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The Last Striptease
Michael Wiley
Crime Fiction / Private Eye / Mystery
Synopsis
Joe Kozmarski is a Chicago private investigator with a messy personal life and a talent for finding trouble. Hired for what looks like a routine case, he is pulled into a tangle of lies, violence, and old loyalties that reaches deep into the city's underbelly. Michael Wiley's award-winning debut delivers classic hard-boiled PI storytelling with a modern, human edge.
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Discussion
Bring these to the table
Prompt 01 · The Last Striptease
“How does Joe Kozmarski's flawed personal life make him a better — or worse — detective?”
Prompt 02 · The Last Striptease
“What role does Chicago play in shaping the story's mood?”
Prompt 03 · The Last Striptease
“How does Wiley honor classic noir while making it feel contemporary?”
Prompt 04 · The Last Striptease
“Which relationship in the book carried the most weight for you?”
Prompt 05 · The Last Striptease
“Did justice get served by the end, in your view?”