Amos Walker is a Detroit private detective who has seen it all. Then, Sage walks in with a story to tell about her Man One conviction for killing her husband in Alaska. Her conviction was overturned. But her husband’s brother is still hunting her, desperate for revenge. Can Amos help her? Of course. But how many more bodies must pile up in this hard boiled noir thriller before its conclusion?
Man One seems a bit forced from the traditional 1940s setting into modern day. Sage has a cellphone. Yet Amos’ informant still uses a pay phone for his calls. Amos refers to indigenous US people as Indians, which may offend some readers.
For those familiar with noir tropes, it will be easy to see whodunnit. However, it is still a fun throwback to noir classics by Chandler, Hammett and Cain. 4 stars and highly recommended to fans of this sub genre.
Thanks to NetGalley and Severn House for providing me with an advanced review copy.