New Philip Marlowe Novel Novels & Stories

Is this regarding the incident that took place many years ago? "Mr. Vergara," Antonio called again. He was already on the verge of giving up when Philip moved his right foot. "Is it time for me to take my medication?" When Philip started talking out of the blue, Antonio immediately took notice. He searched the entire place in search of a button that would allow him to communicate with someone outside, but he was unable to find one. Philip abruptly seized onto his wheelchair and pushed it in the direction of Antonio. When Antonio first caught a glimpse of Philip's face, he was taken aback by an unsettling feeling. Philip's face was scarred on half of it, and the texture of the scar made it l

By the time I reached the penthouse, I felt a strange calm, a thrill I couldn’t quite name. I stepped out of the cab and walked inside. The apartment was quiet. Damien hadn’t returned from work. The emptiness made my chest tighten. I moved to my room, dropping my bag onto the bed, and perched my laptop on my lap. My fingers hovered above the keyboard for a moment before I slid the flash drive in. The files opened, spilling secrets onto the screen. Philip and Marcus. Conversations, texts, confessions, and refusals. I could feel the tension in Philip’s voice, his desperation for his son’s treatment. Marcus’s cold, calculating replies.

Philip held out his hand to her and she rushed over to take it. "There are some bad things about me Maddy, I don't want you to ever find out but if you ask me, I promise I will always tell you the truth. Before my accident I was ... well let's just say I ran in a circle of men who did not fear the law. We built up our wealth legally, but it gave us the power to have and achieve things people only dream of. I scaled it down after I was confined to the chair but if anything, ever happened to me, I can call on any one of them to help. I can pick up the phone now and tell them you are in trouble, and they will find you and bring you home, no questions asked." "I understand." "You have something