Mission Flats by Bill Landay
Before the New York Times bestselling success of Defending Jacob, William Landay wrote this critically acclaimed first novel of crime and suspense--perfect for fans of John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Dennis Lehane.Landay writes with eloquent intensity.--The New York Times Book Review By a shimmering lake in western Maine, a body lies sprawled in a deserted cabin. The dead man was an elite D.A. from Boston whose beat was the city's toughest neighborhood: Mission Flats. For local police chief Ben Truman, investigating the murder will mean leaving his quiet home and joining a vengeful manhunt in a world of hard streets and harder bargains. The cops have zeroed in on a suspect, a ruthless predator targeted for prosecution by the murdered D.A. But Ben distrusts the Boston police--especially when he uncovers a secret history of murder and retribution stretching back twenty years. As past and present collide, as tribal loyalties threaten to lynch an innocent man--or let a guilty one go free--one thing remains certain: The most powerful revelations are yet to come. Includes an excerpt of Defending Jacob A crackling debut that answers the question: Who will be the next Grisham?--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) An inventive, gripping suspense debut . . . Landay deals out pertinent details with the finesse of a poker player. . . . A rich, harrowing and delightful read.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) Landay's] tale is reminiscent of his fellow Beantown writer Dennis Lehane, which is a true compliment.--Rocky Mountain News Waiting for a new Landay novel is like waiting for a guy from Cremona to build a violin: anxious but worth it.--Lee Child
Winner of the CWA John Creasey Memorial Dagger Award for Best First Crime Novel
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| ISBN 13 | 9780385336147 |
| ISBN 10 | 0385336144 |
| Title | Mission Flats |
| Author | Bill Landay |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
| Year published | 2003-08-26 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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