a stunning and enigmatic socialite—walks into his office, she brings more than her beauty and charm. She brings trouble.
Hired to uncover the truth about her missing brother, Frank quickly discovers that the Davenport family hides dark secrets beneath their wealth and glamour. His investigation leads him into the crosshairs of Vincent Sinclair, a ruthless crime lord with his grip on the city’s underworld—and Evelyn’s future.
As Frank pieces together the clues, he is torn between his growing attraction to Evelyn and the sinking suspicion that she’s not telling him the whole truth. Each step brings him closer to danger, forcing him to confront his own haunted past and the hard truth that in Chicago, trust can be fatal.
In this gripping noir detective mystery, loyalty is fleeting, love is dangerous, and survival is never guaranteed. The Missing Heiress will leave you breathless until the very last moment.
In the shadowy streets of Depression-era Chicago, private investigator Frank Malone is barely scraping by, nursing a battered trench coat and a bruised soul. When Evelyn Davenport—a stunning and enigmatic socialite—walks into his office, she brings more than her beauty and charm. She brings trouble.
Hired to uncover the truth about her missing brother, Frank quickly discovers that the Davenport family hides dark secrets beneath their wealth and glamour. His investigation leads him into the crosshairs of Vincent Sinclair, a ruthless crime lord with his grip on the city’s underworld—and Evelyn’s future.
As Frank pieces together the clues, he is torn between his growing attraction to Evelyn and the sinking suspicion that she’s not telling him the whole truth. Each step brings him closer to danger, forcing him to confront his own haunted past and the hard truth that in Chicago, trust can be fatal.
In this gripping noir detective mystery, loyalty is fleeting, love is dangerous, and survival is never guaranteed. The Missing Heiress will leave you breathless until the very last moment.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 12, 2025
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Prafulla Vyas
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I love reading, writing and creating interesting characters from out of the blue. I started writing as a hobby but when I wrote short stories and my friends loved it, I took the plunge into writing cozy murder mysteries.
I am inspired by Agatha Christie- the queen of mysteries. My other favorite authors are Rohinton Mistry, R.K. Narayan, Somerset Maugham, John Steinbeck and Daphne Du Maurier. There are many others that I would like to add along with the brand new rising star of The Henna Artist- Alka Joshi.
I am a retired Special Education teacher and presently reside in Milton, Ontario, Canada. I moved to Milton after my husband passed away from cancer.
To ward off loneliness, I have started writing and spend many hours on my balcony plotting out sinister characters and amateur sleuths.
I love in English cottages, roses, lilacs, peach tarts,
dogs and cats. My list can get very long, so I will stop
here.
I would be delighted if your read my books and leave helpful suggestions through reviews.
I also have an author page at Amazon.com/author/prafullavyas
Instagram.com/Prafulla.48
Facebook.com/Prafulla.Vyas.969
Twitter.com@prafulla44484958
I love reading, writing and creating interesting characters from out of the blue. I started writing as a hobby but when I wrote short stories and my friends loved it, I took the plunge into writing cozy murder mysteries.
I am inspired by Agatha Christie- the queen of mysteries. My other favorite authors are Rohinton Mistry, R.K. Narayan, Somerset Maugham, John Steinbeck and Daphne Du Maurier. There are many others that I would like to add along with the brand new rising star of The Henna Artist- Alka Joshi.
I am a retired Special Education teacher and presently reside in Milton, Ontario, Canada. I moved to Milton after my husband passed away from cancer.
To ward off loneliness, I have started writing and spend many hours on my balcony plotting out sinister characters and amateur sleuths.
I love in English cottages, roses, lilacs, peach tarts,
dogs and cats. My list can get very long, so I will stop
here.
I would be delighted if your read my books and leave helpful suggestions through reviews.
I also have an author page at Amazon.com/author/prafullavyas
Instagram.com/Prafulla.48
Facebook.com/Prafulla.Vyas.969
Twitter.com@prafulla44484958
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