Chris Larsgaard Libri

Nick Merchant is an heir hunter, a private investigator who seeks out the next of kin of deceased individuals without wills, earning a percentage of the estate. When reclusive millionaire Gerald Jacobs is found dead in his old house in upstate New York, Nick and his partner, Alex Moreno, believe they are on the verge of a life-changing payday from Jacobs's twenty-two million dollar estate. However, they face fierce competition from a rival firm eager to claim the inheritance first. Additionally, a mysterious figure, privy to all of Jacobs's dark secrets, is determined to prevent anyone from solving the case. As Nick and Alex race against time, they navigate a treacherous landscape, dodging threats and uncovering a hidden history that many would prefer to keep concealed. Their investigation takes them from San Francisco to New York City, Geneva, and Washington, D.C., as they strive to unravel the truth behind a dead man's fortune, all while contending with the dangers posed by their rivals and the secrets of the past.