Side Stepping with Shorty

Side Stepping with Shorty is a captivating novel written by Sewell Ford. The book is set in a small town called Marlin City, where the protagonist, Shorty McCabe, lives. Shorty is a quick-witted, street-smart, and resourceful man who has a knack for getting himself into trouble. He is a former boxer turned detective who is always on the lookout for his next big score.The story begins when Shorty is hired by a wealthy businessman to investigate the disappearance of his daughter. As he delves deeper into the case, Shorty discovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to bring down the entire town. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a crooked politician, a seductive femme fatale, and a corrupt police chief.Despite the obstacles he faces, Shorty remains undaunted and uses his street smarts and quick thinking to outmaneuver his adversaries. He also relies on his loyal friend, Doc Simpson, to help him navigate the treacherous waters of Marlin City.Side Stepping with Shorty is a thrilling and entertaining read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. It is a classic detective story that is full of humor, action, and suspense. If you are a fan of hard-boiled crime fiction, then this book is definitely worth checking out.1908. The book begins: Notice any gold dust on my back? No? Well it�������s a wonder there ain�������t, for I�������ve been up against the money bags so close I expect you can find eagle prints all over me. That�������s what it is to build up a rep. Looks like all the fat wads in New York was gettin������� to know about Shorty McCabe, and how I�������m a sure cure for everything that ails �������em. You see, I no sooner take hold of one down and outer, sweat the high livin������� out of him, and fix him up like new with a private course of rough house exercises, than he passes the word along to another; and so it goes. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.