James Beck didn’t see it coming. Two men gruesomely murdered at his doorstep. His closest friend and ally abducted. Someone is out to destroy Beck, everything he has, and everyone he cares about.

Why? Who is behind this? How can he stop a merciless attacker who always seems to be one step ahead of him?

Beck will have to uncover a mystery shrouded in his past, make an alliance that will put him at even more risk, and face a monstrous enemy in a shattering climax that will change his life forever.

PRAISE FOR THE JAMES BECK SERIES

Hard-boiled urban noir from the pen of a master. Highly recommended! - Lee Child

James Beck is one of the baddest, boldest, brashest creations seen in the pages of any thriller. - Lorenzo Carcaterra

Fans of the great Lawrence Block and Lee Child will get their money’s worth and then some. - Peter Blauner

The legendary Jack Reacher may just have met his match in ex-convict James Beck…The action is relentless, twist turns upon twist as the intricacies of an exceptional plot unfold, revealing Beck as a man never to be underestimated…An outstanding thriller from a writer at the top of his game. - DAILY MAIL (London)

James Beck is not a man to cross…With crisp prose, masterful plotting, and building suspense, this is a real treat for fans of gritty crime fiction. - BOOKLIST (Starred Review)

The fights are spectacular and not for the squeamish…Readers who take their novels strong and dark will savor this one. - Kirkus Reviews

Strong storytelling combined with breathless action and a high body count keeps the solid plot churning, as do the complex characters. - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Clarkson is on my must-read list of authors and should be on yours as well. - BOOKREPORTER,