Disclosure: I received a copy of this from the Goodreads First Reads program.
Synopsis: John Webster, an ex-war correspondent is caught up in a mob power shift that takes everyone by surprise. As a witness to the execution of one mob boss, the main character struggles against his demons, competition from other journalists, and lies coming from every direction. His only goals are to protect his source and get to the bottom of what he witnessed.
While the characters are coping with threats of death, evading court summonses, personal relationships and emotional meltdowns, the author weaves in the realities of how journalists are perceived by their readers, how fame - even if brief - has a way of altering one's plans significantly and the journalist's own views of how they react during certain events.
Webster and the rest of the cast of characters are all very believable. They're all intent on protecting what they believe in, not to mention their backsides. As is true of most thrillers, the raw emotion, tension and anxiety are palpable and I found myself cheering on the protagonist. I did expect a less tidy ending, but then again I hope it's not the end of John Webster, or Harris.
Publisher: iUniverse Inc.Publication Date: 12 August 2011 Format: Paperback
Review previously appeared on now defunct Bookworm's Buffet Blog
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