'The exploits of Bruno Johnson rival those of Harry Bosch.' Mystery and Suspense Magazine
'Raw, powerful, and eloquent. I'll be first in line for the next one.' Michael Connelly
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Twenty-five years ago, Deputy Bruno Johnson walked into an LA convenience store and arrested his own brother for murder.
Bruno cuffed him. Booked him. Buried him in the system.
He did the right thing, but he's regretted it every damn day since.
Now a letter arrives from the cell where his brother has rotted for years. Noble is begging for help. His grandchildren have been snatched, and the kidnappers have named their price - they want Noble.
Bruno once put his brother in California's toughest prison. Now he must break him out of it.
Bruno knows there's only one way this ends.
Family is family.
And some debts can only be paid in blood.
Fast, brutal and relentless, this action-packed crime thriller is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Greg Hurwitz, Blake Banner and Mark Dawson.
Please note this book was previously published as The Squandered.
Meet Bruno Johnson
Bruno Johnson is a former cop with a dark past. Six foot plus, fists like sledgehammers and a memory full of every face he ever put behind bars. He knows the streets - and the criminals on them - better than anyone. By his side is Marie, an ER nurse, fearless and the only person who can hold Bruno steady. Together they are running a private war: rescuing children from a system that's failed them. Hiding them. Protecting them. Raising them as their own.
Behind a mask of Band-Aids, Bruno slips through the cracks, unnoticed. His reputation follows him like a shadow. With a moral code as brutal as his past, Bruno may be out of the game, but the game isn't done with him. He'll risk everything to right the wrongs that won't let him sleep at night.
PRAISE FOR DAVID PUTNAM:
'A raw and gritty story I couldn't put down.' NYT bestselling author C.J. Box.
'Putnam steadily ratchets up the tension.' Publishers Weekly
'Dark, disturbing, and all too believable.' NYT bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker
'This novel gives off heat . . . There are a number of unique and startling plot twists.' Booklist
'Nonstop action keeps the pages turning at a furious pace in this debut ripped-from-the-headlines thriller. Think T. Jefferson Parker.' Library Journal
âââââ'Reads at a fast clip with authentic street jargon and a cast of interesting characters. Putnam is an engaging and talented writer.' Ronin
âââââ 'The action never lets up. It is intricately and intelligently plotted. It's a great book.' Nancy or Rich
âââââ 'This story leaves you on the edge of your seat and your heart racing to the conclusion. Love it!' C. Ellis
âââââ 'A captivating read.' Karen Williams
âââââ 'Gritty LA crime thriller. Like watching a movie I was so immersed in the story. Takes you on a wild ride through mean streets of LA. Looking forward to the next one in the series.' Judy A. B.
