Lucky
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4.5 • 4 Ratings
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
This homage to the era of classic "Detective Noir" stories is a fun and exciting journey through the streets of L.A. in 1945. Will Marks has just returned home from World War II hoping restart his life as a L.A.P.D. cop, but when civilian life begins to take it's toll, Will is challenged to keep his nose clean and pay his dues. Near the end of his rope, a case nobody wants, a friend nobody believes and a dame with gams to die for all lead him on a perilous journey of self discovery he will never forget. Love, lust, and lamentation, travel beside Will "Lucky" Marks down a winding road of intrigue, mystery and murder. These events collectively conspire to twist the WWII veteran into just another L.A. Story gone bad or transform a war hero into a gritty and great L.A. shamus reminiscent of Sam Spade or Philip Marlowe.
Customer Reviews
"Lucky" Noir Find!!!
I really enjoyed reading this noir style crime/mystery novel! Once I started, I didn't put it down until it was finished! Superb characters and a deftly woven plot. The story follows Lucky, a returning soldier from WW II, as he transitions back to everyday life & becomes a police officer. Bored with a desk beat, he meets up with a gruff private detective, Jack, who takes him under his wing as they investigate a murder case....and what classic noir story wouldn't be complete without an alluring, leggy dame? Enter Trixie and the plot thickens. Very well done and I hope there are future adventures to read!! Definitely a must read and perfect for a day away reading nook!!
A Terrific Short Read
This is a great mystery to read!
Taking only a few hours to read, this straight read makes you feel like you're watching the action unfold on the old silver screen.
From the very beginning you can feel how much trouble that Will "Lucky" Marks is having fitting in after the war.
When he meets Jack and Trixie, I almost felt relief, but when the pair turn out to be too much trouble for him to handle, I could feel the betrayal.
I loved the chapter, "The Hook," as a great seduction.
This is a really good story about compelling characters that keeps you in the story until the very end. I recommend it to anyone.
A great nostalgic journey for anyone!
Reminiscent of Robert Mitchum, James Cagney or Humphrey Bogart, Lucky is coming of age in this gritty crime noir throw back from way back when! Hold on tight as this classic tale twists and turns around murder and mayhem and lands Lucky face to face with femme fatal Trixie and her web of deceit and misdirection.