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Marlowe Black—a tough, cynical, WWII decorated combat veteran, ex-New York City cop, and licensed PI—believes he’ll never live a life like other men, as his work, and his personality, compel him to walk a path at the edge of society. But he begins to believe otherwise when a woman falls for him—and he her.

Then comes the brutal announcement that his pregnant fiancée has committed suicide. Marlowe simply cannot accept the official verdict, and as anguish and rage replace the love he once felt, he is driven by a madness that forces him to question his own integrity while he hunts an elusive killer.

“Koch is an author who has his priorities in order. First and foremost he’s constructed an intriguingly complex plot. From the beginning, he pulls readers in with intense scenes of suspense. Little by little he then provides just enough information to keep them guessing as to who’s pulling the strings and why. When the loose ends are eventually tied and revelations ensue, Koch still manages to add a surprise or two.” —Jake Bishop, Hollywood Book Review (And Come Day’s End: A Michael McKaybees Mystery)

“The contrast of what is right and what is wrong within Black’s own conscience added even more to this mystery. Overall, I found Beholden: A Marlowe Black Mystery to be a five-star page turner!” —Michel Violante for Reader Views