Gus Mackie Detective Novella Series, Book 1

Gus Mackie, the protagonist of this narrative, is not your typical Hollywood-style private investigator. He is not blessed with good looks, a muscular physique, or an abundance of knowledge. Instead, he is a rough-around-the-edges individual with his fair share of imperfections. Unlike the glamorous PIs often depicted in popular media, Gus's cases are few and far between, but he manages to secure free rent by living in his office.

Gus's closest confidant is a Native American police detective who serves as his conscience and protects him from getting into trouble. This loyal friend provides a crucial support system for Gus, who often finds himself navigating complex and challenging cases.

One such case involves a man hiring Gus to investigate whether his secretary is cheating on him, despite the man being married himself. To add to the complexity, the man's wife has had a valuable necklace worth half a million dollars stolen. Gus finds himself in a predicament when the wife hires him to locate the necklace and link her husband to the crime.

Torn between his loyalty to the cheating secretary and the wife's request, Gus must decide whether to follow the secretary, who may possess the stolen necklace, and turn her in. As the investigation progresses, the situation becomes even more complicated when a murder occurs, and Gus must uncover the killer's identity.

Was it the husband, the secretary, or perhaps a fence who deals in stolen goods, all in an effort to obtain the valuable necklace? Gus has his hands full, navigating various break-ins and dealing with the persistent issues with his car.

This novella marks the first installment in the Gus Mackie series, introducing readers to a distinctive private investigator who is far from the typical Hollywood archetype. Gus's flawed yet determined character and the intricate web of relationships and events he navigates make for a captivating and engaging read.

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