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When retired Navy Commander George Praddle vanishes without a trace, his wife turns to private investigator Cole Harper for help. With a sharp wit and a knack for uncovering hidden truths, Harper dives into a labyrinth of lies, betrayal, and dangerous motives. Set in 1947, against the gritty backdrop of post-war Philadelphia, this gripping noir mystery thrusts Harper into a shadowy world where trust is scarce, and peril waits at every turn.

Channeling the timeless grit of Phillip Marlowe and the tenacity of Sam Spade, Harper follows the trail and uncovers startling secrets about Praddle’s past. Along the way, he confronts his beliefs about justice in a city still grappling with the aftershocks of war. Packed with suspense and vivid characters, The Disappearance of George Praddle is a thrilling addition to the Cole Harper Mysteries—a story that will keep you guessing until the end.

Who is Cole Harper? Cole Harper is a private investigator navigating the shadows of post-war Philadelphia, where crime, corruption, and unresolved histories intertwine. With a sharp intellect and a tenacious drive for uncovering hidden truths, Cole has built a reputation for solving cases others can’t—or won’t—touch. His personal life is a complex web of lingering feelings for Eva Harrington, a former secretary with a mysterious past, and a tumultuous breakup with Juliette Montgomery. Cole’s investigative work is fueled by a desire to make sense of a world often devoid of straightforward justice, making him both a seeker of truth and a man haunted by the truths he finds.