The Blade Itself A Novel

by Sakey, Marcus

• ISBN13: 9780312371043
• ISBN10: 0312371047
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-27
• Publisher: Minotaur Books

Summary

On the South Side of Chicago, you're only as strong as your reputation. Danny Carter and his best friend Evan earned theirs knocking over pawnshops and liquor stores, living from score to score, never thinking of tomorrowÂ'¦until, in the roar of a gun blast, everything changed. Years later, Danny has built a new life: a legitimate career, a long-term girlfriend, and a clean conscience. He's just like anyone else. Normal. Successful. Happy. Until then he spots his old partner staring him down in a smoky barroom mirror... Now, with all he loves on the line and nowhere to turn, Danny realizes his new life hinges on a terrible choice: How far will he go to protect his future from his past?

Author Biography

Marcus Sakey is an award-winning advertising writer. While researching The Blade Itself he shadowed homicide detectives, toured the morgue, and learned to pick a deadbolt in sixty seconds. Born in Flint, Michigan, he now lives in Chicago with his wife. Visit his Web site at www.MarcusSakey.com for contests, behind-the-scenes info, and an excerpt of his upcoming novel.

Table of Contents

Marcus Sakey's wildly praised debut thriller is an explosive, thrill-a-minute read…
 
“Delivers a kick and leaves no loose ends.”— The New York Times
On the South Side of Chicago, you're only as strong as your reputation. Danny Carter and his best friend Evan earned theirs knocking over pawnshops and liquor stores, living from score to score, never thinking of tomorrow…until, in the roar of a gun blast, everything changed.

“ONE OF THIS YEAR'S BEST...LITERATE, COMPLEX, AND

WONDERFULLY SUSPENSEFUL.” —SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

Years later, Danny has built a new life: a legitimate career, a long-term girlfriend, and a clean conscience. He's just like anyone else. Normal. Successful. Happy. Until then he spots his old partner staring him down in a smoky barroom mirror...
 
“Even better than they say.” —Chicago Tribune
Now, with all he loves on the line and nowhere to turn, Danny realizes his new life hinges on a terrible choice: How far will he go to protect his future from his past?