Synopses & Reviews
When Detective Kevin Lynch gets a wakeup call from an old childhood friend whose daughter has suddenly gone missing, he must summon the courage to return to his childhood dwellings, an infamous housing project called The Bridge. As the case unfolds and the search for Kenya, the missing girl, intensifies, guarded secrets of her family and friends begin to unravel, revealing hidden truths more sinister and malevolent than Lynch could ever imagine. And as the plot thickens Lynch begins to find he too must excise demons of his past in order to face the future. "The Bridge breaks new ground with this gritty, urban novel that follows in the footsteps of the best street life fiction.
Synopsis
Sometimes, Philadelphia Police Detective Kevin Lynch feels like he has spent his whole life trying to put his past firmly behind him. But a frantic call for help from a childhood friend whose child has gone missing changes all that. Now, Lynch must summon the courage to return to his childhood home, the infamous projects known as The Bridge. As the case unfolds and the search for Kenya, the missing girl, intensifies, the secrets guarded by her family and friends begin to emerge. These hidden truths are more sinister and malevolent than Lynch could ever imagine. Once again, The Bridge threatens to be his downfall.
About the Author
Solomon Jones is a senior contributing editor for
Philadelphia Weekly and the author of
Pipe Dream. He is a native of Philadelphia, where he lives with his family.