John Marshall Tanner takes on what seems like a routine investigation in San Francisco. A client approaches him with concerns about suspicious activities, but the case quickly turns dangerous when people start dying. Tanner finds himself navigating a web of deception where nothing is as it appears. The bodies pile up as he digs deeper into the mystery, forcing him to question who he can trust. Each lead brings new threats and reveals darker secrets. Tanner must use all his experience as a private detective to stay alive while uncovering the truth. The investigation pushes him to his limits as he races against time to solve the case before becoming the next victim. At its heart, this is a story about a man determined to find justice despite the personal cost.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, race-against-time
Setting: San Francisco
Period: 20th-century
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