A pair of rough cops hunts for a career-making arrest in this first novel of the âhip, violent and funnyâ trilogy set in Southeast London (Publishers Weekly).
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After four decades at the precinct, and close to forcible retirement, all Londonâs Chief Inspector Roberts has to show for it is a hateful daughter, a faithless wife, and a dwindling bank account. With his partner, the bullying Irish Detective Sergeant Brant, Roberts is still looking for every copâs badge of honor: the White Arrestâthat career-changing bust that could make them chat show heroes. Or least wipe their dirty slates clean. And they have a lot to work with right now . . .
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A racist Death Wishâinspired street gang is lynching drug dealers from Brixton lampposts. And in the quiet suburb of Balham, a bat-wielding lunatic has been bashing in the skulls of a schoolboysâ cricket team. With any luck Roberts and Brant will make the front pageâby any means necessary.
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With two unforgettableâand arguably irredeemableâtough London cops, award-winning author Ken Bruen again proves heâs âbecome the crime novelist to readâ (George Pelecanos).
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