Bruce DeSilva creëert boeiende misdaadromans, geweven met ingewikkelde plots, scherpe dialogen en onverwachte wendingen. Zijn verhalen duiken in thema's als schuld, gerechtigheid en de morele complexiteit waarmee personages aan de rand van de samenleving worden geconfronteerd. Voortbouwend op zijn uitgebreide journalistieke achtergrond, doordrenkt DeSilva zijn verhalen met rauwe authenticiteit en een scherp inzicht in de menselijke natuur. Hij combineert meesterlijk klassieke misdaadelementen met een eigentijdse gevoeligheid, en biedt lezers spannende en tot nadenken stemmende verhalen.
A Scourge of Vipers intertwines a suspenseful crime narrative with a critical examination of the hypocrisy in sports gambling and the corrupting power of money in politics. The story delves into the complexities of these themes, offering a gripping plot that highlights the moral dilemmas faced by its characters amidst a backdrop of corruption and greed.
Edgar Award-winner Bruce DeSilva returns with Liam Mulligan, an old-school investigative reporter for a dying newspaper in Providence, Rhode Island. Inspired by a true story, Providence Rag finds Mulligan, his pal Mason, and the newspaper they both work for at an ethical crossroad. The youngest serial killer in history butchered five of his neighbors before he was old enough to drive. When he was caught eighteen years ago, Rhode Island's antiquated criminal statutes—never intended for someone like him—required that all juveniles, no matter their crimes, be released at age twenty-one. The killer is still behind bars, serving time for crimes supposedly committed on the inside. That these charges were fabricated is an open secret; but nearly everyone is fine with it—if the monster ever gets out more people will surely die. But Mason is not fine with it. If officials can get away with framing this killer they could do it to anybody. As Mason sets out to prove officials are perverting the justice system, Mulligan searches frantically for some legal way to keep the monster behind bars. The dueling investigations pit the friends against each other in a high-stakes race against time—and snares them in an ethical dilemma that has no right answer.
An engaging debut novel that garnered recognition as a 2011 Edgar Award Finalist for Best First Novel, this story weaves a gripping narrative filled with suspense and intrigue. It introduces readers to complex characters navigating a web of mystery, exploring themes of justice and morality. The plot unfolds with unexpected twists, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. With its sharp writing and compelling storyline, this book captivates both mystery enthusiasts and casual readers alike.