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Tracks in the Brass is a captivating murder-mystery novel by Jim Ross Lightfoot. It explores the twists of a cold case that haunted detectives in California for 17 years.

Unraveling a chilling mystery

A tale of obsession

Join Detective Roger Blair as he employs modern investigative techniques to solve the elusive murder of Herhel Harper, bringing new life to a long-dormant case.

Tracks in the Brass is a gripping murder mystery that follows Detective Soper as he tirelessly pursues the killer of retired banker Hershel Harper. After moving from Iowa to California to be near their grandchildren, Harper is brutally murdered in a gangster-style attack. Detective Soper becomes obsessed with solving the case, dedicating his every waking moment to uncovering the truth. Despite his relentless efforts, the case goes cold for seventeen years.

As retirement age catches up with Soper, he hands over the reins to Detective Roger Blair, who brings fresh insight and modern investigative skills to the Chief of Detectives office. Blair, too, falls under the spell of this cold case, pursuing it with the same vigor as Soper while managing a large detective bureau. The mystery unravels in the final chapter, revealing the true killer amidst a web of red herrings and blind alleys that will keep even the most ardent murder mystery fans engaged until the very last paragraph.

Tracks in the Brass offers a deep dive into crime-fighting stories, with most characters being genuine law enforcement personnel. As the old saying goes, "Only their names have been changed to protect the innocent." If you enjoy real mysteries, insights into law enforcement techniques, and page-turners, you'll want to discover what "Tracks in the Brass" are and their role in solving a seventeen-year-old cold case. Or do they?