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An Honest Man

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An Honest Man

By: Michael Koryta
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Wish Me Dead: The murder of several politicians at sea has shattering implications for a local lobsterman and a young boy in this action-packed thriller.

Israel Pike was a killer, and he was an honest man. They were not mutually exclusive.

After discovering seven men murdered aboard their yacht – including two Senate rivals – Israel Pike is regarded as a prime suspect. A troubled man infamous on Salvation Point Island for killing his own father a decade before, Israel has few options, no friends, and a life-threatening secret.

Elsewhere on the island, 12-year-old Lyman Rankin seeks shelter from his alcoholic father in an abandoned house only to discover that he is not alone. A mysterious woman greets him with a hatchet and a promise: “Make a sound and I’ll kill you.”

As the investigation barrels forward, Lyman, Israel, and the fate of the case collide in immutable ways. Written with mounting suspense, stirring emotion, and deep understanding of character, Koryta continues to prove why Stephen King has called him “a master” and Michael Connelly has deemed him “one of the best of the best, plain and simple.”

©2023 Michael Koryta (P)2023 Mulholland Books Crime Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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"A macabre ghost ship adrift off the coast of Maine, a nest of islanders bristling with dark history, an ex-con/prodigal son and a lone cop allied against a depraved criminal network, a boy on the run from violence who must shelter a young woman who seems to have emerged from the sea itself—all woven together so deftly, and with such intensity of feeling, that the reader must simply hang on as the waves keep coming—and man do they come. An Honest Man is one hell of a ride, and Michael Koryta is a master at the helm."
—Tim Johnston, NYT Bestselling author of Descent and The Current
"Elegantly written, stark and gorgeous. Michael Koryta is a treasure, and his skillful wisdom with character and setting and emotion are unmatched. An Honest Man will captivate you from page one. It is wry and knowing, ridiculously immersive, and utterly heartbreaking. It's a story that feels not only truly told, but actually true...aching with the bitterness of reality, and the danger that comes not only from greed, but also from love. I will admit, Michael Koryta makes me cry every time. This is terrific book by a supremely gifted storyteller."—Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling and award-winning author
Compelling Characters • Gripping Suspense • Complex Storyline • Vivid Descriptions • Unexpected Twists
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The story was a good one. Interesting characters and setting but lots of violence. I finished it because I wanted to see what happened but fast forwarded through a lot

A bit too much violence

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I thoroughly enjoy this book. The character development was excellent. The story was very engaging and the reading was superb.

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This was a surprisingly good read for me. It wasn't as suspenseful or thrilling as I like but it had great character development and I felt I loved or hated each character as the author would have liked. The details were not overly done which I love. I feel Koontz, as much as I love his books, tends to go overboard in the descriptions. I was able to visualize pretty much everything in this book easily....with the exception of the "Colt Judge. 22" I think he meant to say "Taurus Judge"? which definitely is a much higher caliber than a .22. Overall it was a great read, and I appreciate that the gruesome details of what the girls went through wasn't delved into.

Smooth transitions and great page turner.

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The first half of this book is very good. Interesting and intriguing. A crafty dual lead character story line works well. But overall becomes too obvious where it's going in the second half. Good quality narration.

Quite good. First half more interesting.

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A rich, nuanced, complex story rendered with simplicity and heart. Enjoyed it very much. Highly recommended.

Rich read

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Story seemed to go on and on…repetitive at times. Trigger warning: child abuse is present and described.

Complex family relationships

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I enjoyed this immensely. It was as if I was really there throughout. Great writing and great narration.

Great story!

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Overall a good read and performance was very good. I liked the basis of the story and it had lots of references and history to the main characters. Some action but mostly a weaved story thru many people involved. A good mystery.

Good story -something different.

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The characters were amazing and I loved how the stories intertwined fabulously, I highly recommend!

Great story!

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There is continual excitement, suspense and action as you try to figure out how the main characters are going to get out of this amazing mess of circumstances. The story never lags. Another excellent story by Michael Koryta.

Excellent and exciting

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