Dead Man's Hand

SKU: 9781728239651
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Dead Man's Hand

SKU: 9781728239651
Author: David Nix
Paperback·Ages 18+
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At a glance

🖤 Tone
Dark, gritty, action-packed
⚡ Pace
Fast-paced, tension-filled
♠️ Vibes
Dangerous criminals, high-stakes investigations, revenge, noir atmosphere
✨ Themes
Justice, betrayal, survival, revenge, corruption
📖 Hook
A deadly chain of events pulls investigators into a dangerous game where hidden motives and violent secrets threaten everyone involved
💫 Perfect For
Fans of gritty crime thrillers packed with action, suspense, and dark twists
Jake Paynter is a doomed man. Haunted by an abusive childhood and his participation in atrocities of the Civil War, he seeks the isolation of the Plains Cavalry as a white officer for an all-Black buffalo soldier troop. Now, he is in irons and certain to be hanged for killing his captain after refusing an inhumane order. Despite his best efforts to maintain isolation, he starts to make friends on his journey to trial. The people of the wagon train begin looking to Paynter for leadership, and he reluctantly falls into the role.

The opportunity to escape arises when the wagon train is attacked by bandits, but Paynter's growing ties to the travelers compel him to stay. As his trial approaches, Paynter must lean on his friends for salvation, but the laws of the west are swift and harsh, and a grueling confrontation with his past is on the horizon.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
312
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Published
28 January 2022
Language
English
ISBN
9781728239651

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