Noah Braddock

Noah needs cash. What he doesn't need is trouble.When Charisma Lugo, one of the South Bay's most notorious crime lords, asks him to find her missing younger brother, Xavier, Noah knows better than to say yes. But his bank account is running on empty, leaving him little choice but to take the job.The case spirals fast. Rival crews, powerful locals, and long-buried secrets all stand between Noah and the truth. Every lead raises new questions, and every answer pulls him deeper into danger. Xavier isn't just missing – he's tied to something people are willing to kill to protect.As Noah struggles to put his personal and professional life back on track, he must decide how far he's willing to go to get paid – and stay alive.