The Troubleshooter: Four Shots Box Set by Bard Constantine (New Haven Shots #1-4 | New Haven Saga #1)
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Overview: *All four explosive New Haven Stories, now available in a single collection!*
Being the private eye of the future ain’t easy … especially when you got a bad case of amnesia and a bad habit of stumbling into trouble. But the rent’s gotta be paid and booze ain’t for free, so Mick Trubble solves problems. When folks find themselves in a particular type of bind, they don’t run to the cops. They find themselves a Troubleshooter. Whether it’s an airship deal gone sour, an affair with a mysterious and beautiful gambler, a missing person’s case, or just a good ol’ fashioned revenge job, Mick is your man. Four Shots is a collection of the first four Troubleshooter short works. Set in a dystopian future where residents live in city-sized Havens, this futuristic thrill ride is a blend of Blade Runner, Ghost in a Shell, and a dash of Casablanca thrown in for good measure. Pick up your copy today!
Genre: Fiction > Sci-Fi/Fantasy
1. The Wise Man Says
Meet Mick Trubble: private eye in a dystopian city of forgotten memories. Fedoras and trench coats mix with flying cars and android policemen in this introductory short story that introduces the character of Mick Trubble: a hard-drinking, chain-smoking drifter trying to find his way in a city with no mercy and even less forgiveness. When Mick climbs out of the West River, he has no memory, no home, and even less money. Fortunately, he’s taken in by a wise old codger named Theodore Wiseman, who makes his living as the resident Troubleshooter: a jack of all trades. If those trades involve greenbacks, that is. Wiseman shows Mick the rules of the Troubleshooter business, which are pretty simple: shoot first, shoot fast, and above all, trust no one.
2. Red-Eyed Killer
Love is in the air … and so is murder. Mick meets his match when New Haven’s deadliest killer comes after the people he loves. In a city where favors have more value than money, Mick Trubble may as well be a loan officer. One exchange leads to his free room and board at the Luzzatti, where he befriends the owner and looks out for the joint. In short order, he’s able to establish his skills at solving problems that normal law enforcement ignores. But Mick’s soft spot for a lovely young woman named Natasha pulls him into a whirlpool of double-dealing and a game of nerve and wits with vengeful shylocks, lethal gangsters, and ultimately face-to-face with New Haven’s most notorious hitman: the Red-Eyed Killer.
3. Hard Luck Grift
Grief and gambling don’t mix, something Mick finds out the hard way. But getting into debt is much easier than getting out. What’s more dangerous than gambling with dirty money? Mick Trubble is just the man to find out. Dealing with a bout of post-case depression leads Mick to the casinos, where he quickly accumulates a pile of debt to dangerous people. It’s only when he meets a beautiful, mysterious woman named Faye that his luck begins to change. Faye teaches him the skills of winning at the tables, and together they start a mutually beneficial partnership to con the dealers. But when Mick digs into Faye’s mysterious life, he discovers more than just a troubled past. Beating the odds at the casinos might not be Mick’s biggest challenge. When you play the game of hearts, all bets are on the table, and the game becomes more dangerous than ever before.
Hard Luck Grift is a direct prequel to New Haven Blues, exploring events that directly tie into the debut novel of the Troubleshooter.
4. Little White Bird
Mick crosses paths with a hood named Pan, a femme fatale named Tiger Lilly, and a probate officer by the name of Hooke in this twist on the classic tale. Peter Pan mythology is given a dystopian kick in this exciting new tale featuring Mick Trubble, a Troubleshooter in the futuristic city of New Haven. Mick reluctantly takes on a missing child case, which takes a bewildering turn as he encounters a street gang of Lost Boys and their charismatic leader known only as Pan. Enter a probation officer named Hooke, a high flying caper between two airships, and an elixir for eternal youth, and you get just another day on the job for a man whose job description is shooting trouble. But when past and future collide, sparks are sure to fly. Mick Trubble quickly learns that death might be a great adventure, but living through this caper will hurt like hell.
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