{"product_id":"never-back-down-isbn-9781639103690","title":"Never Back Down","description":"\u003cb\u003eShe’s fought against the darkness her whole life—but now she will discover what happens when that very darkness fights back in this thrilling follow-up to Christopher Swann’s\u003ci\u003e Never Go Home \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eNever Turn Back\u003c\/i\u003e, perfect for fans of Michael Farris Smith and Brian Panowich.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor as long as she could remember, Susannah Faulkner knew that even though she lived a dangerous and violent life, she would try her best to do some good in the world. She’s hunted down evil men before, but the one man that puts fear into her heart, the one man who could destroy everything she loves, is the one man she cannot track down. And worst of all...she doesn’t know what will happen when she finds him. Or if he finds her first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Finn, an ex-soldier who served alongside Susannah’s  father in  Iraq, left Suzie with a simple choice a year ago: she could watch her family die one by one, or  she could pursue him in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The stubborn and skillful Suzie knows just how dangerous he is and how far he will go to complete his vengeance. And so the hunt begins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Her journey takes her across the United States, from the mountains of Arizona to the river bluffs  of Missouri to the streets of Atlanta. Along the way, she contends with both new and old friends and foes: the vulnerable Brooke, determined to escape her own nightmare; her brother Ethan and his new girlfriend, a reminder of a different and more peaceful life; her uncle Gavin and his connections to the criminal underworld; the street-smart Ajax, a shadowy ally of convenience; and an FBI agent who could be friend, foe, or potential lover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     Suzie’s instincts have gotten her this far—but will they be enough against her evil equal?\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eNever Back Down\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“​Red meat for thrill-seekers . . . [An] ​I-demand-that-you-catch-me-if-you-can premise.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Swann has a true gift for writing genuinely flawed characters that are so sympathetic they still win me all the way over, and this talent is on full display in \u003ci\u003eNever Back Down\u003c\/i\u003e. I love Suzie Faulkner for her huge heart, her smart mouth, and her extremely poor impulse control. \u003ci\u003eNever Back Down\u003c\/i\u003e is a wild ride worthy of this gold standard series; I’ll follow Suzie anywhere.”\u003cbr\u003e—Joshilyn Jackson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novelist \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In the thriller world there are bricklayers, there are architects . . . and then there is Christopher Swann. The Faulkner Family saga is one of the most audacious and original series in recent memory and \u003ci\u003eNever Back Down\u003c\/i\u003e is Swann's masterstroke. The action comes early and often, the plotting wildly entertaining at a tempo that makes reading this novel feel like holding a lit stick of dynamite. But Swann's profound talents shine with his diverse and dazzling cast of characters. Suzie Faulkner is a marvel—smart, sassy and tender-hearted but always ready to kick ass and take names. Yet what makes her so special is Swann's ability to draw a relatable and flawed heroine rife with conflicting emotions and insecurities. Fans of Harlen Coben, Karin Slaughter \u0026amp; thriller fanatics coast to coast, take note: \u003ci\u003eNever Back Down\u003c\/i\u003e is the book of the summer and one of the most exhilarating novels of the year.”\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Farris, author of \u003ci\u003eLast Call for the Living\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eThe Devil Himself \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for Never Go Home:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] hard-hitting sequel . . . Lisbeth Salander fans will relish Suzie’s pitiless approach to obtaining justice.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Swann comes out swinging in an action-packed thriller that will keep riveted readers on their toes.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fast-paced and full of action . . . perfect for fans of Patterson and Baldacci.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Swann is already well admired for his intelligent and skilled plotting, and with \u003ci\u003eNever Go Home\u003c\/i\u003e, not only do we get more of that, but he has upped the ante with the unforgettable and beautifully flawed Susannah Faulkner . . . By far the best Swann novel yet.” \u003cbr\u003e—Brian Panowich, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eBull Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ci\u003eTiny Daggers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Equal parts brutal and tender, \u003ci\u003eNever Go Home\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-paced page-turner with a bad-ass heroine.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Tara Laskowski, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mother Next Door\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Christopher Swann is a mad scientist of Southern fiction. His ability to synthesize genres is unrivaled, and \u003ci\u003eNever Go Home\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful testament to his talent.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Mark Westmoreland, author of \u003ci\u003eA Violent Gospel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Swann comes out swinging in an action-packed thriller that will keep riveted readers on their toes.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Christopher Swann:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2021 Georgia Author of the Year Award Winner, \u003ci\u003eA Fire in the Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2020 Georgia Author of the Year Award Finalist, \u003ci\u003eNever Turn Back\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Fire in the Night\u003c\/i\u003e is a searing story about the ties that bind and how sometimes they begin to strangle us. Christopher Swann has created a nuanced yet thrilling novel of family, grief and ultimately hope. Not to be missed.” \u003cbr\u003e—S.A. Cosby, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eBlacktop Wasteland\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRazorblade Tears\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Christopher Swann never disappoints.\"\u003cbr\u003e—J. T. Ellison, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGood Girls Lie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e Christopher Swann\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School in Virginia. He earned a B.A. in English from Washington and Lee University, an M.A. in English and creative writing from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a Ph.D. in creative writing from Georgia State University. He lives with his wife and two sons in Atlanta, where he is the English department chair at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302515232997,"sku":"NP9781639103690","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639103690.jpg?v=1767733635","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/never-back-down-isbn-9781639103690","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}