About the Book
The New York Times Book Review calls Edgar Award-winner James W. Hall a "master of suspense" and this new high-stakes thriller Going Dark shows why as Thorn embarks on a mission to save his newfound son
Earth Liberation Front, known as ELF, is a loosely knit organization comprised of environmental activists scattered around the country. These extremists take a "by any means necessary" approach to defending the planet. In the last decade ELF has been responsible for close to a hundred million dollars in damage mainly through arson. The FBI ranks them, along with other eco-radicals, as the number one homegrown terrorist threat.
Flynn Moss, Thorn's newly discovered son, has naively fallen in with an ELF cell in Miami which has its sights on Turkey Point, the largest nuclear power plant in the state of Florida. This ELF group has concocted a non-violent plan to shut the nuke plant down-nothing more than a huge publicity stunt to call attention to the dangers of nuclear power. But unbeknownst to some in the group, there are other members with a far more violent scheme in mind-to cause a radioactive catastrophe rivaling Chernobyl or Fukushima.
With a growing sense of dread about the group's true intentions, Flynn summons Thorn to help him escape from Prince Key, the remote island off the shores of Miami where the ELF group is camped. Unable to refuse this son he barely knows, Thorn heads off to Prince Key and quickly reaches a frightening realization. There is only one way to save his son's life. He must join with the eco-terrorists and help them complete their deadly mission.
About the Author :
JAMES W. HALL is an Edgar and Shamus Award-winning author whose books have been translated into a dozen languages. His Thorn Mysteries include Dead Last and The Big Finish. He divides his time between South Florida and North Carolina.
Review :
"Hall's latest novel, titled Going Dark proves he's one of the best genre writers working today." --Alan Cheuse, All Things Considered
"Among the best [of Florida writers] is James W. Hall. . . . As the story spins forward, Hall builds the suspense and violence to what could literally be a breaking point for South Florida. Along the way, he treats the reader to gorgeous prose about the state's natural bounty, advances his development of Thorn, supplies multiple shocks and proves that not all of Florida's reptiles slither on their bellies." --Richmond Times-Dispatch
"As ever, Hall is in colorful command of his South Florida setting... Compared to other mystery writers, he plays things refreshingly low key, but he's always in control, thriving on the setup as much as the payoff ...with its nicely observed characters and lively dialogue--and terrific sex scenes--it keeps readers turning the pages." --Kirkus
"Hall is one of those rare thriller writers who can build character as he ratchets tension, who can do no-holds-barred action scenes with panache and, in the midst of bedlam, never lose sight of nuance. All those skills are on display here, as Hall assembles a full-bodied supporting cast whose stories hold our interest as much as Thorn's attempt to save his son without helping to bring about a South Florida version of Chernobyl. A fine thriller on every level." --Booklist on Going Dark
"Superlative....Hall steadily ratchets the suspense while seamlessly combining elements of Florida's natural history with elements of the state's early development and overdevelopment." --Publishers Weekly (starred) on Silencer
"A damn good mystery." --Booklist on Dead Last
"Hall's ability to evoke the deep, primeval essence of the Bay and Glades--the water, air, wildlife, feral excitement--are unmatched, and the life and death struggle that ensues is heightened and set apart by a heavy ambivalence...With his unerring sense of place, and a frighteningly sure grasp of the dark side, nobody cooks it up like Hall." --Miami Herald
Hall's latest novel, titled "Going Dark "proves he's one of the best genre writers working today. "Alan Cheuse, All Things Considered"
Among the best [of Florida writers] is James W. Hall. . . . As the story spins forward, Hall builds the suspense and violence to what could literally be a breaking point for South Florida. Along the way, he treats the reader to gorgeous prose about the state's natural bounty, advances his development of Thorn, supplies multiple shocks and proves that not all of Florida's reptiles slither on their bellies. "Richmond Times-Dispatch"
As ever, Hall is in colorful command of his South Florida setting Compared to other mystery writers, he plays things refreshingly low key, but he's always in control, thriving on the setup as much as the payoff with its nicely observed characters and lively dialogue--and terrific sex scenes--it keeps readers turning the pages. "Kirkus"
Hall is one of those rare thriller writers who can build character as he ratchets tension, who can do no-holds-barred action scenes with panache and, in the midst of bedlam, never lose sight of nuance. All those skills are on display here, as Hall assembles a full-bodied supporting cast whose stories hold our interest as much as Thorn's attempt to save his son without helping to bring about a South Florida version of Chernobyl. A fine thriller on every level. "Booklist on Going Dark"
Superlative .Hall steadily ratchets the suspense while seamlessly combining elements of Florida's natural history with elements of the state's early development and overdevelopment. "Publishers Weekly (starred) on Silencer"
A damn good mystery. "Booklist on Dead Last"
Hall's ability to evoke the deep, primeval essence of the Bay and Glades--the water, air, wildlife, feral excitement--are unmatched, and the life and death struggle that ensues is heightened and set apart by a heavy ambivalence With his unerring sense of place, and a frighteningly sure grasp of the dark side, nobody cooks it up like Hall. "Miami Herald""
"Hall's latest novel, titled "Going Dark "proves he's one of the best genre writers working today." --Alan Cheuse, "All Things Considered""Among the best [of Florida writers] is James W. Hall. . . . As the story spins forward, Hall builds the suspense and violence to what could literally be a breaking point for South Florida. Along the way, he treats the reader to gorgeous prose about the state's natural bounty, advances his development of Thorn, supplies multiple shocks and proves that not all of Florida's reptiles slither on their bellies." "--Richmond Times-Dispatch""As ever, Hall is in colorful command of his South Florida setting... Compared to other mystery writers, he plays things refreshingly low key, but he's always in control, thriving on the setup as much as the payoff ...with its nicely observed characters and lively dialogue--and terrific sex scenes--it keeps readers turning the pages." --"Kirkus"
"Hall is one of those rare thriller writers who can build character as he ratchets tension, who can do no-holds-barred action scenes with panache and, in the midst of bedlam, never lose sight of nuance. All those skills are on display here, as Hall assembles a full-bodied supporting cast whose stories hold our interest as much as Thorn's attempt to save his son without helping to bring about a South Florida version of Chernobyl. A fine thriller on every level." --"Booklist "on "Going Dark
""Superlative....Hall steadily ratchets the suspense while seamlessly combining elements of Florida's natural history with elements of the state's early development and overdevelopment." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred) on "Silencer"
"A damn good mystery." --"Booklist" on "Dead Last"
"Hall's ability to evoke the deep, primeval essence of the Bay and Glades--the water, air, wildlife, feral excitement--are unmatched, and the life and death struggle that ensues is heightened and set apart by a heavy ambivalence...With his unerring sense of place, and a frighteningly sure grasp of the dark side, nobody cooks it up like Hall." --"Miami"" Herald"
"As ever, Hall is in colorful command of his South Florida setting... Compared to other mystery writers, he plays things refreshingly low key, but he's always in control, thriving on the setup as much as the payoff ...with its nicely observed characters and lively dialogue--and terrific sex scenes--it keeps readers turning the pages." --"Kirkus""Hall is one of those rare thriller writers who can build character as he ratchets tension, who can do no-holds-barred action scenes with panache and, in the midst of bedlam, never lose sight of nuance. All those skills are on display here, as Hall assembles a full-bodied supporting cast whose stories hold our interest as much as Thorn's attempt to save his son without helping to bring about a South Florida version of Chernobyl. A fine thriller on every level." --"Booklist "on "Going Dark
""Superlative....Hall steadily ratchets the suspense while seamlessly combining elements of Florida's natural history with elements of the state's early development and overdevelopment." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred) on "Silencer"
"A damn good mystery." --"Booklist" on "Dead Last"
"Hall's ability to evoke the deep, primeval essence of the Bay and Glades--the water, air, wildlife, feral excitement--are unmatched, and the life and death struggle that ensues is heightened and set apart by a heavy ambivalence...With his unerring sense of place, and a frighteningly sure grasp of the dark side, nobody cooks it up like Hall." --"Miami"" Herald"
"Hall is one of those rare thriller writers who can build character as he ratchets tension, who can do no-holds-barred action scenes with panache and, in the midst of bedlam, never lose sight of nuance. All those skills are on display here, as Hall assembles a full-bodied supporting cast whose stories hold our interest as much as Thorn's attempt to save his son without helping to bring about a South Florida version of Chernobyl. A fine thriller on every level." --"Booklist "on "Going Dark
""Superlative....Hall steadily ratchets the suspense while seamlessly combining elements of Florida's natural history with elements of the state's early development and overdevelopment." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred) on "Silencer"
"A damn good mystery." --"Booklist" on "Dead Last"
"Hall's ability to evoke the deep, primeval essence of the Bay and Glades--the water, air, wildlife, feral excitement--are unmatched, and the life and death struggle that ensues is heightened and set apart by a heavy ambivalence...With his unerring sense of place, and a frighteningly sure grasp of the dark side, nobody cooks it up like Hall." --"Miami"" Herald"
"Superlative....Hall steadily ratchets the suspense while seamlessly combining elements of Florida's natural history with elements of the state's early development and overdevelopment." --"Publishers Weekly" (starred) on "Silencer"
"A damn good mystery." --"Booklist" on "Dead Last"
"Hall's ability to evoke the deep, primeval essence of the Bay and Glades--the water, air, wildlife, feral excitement--are unmatched, and the life and death struggle that ensues is heightened and set apart by a heavy ambivalence...With his unerring sense of place, and a frighteningly sure grasp of the dark side, nobody cooks it up like Hall." --"Miami"" Herald"
