Books like The Caveman's Valentine by George Dawes Green
Romulus Ledbetter, once a devoted husband, father, and budding musician, now survives in the city’s alleyways and trash cans. A homeless pianist with a strong moral compass, Rom navigates the grim streets of New York, battling streetside hardships and a desperate quest for justice. After a chilling find at the mouth of his makeshift home, he is propelled into a spiraling investigation that forces him to re-enter the world he has abandoned.
Rom’s journey intertwines the grit of homelessness with the intrigue of a detective narrative, as he confronts unseen threats, deceptions, and the underbelly of a society that treats the poor as invisible. In the process, he faces personal demons and a sinister scheme that hints at deeper conspiracies affecting the city’s future.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: George Dawes Green
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