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Frankie Machine—formerly a feared assassin—has distanced himself from the violent world as he runs a family business and enjoys surfing on California’s coast. When a botched hit from his past forces him to go on the run, Machine finds himself pursued by a relentless mob and a keen police squad, all while protecting his wife and children. In a tense thriller set in San Diego, Machine must outwit his enemies and confront the ghosts of his violent past.
First publish date: October 2006
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Don Winslow
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