Gone To Ground
by Morgan Hatch
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Pub Date Jul 31 2025 | Archive Date Aug 15 2025
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Description
The first in a suspenseful new trilogy, a fast-paced thriller set in the streets of Los Angeles, featuring a Mexican American high school senior embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens to destroy his neighborhood.
Javier Jimenez is on a glide path to college while his brother, Alex, has done a 180 and is heading for trouble. Neither, however, have any idea what's coming their way when George Jones sets in motion his plan for their neighborhood. "Some people flip homes. I flip zip codes." It's a cataclysmic vision of urban renewal replete with manmade disasters, civil unrest, and a tsunami of ambitious Zoomers.
Meanwhile, Alex and Javier's feud quickly escalates, even as Alex finds himself in way over his head with Denker Street, the local gang. The bodies start falling, and Javier soon realizes Jones has put a target on his back. It's time to go to ground. Can he keep Alex from falling further into the streets? Can he outplay Jones at his own game? All this and his own hopes, once so bright, now fading like a smog-shrouded LA skyline.
Advance Praise
Gone To Ground is an intriguing suspense novel, written with panache and confidence. With a heavy dose of wit and an intelligently conceived plot, Hatch masterfully lures the reader into his unpredictable and absorbing world.
- BookLife Prize
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Featured Reviews
M R, Reviewer
A great read for the some cosy evening alone time. This book has great characters, mega twist and turns and keeps you engaged and focused.
The writer takes great time to provide every details on the scene, location, settings and characters. Which makes it a brilliant and visualising read.
Highly Recommended
Habiba K, Reviewer
Gripping Thriller with a Unique Voice*
Morgan Hatch's "Gone To Ground" is a masterfully crafted thriller that delves into the darker side of Los Angeles. With its breakneck pace and intricate plot, this novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The story follows Javier Jimenez, a high school senior, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of his neighborhood, where gang violence, corruption, and conspiracy threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. Hatch's portrayal of Javier's world is both authentic and immersive, drawing the reader into the complexities of his characters' lives.
One of the standout features of this novel is its unique voice. Hatch's writing is infused with a witty, irreverent humor that adds depth and nuance to the narrative. The characters are multidimensional and relatable, with motivations that are both understandable and flawed.
The plot is expertly woven, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader guessing. Hatch's exploration of themes such as gentrification, identity, and the struggles of growing up in a marginalized community adds depth and resonance to the story.
Overall, "Gone To Ground" is a gripping thriller that will appeal to fans of authors like Dennis Lehane and George Pelecanos. With its unique voice, intricate plot, and memorable characters, this novel is a must-read for anyone looking for a compelling and thought-provoking thriller.
*Recommendation:* If you enjoy crime fiction, thrillers, and stories about complex social issues, you'll love "Gone To Ground".
