First published 2023
Sergeant Alex Ramos is a veteran of the urban beat, hardened by years of confronting the chaos of the city's criminal underworld. When a high-profile murder investigation uncovers a web of police misconduct and political graft, Ramos must navigate a treacherous landscape of rival gangs, crooked officials, and a city on the edge of unrest. As the stakes rise and the violence escalates, Ramos is forced to make difficult choices that test the limits of his principles and integrity. In the end, he must decide whether to play by the rules or take matters into his own hands to bring justice to a broken system.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, gritty, suspenseful
Tropes: corruption, moral-dilemma
368 pages · Paperback · Liveright
Content warnings: graphic-violence, violence