This powerful debut thriller from “a major new talent” (Kirkus) set in a poor, rural community where loyalty is everything, “packs an emotional punch” (Lisa Gardner) as the daughter of a meth kingpin is forced to choose between family, or freedom. Never cut the drugs–leave them pure. Guns are meant to be shot–keep them loaded. Family is everything–betray them and die. Harley McKenna is the … everything–betray them and die.
Harley McKenna is the only child of North County’s biggest criminal. Duke McKenna’s run more guns, cooked more meth, and killed more men than anyone around. Harley’s been working for him since she was sixteen, dreading the day he’d deem her ready to rule the rural drug empire he’s built.
Her time’s run out. The Springfields, her family’s biggest rivals, are moving in. And they’re coming for Duke’s only weak spot: his daughter.
Duke’s raised her to be deadly — he never counted on her being disloyal. But if Harley wants to survive and protect the people she loves, she’s got to take out both Duke’s operation and the Springfields. Blowing up meth labs is dangerous business, and getting caught will be the end of her, but Harley has one advantage: She is her father’s daughter. And McKennas always win.
e out both Duke’s operation and the Springfields. Blowing up meth labs is dangerous business, and getting caught will be the end of her, but Harley has one advantage: She is her father’s daughter. And McKennas always win.more
Terrific.
This is the rare thriller that packs an emotional punch… Harley is one of the most complex, fascinating, dangerous characters I’ve encountered in years.
This is a great book narrator was great story was great couldn’t put it down I really enjoyed this book so glad I purchased it
One of the best books I have read in a long time. I wouldn’t be surprised if this gets optioned for a movie, the story was that good, and the characters just jumped out of the page at you. Talk about true grit!!! Do yourself a favour and read this book!
Good book about a current problem in our culture, rarely understood and often misunderstood, right here in our part of the world! As readers we get to watch the struggles of a youngster as she grows older and takes over the family business-the indoctrination starts early, training is arduous and loyalty is always in question. Cultural ties run deep. It could be construed as “good vs evil”. But that is up to the reader to decide!
Realistic and engaging. Reminded me of the characters and situations portrayed in the Netflix series Ozark.
Great, strong and smart female protagonist.
Great read …. Really makes a statement about women’s oppression and though it does offer alternatives … I disagree with the violence in the book.
I read every book in the series in like 4 days.
Great story about child abuse..couldn’t put it down.
I just really enjoyed reading this book! It holds your interest from the beginning, a really good read! Made me want to read more by this author!
I would have given it 4 stars but it could have used just a bit of editing. Seemed a little to linger on some aspects a bit, but still recommend it and would read another book by her!