When Chicago's wealthiest widow hires Max Malone to find out who's threatening her, the private eye is skeptical — after all, she's already shattered more than a few hearts in her time. But when her glass penthouse is smashed by gunfire and a body turns up in the river, Max realizes this case is more than a jealous lover's revenge.
Everyone wants a piece of the widow's fortune, and nobody's telling the truth — including his client. As Max chases leads through smoky jazz clubs, seedy alleys, and glittering ballrooms, he uncovers a deadly scheme that could leave him as cold and lifeless as the body he found.
Sometimes the most dangerous thing you can hold onto… is the truth.
