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The Diabolical David Putnam

The Diabolical By David Putnam

The Diabolical by David Putnam


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The Diabolical by David Putnam

Bruno Johnson is a wanted fugitiveand unless he helps the Costa Rican police, theyre turning him in

Ex-cop, ex-con Bruno Johnson is hiding from US law enforcement in Costa Rica with his wife, Marie, and the twelve children they rescued from toxic homes in south central Los Angeles. Bruno works at the Lido Cabana Bar at the Punta Bandera Hotel, and his friend, Karl Drago, is getting married on the beach right outside. After the festivities, Bruno and Marie go skinny dipping in the ocean, but theyre quickly interrupted by a visit from law enforcement.

A shooting has just occurred at El Gato Gordo nightclub, and the victim is a prominent local figure and Brunos close friend. The chief of police asks Bruno to help investigate, but the stakes are higher than everif Bruno doesnt find the shooter, the chief will turn him over to US authorities.

Everything is complicated further when Bruno becomes a victim of a crime himself, realizing that someone else may be after him. Bruno has to juggle the police investigation with figuring out whos targeting himif he drops the ball, it might be the last thing he ever does.

Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly and David Baldacci

While all of the novels in the Bruno Johnson Crime Series stand on their own and can be read in any order, the publication sequence is:

The Disposables
The Replacements
The Squandered
The Vanquished
The Innocents
The Reckless
The Heartless
The Ruthless
The Sinister
The Scorned
The Diabolical

The Diabolical Reviews

Praise forThe Diabolical

The Diabolicalis Bruno at his absolute best: quick-witted, quick with his fists, and frighteningly formidable in protecting those he loves. Glen Erik Hamilton, award-winning author ofIsland of Thieves

Praise for the Bruno Johnson Crime Series

*[InThe Sinister] the twists come fast, and Putnams brisk prose maintains the momentum. Fans of Marcia Clarks Samantha Brinkman series will be gripped. Publishers Weekly(Starred Review)

Riveting, scary, but with plenty of wit and humanity, author David Putnam brings ex-cop Bruno Johnsons world alive in a way that only another ex-cop could. In Putnams capable hands, the characters jump off the pageeven the dog. Janet Evanovich,New York Timesbest-selling author

Putnam is a master of the gritty realism of law and order at street level. I guarantee thatThe Ruthlesswill grab you by the throat, shove you against the wall, and wont release you until the final, satisfying page. William Kent Krueger,New York Timesbest-selling author

I really lovedThe Disposables. Its raw, powerful, and eloquent. Its a gritty street poem recited by a voice unalterably committed to redemption and doing the right thing in a wrong world. I'll be first in line for the next one from David Putnam. Michael Connelly,New York Timesbest-selling author

David Putnam'sThe Heartlessis terrifica smart, well-written, relentless account of a battle against evil, fought by a protagonist who has a real man's flaws, but also shows us the kind of heroism that's real. Thomas Perry,New York Timesbest-selling author

This is a police procedural that dazzles with authenticity, sharply-drawn characters, crackling dialogue, and insider details that only a real cop could bring to the page. Putnam can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Joseph Wambaugh and Michael Connelly. Lee Goldberg,New York Timesbest-selling author

Dark, disturbing, and all too believable, this is the tale of one mans quest for atonement in a world where innocence is a liability. T. Jefferson Parker,New York Timesbest-selling author

Reading a novel by David Putnam is almost as good as riding shotgun in a patrol car. He writes what he knows and what he knows is that justice on the mean streets isnt always black and white. Gritty and dark,The Recklessis a realistic and highly entertaining police procedural. Robin Burcell,New York Timesbest-selling author

David Putnam provides an insiders knowledge of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. His characters and settings are rich and authentic, and his dialogue is spot on accurate. Robert Dugoni,New York Timesbest-selling author

David Putnam knows the mean streets and the characters who inhabit them better than anyone writing crime fiction. InThe Heartless, Putnam is at the top of his game. Fans of Bruno Johnson will rejoice at this latest offering. Alan Russell,New York Timesbest-selling author

Putnam puts his years of law enforcement experience to good use inThe Squandered, a shocking and intense tale of brotherly love and redemption realized in the midst of moral decay. Its a raw and gritty story I couldnt put down. C. J. Box,New York Timesbest-selling author

[The Ruthlessis] a true thriller that is fast-paced, with twists and turns you will never see coming. D. P. Lyle, Macavity and Benjamin Franklin Award-winning author

About David Putnam

During his career in law enforcement, best-selling author David Putnam has done it all: worked in narcotics, violent crimes, criminal intelligence, hostage rescue, SWAT, and internal affairs, to name just a few. He is the recipient of many awards and commendations for heroism. The Diabolical is the eleventh novel in the acclaimed and best-selling Bruno Johnson Crime Series. Putnam lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Mary.

Additional information

NGR9781608095292
9781608095292
1608095290
The Diabolical by David Putnam
New
Hardback
Oceanview Publishing
2024-02-06
320
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