MATT DUGGAN - Detective Series

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MATT DUGGAN - Detective Series

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The Matt Duggan - Detective Series is a collection of hard-boiled private investigator episodes centered on Matt Duggan, a private eye based in Los Angeles. The series is characterized by its gritty, noir-inspired storytelling, featuring classic elements of pulp fiction such as morally ambiguous clients, organized crime, corruption, femme fatales, and violent confrontations.

Key details about the series include:

Protagonist:
Matt Duggan is a tough, no-nonsense private investigator who operates independently, often taking on cases that involve powerful and dangerous adversaries. He is depicted as a quintessential hard-boiled detective—cynical, resourceful, and willing to operate outside conventional legal boundaries to achieve results. He's frequently assisted by his capable partner, Delia Perez.

Setting and Style:
The episodes are primarily set in the seedy underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles, with a strong emphasis on the city's underworld of crime and vice. The narrative style draws heavily from traditional private eye fiction, incorporating fast-paced action, terse dialogue, and a focus on the personal toll of Duggan’s line of work.

Themes and Structure:
Many of the stories revolve around Duggan being hired by clients—often attractive and desperate women—who are entangled in criminal enterprises, including mob families, corrupt law firms, drug rings, and illicit business dealings. The plots frequently involve betrayal, blackmail, murder, and the uncovering of hidden conspiracies. Episodes explore motifs like the "femme fatale effect," corporate greed, and the weaponization of power against the vulnerable.

Publication Format:
The series consists of both standalone episodes (e.g., "The Case of the Mystery Phone Call," "The Case of the Conniving Gun Moll," "The Case of the Nefarious Nephew," and others, all of which have been compiled into a separate, 'Collection of Stories'. Individual titles focus on self-contained cases, allowing each to be read independently while maintaining recurring characteristics of Duggan’s investigative approach. The book is available in the Amazon Book Store and Barnes & Noble online.

The series is known for its unapologetic embrace of the private detective genre’s conventions, delivering straightforward, action-driven stories without extensive subplots or psychological introspection. The stories appeal to readers who enjoy traditional hard-boiled detective fiction, reminiscent of the works of authors such as Mickey Spillane, Ross Macdonald, and Lawrence Block, but set in a modern West Coast context.

In summary, the Matt Duggan series follows the exploits of a battle-hardened private investigator as he navigates a world of crime, deception, and violence in Los Angeles, taking on cases that pit him against formidable criminal elements and force him to confront both external threats and the ethical ambiguities of his profession.

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Available @

https://www.amazon.com/author/dp/B0DSRVMC9H

and ...

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9798989537631