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A COFFIN IS WAITING

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Parts 10
Time 4h 38m

Reads 487
Votes 19
Parts 10
Time 4h 38m

1920s adventure albany cozy crime detective fiction flapper historical investigation lawyer murder mystery noir prohibition suspense thriller traditional whodunnit

In the vibrant and tumultuous 1920s, young private investigator Sloan Sheppard navigates a world of crime and elite society in A Coffin is Waiting, set against the backdrop of Prohibition.

When a high-profile case involving a murdered attorney lands on Sloan Sheppard's desk, he must unravel a web of deceit and danger that threatens his career and the lives of those entangled in the mystery. As the enemy closes in and time runs out, Sloan must rely on his strength, determination, and sharp instincts to uncover the deadly truth.

Sloan Sheppard, a determined and resourceful private investigator in 1920s Albany, New York, takes on a case involving Judge Archie, who believes someone is out to kill him. The situation escalates when lawyer Clement Lewis mistakenly drinks poisoned tea intended for the judge. As Sloan delves into the case, he navigates the glitzy yet gritty underworld of the era, from jazz clubs and speakeasies to high-society functions. Each clue uncovers secrets that challengAll Rights Reserved

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