Synopsis
A Library Journal Best Thriller of the Year, The End of the Road is a fast-paced rural noir with a rich Midwestern setting. For fans of Dennis Lehane and Cormac McCarthy
Getting out of the game is never easy.
Bank robber Myles expects a deal when he testifies against gang ringleader Pryor - but it's Myles who ends up in prison while Pryor gets off scot-free.
On his release, Myles decides he's done with crime. There's just one hitch: in order to be truly free of his past, he needs to stop Pryor. for good.
But Pryor isn't so easy to kill. It's Myles who ends up at death's door, and Myles' girlfriend Penny who must carry out his plans for revenge.
As Pryor's gang target their biggest score yet, a legendary fortune hidden in a small Ohio town, Penny seizes her chance. Can she avenge Myles. or will Pryor's deadly games spell disaster for them both?
Reviews for The End of the Road
'Hardboiled, All-American noir... An epic small-town mid-Western.' David Gordon
'An elegant crime story... packed with quirky, entertaining characters and told in flowing prose that has a life of its own.' Booklist
'Noirish until near the very end... Andrew Welsh-Huggins has some serious writing skills on full display.' Deadly Pleasures
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About the Author
Andrew Welsh-Huggins is a Columbus, Ohio-based Associated Press reporter, the editor of Columbus Noir, and the author of the Andy Hayes series.
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The End of the Road
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A Library Journal Best Thriller of the Year, The End of the Road is a fast-paced rural noir with a rich Midwestern setting. For fans of Dennis Lehane and Cormac McCarthyGetting out of the game is never easy.Bank robber Myles expects a deal when he testifies against gang ringleader Pryor - but its Myles who ends up in prison while Pryor gets off scot-free.On his release, Myles decides hes done with crime. Theres just one hitch: in order to be truly free of his past, he needs to stop Pryor for good.But Pryor isnt so easy to kill. Its Myles who ends up at deaths door, and Myles girlfriend Penny who must carry out his plans for revenge. As Pryors gang target their biggest score yet, a legendary fortune hidden in a small Ohio town, Penny seizes her chance. Can she avenge Myles or will Pryors deadly games spell disaster for them both?Reviews for The End of the Road'Hardboiled, All-American noir. An epic small-town mid-Western.' David Gordon'An elegant crime story. packed with quirky, entertaining characters and told in flowing prose that has a life of its own.' Booklist'Noirish until near the very end. Andrew Welsh-Huggins has some serious writing skills on full display.' Deadly Pleasures Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781837932924
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ISBN 10: 1837932921
ISBN 13: 9781837932924
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A bank robber tries to leave behind his life of crime after serving his time. But getting out isnt so easy.Myless courtroom testimony should have put Pryor, their one-eyed ringleader, behind bars after the bank robbery gone wrong, yet somehow Pryor got off scot-free while Myles served time. Now, upon his release, Myles decides he is done with his life of crime - a change that will only be possible if he can kill Pryor and turn over a new leaf. Pryor has other ideas, and the collision between these two deadly forces soon leaves the ex-con in critical condition, clinging to life in a hospital bed.With Myles in recovery, its up to his girlfriend Penny to avenge her lover and salvage their chance at normalcy. As Pryor and his cronies prepare for their biggest score yetstealing the legendary fortune said to be hidden in a farmhouse outside their small Ohio town - Penny is hot on their heels. But is she prepared for the carnage Pryor will gleefully wreak on the path to his prize?With characters as sharply drawn as those in a Dennis Lehane novel and a rich Midwestern setting, The End of the Road is a fast-paced rural noir that announces Andrew Welsh-Huggins as one of the most powerful voices in the mystery world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781837932924
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ISBN 10: 1837932921
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A Library Journal Best Thriller of the Year, The End of the Road is a fast-paced rural noir with a rich Midwestern setting. For fans of Dennis Lehane and Cormac McCarthyGetting out of the game is never easy.Bank robber Myles expects a deal when he testifies against gang ringleader Pryor - but its Myles who ends up in prison while Pryor gets off scot-free.On his release, Myles decides hes done with crime. Theres just one hitch: in order to be truly free of his past, he needs to stop Pryor for good.But Pryor isnt so easy to kill. Its Myles who ends up at deaths door, and Myles girlfriend Penny who must carry out his plans for revenge. As Pryors gang target their biggest score yet, a legendary fortune hidden in a small Ohio town, Penny seizes her chance. Can she avenge Myles or will Pryors deadly games spell disaster for them both?Reviews for The End of the Road'Hardboiled, All-American noir. An epic small-town mid-Western.' David Gordon'An elegant crime story. packed with quirky, entertaining characters and told in flowing prose that has a life of its own.' Booklist'Noirish until near the very end. Andrew Welsh-Huggins has some serious writing skills on full display.' Deadly Pleasures Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781837932924