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The Boston Boondoggle: A Mack Denver Detective Thriller
Mack Denver—ex-Marine, reluctant private eye, and occasional vigilante—has been told by his boss, Joe Macy, to keep his head down and stick to the simple insurance gigs.
But Mack’s never been good at simple.
A routine case gets second billing when he stumbles onto a web of city-wide corruption, a trio of bumbling bank robbers, a mob boss with a job offer he can’t refuse, and a new relationship with the sharp, beautiful Wanda.
With a crew of unlikely allies, Mack does his best to keep the wheels turning—and his conscience clean.
Macy was right. He should’ve stuck to the simple stuff.
Fast-paced, darkly funny, and soaked in 1940s cocktails, The Boston Boondoggle is classic noir with a modern twist—where justice comes knuckle-bruised, wise-cracked, and served with a side of angel cake.
But Mack’s never been good at simple.
A routine case gets second billing when he stumbles onto a web of city-wide corruption, a trio of bumbling bank robbers, a mob boss with a job offer he can’t refuse, and a new relationship with the sharp, beautiful Wanda.
With a crew of unlikely allies, Mack does his best to keep the wheels turning—and his conscience clean.
Macy was right. He should’ve stuck to the simple stuff.
Fast-paced, darkly funny, and soaked in 1940s cocktails, The Boston Boondoggle is classic noir with a modern twist—where justice comes knuckle-bruised, wise-cracked, and served with a side of angel cake.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2025
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February 15, 2026
Not Playing Nice.
Mack Denver is back and Boston is not playing nice. This 1940s detective thriller hits all the right notes with sharp dialogue and a gritty, lived-in feel. From corrupt officials to a mob boss you cannot trust, the tension never lets up. It is a fast, satisfying sequel that blends hard-boiled action with just enough heart. You will definitely want the next book ready.
Mack Denver is back and Boston is not playing nice. This 1940s detective thriller hits all the right notes with sharp dialogue and a gritty, lived-in feel. From corrupt officials to a mob boss you cannot trust, the tension never lets up. It is a fast, satisfying sequel that blends hard-boiled action with just enough heart. You will definitely want the next book ready.
October 21, 2025
Fun and Suspenseful Mystery
I breezed through this book a lot quicker than I expected. It’s a quick read with great suspenseful story telling, gritty and witty dialogue and interesting characters that are well developed.
I breezed through this book a lot quicker than I expected. It’s a quick read with great suspenseful story telling, gritty and witty dialogue and interesting characters that are well developed.
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