From the author, the full story: Raymond Benson: The Black Stiletto
Author’s other works: Raymond Benson
And the last two books:
Book 4: The Black Stiletto: Secrets & Lies
Blurb: The Black Stiletto is back in the fourth book of the thrilling five-book saga. It’s 1961, and Judy, the Stiletto, meets Leo, a charismatic man who convinces her to move to Los Angeles when she is “run out” of New York by increasingly hazardous police heat. But Leo, who has connections with the West Coast mobs, has plenty of skeletons in his closet. His mysterious sister, Christina, who once served time for armed robbery, could also be a threat to the Stiletto’s new life in California. Meanwhile, in the present, Alzheimer’s-stricken Judy takes a turn for the worse as Martin comes to grips with the imminent end of his mother’s life. And when elements from the Stiletto’s past once again appear to threaten Martin’s family, it is up to his daughter, Gina, to step up and take matters into her own hands.
Book 5: The Black Stiletto: Endings & Beginnings
Blurb: All secrets will be revealed! All questions will be answered! The thrilling finale of the Black Stiletto saga is here! It’s 1962 and Judy Cooper, the Black Stiletto, is devastated at the betrayal by her nemesis and former lover, Leo Kelly. Additionally, Leo and his psychotically dangerous sister, Christina, have set out to ruin the Stiletto’s reputation in LA with a series of crimes that are made to appear as if the crime fighter is responsible. The very pregnant Judy must fight back with her wits and cunning—until disaster strikes and she is forced to flee to Texas for the final showdown with destiny. Meanwhile, in the present, the Alzheimer’s that afflicts elderly Judy is in its last stage, but her son and granddaughter, Martin and Gina, must continue to protect her from the past’s last remaining assault, culminating in a cathartic and explosive conclusion.