From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sleepers and
The Wolf, hailed as "simply the best" (Steve Berry) and "one of the
most intriguing writers around" (Newsweek). . . .
A top NYPD detective is pulled out of retirement to take down a
notorious drug dealer. But will he risk the only family he's ever had to
crack the case?
As one of the NYPD's most trusted "tin badges"--retired detectives
brought in to solve cases that are beyond the reach of the everyday
force--Tank Rizzo has faced off against some of the city's toughest
criminals without breaking a sweat. To tackle a case involving a
dangerous kingpin known as Gonzo, Tank turns to his best friend and
ex-partner, Pearl; a former mobster living out a seemingly quiet
retirement as the owner of Tank's favorite Italian restaurant; and a
team of expert misfits he would trust with his life. But Gonzo will stop
at nothing to defend the empire he's built, and won't hesitate to make
it personal.
Then Tank gets a call telling him that his brother and sister-in-law,
estranged from him for many years, have been killed in a horrific car
accident. Tank is the only family left for his orphaned teenage nephew,
Chris, although he knows his lifestyle is ill-suited to win him father
of the year.
Chris moves in with Tank, and the two circle each other warily. It's
only when Chris reveals an interest in true crime and a genius-level
skill with computers that they begin to bond. Chris's skills may be
exactly what Tank's team needs to take Gonzo down--but getting him
involved could put his life at risk.
Advance praise for Tin Badges
"Carcaterra capably combines his trademark adrenaline-fueled action with
the emotion involved in Tank taking on a parental role for a sometimes
surly teen. All this needs, after a cliff-hanger close, is a sequel,
and, fortunately, one is promised." --Booklist
"Another gem from a writer who has earned his spot at the top echelon of
suspense masters . . . Everything here leaps from the page, never
stinting on the harsh reality, delivering a spicy, smart, and
entertaining adventure."--Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling
author of the Cotton Malone series
