A reformed con man. A dead billionaire. And a high-tech heist that could cost him everything.From the first page to the last, this fast-paced, witty mystery serves up a high-stakes ride through the gritty underbelly of San Francisco. Perfect for fans of smart-aleck antiheroes, fast-talking grifters, and laugh-out-loud crime fiction.
"Loaded with one-liners. Keeps the plot turning." - Kirkus Reviews
When master con artist Jack McCoul says "I do," he vows to leave his life of crime behind for good and go legit. Trouble is, his new brother-in-law didn't get the memo.
When the boneheaded relative pulls off a reckless heist involving a fortune in hot computer chips, Jack is dragged kicking and screaming right back into the game. Suddenly, a tech billionaire is dead, the bodies are stacking up, and the cops are looking right at Jack.
To clear his name and stay out of a body bag, Jack has to assemble a crew of San Francisco's most eccentric misfits. He's about to pull off the ultimate, high-stakes grift-because this time, the prize isn't cash. It's his life.
Can a reformed crook outsmart the tech mafia, or has his luck finally run out?
What Readers Are Saying:
- "Gritty, surprising, and funny as hell."
- "The characters are delicious. The local color spot-on."
- "Fun, stylish, edge-of-your-seat... a roller coaster ride full of surprises."
- "100% fun. Brilliantly authentic."
Buy A Boatload today to get hooked on a stylish, high-stakes ride that will leave you begging for the next grift!
About the Author :
Dwight Holing is the author of twenty books, including two bestselling mystery series: the multiple award-winning Nick Drake Novels and the Jack McCoul Capers. He is an active member of the Mystery Writers of America, Western Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime, where he serves on the board of directors for the Capital Crimes chapter. His novels have earned numerous accolades, including a CLUE Grand Prize for Best Thriller & Suspense, a Silver Falchion and Laramie awards for Best Western, a Gold IPPY for Best Suspense/Thriller, and an IABC Silver Medal for Best Mystery & Thriller. Dwight lives beside a coastal river in California with his wife and their two dogs, who would both much rather swim than walk. Learn: dwightholing.com Follow: @Dwight_Holing Like: facebook.com/dwight.holing
Review :
"Loaded with one liners. Keeps the plot turning." -- Kirkus Reviews
"The characters here are delicious, the plot tighter than the proverbial toad's nether regions, the local color spot-on. To all who enjoy yarns and caper novels, Jack McCoul is waiting to entertain you and fleece you of that evening you thought you were going to spend watching TV or cleaning the attic." - Richard B. Schwartz (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)
