BESTSELLING BORDER THRILLERA down-and-out L.A. lawyer with nothing to lose… A beautiful Mexican woman and her son who disappear crossing the border…And the corrupt rancher who schemes to destroy them all. Set in the world of human trafficking and sex slavery, this a “masterful tale from one of the most skillful practitioners of the modern thriller.”“Chilling and rings with authenticity. … and rings with authenticity. Levine invests his characters with believable humanity. Compulsively readable thriller.” — Booklist
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The lawyer in this series isn’t quite as lovable as Jake Lassiter in another of the author’s series, but engaging reading nonetheless. The book title is doubly apt, as Jimmy Payne both represents illegals and does illegal stuff himself (including hatching plans to murder the guy who while DUI was responsible for his son’s death). Payne helps a …
Loved it. Paul Levine is a great and under appreciated author. Great characters and wonderful stories. Read all his books.
Author, Paul Levine, has done a fabulous job with this book. Rather than a fictional legal thriller, he created a winding plot with true to life believable characters. There is so much packed into this book: social issues, ancestry, borders, death, love, struggle, emotions, … I could go on and on. Do yourself a favor and five into this gem …
Easy reading, fast moving and very entertaining.
I have loved all of Paul Levine’s novels -several are as witty as anything written in the past several decades. In this novel Levine explores the reality of those attempting to find refuge in the United States and he does so with integrity and compassion. I wish it were required reading for all who are involved in the immigration debates in our …
Well-written—the main characters will win your heart.
Great story especially in today’s immigrant conflict . Very realistic and super story line. Was a page turner. Hard to put down.
A good action packed story which is Very up to date related to migrant problems at our Mexican border.
Excellent read!
Loved it! Very relevant story dealing with important issues in the world. Even though it was published in 2013, some of the characters said things I heard in the news during the summer of 2019. The characters are well developed, and the plot is captivating. I listened to it on Audible; the narrator was great! I hope they make a movie!
Well, the good guys won in the end. My kind of book!
A suspenseful thriller with surprising twists and turns that keep you reading on.
I have read many books by this author and this one was one of the best. It really exposed the challenges that migrants face when trying to improve their lives. The story is both realistic and gut wrenching. I would highly recommend.
A sad book that manages a sort of happy ending. Complex and (now and then) exasperating characters.
With the recent emphasis on those affected by illegal boarder crossings, this book provides a face to those attempting the perilous task of finding safety in the US.
A very good novel with plenty of action. The story was carefully woven with just enough main characters who all come together very well. There were too many Spanish to English translations and could / should be better. I look forward to reading other books by Paul Levine,
Enjoy legal books. Levine doesn’t disappoint.
I always enjoy his books and highly recommend them to people!
Violent representation of the plight of Mexicans illegally being smuggled into the US. Often funny, but wise-cracking main character and kid sidekick unrealistically portrayed. Hated the ending. Toooo drawn out. Repetitious action and conversations.
Good read , funny characters , especially the Mexican boy