{"product_id":"never-go-home-isbn-9781639100828","title":"Never Go Home","description":"\u003cb\u003eShe’s a weapon forged in the fires of her past—but this time, the flames could consume her in Critically acclaimed Southern mystery novelist Christopher Swann’s followup to \u003ci\u003eNever Turn Back\u003c\/i\u003e, perfect for fans of Linwood Barclay and David Swinson. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrphaned at age ten by a violent home invasion, Susannah Faulkner grew up wild, her stubbornness the only thing harder than her heart. Since then, she’s used her skills to put a boot in the faces of those who deserve it. She knows she’s wired wrong and living a dangerous and violent life, but she’s determined to wring something decent from the world before she leaves it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen she gets word her brother Ethan needs her help and returns home to Atlanta. But in the airport, she finds her Uncle Gavin suffering a heart attack. Before he is rushed to the hospital, Gavin whispers a single word to Suzie: \u003ci\u003ePeaches. \u003c\/i\u003eShe’s determined to uncover the meaning behind the cryptic message, but Ethan is also deep in trouble. An ex-soldier and ex-con named Finn appeared on his doorstep with a disturbing story: fifteen years earlier, Finn served with their father in Iraq, where they stole millions in cash. Now the money is missing, and Finn wants his share—or else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gang war threatens to explode on Atlanta’s streets. Uncle Gavin clings to life in the hospital. Finn is bent on finding his missing millions. And now, Suzie will be tested as never before in a crucible of violence where all that she holds dear is on the line. \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eNever Go Home\u003c\/i\u003e:\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Christopher Swann:\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\u003c\/b\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\"A rural noir that’s loaded with surprises . . . Character-driven and memorable, \u003ci\u003eA Fire in the Night\u003c\/i\u003e is Swann’s best yet.” \u003cbr\u003e—Alex Segura, acclaimed author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tense and action-packed, with an ending that will make your heart stop, \u003ci\u003eA Fire in the Night\u003c\/i\u003e is a nail-biter with a Southern twang.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDear Wife\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStranger in the Lake\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Swann’s writing packs a huge emotional wallop and delivers a breathtaking ending.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Swann \u003c\/b\u003eis 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":46300130246885,"sku":"NP9781639100828","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639100828.jpg?v=1767733639","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/never-go-home-isbn-9781639100828","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}