First published 2006
When a mysterious package arrives, journalist Tom Brennan's quiet life unravels. Drawn into the unsolved murder of a local activist, Tom's investigation leads him through the gritty underbelly of Philadelphia. As he pieces together clues from the past, Tom confronts the city's violent history and his own family's secrets. With time running out, Tom must decide how much he's willing to risk to uncover the truth.
Genres: american-fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Philadelphia
Period: 21st-century
296 pages · Kindle Edition · Temple University Press