Lincoln Perry

Michael Koryta

When private investigator Lincoln Perry and his partner, Joe Pritchard, are hired to investigate a suspicious death and the disappearance of a wife and daughter, they uncover a case far more dangerous than a routine missing-persons inquiry. Their search leads from Cleveland’s polished suburbs into the violent world of Russian organized crime, where surveillance work, buried secrets, and a potentially damning videotape place everyone involved at risk. As the investigation expands across state lines, Perry must navigate lethal enemies and conflicting loyalties while racing to protect the missing family. This tightly plotted debut combines hard-boiled detective fiction, escalating suspense, and the gritty atmosphere of a classic crime thriller.

Michael Koryta

Cleveland private investigator Lincoln Perry is drawn into a deeply personal case when his estranged childhood friend is accused of murder and dies in a violent confrontation with police before Perry can uncover the truth. Joined by retired cop Joe Pritchard, Perry searches through old neighborhoods, blue-collar bars, and the corridors of city power, uncovering a troubling pattern of suspicious fires and possible police corruption. As the investigation intensifies, he must confront the painful history that divided him from his friend while navigating a dangerous web of loyalty, guilt, and betrayal. Michael Koryta delivers a gritty, atmospheric mystery propelled by sharp dialogue, complex characters, and a tightly wound, twist-filled plot.

Michael Koryta

Cleveland private investigator Lincoln Perry takes on a case that seems routine, only to find himself pulled into a dangerous web of violence, deception, and buried secrets. As the investigation deepens, Perry must navigate powerful enemies and the lingering consequences of his own troubled past. Set against a vividly rendered Cleveland, this hard-edged mystery explores loyalty, justice, corruption, and the difficult possibility of redemption. Michael Koryta’s atmospheric prose and tightly wound suspense make this a compelling entry in the Lincoln Perry series.