Wrong Man Down

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Millie Henshawe, an intrepid and smart-talking gay ex-GI, works as a field agent for Continental Removals, LLC in Boston, a firm catering to unique clients. Her skills are put to the test when she unexpectedly becomes the target herself in this pitch-black comic novel filled with gallows humor and sharp dialogue. The story features an array of unconventional characters, including Millie's boss Ralph Klammer, his assistant Mary Michael Mulloy, and their assassin outfitter Mr. Moustakas. Jauncey Chambers, an eccentric driver for Millie's first hit, adds to the quirky ensemble, believing the whole operation resembles a movie. Meanwhile, Ray Roth, a down-on-his-luck gambler, leads Millie to an unexpected narrative that reveals unsettling truths about their business. The author crafts a plot full of zany twists, with dialogue that bursts with energy, from Jauncey's be-bop rhythms to the Mob-speak of thugs. This novel, the first in the Millie Henshawe series, reinvents crime fiction by making Millie both the killer and the detective, piecing together the intricate plots while navigating her encounters with offbeat characters. The fun lies in her interactions and the surprising revelations that unfold.