Books like Echoes of a distant summer by Guy Johnson
Jackson St. Clair Tremain has avoided his grandfather King for twenty years, outraged by the violent history that shaped King’s life. Now King is ill, and Jackson’s return to Mexico to care for him invites a dangerous drama. After a brief reconciliation, King is assassinated and Jackson suspects his grandmother Serena may be involved. Taking control of King’s organization, Jackson confronts his past, recalling the formative summers he spent in Mexico with the strong‑willed, complex grandfather who shaped him.
The novel explores family loyalty, generational conflict, and the shadow of crime, set against the vibrant backdrop of Mexico and Oakland, California.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: Guy Johnson
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