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Eddie Miles is a Chicago cabdriver who spends most of his waking hours behind the wheel of his night-shift taxi. His only friends are a small circle of fellow cabbies. He lost his wife to divorce years ago. She then moved west out to Southern California, taking their nine-year-old daughter Laura along for the ride.
When Laura shows up unexpectedly one winter day, Eddie thinks it’s the answer to his prayers. She’s no longer a little girl. She’s 18 and to Eddie she’s smart, funny, and beautiful. But she won’t talk about why she suddenly decided to come home to Chicago.
Eddie’s afraid to push for answers. He’s afraid the bubble will pop and one day it does. Eddie is soon on his way to California, in search of answers to his many unasked questions.
This is a follow up to “Nobody’s Angel,” which was published by Hard Case Crime in 2010. The Washington Post called that book “A gem,” and “just about perfect.” Bookreporter said: "'Nobody's Angel'" is a powerhouse of a book, a genuine work of noir and one of the best books of the year."
Jack Clark was the winner of the Page One Award from the Chicago Newspaper Guild for feature writing. His novel “Westerfield’s Chain,” was a finalist for the Shamus Award. The Chicago Tribune called that book “The best mystery of the month,” and said there was a memorable moment “on virtually every page.” His novel “Nobody’s Angel,” earned him an appearance on NPR’s Fresh Air. The book was called “A gem,” by the Washington Post and “Just about perfect.” He is also the co-author of “On the Home Front,” a collection of his mother’s stories about her younger days in Chicago. Besides writing, Jack has also worked as a long haul furniture mover for Allied Van Lines and as a Chicago cabdriver.
Genre: Mystery
When Laura shows up unexpectedly one winter day, Eddie thinks it’s the answer to his prayers. She’s no longer a little girl. She’s 18 and to Eddie she’s smart, funny, and beautiful. But she won’t talk about why she suddenly decided to come home to Chicago.
Eddie’s afraid to push for answers. He’s afraid the bubble will pop and one day it does. Eddie is soon on his way to California, in search of answers to his many unasked questions.
This is a follow up to “Nobody’s Angel,” which was published by Hard Case Crime in 2010. The Washington Post called that book “A gem,” and “just about perfect.” Bookreporter said: "'Nobody's Angel'" is a powerhouse of a book, a genuine work of noir and one of the best books of the year."
Jack Clark was the winner of the Page One Award from the Chicago Newspaper Guild for feature writing. His novel “Westerfield’s Chain,” was a finalist for the Shamus Award. The Chicago Tribune called that book “The best mystery of the month,” and said there was a memorable moment “on virtually every page.” His novel “Nobody’s Angel,” earned him an appearance on NPR’s Fresh Air. The book was called “A gem,” by the Washington Post and “Just about perfect.” He is also the co-author of “On the Home Front,” a collection of his mother’s stories about her younger days in Chicago. Besides writing, Jack has also worked as a long haul furniture mover for Allied Van Lines and as a Chicago cabdriver.
Genre: Mystery
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