Hard Exit

Jack Drake, a disillusioned private investigator living in a Malibu beach mansion with a glamorous movie star, grapples with the loss of his wife and a toxic relationship with Amanda Bigelow. His life takes an unexpected turn when he takes in Game, a troubled sixteen-year-old recovering from a shooting, as a favor to a friend. United by their experiences of grief and loss, the two delve into the investigation of the shooting and three seemingly unrelated murders, linking the grim realities of Game's inner-city life with Jack's affluent surroundings. Fans of wisecracking detectives will find Jack Drake's journey both compelling and relatable.