Murder in the shadow of Alcatraz. Justice in the hands of one haunted detective. San Francisco, 1934. When a young Japanese man is found floating in the bay—his throat slit and his secrets buried—Detective Max Baker is pulled into a case that cuts deeper than any he’s faced before. The city is unraveling. Six bodies in six weeks. Each victim tied to the same brutal pattern, and all of them pointing to the city’s growing heroin underworld. As Max follows the trail through Chinatown alleys, fog-choked docks, and the cold, watchful halls of a prison not yet open—Alcatraz he uncovers a conspiracy more dangerous than he imagined. And far more personal. Driven by guilt and honor, Max risks everything to uncover the truth. But the clock is ticking. And the closer he gets to the killer, the closer death creeps in. Gritty, atmospheric, and unforgettable , Cherry Blossoms by Midnight is a noir mystery for fans of Raymond Chandler , James Ellroy , and Michael Connelly . If you crave sharp dialogue, dark secrets, and a hero with nothing left to lose—you just found your next obsession. Justice wears a fedora. And it’s about to get its hands dirty.