Synopses & Reviews
The streets of Philadelphia are meaner than most ...
A city on the edge is about to explode. The killing of a cop in a rundown Philly crack house has stoked racial tensions to the boiling point -- as angry police strike out in force, rounding up every young black man in sight.
Sergeant Eddie North suspects that the Mob was behind the slaying, though it may already be too late to douse the inevitable fire. A man obsessed with justice -- and vengeance -- North is ready to launch his own private war on Organized Crime, with unexpected help from Michelle Ryder, the policewoman sister of the slain officer, who's willing to risk her own life and career undercover. But the poison polluting the City of Brotherly Love is more toxic than either of them suspects. The Mafia life is dragging Michelle in deeper than she can handle. And Eddie North is about to discover the devastating consequences awaiting those who press the limits of the law.
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“Flander is very good at describing the gritty life and conversation of Philadelphia street cops.” USA Today
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“Terrific...well plotted...spearkles with crisp, believable dialogue...an excellent crime novel…dont miss this one!” Booklist (starred review)
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“Powerful drama…a tough but moving piece of crime writing.” Philadelphia Daily News
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“Scott Flander writes such a convincing cop tale…that its hard to believe he wasnt on the force.” Washington Times
About the Author
Scott Flander, a reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News, is the author of Sons of the City. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Karen.