Noah Kayne: Southern Style
By David Edward
A gripping thriller set in the heart of the Florida Everglades where an unlicensed private investigator uncovers a web of deception within Miami's organized crime families while searching for a mole who may not be what anyone expects.
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OverviewWade Clay operates as an unlicensed private investigator in 1975 Florida, partnered with the enigmatic Noah Kayne who lives deep in the Everglades. When approached by mobster Tony Two-Shoes to identify a mole within the Miami crime families, Wade discovers the threat isn't from Russian infiltrators as claimed, but something far more personal and dangerous lurking within the Italian families themselves. As Wade navigates the treacherous waters between three feuding mob bosses - Vincent "The Viper" Moretti and his sons Tony and Nico - he uncovers a Byzantine plot of family betrayal and power struggles. What begins as a straightforward investigation transforms into a deadly game where loyalty is currency and trust becomes a luxury Wade cannot afford, especially when those closest to him harbor the darkest secrets. Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the Everglades where civilization ends and survival begins, Wade must rely on his mysterious partner Noah Kayne, whose legendary reputation for violence is matched only by his uncanny ability to appear when danger strikes. But as bodies pile up and the truth becomes increasingly elusive, Wade begins to question not just the motives of those around him, but the very nature of reality itself. |
Questions this book answers
- How deep does family loyalty run when power and survival are at stake within organized crime?
- What drives a man to orchestrate the destruction of his own father and brother?
- Can Wade trust anyone when even his closest allies may be playing multiple sides?
- What really happened at Noah's compound in 1971 that changed everything?
- How far will someone go to protect those they love from a life they never chose?
- What is the true nature of Wade's partnership with the legendary Noah Kayne?
Selected quotes
"Mind your step; you ain't the top of the food chain no more."
"The world was what it was, and we each had to get through it as best we could."
"To a hammer, everything looked like a nail. Well, Noah was a hammer, pure and simple."
Why it matters
This isn't just another mob thriller - it's a masterful exploration of identity, loyalty, and the price of violence wrapped in a page-turning mystery. David Edward crafts a story that operates on multiple levels, delivering both visceral action and profound psychological depth. Readers who skip this miss out on one of the most innovative takes on the crime thriller genre, where nothing is quite what it seems and the biggest mystery may be the narrator himself. The 1970s Florida setting adds authentic grit while the Everglades becomes a character in its own right, creating an atmosphere you won't find in typical crime fiction.