Stanley Bentworth

**Series: Stanley Bentworth** **Author: Al Stevens** In the gritty underbelly of a city teetering on the brink of chaos, where danger lurks around every corner and shadows conceal deadly secrets, one man stands between salvation and destruction. Meet Stanley Bentworth—a self-deprecating, soft-boiled detective whose greatest strengths are his tenacity and a drink in his hand. Having descended from the heights of a homicide detective to the depths of a one-man private eye agency, Stanley grapples with his past while navigating a world plagued by violence and betrayal. As a recession bites hard, Stanley is reluctantly thrust into a high-stakes game when a former mob enforcer enlists his help to track down a mysterious blackmailer. The stakes skyrocket as lives hang in the balance, and failure isn’t an option; exposing the financier would spell certain doom and could very well turn Stanley into the next victim. With his unyielding spirit and a knack for unearthing truths, Stanley must weave through a treacherous web of crime, deception, and his own demons to solve a case that could either resurrect his career or bury him six feet under. Richly layered with themes of redemption, resilience, and the gray shades of morality, the Stanley Bentworth series pulls readers into a world where survival demands more than just bravado—it calls for ingenuity, heart, and a touch of dark humor. Will Stanley rise above his self-doubt, or will the city’s past claim him as its latest casualty? Prepare for a mystery that pulls no punches and leaves you yearning for the next thrilling installment.