Caught Stealing

A Novel
Series: Henry Thompson
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Caught Stealing by Charlie Huston is a gripping crime thriller involving Hank Thompson, a regular guy whose life spirals into chaos after a simple favour lands him in a brutal world of criminals, violence, and high-stakes deception. As old secrets surface, Hank must navigate this dangerous landscape, relying on his wits to stay alive amidst a relentless pursuit from enemies he never knew he had. This intense narrative is fuelled by unexpected twists and keeps readers on the edge throughout.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to fast-paced, gritty crime novels filled with unexpected twists and dark humour. It offers a raw portrayal of an ordinary man's descent into chaos as he becomes entangled in dangerous consequences from a seemingly simple mistake. If you appreciate stories with complex characters and intense, edge-of-your-seat thrills, this one could be a thrilling read for you.

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Caught Stealing

A kind-hearted baseball player-turned bartender runs afoul of some dangerous thugs looking for the key to a hidden fortune, in this "frighteningly assured debut novel" (John Ridley, author of "Stray Dogs") by screenwriter Charlie Huston.

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A retired baseball player finds himself fighting for his life in this fantastically hopped-up thriller with a wrong-man plot worthy of Hitchcock (Entertainment Weekly, Editor's Choice).

Wow! Brutal, visceral, violent, edgy, and brilliant. - Harlan Coben

A brilliant storyteller. - Stephen King

In development as a major motion picture starring Austin Butler and directed by Darren Aronofsky.

Henry "call me Hank" Thompson used to play California baseball. Now he tends to a bar on Manhattan's Lower East Side. When two Russians in tracksuits beat Hank to a pulp, he gets the clueβ€”someone wants something from him. He just doesn't know what it is, where it is, or how to make them understand he doesn't have it.

Within twenty-four hours, Hank is running over rooftops, playing hide-and-seek with the NYPD, riding the subway with a dead man at his side, and counting a whole lot of cash on a concrete floor. All because of some Russian hoods and a flat-out freakshow of goons. All because once, in another life, the only thing Hank wanted to steal was third baseβ€”without getting caught.

Henry "Hank" Thompson's thrilling adventures continue:

Caught Stealing Β· Six Bad Things Β· A Dangerous Man

Series: Henry Thompson

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Caught Stealing by Charlie Huston is praised for its brutal intensity and visceral energy, blending elements of classic noir with a contemporary edge. The book delivers a thrilling narrative akin to a high-octane mix of Tarantino and Hitchcock, filled with vivid characters and relentless entertainment. Huston's debut is noted for its assured storytelling, creating a gripping and darkly appealing novel.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780345464781

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Charles Huston is a novelist and screenwriter. He currently lives in Manhattan with his wife, the actress Virginia Louise Smith.

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