Book description
Drug lord Miguel Angel Barrera is head of the Mexican drug
federación, responsible for millions of dollars worth of
cocaine traffic into the US and the torture of those who stand in its
way. His nephew, Adan Barrera, is his worthy successor.
Art Keller is a US government operative, so determined to obtain
revenge for a murdered colleague that his pursuit of the cartel veers
dangerously towards an obsession outside the law. This is a world
characterised by its brutality, yet all Winslow's incredibly varied
cast - including a high class prostitute, an Irish hitman and a
charismatic Catholic priest - are all in their own ways searching for
salvation.
Don Winslow's masterpiece is not only a page-turning thriller but
also a rich and compelling novel in the league of an Ellroy or Delillo.
Don Winslow has always had the crime beat. He has smuggled money in
South Africa, sold safari tours in China, and simulated hostage
exchanges whilst working as a 'mock' terrorist for the Institute for
International Studies. He has also worked in the theatre, film and as a
private investigator. More recently he has settled down to work as an
independent consultant in issues involving litigation arising from
criminal behaviour. Also a prolific writer, his novels include
The
Life and Death of Bobby Z
and
California Fire and Life,
and most recently,
The Winter of Frankie Machine.
