The Hike

A standalone crime thriller in the Great Lakes Saga "Buckle up. It's Breaking Bad meets The Godfather. and the battle for Detroit is about to begin. Intense. " - Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy Brad Cranston is having a normal Friday afternoon in Shelter Harbor, Michigan when he receives a desperate call from his brother, who disappeared six years ago. Conrad's message is clear: head south, bring a boat, do not involve the police, and there is a load of money involved-click. After enlisting the service of rookie Private Investigator Allison Shannon-a retired master diver who is haunted by her own demons-the two start to realize that Conrad Cranston has become much more than a lost hiker. Meanwhile, FBI Special Agent Patrick Bruno has just been relocated to the Motor City to help bring down the Detroit Mafia, better known as "The Association. " What Patrick does not know, however, is that Detroit's young new Godfather, Don Ciro Russo, has been targeted for assassination-an event that would turn the criminal organization upside down. And, a long-time confidential informant may be orchestrating the transfer of power. As Patrick attempts to learn the truth, his path crosses with an unlikely pair: Brad Cranston and Allison Shannon. The search narrows, and the answers may lie on a small island in Lake Erie nicknamed "the Key West of the north. " However, unimaginable terror could await them on the island and in the depths offshore. For they are about to learn that justice and discovery still come at a price. If you are a fan of Don Winslow, Lee Child, Breaking Bad, or The Godfather, you've come to the right place.