Prologue
I'm Eric Roman. Many call me The Ice Cream Man because of my love of ice cream. I was a concierge at a major casino on the Las Vegas Strip-until I was fired for breaking the nose of the VP's nephew. He deserved it. While watching the news, I heard of the death of a young girl who lived close to me. Unsatisfied with the police's inept investigation, I set out to find her killer. I found him, beat him badly and called the police. Since then I have been taking cases here and there for little money and gained a reputation as the guy to go to when you need help. Known for my attitude, guns, and love of women, I tango with some of the most diverse set of people. From politicians to drug dealers, they all know of me. My office is set in my home which sits on D St. and Owens, right in the heart of Las Vegas' West Side. My lover/secretary/partner Ria keeps me company between cases. Our last case involved finding a drug dealer pumping a new drug into the streets. It ended with me shooting her. That was about a month ago. It's been pretty quiet for a while, until tonight...
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The Foundation
Mystery / ThrillerWith an upcoming election, a politician is being blackmailed. He enlists the help of private detective Eric Roman. Thinking it is just a simple blackmail case, Roman discovers it goes much deeper than it seems. With the election fast approaching...
