Early twentieth century Chicago was a crime ridden place, and working to get justice could be a very difficult thing without ruffling those in power. Patrick is fresh off the conviction and execution of a killer they caught (called a Serial Killer on the cover newsprint - which I don't really care for because that term was used 1970s onward). Anyway, he is tasked with finding a missing young woman thought to be kidnapped into white slavery. So he and his partner, investigate the brothels (of which the Levee District has tons) while also privately investigating a supposed suicide. A good book, steeped in a city full of graft and crimes. Interesting characters. Would like more.
And on another unrelated note -- I now have the song American Pie in my head since the Levees were dry...
Terri
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