Synopses & Reviews
“MARCUS SAKEY IS EXACTLY THE ELECTRIC JOLT CRIME FICTION NEEDS.”DENNIS LEHANE
Jason Palmer loved being a soldier. But after returning from Iraq with an “other than honorable” discharge, hes finding that rebuilding his life is his toughest battle yet.
“FAST AND FURIOUS.”CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Elena Cruz is the first woman to make Chicagos prestigious Gang Intelligence Unit. A fearless cop, shes ready for any challenge…until Jason Palmers brother, a prominent community activist on the South Side, is murderedin front of his son.
“SAKEY IS A PRODIGIOUS TALENT.”LAURA LIPPMANNow Jason and Elena are caught in a conspiracy stretching from the darkest alleys of the ghetto to the manicured lawns of the citys power brokers. In a world where corruption and violence are simply the cost of doing business, the two of them are all that stand between an innocent childand the killers that hunt him.
“NOTHING SHORT OF BRILLIANT…AS MUCH A WORK OF LITERARY FICTION AS CRIME FICTION.” CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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"Nothing short of brilliant...as much a work of literary fiction as crime fiction....Sakey's latest solidifies his position as the new reigning prince of crime fiction." The Chicago Tribune
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"[Sakey] proves a shrewd observer of cultural politics....The action is fast and furious....A hyperrealistic look at our most downtrodden communities." Chicago Sun-Times
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"Complex, multilayered, and above all, intriguing. This is one novel that you won't soon forget." BookReporter.com
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"Tension-laden....[Sakey] knows how to create realistic suspense and action that puts him in league with authors such as George Pelecanos and T. Jefferson Parker." Florida Sun-Sentinel
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"Conspiracy and corruption scenarios twist together in startling ways in this ambitious thriller. It's fast paced from the get-go and just as good as Sakey's stellar debut." Library Journal (Starred Review)
Synopsis
Jason Palmer loved being a soldier. But after returning from Iraq with an "other than honorable" discharge, he's finding that rebuilding his life is his toughest battle yet.
Elena Cruz is the first woman to make Chicago's prestigious Gang Intelligence Unit. A fearless cop, she's ready for any challenge...until Jason Palmer's brother, a prominent community activist on the South Side, is murdered — in front of his son.
Now Jason and Elena are caught in a conspiracy stretching from the darkest alleys of the ghetto to the manicured lawns of the city's power brokers. In a world where corruption and violence are simply the cost of doing business, the two of them are all that stand between an innocent child — and the killers that hunt him.
Synopsis
Home from Iraq and still reeling from his discharge, Jason Palmer is spending his summer drinking and chasing girls. But when his brother is brutally murdered, Jason is all that stands between his young nephew and a pair of ruthless killers.
Synopsis
Jason Palmer loved being a soldier. But after returning from Iraq with an “other than honorable” discharge, hes finding that rebuilding his life is his toughest battle yet.
Elena Cruz is the first woman to make Chicagos prestigious Gang Intelligence Unit. A fearless cop, shes ready for any challenge…until Jason Palmers brother, a prominent community activist on the South Side, is murdered—in front of his son.
Now Jason and Elena are caught in a conspiracy stretching from the darkest alleys of the ghetto to the manicured lawns of the citys power brokers. In a world where corruption and violence are simply the cost of doing business, the two of them are all that stand between an innocent child—and the killers that hunt him.
About the Author
Marcus Sakey is the author of The Blade Itself (available from St. Martin's Paperbacks). He has shadowed homicide detectives, toured the morgue, interviewed soldiers, ridden with gang cops, and learned to pick a dead bolt in sixty seconds. Born in Flint, Michigan, he now lives in Chicago with his wife. Visit him online at MarcusSakey.com for contests, behind-the-scenes info, and excerpts of his work in progress.