Part of Butch Karp, book 4
Assistant District Attorney Butch Karp receives backing from a group of politicians who want him to become Manhattan's top prosecutor. The endorsement seems like recognition for his dedicated service to New York City. But when vigilante murders start plaguing the city, Karp begins investigating the cases and uncovers disturbing connections. The same civil servants supporting his career appear linked to the violence. Karp teams up with Marlene and a small group of honest police officers to dig deeper into the conspiracy. They discover a network of corrupt politicians who will kill to protect their interests. Karp must choose between his political ambitions and his principles as he faces off against the very people who promised to advance his career. The investigation puts him at odds with powerful forces that control the city from the shadows.
Genres: mystery, crime, political-thriller, legal-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation
Setting: Manhattan, New York City
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
448 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Signet