About the book
A CrimeReads \"Best Noir Novel of 2021\"
\"A sucker punch noir that is also a powerful and haunting allegory of work, debt, and power.\" —Richard Price
\"An unreliable narrator makes this thriller all the more gripping.\" — WBUR
A down and dirty gem of a tale—a twisty and twisted crime novel that evokes the worlds of George V. Higgins, Patricia Highsmith, and David Mamet, destined to be a Neo-noir classic.
Rick and Frank are recovering addicts and accomplished house thieves. They do not steal randomly - - they steal according to order, hired by a mysterious handler. The jobs run routinely until they’re tasked with taking a seemingly worthless trophy: an object that generates interest and obsession out of proportion to its apparent value.
Just as the robbery is completed, the two are involved in a freak car accident that sets off a chain of events and Frank disappears with the trophy. As Rick tries to find Frank, he is forced to confront his past, upending both his livelihood and his sense of reality. The narrative builds steadily into a powerful and shocking climax. Reveling in its con-artistry and double-crosses, Just Thieves is a nail-biting, noirish exploration of the working lives of two unforgettable crooks and the hidden forces that rule and ruin their lives.
Editions of Just Thieves
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781612199375
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781612199962
- EBook
- ISBN 9781612199382
Read an Excerpt
A CrimeReads \"Best Noir Novel of 2021\"
\"A sucker punch noir that is also a powerful and haunting allegory of work, debt, and power.\" —Richard Price
\"An unreliable narrator makes this thriller all the more gripping.\" — WBUR
A down and dirty gem of a tale—a twisty and twisted crime novel that evokes the worlds of George V. Higgins, Patricia Highsmith, and David Mamet, destined to be a Neo-noir classic.
Rick and Frank are recovering addicts and accomplished house thieves. They do not steal randomly - - they steal according to order, hired by a mysterious handler. The jobs run routinely until they’re tasked with taking a seemingly worthless trophy: an object that generates interest and obsession out of proportion to its apparent value.
Just as the robbery is completed, the two are involved in a freak car accident that sets off a chain of events and Frank disappears with the trophy. As Rick tries to find Frank, he is forced to confront his past, upending both his livelihood and his sense of reality. The narrative builds steadily into a powerful and shocking climax. Reveling in its con-artistry and double-crosses, Just Thieves is a nail-biting, noirish exploration of the working lives of two unforgettable crooks and the hidden forces that rule and ruin their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Just Thieves about?
A CrimeReads \"Best Noir Novel of 2021\"
\"A sucker punch noir that is also a powerful and haunting allegory of work, debt, and power.\" —Richard Price
\"An unreliable narrator makes this thriller all the more gripping.\" — WBUR
A down and dirty gem of a tale—a twisty and twisted crime novel that evokes the worlds of George V. Higgins, Patricia Highsmith, and David Mamet, destined to be a Neo-noir classic.
Rick and Frank are recovering addicts and accomplished house thieves. They do not steal randomly - - they steal according to order, hired by a mysterious handler. The jobs run routinely until they’re tasked with taking a seemingly worthless trophy: an object that generates interest and obsession out of proportion to its apparent value.
Just as the robbery is completed, the two are involved in a freak car accident that sets off a chain of events and Frank disappears with the trophy. As Rick tries to find Frank, he is forced to confront his past, upending both his livelihood and his sense of reality. The narrative builds steadily into a powerful and shocking climax. Reveling in its con-artistry and double-crosses, Just Thieves is a nail-biting, noirish exploration of the working lives of two unforgettable crooks and the hidden forces that rule and ruin their lives.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Just Thieves?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Just Thieves?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781612199375
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Just Thieves?
Gregory Galloway
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Just Thieves is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781612199375) and paperback(ISBN 9781612199962) and ebook(ISBN 9781612199382)
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