Steve Hamilton Books

Before Blood is the Sky, the Alex McKnight series had already hit bestseller lists and won awards, but this novel took it to a whole new level. Set in the forests of northern Ontario, a land of savage beauty and sudden danger, Blood is the Sky shows why Steve Hamilton is one of the most acclaimed crime novelists writing today. Alex McKnight isn't a man with many friends, but the few he has know they're never alone in a fix. So when Vinnie LeBlanc asks for his help in taking a trip deep into Canada in search of his missing brother, he knows he can count on Alex. His brother had taken a job as a hunting guide for a rough crew of Detroit "businessmen." The group was due back days ago, yet there's been no sign of them, and there's mounting evidence of something odd about their disappearing act. The trackless forests of northern Ontario keep many secrets, but none more shocking than the one that Alex is about to uncover. And the more closely Alex looks for answers, the more questions there become.

Alex McKnight rarely ventures out from his home these days, even to spend time at his friend Jackie's Glasgow Inn. Even as he lets Jackie force him out one night for a poker game at a stranger's house, Alex is certain it's a bad idea. And when the genial atmosphere rapidly deteriorates, he starts to think maybe he was right. Then three masked, armed robbers burst through the door, and things get a whole lot worse. Soon Alex's three closest friends are implicated in the robbery, and Alex finds himself the object of hostile attention from the victim. As events spin out of control, it becomes clear that somebody is not telling the truth, and has put them all in terrible danger...

It's a beautiful place to die... The latest superb novel from EDGAR AWARD- winning author of THE LOCK ARTIST.

"Nick Mason has been given a true mission impossible: Infiltrate WITSEC, the top-secret federal witness-protection program that has never been compromised, locate the three men who put his boss Darius Cole behind bars for life, and kill them. But first he has to find them--they're ghost prisoners locked down around the clock in classified "deep black" locations by a battalion of heavily armed U.S. marshals charged with protecting them--and the clock is ticking. Cole is appealing his conviction, and these witnesses are either his ticket to freedom or the final nail in his coffin. If they testify, Darius Cole will never step foot in the outside world again. If they are killed, he will walk out a free man. As he risks everything to complete his mission, Mason finds himself being hunted by the very man he replaced, the ruthless assassin who once served, then betrayed, Darius Cole. Rather than waiting to be Mason's next victim, he has escaped witness protection to hunt down and kill Mason himself."-- Provided by publisher

Praise for this gripping crime noir novel highlights its masterful storytelling and complex characters. The protagonist, Nick Mason, grapples with his haunted past while navigating a plot filled with unexpected twists and a brilliant climax. Critics laud the book's cinematic appeal and intricate narrative, which seamlessly weaves together themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Chicago's criminal underbelly, the story captures the essence of the genre, showcasing Hamilton's ability to create compelling, three-dimensional characters. As an ex-con trying to reclaim his life, Mason finds himself entangled in a web of manipulation orchestrated by a sinister figure still behind bars. The novel challenges traditional notions of morality, forcing readers to confront the gray areas between right and wrong. With its fast-paced narrative and lean prose, this work stands out in Hamilton's oeuvre, appealing to fans of his previous series while establishing a thrilling new saga. Critics agree that this ambitious thriller not only entertains but also provokes thought about the nature of freedom and humanity. As readers anticipate the next installment, they are left eager for more of Hamilton's captivating storytelling.

The New York Times Bestseller Late one night, a plane lands on a deserted airstrip. Five dead bodies are found there the next morning. And now Vinnie LeBlanc is missing. Vinnie is a member of the Ojibwa Indian tribe and he just might be Alex McKnight's best friend. So Alex can't help but be worried when he disappears. There's a deadly crime war creeping into Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and Alex never would have thought that his friend could be involved. But after an unexpected stranger arrives in town, Alex will soon find out that the stakes are higher than he ever could have imagined. The latest in Steve Hamilton's Edgar Award–winning series, Die a Stranger just might be his boldest book yet.

Alex McKnight hat keine Ruhe: Eine Indianerin sucht in seiner Waldhütte Unterschlupf und Hilfe. Doch am nächsten Morgen ist sie verschwunden. Der Ex-Polizist McKnight ist überzeugt, dass ihr ehemaliger Freund sie entführt hat.

Als sein Vater Amok läuft, versteckt sich der achtjährige Michael in einem Safe, der fast zum tödlichen Gefängnis wird. Nur durch ein Wunder kommt Michael mit dem Leben davon, seither ist er verstummt. Doch ein Talent bleibt ihm: Er ist ein Genie beim Knacken von Safes. Doch schon bald werden die falschen Leute auf seine Begabung aufmerksam …

The thing was sitting on the hallway carpet, right in front of the door to our room. I pulled the napkin off. Underneath was a hat, upside down, filled with ice and snow. "What the hell," I said, bending down to pick it up. "That's the hat he was wearing, right? The old man downstairs?" "It is," I said. "But why?" "Wait a minute," she said. "Is there something else inside there?" She was right. I reached into the frozen mess and pulled out a piece of paper with five words written on it: "I KNOW WHO YOU ARE!" Alex McKnight is in love. He met Natalie Reynaud, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police, under difficult circumstances. They share a bond of solitude and the haunting memory of burying their partners. This is Alex's first real relationship in years, which terrifies him. Natalie has her own fears and secrets. They brave a violent snowstorm to spend the night in a historic hotel in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, where they encounter a mysterious old man who knows much about Natalie and her family. However, he is found frozen to death the next morning, reigniting an old blood feud linked to her family's past—one that still drives men to kill. Despite Natalie's wishes to keep Alex out of danger, he can't let her face it alone. After all, he has endured beatings, gunfire, and even being dragged behind a snowmobile for friends in need. How much farther will he go for love?

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