City Crime Beat: A Crime Story Collection

City Crime Beat – A Crime Story Collection A page – turning collection of crime stories and mysteries, including “NYPD on the streets,” “PI Wade Walters investigates 1950’s Chicago”, and life experiences “been there-done that.” These action-filled stories offer a mix of action, mystery, with touches of humor. The short stories in this collection include: Part I - NYPD on the streets Mothers March – One gang shooting leads to another. Families mourn. Anger builds in two neighborhoods separated by a park. Can NYPD keep the lid on this explosive situation? Tara’s Torment – A man is found murdered in the park; nearby, detectives find evidence of child molestation. Are these cases connected, and if so, how? Dead Drunk - A drunk is found murdered in a neighborhood bar, while the patrons who were present and drinking all deny seeing or hearing anything. Candetectives find the killer? Pizza Surprise – A string of robberies, then a murder. Detectives’ investigation reveals a family feud. Was this a love triangle gone bad or some other sinister motive? Part II - Private Detective Wade Walters Investigates in 1950s Chicago C-Note - Private detective Wade Walters encounters a threatening man and a fearful fem-fatal; is a found C-Note a clue to her disappearance? Dying for a Date - A Chicago socialite is found murdered; when a lovely divorcee client turns up missing, Detective Wade Walters is drawn into the investigation. Is the culprit a silver-spoon playboy? Her Last Song – After a night on the town ending at a Southside blues club, Detective Wade Walters learns that the blues singer is found murdered the next day; did he witness her last song? Purloined Payroll - Money is missing, a Las Vegas showgirl is found murdered in a west side family business, and the owner’s estranged brother reappears. Detective Wade Walters investigates; is this two crimes, or one? Part III - Been there, done that Concealed Cash Stash - Old friends re-live high school memories, sharing tales of lore leading to a search for hidden cash treasure. What were you thinking? – Bored with Saturday nightlife in a small town, drinking buddies search for fun turns into a high-stakes fiasco with unintended consequences. Lost Without My Phone – Four young guys embark on a trip to the city for the Cubs’ opener. What happens when one loses his phone and gets lost in the city? He Crossed the Line – A victim reveals her response to sexual entreaties to an alert investigator.