Death Comes Due — John Clarkson

How do you stop a monster from destroying you when you helped create him? James Beck and fellow ex-con Demarco Jones, an exceptionally efficient killer, are enjoying a quiet morning in Beck's private waterfront bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn, until they realize Manny Guzman, a tough, reclusive member of their crew, is missing. A few blocks south near the Gowanus canal, hard-charging NYPD Deputy Inspector Dianne Brennan stands in the bowels of the twelve-story derelict Red Hook Grain Terminal staring at a burned and twisted corpse under the unforgiving glare of police emergency lights. Another corpse, mutilated by multiple stab wounds, is found at the end of nearby Pier 44. Beck quickly becomes the prime suspect in both murders. Suddenly, Beck's world is under attack. He vowed to build a life for himself and the men he trusts after their release from prison. Unfortunately, an unseen enemy has also made a vow: Destroy everything Beck has, kill everyone he loves, and make Beck suffer the most horrifying death imaginable. Beck has no idea who his enemy is or why he's out to destroy him. If Beck can discover what unleashed the vengeance crashing down on him, set aside his hatred of a corrupt justice system, and make an alliance with Dianne Brennan, he might have a chance to survive. But what chance does he have of doing that without giving the NYPD everything it needs to send him back to prison forever? Scroll up and buy your copy of DEATH COMES DUE to find out. Here's what readers have to say about this complex, nonstop, character driven thriller... The twists and turns unfold relentlessly. Intricate plot twists, fast pacing, and a bevy of memorable characters. A must read for thriller fans from a master of the genre. Death Comes Due is a brutally honest examination of conscience for our society and for the individual and collective actions that have created it. An absolute masterpiece by a true craftsman. A beautiful chemistry of vivid descriptions move the story at a fantastic clip. Compulsively readable. Clarkson is without a doubt the 'King' of crime thrillers. This is a gritty masterpiece. This is thriller writing at its very best with pulsating non-stop action, a super-villain, ferocious fight scenes, corrupt cops at the highest level of the NYPD, and a resourceful anti-hero in the person of James Beck. PRAISE FOR THE JAMES BECK SERIES. Hard-boiled urban noir from the pen of a master. Highly recommended! - Lee Child James is Beck is one of the baddest, boldest, brashest creations seen in the pages of any thriller. - Lorenzo Carcaterra Fans of the great Lawrence Block and Lee Child will get their money's worth and then some. - Peter Blauner The legendary Jack Reacher may just have met his match in ex-convict James Beck...The action is relentless, twist turns upon twist as the intricacies of an exceptional plot unfold, revealing Beck as a man never to be underestimated...An outstanding thriller from a writer at the top of his game. - DAILY MAIL (London) James Beck is not a man to cross...With crisp prose, masterful plotting, and building suspense, this is a real treat for fans of gritty crime fiction. - BOOKLIST (Starred Review) The fights are spectacular and not for the squeamish...Readers who take their novels strong and dark will savor this one. - Kirkus Reviews Strong storytelling combined with breathless action and a high body count keeps the solid plot churning, as do the complex characters. - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Clarkson is on my must-read list of authors and should be on yours as well. - BOOKREPORTER