Red Winter by Michael Cormany

Red Winter Michael Cormany

1983, Chicago: The mayoral primary is a war zone. Jane Byrne, Richard Daley, and Harold Washington battle amidst rampant corruption. Building contractor Nicholas Cheyney, on the cusp of joining Chicago's elite, is blackmailed by a supposed Communist splinter group threatening to expose his youthful Party membership. He hires Dan Kruger, an unconventional, gun-shy private eye, to silence them. Kruger soon discovers Cheyney's past is a smokescreen for far more dangerous secrets, forcing him to navigate a murky world where good and evil blur, and ultimately make a risky, gut-driven decision.

Why You'll Love This Book

Red Winter offers a gritty, insider's look at Chicago politics in the 1980s. Fans of classic detective fiction with a twist will appreciate Kruger's quirky character and Cormany's sharp prose. If you enjoy stories about political intrigue, moral dilemmas, and the underbelly of a big city, this book is a must-read.