In this new collection of short stories, Cliff Hardy has his
hands full of murder, embezzlement, corruption, and more. His
punches and sparse-but-rough language help him untangle a divorce,
investigate the killing of a drinking buddy, and take care of a
nasty case of blackmail. Set in various seamy Sydney locations with
no shortage of thugs, mid-morning beers, and crooked cops, these
stories exemplify the life of this Australian hero—even as he
struggles with moral dilemmas, sex, money, and a life dealing with
scummy criminals.
