Dettagli del libro
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
288
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
May 4, 2010
Editore
G. P. Putnam's Sons
ISBN-10
0399156488
ISBN-13
9780399156489
Descrizione
In a small town where the lines between law and lawlessness blur, Amos Callico, the newly appointed police chief, struggles to maintain order. His approach, however, quickly escalates into a sinister shake-down of local merchants for protection money. This unexpected turn of events sends shockwaves through the community, as trust erodes and fear takes root. Callico, a character defined by his moral ambiguity, finds himself at the center of a growing storm, pitting him against both his conscience and the townsfolk he swore to protect.
As tension escalates, the stakes rise, forcing residents to confront their own complicity and survival instincts. Each character navigates their unique struggles that reflect the gritty reality of life in a town that questions the very foundation of justice. Intricate relationships emerge, fanning the flames of conflict and forcing each individual to ponder the price of loyalty in a world dominated by deception and power plays.
As tension escalates, the stakes rise, forcing residents to confront their own complicity and survival instincts. Each character navigates their unique struggles that reflect the gritty reality of life in a town that questions the very foundation of justice. Intricate relationships emerge, fanning the flames of conflict and forcing each individual to ponder the price of loyalty in a world dominated by deception and power plays.
Generi
Fantascienza
Thriller e Suspense
Azione e Avventura
Storia
Business ed Economia