Motor City Blue by Loren D. Estleman

Set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s Detroit, this hard-boiled detective novel follows the tenacious private investigator Amos Walker as he navigates a city rife with corruption and crime. Tasked with finding a missing girl, Walker delves into the seedy underbelly of the Motor City, encountering a cast of colorful characters, including mobsters, corrupt cops, and desperate souls. As he peels back layers of deceit, Walker's relentless pursuit of truth and justice reveals a city struggling with its own identity, mirroring his own internal battles. The narrative is a vivid portrayal of a bygone era, filled with sharp dialogue and atmospheric detail.