Tracks in the Brass
is a gripping murder mystery that follows
Detective Soper
as he tirelessly pursues the killer of retired banker Hershel Harper. After moving from Iowa to California to be near their grandchildren, Harper is brutally murdered in a gangster-style attack. Detective Soper becomes obsessed with solving the case, dedicating his every waking moment to uncovering the truth. Despite his relentless efforts, the case goes cold for seventeen years. As retirement age catches up with Soper, he hands over the reins to
Detective Roger Blair,
who brings fresh insight and modern investigative skills to the Chief of Detective's office. Blair, too, falls under the spell of this cold case, pursuing it with the same vigor as Soper while managing a large detective bureau. The mystery unravels in the final chapter, revealing the true killer amidst a web of red herrings and blind alleys that will keep even the most ardent murder mystery fans engaged until the very last paragraph.
offers a deep dive into crime-fighting stories, with most characters being law enforcement personnel. As the old saying goes, "Only their names have been changed to protect the innocent." If you enjoy real mysteries, insights into law enforcement techniques, and page-turners, you'll want to discover what "Tracks in the Brass" are and their role in solving a seventeen-year-old cold case. Or do they?