By Roxanne Dent

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Chapter Seven: “The Nickel Empire”

The next day, the phone woke me at 9 a.m. It was Harry.

“Do you like hot dogs?”

“Huh?” I’m not at my best when I … Continue reading→

By Roxanne Dent

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Chapter Six: “Muskrat Ramble”

“Willie Kasper is a character,” Harry informed me as we hailed a cab across town. “He eats with his mouth open. He’s pushy and loud, but has … Continue reading→

By Roxanne Dent

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Chapter Five: “Ain’t She Sweet”

I slept through the night. When I awoke, my arm was stiff. It ached. I had a small scab and an ugly black and blue bruise. … Continue reading→

By Roxanne Dent

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Chapter Four: “A Dangerous Game”

Arturo’s was a speakeasy in the West Village. It wasn’t listed in the phone book. The club drew all the great jazz artists, before … Continue reading→