Books like An Absence of Light by David L. Lindsey
In this tightly plotted crime novel, a suspicious death in Houston forces a diligent officer to uncover a web of drug trafficking and arms smuggling that reaches deep into the city's police force. The investigation pits the cop against a former Mossad operative turned arms merchant, exposing corruption and danger at every turn. Set in the heat‑and‑humidity of Houston, the novel blends forensic detail with high‑stakes intrigue.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: David L. Lindsey
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