Allen Eskens crafts compelling thrillers that delve into moral complexities and the darker aspects of human nature. His narratives are driven by intricate plots, well-developed characters, and a palpable atmosphere that immerses readers in suspenseful investigations. Eskens explores enduring themes of guilt, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of truth, often set against the backdrop of the American Midwest. His work masterfully examines how past actions shape present circumstances and the profound impact of consequences on his characters.
In a gripping narrative, three fathers find themselves entangled in a dangerous confrontation that tests their limits and morality, set against a backdrop where the law holds no sway. This thriller weaves tension and emotional depth, showcasing the author's skill in crafting compelling crime stories. With high stakes and complex characters, it promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
"Lila Nash is on the verge of landing her dream job--working as a prosecutor under the Hennepin County Attorney--and has settled into a happy life with her boyfriend, Joe Talbert. But when a woman is pulled from the Mississippi River, barely alive, things in the office take a personal turn"--
A coming-of-age story from the award-winning author of The Lives We Bury and The Shadows We Hide.
A young reporter must come to terms with his past - and present - while investigating the murder of a man he believes could be his father.
"Homicide Detective Max Rupert never fully accepted his wife's death, even when he believed that a reckless hit and run driver was the cause. But when he learns that in fact she was murdered, he devotes himself to hunting down her killers. Most of his life he had thought of himself as a decent man. But now he's so consumed with thoughts of retribution that he questions whether he will take that last step and enact the vengeance he longs for. On a frozen lake near the US-Canadian border, he wrestles with a decision that could change his life forever, as his hatred threatens to turn him into the kind of person he has spent a career bringing to justice"--
Feturing three characters from The Life We Bury by the author.
A cloth bag containing eight paperback copies of the title, that may also include a folder with discussion folder and sign out sheets.
A USA Today bestseller and book club favorite! College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same. Carl is a dying Vietnam veteran--and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home, after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and murder. As Joe writes about Carl's life, especially Carl's valor in Vietnam, he cannot reconcile the heroism of the soldier with the despicable acts of the convict. Joe, along with his skeptical female neighbor, throws himself into uncovering the truth, but he is hamstrung in his efforts by having to deal with his dangerously dysfunctional mother, the guilt of leaving his autistic brother vulnerable, and a haunting childhood memory. Thread by thread, Joe unravels the tapestry of Carl’s conviction. But as he and Lila dig deeper into the circumstances of the crime, the stakes grow higher. Will Joe discover the truth before it’s too late to escape the fallout?