The protagonist, a private investigator hired to track down a mysterious teenage groupie connected to a rock star's death. He uncovers a corporate piracy conspiracy, survives multiple assassination attempts, and ultimately eliminates the masterminds. He ends up reunited with his assistant and embarks on a new life.
Black's death becomes the first major mystery connected to Ford's case.
Ford investigates the mysterious death of Bobby Black after Johnny's case points toward Zuzu and the music-industry conspiracy.
Their antagonistic exchanges create friction between Ford and the police.
Ford trades insults with Lt. Amos, who is described as a clueless police lieutenant during the investigation.
Their prior friendship initiates Ford's central investigation.
Johnny Crunch is identified as Ford's old friend and hires him to find Zuzu Petals.
Ford's search for Zuzu leads directly to the piracy evidence.
Johnny hires Ford to track down Zuzu, and Colleen later hires him to locate her as well. Zuzu is eventually found with the second incriminating data C...
Colleen's case gives Ford access to the first piece of evidence.
Colleen hires Ford to find Zuzu after Johnny Crunch's death, and Ford discovers the first data CD in Colleen's possession.
Don provides industry access and investigative support.
Don Cleveland is a hip record producer who assists Ford and helps him navigate the music-industry underworld while he tracks suspects and evidence.
Their relationship moves from unrequited affection to reconciliation.
Jazz has feelings for Ford, leaves because she believes he will never return them, and later reconciles with him before sailing away together.
Their escalating physical conflict produces two major attacks.
Smiley fights Ford and destroys Ford's prized guitar. He later returns to finish Ford off, but Ford kills him with a sleeve pistol.
Ford investigates and ultimately confronts the criminal executive behind the murders.
Ford deduces that Grendel murdered Bobby Black and Johnny Crunch to protect his illegal CD-piracy operation. Grendel also destroys Ford's house and ca...
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