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

A deadly drug war has turned a Brooklyn housing project into a hellhole. Can the NYPD possibly stop the carnage? Only if they come up with one hell of a plan. NYPD detective Loyd Shaw is months away from retiring when the all-powerful Chief of Detectives, Albert J. DeLuca, summons him to One Police Plaza. Shaw has given in to his anger and rebellious nature one too many times. DeLuca gives him an ultimatum. Lose your job, your pension, and any chance of earning a living, or go deep undercover and way off the books to stop a murderous drug war raging at a housing project in one of Brooklyn's worst neighborhoods. No one can know about this operation. Shaw must put together a small team from DeLuca's personal list of loser cops also on their way out. It'll be a mission for men given one last chance with hardly any chance of surviving. And by the way, the NYPD Commissioner's headstrong daughter, Justine Burton, runs a community center for battered women in the complex where the bodies are dropping. Shaw and his band of outcasts will find themselves battling a volatile mix of drug dealers, Muslim security guards recruited from prison, poverty, addiction, and greed. How will it end? In one, single, life-changing moment Loyd Shaw never imagined. PRAISE FOR NEW LOTS "Thrillingly complex drug-war novel...hard driving realism." - KIRKUS REVIEWS "Recommended for fans of gritty crime dramas." - BOOKLIST "New Lots is prime-time crime fiction. Clarkson writes with fierce reality, filling pages with characters tabloid fresh. New Lots is a roller coaster thrill ride from the opening riff down to a pulse-shredder of a climax." - LORENZO CARCATERRA, NY TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR "New Lots will satisfy readers looking for a fast-paced cop thriller with sympathetic leads." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Well written... Believable... This really is a terrific, can't-put-down-till-the-end read." - THE ELLENVILLE PRESS "A top-notch, adrenaline-charged, action-packed thriller. A gritty, explosive tale, carefully orchestrated." - LANSING STATE JOURNAL

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. The Age of Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking. Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade. The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a debate that continues in the twenty-first century.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT112630In this issue, the dedication is signed: John Clarkson, o.p. London: printed for T. Meighan, 1737. xii,144p., plates; 12

If someone you loved were savagely beaten and left in a coma, how far would you go to find justice? How far could you go if those responsible for the crime were protected by power, money, and corrupt police? For most of us, not very far. For Jack Devlin, as far as it takes to get justice, even if it means descending into the lawless underworld of New York after-hours clubs where sex and drugs fuel the madness, and the men behind the criminal enterprise kill without hesitation. AND JUSTICE FOR ONE lets the reader walk with a man who has the guts, brains, and determination fight for what's right - no matter what. This is the second edition of the complex, thoroughly-researched, and highly acclaimed debut novel in the Jack Devlin "One" Series re-edited by the author, John Clarkson. If you missed Clarkson's AND JUSTICE FOR ONE the first time around, do not miss it this time. Praise AND JUSTICE FOR ONE: "Packs a savage punch " - The New York Times"The Death Wish of the '90s. Brutally real, fast as a heavyweight champion's left hook. Unforgettable impact." - William J. Caunitz"Clarkson's debut delivers what it promises with smooth authority." - Publishers Weekly"The writing is supercharged as Clarkson keeps the reader on edge with a constant stream of action." - Orlando Sentinel"Dark, sexy, tough, and fast." - Kirkus Reviews"A powerful writer." - Loren D. Estleman

James Beck returns to hunt down a killer in the unforgiving streets of the Bronx and this time, it's personal. Bronx Requiem is the intense, action-packed sequel to Among Thieves. James Beck learned the value of loyalty the hard way. Imprisoned for a crime he did not commit, he developed a keen sense of right and wrong. And, in possession of skills and cunning acquired on both sides of the law Beck is capable of. So when his friend is beaten and killed on the streets of the Bronx, Beck is determined to provide him a measure of justice; a little dignity. But what starts as an investigation into a simple street killing soon turns into something more sinister and complex. And it's clear that, if he's going to get to the truth, Beck is going to have to draw on all his considerable abilities and connections. Or follow his tragic friend to an early grave ...

Like Ocean's Eleven meets Mystic River, Among Thieves is a high-octane thriller from a writer at the top of his game. 'Hardboiled urban noir from the pen of a master' Lee Child *****Unfairly imprisoned by the State of New York, ex-con James Beck is a man with a keen sense of right and wrong. But when a friend's niece turns to him for help, he soon discovers that the men at whose hands she's suffered are more dangerous than he could possibly have imagined. In order to prevail, he and his gang of friends will have to outwit, out-flank and out-fight a formidable array of opponents the like of which they've never before encountered. Or die trying . . . Praise for John Clarkson: 'The legendary Jack Reacher may just have met his match in ex-convict James Beck, star of this sensational thriller ... 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. This is an outstanding thriller from a writer at the top of his game' Daily Mail'An adrenalin fuelled rush. James Beck is one of the baddest, boldest, brashest creations ever seen in the pages of any thriller. You can't ask for more out of a crime novel, Among Thieves is as good as it gets' Lorenzo Carcaterra, author of Sleepers 'An outstanding thriller ... for fans of' Publishers Weekly 'John Clarkson's Among Thieves is an intense, well-written thriller about tough, cunning men whose conflicting schemes turn Brooklyn into a battlefield' Thomas Perry 'Fans of the great Lawrence Block and Lee Child will get their money's worth and then some' Peter Blauner, author of Slow Motion Riot and Slipping into Darkness 'Among Thieves is fabulous, pure and simple' Book Reporter'Strong storytelling. Highly entertaining' salon.com

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