The Key to Happiness. The Sam Colton Mysteries, #2

It started with a key. It might end with a body count. Sam Colton has a knack for finding trouble-or maybe it finds him. This time, it comes in the form of an unmarked key in his pocket after a bump from a stranger. No ID. No context. Just a mystery begging to be solved. Following the trail leads him to a ghost from his past, a woman with too many secrets, and a pair of goons who think intimidation still works.
Sam knows better. But the deeper he digs, the more tangled it gets-and when someone from Gwen Zahn's life turns up battered and terrified, Sam realizes the stakes aren't just about a key anymore. They're about loyalty, legacy, and the one woman who might actually understand him. Hard-boiled charm. Razor wit. A mystery with bite. If you're a fan of smart-talking gumshoes, reluctant allies, and dogs who steal scenes, The Key to Happiness delivers classic noir with a modern heart.