The Demise of Darkness

By Jim Shaver

A Christian Noir Mystery Novella

For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills. Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence. From their callous hearts comes iniquity; their evil imaginations have no limits. They scoff, and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression. Psalm 73:3-8 ESV

In the seedy underbelly of 1940's Hollywood, former cop and widower Alan Flynn numbs his pain with booze instead of facing the tragedy of his beloved wife Rachael's death. But when Alan is hired by the daughter of a former silent film star to uncover her father's true identity, his life takes an unexpected turn. As he delves deeper into the case, Alan discovers a web of corruption, murder, and conspiracy that could be connected to Rachael's death. When he meets a mysterious minister with secrets from Rachael's past, Alan is drawn out of the darkness and onto a journey of truth and redemption.

If you enjoyed the thrilling noir detective story of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep, you'll love Alan Flynn's story of mystery and suspense in The Underbelly.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08T43TS17
• ISBN13: 9798593675132
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"