The Squandered by David Putnam
Bruno Johnson believes so passionately in justice that he'll lie, cheat, and steal to achieve it--and he'll pulverize anybody who gets in his way.--Booklist
The Squandered propels Bruno into an emotionally charged high-speed chase as he and Marie leave their rescued kids in Costa Rica and risk returning to the US at the request of Bruno's terminally ill father. Bruno's estranged and incarcerated brother needs Bruno to help rescue his abducted young grandchildren--children that Bruno hadn't known existed.
Bruno cannot deny his father, and Marie will not let Bruno go alone. As fugitives, they return to the US to face not only imminent arrest, but also to confront ruthless kidnappers, drug dealers, and government agents who will stop at nothing to keep a secret buried forever.
Glimpses of Bruno's law enforcement past shed light on the mayhem they encounter once they are discovered in LA. It seems that Bruno's brother, Noble, has inadvertently kicked a hornet's nest of criminals, both in and out of prison. He has also stirred up various law enforcement agencies looking to find a long-missing cache of nine million dollars' worth of cocaine, and Noble's grandchildren are caught in the crosshairs.
The chase, the brutality, and the emotional stress tests Bruno and Marie's relationship and force them to define family--what's okay to forgive, and what should never be forgotten. Armed with a new moral code, will they live long enough to put it into practice?
". . . so well crafted, readers will zip right through this poignant crime thriller." Publishers Weekly
"David Putnam delivers again what we have come to expect from this hard-hitting ex-cop: non-stop adrenaline-filled action; a plot filled with twists and turns and reversals; characters with both quirks and heart; and a deep understanding of the world those characters inhabit. Read him for the thrill ride, but you will find yourself dwelling on the moral questions he raises long after you're done. Caution: this series could be addicting."Michael Sears, Shamus and Silver Falchion award-winning author
"Putnam knows his territory, and he knows his people -- on both sides of the law. The Squandered blends the adrenaline rush of a high-speed pursuit with a clear-eyed look at the gray area between good and evil, and the hard choices people are sometimes forced to make."Wallace Stroby, award-winning journalist and author
"Bad Boy Bruno Johnson comes out of hiding to battle a vicious biker gang that threaten his family. Bring an oxygen tank with you when you read The Squandered because you'll be holding your breath the whole time. Unrelenting action with more twists than a sidewinder trail. A lightening read!"Matt Coyle, Anthony Award-winning author
"Action fans won't be able to turn away." Booklist
"I really loved The Disposables . It's raw, powerful, and eloquent. It's a gritty street poem recited by a voice unalterably committed to redemption and doing the right thing in a wrong world." Michael Connelly, New York Times best-selling author
"Dark, disturbing, and all too believable, this is the tale of one man's quest for atonement in a world where innocence is a liability." T. Jefferson Parker, New York Times best-selling author
"Reading a novel by David Putnam is almost as good as riding shotgun in a patrol car. He writes what he knows and what he knows is that justice on the mean streets isn't always black and white." Robin Burcell, New York Times best-selling author
"Putnam is a master of the gritty realism of law and order at street level. I guarantee that The Ruthless will grab you by the throat, shove you against the wall, and won't release you until the final, satisfying page." William Kent Krueger, New York Times best-selling author
"Terrifica smart, well-written, relentless account of a battle against evil, fought by a protagonist who has a real man's flaws, but also shows us the kind of heroism that's real." Thomas Perry, New York Times best-selling author
"David Putnam knows the mean streets and the characters who inhabit them better than anyone writing crime fiction." Alan Russell, New York Times best-selling author
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781608092642 |
| ISBN 10 | 160809264X |
| Title | The Squandered |
| Author | David Putnam |
| Series | Bruno Johnson Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oceanview Publishing |
| Year published | 2017-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |