Jason Worrell

In his cold world, where the past still haunts him, Jeff Nieuwendyk is waiting for something but he does not know what that is until he meets her. With complications and obstacles Jeff, with the help of his friends, will do what he can to find happiness and leave the past where it belongs.

This 1930's fog infused thriller combines generations of noir fiction and plays out in the streets of San Francisco. Part Maltese Falcon, part Reservoir Dogs, part Sin City; this counterfeit dime novel beats like a big band jazz drummer. A detective with an unusual mind, a horse jockey in a pinch, three sadistic mobsters, a stubborn stallion, a power hungry district attorney, one lady of the night, and one of the day. Together these characters fight and forge alliances in the name of love, power, revenge and gold. Hope you don't mind a little blood mixed in with your ink.

Shane Deeds should be at peace with himself and the world. Tall, handsome, capable, and financially secure, he possesses everything necessary for a contented life. But Deeds doesn't feel at peace with the world around him. A deeply rooted sense of isolation places Deeds at odds with both himself and others. The town where Deeds lives seems enveloped in constant winter. To make matters worse, the people he comes into contact with elicit in him a deep antipathy, further exacerbating his feelings of alienation and loneliness. Promiscuous women, members of the drug culture, an old and bitter police detective, preppy high school bullies and their victims: as Deeds encounters these people, he finds the line blurring between good and bad. Even his own actions and motivations become difficult to define. Deeds wants to be happy, and beneath the misanthropy, his heart wants to love and be loved. Sadly, he's unsure how to accomplish this, so he must follow his own path-which won't be easy. A dark, funny, and moving tale, The Path of Deeds introduces readers to complex and honest literary characters for the ages.