A Darkening Stain — Robert Wilson

When schoolgirls begin to disappear on the West African coast, “troubleshooter” Bruce Medwy tries to stay detached. Meanwhile, he reluctantly acquires a new job from former nemesis and mafia capo Franconelli. Yet as Bruce sets out on his assignment, he is unable to remain disconnected from the mysterious schoolgirl disappearances. Corruption abounds everywhere, and in order to save his own life, Bruce must devise a scam that could risk everything.