Dead Rite plunges Johnny Liddell into another brutal and fast-moving case where ritual, crime, and deception intersect with deadly results. When a string of murders points to a sinister underworld of mobsters and double-crossers, Liddell has to cut through lies, alibis, and mounting bodies to uncover the truth. Kane's trademark style is on full display: tight, punchy prose, wisecracks delivered with grit, and action that never lets up. The novel carries readers from smoke-filled bars to backroom deals, capturing the noir atmosphere of mid-century America with cinematic flair. In Dead Rite, Liddell's toughness and wry humor are tested as he digs deeper into a case where nothing is what it seems, and everyone—from sultry dames to slick operators—has something to hide. True to form, Liddell is no saint, but his personal code of honor drives him to pursue justice in a world where violence and corruption thrive. Kane keeps the tension high, the pace relentless, and the stakes life-and-death, delivering a detective story that embodies everything fans love about classic pulp noir.