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The bestselling author of Demolition Angel and L.A. Requiem returns with his most intense and intricate thriller yet. As the Los Angeles Times said, Robert Crais is “a crime writer operating at the top of his game.” His complex heroes and heroines, his mastery of noir atmosphere,... read more
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- Jeff Talley: A former SWAT officer and hostage negotiator in Los Angeles, now Chief of Police in a small town.
- Dennis Rooney: Trouble maker looking for the easy life
- Kevin: Dennis' younger brother
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- Walter Smith: Home owner, father & mob accountant
- Glen Howell: Mob guy
- Martin: Captain with the Sheriffs Dept
- Thomas: Walter Smith's son
- Maddox: local cop
- Jennifer: Walter Smith's daughter
- Amanda: Jeff Talley's daughter
- Mikkelson: local cop
- Jones: FBI or is he?
- Jane: Jeff Talley's wife
- Dreyer
- Robert Crais
- Sonny Benza
- Jorgenson
- Clewes
- Ken Seymore
- Marion
- Metzger
- Ellison
- Hicks
- Malik
- Sarah
- Mike Welch
- Kim
- Bigelow
- Larry Anders
- Krupchek
- Salvetti
- Manelli
- Klaus
- Phil Tuzee
- Bonnier
- Cooper
- Jeff
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It was one of those high-desert days in the suburban communities north of Los Angeles with the air so dry it was like breathing sand; the sun licked their skin with fire.
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- Robert Crais (Author)
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Page Count: 400
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- Dewey: 813.54
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