The Holdouts

by James Tucker

Overview

Power, corruption, and murder are coming for Buddy Lock and his family in a breathtaking thriller from author James Tucker.

A Long Island fishing crew makes a horrific catch: the bodies of an Asian couple dragged up with the trawl from the Atlantic. Homicide cop Buddy Lock knows there isn’t a chance in hell that this is some tragic accident. But as soon as his investigation begins, so do the warnings to back off. They’re not only coming from within the NYPD; they’re hitting close to Buddy’s heart: his new family has become the killer’s target.

When people start disappearing from Chinatown, Buddy finds himself on the trail of a killer whose motives are more twisting and far-reaching than the detective imagined. A killer who knows just how to get to him—by pursuing everyone he loves. Now Buddy can trust only himself—even as his relentless pursuit of justice plunges him into the most brutal waters of his career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503903982
Publisher:	Amazon Publishing
Publication date:	10/16/2018
Series:	Buddy Lock Thrillers , #2
Pages:	428
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

James Tucker is the author of the acclaimed Buddy Lock Thrillers Next of Kin (Book 1) and The Holdouts (Book 2). He holds a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School and has worked as an attorney at an international law firm. Currently he manages real estate strategy at a Fortune 50 company, where his work includes frequent travel throughout the United States. Fascinated by the crimes of those in power, he draws on these cases for his novels. One of four fiction writers awarded a position at a past Mentor Series at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, Tucker has attended the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley and the Tin House Writers’ Workshop in Portland, where he was mentored by author Walter Kirn. He lives near Minneapolis with his wife, the painter Megan Rye, and their family. Visit him at www.jamestuckeronline.com, or follow him on Twitter @JamesTuckerRTR.

Editorial Reviews

09/03/2018
At the start of Tucker’s worthy sequel to 2017’s Next of Kin, a fishing boat off Long Island nets the bodies of a man and a woman along with the daily catch. Not trusting the local police, the boat’s captain calls the NYPD in the hope of reaching Det. Buddy Lock, whom he saw recently on CNN. Buddy, who’s on leave while the department looks into his use of a firearm in a previous investigation, is eager to take on what appears to be a straightforward case. However, within hours of becoming involved, Lock is ambushed, and his fiancée, Mei Adams, loses her job and is threatened. Mei and the couple’s 10-year-old ward, Ben Brook, head for a friend’s country house in an attempt to escape the danger, while Lock gets on the trail of a series of interlocking crimes, including fraud, extortion, corruption, and murder. Shifting between Locke’s violent, frenetic adventures and the equally thrilling exploits of Mei and the surprisingly capable Ben, Tucker keeps the tension high. Readers will look forward to Buddy’s next action-packed outing. Agent: Will Roberts, Gernert Co. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

Tucker keeps the tension high. Readers will look forward to Buddy’s next action-packed outing.” —Publishers Weekly

“An addictive page-turner with nonstop action, The Holdouts deftly weaves a story of secrets, corruption, and the captivating allure of power. Running beneath the thrilling mystery is the thread of family—and the sacrifices needed to keep them safe. You’re rooting for the compelling Buddy Lock all the way to the heart-pounding finale that has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing to the end.” —Brianna Labuskes, Amazon bestselling author of It Ends With Her

“The Holdouts keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very first page to the nail-biting finale. Buddy Lock is a hero to root for.” —Marti Green, author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Unintended Consequences

“The Holdouts has everything that you could want in a police thriller: a unique and compelling hero in NYPD homicide detective Buddy Lock, a mystery that unveils corruption among Manhattan’s rich and powerful, and a twisty, violent ending. James Tucker’s story builds up a powerful momentum that will keep readers turning the pages late into the night. Highly recommended.” —Reece Hirsch, author of the Chris Bruen series

“In The Holdouts, James Tucker crafts a story as complex as his characters. With nuanced attention to detail, unexpected twists and turns, and an unforgettable ending, Tucker’s latest Buddy Lock thriller is a tour de force.” —Brian Andrews, Wall Street Journal bestselling coauthor of the Tier One Thrillers series

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