Brooklyn Motto

In Alex R. Johnson's debut detective noir set in 1998 New York City, private investigator Nico Kelly navigates a rapidly changing urban landscape rife with economic decline and police stranglehold. Caught in a loop of self-loathing while documenting fraud, Nico grapples with his identity amidst the pressures of adulthood and cultural duality. His life takes a dramatic turn when he inadvertently witnesses a murder, thrusting him into a gripping mystery that forces him to confront his place in a gritty world. Blending humor with realism, the story explores Nico's quest for self-discovery amidst the dark corners of the city.