The Freelancer: A Denny Durant Novel

By C.J. Fournier

A Journalist. A Murder. A Deadly Truth.

For fans of Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, and Robert Crais comes a gritty crime thriller set in the heart of Montreal's criminal underworld.

Denny Durant's life is falling apart. His marriage is over, his bank account is empty, and his journalism career is circling the drain. When he accepts what seems like a straightforward assignment-covering how Montreal strip clubs are suffering through the NHL lockout-he's just trying to pay the rent.

Then a woman dies of an overdose right in front of him.

Everyone says it was an accident. But Martine, a beautiful dancer, knows better.

She believes Gloria was murdered. And despite every instinct telling him to walk away, Denny can't let it go. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption connecting the club to organized crime, drug trafficking, and a twenty-year-old disappearance that someone desperately wants to keep buried.

The deeper he digs, the more dangerous it becomes.

When Martine vanishes and threatening phone calls target Denny's children, the investigation becomes personal. Hunted by a sadistic enforcer and betrayed at every turn, Denny must navigate Montreal's criminal underworld to find Martine before it's too late. But the truth he's chasing could cost him everything-his career, his family, and his life.

In Montreal's streets, some stories are worth killing for.

The Freelancer is a hard-boiled detective novel that combines noir atmosphere with modern thriller pacing. Perfect for readers who love:

- Flawed, determined protagonists - Atmospheric crime fiction set in Montreal - Complex mystery plots with shocking twists - Gritty investigative journalism stories - Dark suspense with authentic characters - Canadian crime fiction

Readers are raving:

"Watch out Ian Rankin, Mr. Fournier is your new competition." -Madmax, Amazon

"An intricate plot filled with twists and turns." -Neil Turner, author of the Tony Valenti series

"Gritty old-timey detective novel. I loved it - from the first page." -Cheryl Kane, Goodreads

"Fournier has woven a hell of a tale." -Michel de la Barre, Amazon

The Denny Durant Montreal Crime Series:
Book 1: The Freelancer (Revised Edition)
Book 2: The Pathfinder
Book 3: Coming May 2026

Scroll up and grab your copy today. Discover why readers are comparing C.J. Fournier to Ian Rankin and calling this "a hell of a tale."

Contains mature themes including violence, drug use, and adult situations. Recommended for readers 18+.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1778299717
• ISBN13: 9781778299711
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Calamity Enterprises
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"