Les Roberts creëert boeiende mysterie-romans, met name met de Cleveland-detective Milan Jacovich in de hoofdrol. Voordat hij zich op fictie richtte, had hij een belangrijke carrière in Hollywood, waar hij de eerste producent en hoofdschrijver van Hollywood Squares was en bijdroeg aan andere iconische televisieprogramma's. Deze diverse achtergrond in de entertainmentwereld informeert zijn schrijven en geeft het een unieke diepgang en vertelstijl. Zijn verhalen duiken vaak in complexe morele landschappen en tonen een scherp inzicht in de menselijke natuur en de complexiteit van gerechtigheid.
After serving seven years for the involuntary manslaughter of his wife, Russell Reinhart, a celebrated private eye novelist, is released from prison. Returning to Chicago, he finds support from his skilled attorney, who safeguarded his fortune during his incarceration. Settling into a luxurious apartment near Lake Michigan, Reinhart faces the challenges of reintegration into society while grappling with his past.
Caught in a web of crime and betrayal, Jericho Paich, a Slovenian-American, is coerced by the aggressive Cleveland police officer Keenan Mayo into becoming a non-paid confidential informant. As he navigates this dangerous role, Jericho faces moral dilemmas while setting up both friends and strangers for drug-related arrests, exploring themes of loyalty, survival, and the complexities of justice in a gritty urban landscape.
Focusing on the interplay between culture and geography, this book explores diverse landscapes and spatial narratives that highlight the significance of both local and broader contexts. It examines how place and mobility shape human experiences, weaving together stories that reflect regional, national, and global dynamics. Through its comprehensive approach, it provides insights into the complexities of spatial relationships and their impact on identity and community.
The story follows Vietnam veteran Dominick Candiotti, who returns to his estranged family in Youngstown for the funeral of his oldest brother, Richard, known as "Father Candy." Dominick grapples with his family's complex dynamics, including a discontented sister and a morally compromised police lieutenant brother. The narrative explores themes of family loyalty, estrangement, and the impact of a shared past intertwined with the local mob, as Dominick confronts his family's legacy and his own place within it.
