Synopses & Reviews
In an exotic blue-water locale where greed and criminality thrive, the mysterious disappearance of Thorn's boyhood friend Gaeton Richards, an FBI agent, entangles Thorn in a web of violence and intrigue that takes him from seamy local bars to glittering ocean villas. Then, when Gaeton's beautiful sister becomes Thorn's lover, he finds himself facing a jealous lunatic stalking her, a rogue government agent involved in a murderous scam, and an unforgettable underworld of petty crooks, amoral hired guns, and dangerous losers. "A terrific read with a gritty and tangible sense of place, a hero who's a cross between Davy Crockett and Philip Marlowe, and a lyrical, almost poetic touch in scenes both sexual and violent." -- "Provocative and suspenseful . . . a worthy and brilliant successor to ." -- Jackson, Mississippi, "James Hall's writing is astringent, penetrating, and unfailingly gripping." -- Dean Koontz "Menacing . . . brilliantly written!" -- "James W. Hall's lyrical passion for the Florida keys, his spare language and unusual images haunt us long after the story has faded." -- "Explosive . . . suspenseful . . . action galore." -- A selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.
Synopsis
"A terrific read with a gritty and tangible sense of place, a hero who's a cross between Davy Crockett and Philip Marlowe, and a lyrical, almost poetic touch in scenes both sexual and violent." Orlando Sentinel "Provocative and suspenseful . . . a worthy and brilliant successor to Under Cover of Daylight." Jackson, Mississippi, Clarion-Ledger "James Hall's writing is astringent, penetrating, and unfailingly gripping." Dean Koontz "Menacing . . . brilliantly written " USA Today "James W. Hall's lyrical passion for the Florida keys, his spare language and unusual images haunt us long after the story has faded." New York Times Book Review "Explosive . . . suspenseful . . . action galore." Worcester Telegram & Gazette A selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club. "
Synopsis
The rugged Florida troubleshooter Thorn is back in another high-tension story of crime, love, and revenge, described by the as "wry, vivid, wonderful. . . . A first-rate thriller!"
About the Author
James W. Hall is also the author of Body Language and, most recently, Rough Draft. He lives in southern Florida.