Description
In the shadowy world of crime, a meeting in Cincinnati turns deadly when seven men gather, each with their own agenda. Tensions rise as secrets unravel, revealing the fragility of trust among thieves. One of the attendees wears a wire, a mole ready to bring down the others, but his betrayal is met with swift retribution. The atmosphere thickens with danger, and the stakes grow deadly high as the men realize they are not just negotiating deals, but navigating a treacherous web of betrayal.
The narrative explores the minds of these men, delving deep into their motivations and the moral compromises they make in pursuit of power and survival. Each character is painted with layers of complexity, trapped in a world where loyalty is scarce and greed reigns supreme. As the plot twists and turns, the reader is drawn into a chilling game of cat and mouse, where every decision could mean life or death.
Set against the backdrop of a gritty city, the story captures the essence of desperation and ambition. Stark's keen observations highlight a society where the rules of engagement are governed by an unspoken code of conduct, often leading to inevitable doom. As the pieces on the chessboard shift, the tension escalates, culminating in a confrontation that none of them saw coming.
In a world where nobody runs forever, choices echo in the dangerous silence that follows each act of deception. The relentless pace and sharp prose grip the reader, making it clear that the journey into the dark recesses of human nature will leave no one unscathed. Trust has a price, and in this realm, the cost can be fatal.
The narrative explores the minds of these men, delving deep into their motivations and the moral compromises they make in pursuit of power and survival. Each character is painted with layers of complexity, trapped in a world where loyalty is scarce and greed reigns supreme. As the plot twists and turns, the reader is drawn into a chilling game of cat and mouse, where every decision could mean life or death.
Set against the backdrop of a gritty city, the story captures the essence of desperation and ambition. Stark's keen observations highlight a society where the rules of engagement are governed by an unspoken code of conduct, often leading to inevitable doom. As the pieces on the chessboard shift, the tension escalates, culminating in a confrontation that none of them saw coming.
In a world where nobody runs forever, choices echo in the dangerous silence that follows each act of deception. The relentless pace and sharp prose grip the reader, making it clear that the journey into the dark recesses of human nature will leave no one unscathed. Trust has a price, and in this realm, the cost can be fatal.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
304 pages
Language
English
Published
Nov 23, 2004
Publisher
Mysterious Press
Editions
6 editions
ISBN-10
0892967986
ISBN-13
9780892967988