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.

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.

Reviews
"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



Book Information
ISBN 9781503903982
Author James Tucker
Format Paperback
Page Count 428
Imprint Thomas & Mercer
Publisher Amazon Publishing