Description
In the latest installment of the Amos Walker series, the seasoned Detroit detective finds himself navigating a web of old secrets and untold stories as he reluctantly agrees to a seemingly simple task. The ashes of a once prosperous madam have been left in his care, tasked with the responsibility of returning them to her estranged son, a man who has been absent from the scene for far too long.
As Walker delves deeper, he uncovers not only the shadows of the past but also the complexities of relationships forged in the gritty underbelly of Detroit. Each clue pulls him further into the labyrinthine world that the madam once ruled, filled with intrigue, danger, and the haunting echoes of bygone eras. The detective must confront his own notions of family and redemption while balancing the delicate threads connecting him to the living and the dead.
In a city where the line between right and wrong often blurs, Walker's journey becomes one of self-discovery. As he seeks answers, he learns that every choice has consequences, and every life tells a story beautifully etched in both ashes and memory.
As Walker delves deeper, he uncovers not only the shadows of the past but also the complexities of relationships forged in the gritty underbelly of Detroit. Each clue pulls him further into the labyrinthine world that the madam once ruled, filled with intrigue, danger, and the haunting echoes of bygone eras. The detective must confront his own notions of family and redemption while balancing the delicate threads connecting him to the living and the dead.
In a city where the line between right and wrong often blurs, Walker's journey becomes one of self-discovery. As he seeks answers, he learns that every choice has consequences, and every life tells a story beautifully etched in both ashes and memory.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
288 pages
Language
English
Published
May 14, 2004
Publisher
Forge Books
Edition
First Edition
Editions
7 editions
ISBN-10
0765304481
ISBN-13
9780765304483