Arbutus Halethorpe and the Elevator Murders

Elevator doors open revealing the butchered bodies of Abramo Moretti, a mob hit man, and his porn movie actress girlfriend lying on the floor in pools of blood. They are murdered in the most public of places at the most crowded of events, a New Year's Eve party ringing in 1941. Found in Abramo's wallet is a calling card for private investigator Arbutus Halethorpe. Arby is drawn into the case. He uncovers a new breed of criminal in organized crime: allies of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini...