Philadelphia is rocked by a high-profile murder and private detective David Blaise finds himself entangled in a dangerously personal mystery. Digging deeper, Blaise is drawn into a hunt for a 1930s jade necklace that someone is willing to kill for. Being a young Black private detective in 1980s Philadelphia is challenging but Blaise has won the respect of both police and clients with a solid reputation for unflinching determination. This time it's different. The danger is too close to home. The Jade Empress is a rare and beautiful artifact that Blaise's ruthless adversary is determined to possess at any cost.
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