The Last Case of Detective Mallory

A Gritty Chicago Mystery Short Story

In the crumbling shadows of old Chicago, Detective Frank Mallory thought he’d buried the past — and the murder of nightclub singer Ellie Walsh — decades ago. But when a mysterious letter arrives on his doorstep, Mallory is dragged back into a never-truly-closed case.

As he digs through layers of lies, corruption, and betrayal, Mallory uncovers a truth far darker than he ever imagined — a secret buried deep within the heart of the city he once swore to protect.

Old allies have turned into enemies.
Memories are weaponized.
And the real killer was never who he thought.

In a final race against time, Mallory must decide how far he's willing to go for a justice that Chicago forgot — and face the chilling realization that some ghosts never stay dead.

The Last Case of Detective Mallory is a gripping, atmospheric short story that is perfect for readers who love hard-boiled mysteries, classic detective noir, and gritty tales of redemption.

Sometimes the truth isn't a light at the end of the tunnel.

Sometimes it's the darkness waiting for you.