Lives Laid Away

Name: Lives Laid Away
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By Stephen Mack Jones

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Lives Laid Away by Stephen Mack Jones is a gripping crime thriller set in Detroit, where former cop and new private investigator August Snow tackles a powerful conspiracy. When the body of a young undocumented immigrant is found, Snow uncovers a web of corruption spanning from local officials to powerful elites, all while confronting the city's gritty underworld. The story offers a tense exploration of justice and morality amidst personal and societal challenges.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you appreciate stories that delve into complex social issues, coupled with fast-paced action and a strong, charismatic protagonist. This book offers an intriguing blend of mystery and social commentary, providing both suspense and depth.

Lives Laid Away

Detroit ex-cop August Snow takes up vigilante justice when his beloved neighbourhood of Mexicantown is caught in the crosshairs of a human trafficking scheme.

Detroit ex-cop August Snow takes up vigilante justice when his beloved neighborhood of Mexicantown is caught in the crosshairs of a human trafficking scheme.

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Detroit ex-cop August Snow takes up vigilante justice when his beloved neighbourhood of Mexicantown is caught in the crosshairs of a human trafficking scheme.

When the body of an anonymous young Hispanic woman dressed as Queen Marie Antoinette is dredged from the Detroit River, the Detroit Police Department wants the case closed out fast. Wayne County Coroner Dr. Bobby Falconi gives the woman's photo to his old pal August Snow, insisting August show it around his native Mexicantown to see if anyone recognises her.

August's good friend Elena, a prominent advocate for undocumented immigrants, recognises the woman immediately. Her story is one the authorities don't want getting around—and she's not the only young woman to have disappeared during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid, only to turn up dead a few weeks later.

Preyed upon by the law itself, the people of Mexicantown have no one to turn to. August Snow, ex-police detective, will not sit by and watch his neighbours suffer in silence. In a guns-blazing wild ride across Detroit, from its neo-Nazi biker hole-ups to its hip-hop recording studios, its swanky social clubs to its seedy nightclubs, August puts his own life on the line to protect the community he loves.

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i>Lives Laid Away by Stephen Mack Jones features August Octavio Snow, a character praised for his gritty and dynamic nature who continues his efforts to rejuvenate his Detroit neighbourhood. The book is lauded for blending hard-hitting themes with humour, echoing classic noir style with a modern twist. Reviewers commend its engaging storytelling, vibrant Detroit setting, and socially conscious narrative, delivering both fast-paced action and heartfelt observation on societal issues.

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ISBN: 9781616959593

Publisher: Soho Press Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 January 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Soho Press Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 312

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About the Author

Stephen Mack Jones is a published poet, an award-winning playwright, and a recipient of the prestigious Kresge Arts in Detroit Literary Fellowship. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, and currently lives in Farmington Hills, outside of Detroit. He worked in advertising and marketing communications for a number of years before turning to fiction. His critically acclaimed debut novel, August Snow, has been nominated for the Hammett and the Strand Awards.