by Joe Gores
First published 1989
Runyan pushes through the gates of San Quentin after years behind bars. The jewel heist that landed him in prison left loose ends, and now he plans to tie them up. Three people put him away, and three people owe him answers. Insurance investigator David Moyers built the case that convicted him. Jamie Cardwell, his former partner, betrayed him when the job went sideways. Louise Graham wrote a book about the crime, profiting from his downfall. Runyan moves through the streets with the patience of a man who has had years to plan his next moves. Each confrontation brings him closer to understanding what really happened that night. The city has changed, but the people who destroyed his life remain within reach. Runyan must decide whether he seeks justice, revenge, or something more complicated than either.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: anti-hero, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: San Quentin, City
Period: Present Day
224 pages · Hardcover · Mysterious Press