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Iraqi Icicle

A Neo-Noir

by Bernie Dowling

Brisbane, 1986-1992. Unlicensed de facto PI Steele Hill navigates corporate greed, illegal gambling, alt-rock and a dangerous femme fatale in a sharp, satirical neo-noir.

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About the book

Meet Steele Hill. He's an unlicensed de facto PI navigating the murky underworld of gamblers, alt-rock musicians and bad decisions. He's pursuing a case he never wanted, frustrated by official advice he can't use, and tracked by a dangerous femme fatale he certainly can't trust.

Welcome to Brisbane, 1986-1992. Set against the distant rumblings of the U.S. invasion of Panama and the first Gulf War, this sharp, satirical neo-noir captures a changing Australia, from the gritty streets of Brisbane to the high-rolling glitz of the Gold Coast.

"Readers will appreciate the author's ability to render colorful characters and understated witty prose." Publishers Weekly

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