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"Gritty, intense, and immersive; a razor-sharp noir thriller that plunges into the murky depths of corruption and moral ambiguity." -The Prairies Book Review

Mark "Slag" Ferguson (bartender, ex-boxer) adds unlicensed private investigator to his resume. Times are tough. The new side gig seems like a smart play.

Kelly Mason is…

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1 author picked Rat Town Blues as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Guard your soul and “buck up” for Kaufman’s latest noir plunge--Rat Town Blues reads like Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep meets Don Winslow’s City on Fire!

Kaufman delivers a sharp, fast-paced story that blends classic hardboiled atmosphere with a near-future edge, reminding readers that every hustle comes with a cost.

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