Echoes of Evil, Jim Steele, Private Eye: A Jim Steele Mystery Noir Crime Thriller Novel of Family Betrayal, Medical Suspense, Murder and Southern Justice

A Whispered Warning. A Silent Death. A Son Who Won’t Let Go.

When Jim Steele discovers a chilling note, “Don’t trust Brida!” which was left by his dying mother, grief turns to suspicion. What begins as a tragic loss spirals into a gripping investigation of medical negligence, family betrayal and a possible murder cloaked in compassion.

Set in small-town Tennessee, Echoes of Evil is a haunting Noir mystery where intuition battles deception and justice demands more than tears. As Steele trades retirement for a private investigator’s badge, he uncovers a web of hospital cover-ups, falsified records and a sister-in-law with a sinister hidden life..

If you love private eye thrillers, psychological suspense and crime fiction with emotional depth, this is your next must-read.

Jim Gerhardt’s hard-hitting mystery noir series follows Jim Steele, a man who traded his life of comfort for the unrelenting pursuit of truth. In a world where corruption hides behind polished smiles and murder wears the mask of compassion, Steele walks the razor’s edge between justice and vengeance.

Private Investigator Jim Steele exposes the darkness hidden behind ordinary lives. When betrayal turns personal, Steele’s relentless search for truth unearths murder, corruption and secrets powerful people would kill to keep buried. 

From small-town Tennessee to the shadowy world of greed and deception, Steele’s every case tests the line between justice and vengeance.

Jim Steele won’t rest until the truth is exposed. Even if it means confronting the darkest echo of all.

Perfect for Fans Of:

• Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch
• Raymond Chandler’s Philip Marlowe
• James Patterson’s Alex Cross
• Harlan Coben’s The Stranger
• True-crime inspired noir fiction
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Series Themes & Reader Hooks:

• Psychological suspense and moral complexity
• Justice vs. corruption in modern America
• Small-town intrigue meets corporate cover-up
• Family betrayal and redemption
• Intelligent, character-driven mystery with emotional depth