
Ned Kelly, a seasonal lifeguard in Florida, participates in a high-stakes heist at a luxury art gallery to fund a future with his girlfriend. The plan goes sideways when the job results in multiple murders, leaving Kelly as the primary suspect. While on the run from the FBI and a group of professional killers, he discovers that his partners have been executed and the stolen paintings are missing. Kelly must navigate a conspiracy involving corrupt officials and organized crime to clear his name and survive.
This novel is intended for readers who enjoy fast-paced suspense and high-stakes chase sequences. It appeals to those interested in the mechanics of large-scale theft and the complications of criminal double-crosses. Readers gain a perspective on how a single impulsive decision can trigger a cascading series of lethal consequences. The narrative provides a detailed look at the tension between law enforcement procedures and a protagonist forced to operate outside the legal system to uncover the truth about a rigged operation.
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
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