Boomtown by A.F. Carter (English) Paperback Book

Description: Boomtown by A.F. Carter An Edgar Award Nominee One cop strives to bring order and justice to a lawless boomtown. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Police captain Delia Mariola is still struggling to drive the predatory drug dealers from the rustbelt town of Baxter, before the new Nissan plant owners lose faith in this forgotten corner of America. It doesnt help that a boomtown has grown up just outside of city limits?a wild west designed to feed every unsavory desire of the workers building the plant. And like vultures homing in on the weak, criminal gangs from the big cities have also been drawn to the boomtown, knowing how freely money will flow to those willing to supply drugs and women to these workers far from home, looking for comfort and distraction. With no police actively enforcing the rule of law in the unregulated town, the criminals have turned on each other as they try to claim control. In the midst of this drug war, a young prostitutes body turns up on the streets of Baxter, well within Delias jurisdiction to investigate. Hoping this might be the case that allows her to finally be able to crack down on Boomtown, Delia is relentless in her pursuit of the killer and the group she believes is behind the criminal enterprises plaguing her streets. But Delia isnt the only person looking for the murderer. Two strangers have arrived in town, claiming to be the family of the deceased and possibly looking for a version of justice that has more to do with back hills vigilantism than the court of law. This complicates everything for Delia, who is unfairly made the target of criticism not only for the criminals running amuck in Boomtown, but also as a woman and lesbian in a small-town police force. Once again, A.F. Carter brings a host of unforgettable characters to life in this gritty crime novel, the most memorable being the town of Baxter itself. Author Biography A. F. Carter lives and works in New York City and is the author of All of Us and the Delia Mariola series. Review "[A] tense and solid police procedural set in an unusual locale" -- Booklist on The Hostage"Smart, urgent, and sneakily deep" -- C.J. Box on The Hostage"Striking … A rich and reeking swamp full of exploitation, despair, violence, and summary justice." -- Kirkus"Efficiently attending to each of the numerous conflicts and characters, Carter drives the narrative toward a ripping climax and adds vivid new shades to Baxter and its neighboring communities. Admirers of Ace Atkinss down-and-dirty Quinn Colson books will find much to like." -- Publishers Weekly"Riveting and real." -- CrimeReads Details ISBN161316453X Author A.F. Carter Language English ISBN-10 161316453X ISBN-13 9781613164532 Format Paperback Pages 312 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-09-12 NZ Release Date 2023-09-12 UK Release Date 2023-09-12 Publisher Penzler Publishers Imprint Penzler Publishers Place of Publication New York Audience General Series A Delia Mariola Novel Series Number 3 DEWEY 813.6 Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-07-23 US Release Date 2024-07-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144825505;

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