Martin Iannelli, the son of Italian immigrants, rises high at Cole Motors. However, family heir William Alistair Cole, known as King Cole, is paranoid with jealousy. He secretly tries to derail Martin's career. Despite that, Martin ascends to the presidency -- only to be arbitrarily fired by Board chairman Cole. It's a devastating disgrace for Martin and traumatic for his family. Seeking vindication, Martin forms a rival auto company. But in a strange twist, a merger occurs between Cole Motors and Martin's firm. Demoralized by the world of corporate warfare and greed, Martin seeks a new...

Private-eye Nick Gallo pursues a cunning mastermind behind bizarre Chicago killings. His beautiful client Kelly seduces him and then has puzzling identity changes. Sophisticated dandy Jake Starr and salty Upstream Sally elicit tangled but vital information. Vengeful lesbian Faye Rogers becomes and unexpected ally. Old chum Captain Majeski, Chicago PD, devises a startling threat. Mentor and best friend Professor Hunt is caught in a shocking snare. Comic relief comes from jazz muscian Bobby Lewis and street denizen Lenny the Pick. Readers are treated to a suspenseful drama involving personality...