One brutal murder ignites a war.Prepare to encounter a Hawaii you never knew existed – a place of poverty, racism, crime, violence, and militarism, all of which stoke the unrest of a deeply disenfranchised population. This is the world that Jack Devlin encounters in a remote area on the Big Island of Hawaii, when he investigates the savage murder of a homeless Vietnam vet. Why don’t the police seem to care? Why are the suspects acting like they’re above the law? Is it because the victim is a nobody? Maybe to some, but not to Jack Devlin. The victim, Billy Cranston, served with Jack Devlin in Vietnam. He not only saved Delvin’s life, he changed Devlin’s life forever. To Devlin, Billy Cranston is a true American hero, and his death is an abomination that will not go unavenged. In order to right this wrong, Devlin is going to have to face regrets from the past; grief, rage, and a deep sense of loss in the present; and go to war against an escalating series of powerful enemies. When Devlin sets out on this journey, nothing is certain except one thing – when it comes to righteous vengeance, Jack Devlin is going to follow one law - his. Praise for the Jack Devlin “One” Series:“Packs a savage punch!” – The New York Times“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

One Man's Law: A Novel of Vengeance (Jack Devlin"One" Series)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Clarkson, John

Thrillers & Suspense

John Clarkson Inc.

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? For most of us, not very far. Particularly if those responsible for the crime were protected by power, money, and corrupt police. But Jack Devlin isn’t like us. Devlin is going to find 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 is set in 1980’s New York City during a time when many New Yorkers put their heads down, accepted the unacceptable, and hoped they’d come out okay. Perhaps not so different from today. That’s why AND JUSTICE FOR ONE is such a satisfying and compelling page-turner. The reader gets to 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. The New York Times said - AND JUSTICE FOR ONE "Packs a savage punch". Kirkus Reviews called it - "Dark, sexy, tough, and fast." Amazon reviewers called the first edition: “the best action novel I have ever read!”; “well-written, hot, furious, fun.”; “a helluva a good read, loaded with action.” If you missed Clarkson’s AND JUSTICE FOR ONE the first time around, do not miss it this time!

And Justice for One: A novel of revenge. (Jack Devlin"One" Series)

What will it take to survive?It begins with a cryptic message from Jack Devlin’s first love: Jack, sorry. Urgent. I need your help. I’m still in London. Annie.Those few words send Devlin on a rescue mission set in 1995 London where he'll confront enemies not even the police are prepared to face.In order to save Annie Turino and her six-year old daughter, Devlin will have to battle a ruthless Jamaican drug gang allied with Eastern Bloc criminals who are more violent and better armed than anything ever seen in the UK. At the same time, he has to somehow stop London’s Metropolitan Police from taking Annie into custody.As his enemies close in, Devlin is forced to take the only option left - a desperate, all-in move that will change him forever, if he survives.PRAISE FOR THE JACK DEVLIN "ONE" SERIES:“Packs a savage punch!” – The New York Times“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

ONE WAY OUT: A Novel of Survival (Jack Devlin"One" Series)

A drug war is blazing in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The carnage has escalated far beyond the tolerable. In a last ditch effort to shut it down, the NYPD sends in an outcast team of cops led by a man way past his last chance -- First Grade Detective Loyd Shaw. Amidst a volatile mix of poverty, injustice, addiction, and greed is there any hope for redemption? The answer lies in a shattering, life and death climax.

New Lots: A novel of redemption

Mystery

James Beck didn't see it coming.\nTwo men gruesomely murdered at his doorstep. His closest friend and ally abducted. Someone is out to destroy Beck, everything he has, and everyone he cares about.\nWhy? Who is behind this? How can he stop a merciless attacker who always seems to be one step ahead of him?\nBeck will have to uncover a mystery shrouded in his past, make an alliance that will put him at even more risk, and face a monstrous enemy in a shattering climax that will change his life forever.\nPRAISE FOR THE JAMES BECK SERIES\n"Hard-boiled urban noir from the pen of a master. Highly recommended!" – Lee Child\n"James Beck is one of the baddest, boldest, brashest creations seen in the pages of any thriller." – Lorenzo Carcaterra\n"Fans of the great Lawrence Block and Lee Child will get their money's worth and then some." – Peter Blauner\n"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)\n"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)\n"The fights are spectacular and not for the squeamish…Readers who take their novels strong and dark will savor this one." – Kirkus Reviews\n"Strong storytelling combined with breathless action and a high body count keeps the solid plot churning, as do the complex characters." – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY\n"Clarkson is on my must-read list of authors and should be on yours as well." – BOOKREPORTER,

Death Comes Due: A James Beck Crime Thriller, Book 3

United we stand.Divided we fall.And we will always be divided.Sitting under the stars sipping good Irish whiskey in an out-of-the-way watering hole in upstate New York, ex-con James Beck thought leaving behind covid and the conflicts surrounding him in Red Hook, Brooklyn had been a pretty good move. Until he steps between a local thug looking to beat up a woman named Irene Allen who's less than half his size with twice the guts. Beck puts the tough guy on his knees with a single punch, but it's enough to ignite a devastating spiral of violence.Beck is suddenly fighting for his life against a vicious white supremacist gang known as the Kin. Their ruthless supreme leader, Camdyn Dent, believes he and the Kin have the right to exploit anybody they deem inferior in any way they choose without a shred of remorse. Those who dares oppose them face torture and death. Beck reaches out to his loyal group of fellow ex-cons for help. It means going to war against an untold number of heavily armed fanatics on their home ground, protected by fellow gang members in local law enforcement.Can Beck and his few brave men prevail? Only if he unleashes the seeds of destruction hidden in the hate filled hearts of his enemies.

Tribes: A battle against hate and white supremacy in rural America. James Beck Crime Thriller Series, Book 4.

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