Historical Fiction
Neon Mirage
1988·288 pages
In 1946 Chicago, detective Nate Heller protects a gambling chief, uncovering Las Vegas's dark origins in a noir mystery.
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In 1946 Chicago, detective Nate Heller protects a gambling chief, uncovering Las Vegas's dark origins in a noir mystery.
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Chicago, 1946. Gambling chief James Ragen is shot right before the eyes of the man hired to protect him: A-1 Detective Agency's Nate Heller. Which mob boss hungry for Ragen's gambling action has made a fool of Heller: cold-blooded Capone heir Jake "Greasy Thumb" Guzik or hotheaded, movie star-handsome Bugsy Siegel? The answer's not in the mean streets of Chicago, because the city's mob wars have moved west, to the glitz of Hollywood and the fabulous-and illicit-potential of a shabby little deser...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate romantic content with some implied sexual encounters, fade-to-black.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes typical of noir, including shootings and beatings.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language fitting the hard-boiled detective tone.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol use, reflective of era; some glamorized depictions.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Minor historical and social commentary tied to the setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Brief mentions of coercion or suffering tied to crime elements.
Other
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