Where It Hurts
by Reed Farrel Coleman
Buy on AmazonGus Murphy, a retired cop, had everything a man could want: a great marriage, two kids, a nice house and the rest of his life ahead of him. But when his family is blown apart, he is transformed from a man who believes he understands everything into a man who understands nothing. Divorced and working as a courtesy van driver, ex-con Tommy Delcamino comes to him for help. Months earlier, TJ Delcamino's battered body was discovered and the police don't seem interested in finding the killers. In desperation, Tommy seeks out the only cop he ever trusted - Gus Murphy.
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"Where It Hurts is the first in what promises to be a new, standout series by veteran mystery writer Reed Farrel Coleman. Coleman makes standard hard-boiled elements seem as fresh as a newly peroxided blonde. His main character, Gus Murphy, is yet another ex-cop who has been chewed up by life. Gus’ son dies, his marriage falls apart and he finds numbness — and a job — at the Paragon Hotel on New York’s Long Island. But it isn’t long before Gus gets drawn into solving a murder. Along the way, he not only stirs up more violence but also stirs himself back to life."
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