Business as Usual

Set against the backdrop of academia, two amateur sleuths, David Sanders and Claire Dumont, navigate a complex web of murder, toxic waste dumping, and organized crime. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter self-serving politicians and a mysterious businessman with unclear motives. Michael Boughn skillfully intertwines multiple plots and betrayals, creating a humorous and engaging hard-boiled mystery reminiscent of Dashiell Hammett's style, infused with themes of social awareness.