<p>In Lawrence L. Lynch's 'Against Odds,' readers are introduced to an intricate detective story that weaves through the murky depths of crime and human emotions. The narrative is built on a foundation of suspense and fortified with keen attention to detail, which is characteristic of Lynch's work, thus painting a vivid portrait of the era in its literary context. The novel's style is consistent with the late 19th and early 20th centuries' litera...