by Joe Gores
First published 2009
Dan Kearny runs a detective agency that operates differently from the lone wolf investigators. His team of skilled operatives work together, pooling their street smarts and investigative experience. When they set their sights on a particularly cunning group of con artists and criminals, the Associates face opponents who match their own cleverness and determination. These aren't ordinary crooks but sophisticated thieves who understand how to work the system. The investigation becomes a battle of wits between two groups who know the criminal world from opposite sides. Kearny and his team must use every trick they've learned to outmaneuver adversaries who seem to anticipate their every move. The case tests not just their professional skills but their ability to work as a coordinated unit against enemies who trust no one.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, detective, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: battle-of-wits, found-family, team-of-investigators
Kindle Edition · Mysterious Press