Murder, D.C.
A Novel
by Neely Tucker
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Pub Date Jun 30 2015 | Archive Date Sep 01 2015
PENGUIN GROUP Viking | Viking
Description
When Billy Ellison, the son of Washington, D.C.'s most influential African-American family, is found dead in the Potomac near a violent drug haven, veteran metro reporter Sully Carter knows it's time to start asking some serious questions—no matter what the consequences. With the police unable to find a lead and pressure mounting for Sully to abandon the investigation, he has a hunch that there is more to the case than a drug deal gone bad or a tale of family misfortune. Digging deeper, Sully finds that the real story stretches far beyond Billy and into D.C.'s most prominent social circles. An alcoholic still haunted from his years as a war correspondent in Bosnia, Sully now must strike a dangerous balance between D.C.'s two extremes—the city's violent, desperate back streets and its highest corridors of power—while threatened by those who will stop at nothing to keep him from discovering the shocking truth.
The follow-up to last year's acclaimed The Ways of the Dead, this gritty mystery showcases Tucker's talent for spot-on dialogue, authentic characters, and complex narrative.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780670016594 |
| PRICE | $27.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Deb K, Reviewer
What a great series and what a great book. I think the second one is better than the first which to me means, we got us a real author here. And I'm pretty sure he's only going to get better. I love the main character, of course he's a boozer, but he has been reporting on the war for years. I love his little smart ass comments which made me laugh out loud several times. Poor guy does seem to get beat up a lot, but when your dealing with the lowest forms of humans on earth you have to expect that.
This book started at the green starting line, full of suspense, danger, shady characters, and intrigue and did not stop until the checkered flag waved and said "winner" at the ending. And I loved the ending! Now unfortunately I'm going to have to wait another year for the next one. Ugh!
Thanks Penguin Group/Viking and Net Galley for providing me with this enjoyable e-galley in exchange for an honest review. I will definitely be recommending this one!!
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