The Concrete River by John Shannon
Introduction by David Corbett, Author of New York Times Notable Book, Done for a DimeAfter losing his aerospace job--a casualty of the "peace dividend" brought by the end of the Cold War--52-year-old Jack Liffey still fights his personal wars: with the bottle, his ex-wife, and his loneliness after losing custody of his precocious and beloved daughter, Maeve. Before he can surrender to a life of alcoholic cynicism, an unexpected vocation enters his life when a mysterious woman from Mexico hires Jack to find her missing daughter.
Suddenly, Jack is dealing with a real estate developer's goons, powerful politicians, and-perhaps most dangerous-his increasing feelings for a former nun who may be the key to the entire case. Armed with a small handgun and unwavering determination, Jack must rescue someone else's daughter so he can redeem his own sense of purpose and fatherhood.
The Jack Liffey series takes readers deep into the many unexplored communities, enclaves and cultures of Los Angeles that sometimes co-exist, sometimes clash, but always surprise. Fans of Michael Connelly will fall deep into the fast-paced, unpredictable, and dangerous world John Shannon creates.
John Shannon is a leading neo-noir author in the United States. His Jack Liffey series, which includes Terminal Island, Dangerous Games, The Dark Streets, The Devils of Bakersfield, and Palos Verdes Blue, is one of the most critically acclaimed mystery series in the genre. Shannon currently resides in Los Angeles.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781964008028 |
| ISBN 10 | 1964008026 |
| Title | The Concrete River |
| Author | John Shannon |
| Series | Jack Liffey Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Unnamed Press |
| Year published | 2025-04-10 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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