When the angry white mob poured out of the bar on San Francisco's Geary Street and surrounded an innocent black man, Kevin Shea was the only one who tried to stop them. He failed, and now, thanks to a deceptive news photo taken during the melee, he is wanted for the murder himself-and the real culprits have threatened his life if he says a word.
As riots rage and politicians posture, Lieutenant Abe Glitsky finds himself under pressure to bring Shea in at all costs. And as respect for the law crumbles-even among those sworn to uphold it-true justice is the only thing that can prevent the death of another innocent man.
As riots rage and politicians posture, Lieutenant Abe Glitsky finds himself under pressure to bring Shea in at all costs. And as respect for the law crumbles-even among those sworn to uphold it-true justice is the only thing that can prevent the death of another innocent man.
I'm not much for mysteries & thrillers. Handed to me by a friend who knew I grew up in The City, he wanted to know if the places mentioned in the book were fact or fiction. I started skimming thru the book only to find myself reading it. The names of the streets & districts are real. As I read I found myself walking on the streets & through the neighborhoods, remembering how things were. It's been a while. Hard for me to visualize the things that happened in the book happening int The City by the Bay, but it makes for a good read. I've recommended it to all my friends & relatives who still live in The City & in the Bay Area.
A good read.
This is a gripping story. It is ideologically scary.
if you like murder mysteries, this one should keep you a bit spellbound. Blair
Good Read, interesting climax
Excellent story as usual!!
Great read!
good writer -- so so subject
Within the main plot is a murder mystery that will keep youi turning pages
A volatile situation in San Francisco between black and white citizens seems to be the result of one man's actions. Homicide detective Abe Glitsky must find his way through the maze of personalities and agendas to find the truth.
Within the main plot is a murder mystery and stories within stories within stories. Quite an interesting book.
When an angry white mob poured out of the bar on San Francisoc's Geary Street and surrounded an innocent black man, Kevin Shea was the only one who tried to fight through the crowd and stop the violence. His heroic attempt failed, leaving him bruised and battered. And now, thanks to a deceptive news photo taken during the melee, he is wanted for the murder himself--and the real culprits have threatened his life if he says a word.
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"Taut and engrossing....an unusually thoughtful exciting thriller" Publishers Weekly