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Hailed by Michael Connelly as "a thriller that is good till the last page," ex–FBI agent Gene Riehl's suspense-charged debut novel takes readers inside the national security organization and introduces rogue G-man hero Puller Monk FBI agent Puller Monk and his Special Inquiries (SPIN) squad figure their latest assignment-a background check on the 1st African American female Supreme Court nominee-will be a routine investigation. But when verifying information about Federal Judge Brenda Thompson, it becomes clear that she's lying about a 3-week gap in her past that occurred between college and law school. Her old roommate could provide answers, but she's missing. Soon, Monk has a dead body on his hands, and he and Special Agent Lisa Sands are plunged into a maelstrom of deceit, corruption, and murder that reaches the highest levels of government. Monk is determined to blow the lid off a massive cover-up, but he may not be able to contain the fallout as the truth starts to emerge. Amid escalating violence, the FBI agent orchestrates a sting that will force a killer from the shadows-a cunning adversary who has his own plan for taking out Monk.
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Reviews
"Sharply written, expertly plotted, and full of the kind of fascinating nuggets that can only be mined from actual experience."
Chicago Tribune
"A must-read, suspense-packed . . . With this stunning debut novel, Gene Riehl has brought a fresh new voice to the world of crime fiction."
Harlan Coben
"The author, a former FBI agent, writes like a pro, and this is one of those thrillers you genuinely wish wouldn't end. . . . Further Monk adventures aren't just welcome; they're absolutely necessary."
Harlan Coben
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- SeriesPuller Monk #1