Private Instigator tells the true story of its unconventional author. On the verge of career failure, Steve Vender pulls himself out of a hole and lands a job perfectly suited to his singular personality. His journey to become a seasoned private investigator specializing in criminal and indigent defense work takes the reader on a wild adventure through the dark underworld of disorganized crime. Packed with gritty cases and unforgettable characters, Private Instigator is a roller coaster ride through the world of true crime. As with the best noir classics, these tales are full of human stories, Vender brings authoritative insights to danger-packed environments, inviting readers to ride along with him as he guides clients through a corrupt criminal justice system and fights to free them with pathos and humor.