Laird Barron, the award-winning writer, ventures into the realm of crime fiction with his debut novel that takes place in upstate New York's seedy underbelly. This gritty and hard-hitting story, reminiscent of classic noir novels in the vein of James Ellroy and John D. Macdonald, packs a punch that hits you square in the jaw.

Isaiah Coleridge is a tough mob enforcer in Alaska, a man who has seen it all and dealt out even more. However, when he disrupts the lucrative scheme of a powerful figure, he finds himself in the kind of life-or-death predicament that can only be resolved by a bullet in the back of his head. By sheer luck, his boss saves him and he is forced into exile in upstate New York, where he hopes to live out his days quietly and peacefully, far away from the sound of gunshots and explosions.

But everything changes when a teenage girl goes missing, and Isaiah cannot let this pass by without taking action. He knows that diving into the dangerous underworld in pursuit of the truth will inevitably attract attention, the kind of notice he was strictly warned to avoid. However, he is determined to find the missing girl and bring her back safely, even if it means risking his own life in the process.

Laird Barron's gripping crime fiction debut is a masterful blend of suspense, action, and dark atmosphere. With his flawless storytelling and vivid characterizations, Barron keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. This novel is a must-read for fans of gritty crime fiction and lovers of classic noir.

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publisher

‎G.P. Putnam's Sons; Reprint edition (April 2, 2019)

language

‎English

paperback

‎400 pages

isbn_10

‎0735217459

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