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Richard Marder is a quiet, cultured banker who keeps his true self concealed from friends, clients, and even his late wife. The only person who knows his past is an old Vietnam Army friend, Patrick Francis Skelly. When a shocking revelation ties Marder's past trauma to a present crime, he is compelled to take revenge. Skelly joins him, and together they embark on a mission that escalates far beyond their expectations. Their journey across New York challenges the limits of justice, loyalty, and personal morality in a high‑stakes thriller that blends suspense with a deep exploration of violence and redemption.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Michael Gruber
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