When Chicago's wealthiest widow hires Max Malone to find out who's threatening her, the private eye is skeptical - after all, she's already shattered more than a few hearts in her time. But when her glass penthouse is smashed by gunfire and a body turns up in the river, Max realizes this case is more than a jealous lover's revenge. Everyone wants a piece of the widow's fortune, and nobody's telling the truth - including his client.
As Max chases leads through smoky jazz clubs, seedy alleys, and glittering ballrooms, he uncovers a deadly scheme that could leave him as cold and lifeless as the body he found. Sometimes the most dangerous thing you can hold onto. is the truth.
When Chicago's wealthiest widow hires Max Malone to find out who's threatening her, the private eye is skeptical - after all, she's already shattered more than a few hearts in her time. But when her glass penthouse is smashed by gunfire and a body turns up in the river, Max realizes this case is more than a jealous lover's revenge. Everyone wants a piece of the widow's fortune, and nobody's telling the truth - including his client.
As Max chases leads through smoky jazz clubs, seedy alleys, and glittering ballrooms, he uncovers a deadly scheme that could leave him as cold and lifeless as the body he found. Sometimes the most dangerous thing you can hold onto. is the truth.