"This is a noir thriller like few others with all the elements of effective crime fiction: excellent pacing, an unpredictable story, and complex but relatable characters." — SP Review
Haunted by experiences he had as a Marine Corps fighter pilot, a persistent injury and a litany of self-doubt, Harry Thorpe is making ends meet as a private detective in 1949 Denver, specializing in cases that typically involve stolen goods and cheating spouses. All that changes when the Mighty Marquand, a national hero and Harry’s overbearing flying mentor, shows up and slaps a crisp thousand dollar bill on the desk. Marquand needs Harry to get at the source of some threatening letters – at any cost.
At every turn and twist, Harry finds he must juggle his loyalty to the imperious Marquand with his own better judgement, while also balancing a tenuous friendship with a persistent cop named Greenberg. When the investigation thrusts Harry into the underworld, he is confronted by Johnny Two-Nose, an explosive mob enforcer who vies to steer every step ahead. Harry must make a series of decisions that leave him reeling as he encounters unpredictable mobsters, secretive Nazi sympathizers and a woman he wants to love, but is not sure he can trust.
★★★★★ "An exhilarating and fun read!" — Amazon Review
This spiraling detective noir explores addiction and post-traumatic stress through the eyes of a man as he comes to terms with love, loyalty and deceit. It raises the question; how far will one man go to be true to himself?
AMAZON REVIEWS FOR ONCE A MAN INDULGES:
★★★★★ "Highly entertaining with twists and turns and an unpredictable finish."
★★★★★ "One of those books that you can't put down but you don't want to finish."
★★★★★ "Fantastic Read...Couldn't put it down!"
★★★★★ "Super well written, wonderful mystery, classic noir feeling."