{"product_id":"the-dark-circle-isbn-9781639100743","title":"The Dark Circle","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning author Robert J. Mrazek, ex-army officer Jake Cantrell embarks on a harrowing journey, unraveling the conspiracy behind an opioid epidemic and strange disappearances in upstate New York.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJake Cantrell tried to put his past behind him and settle down after suffering an unjust disgrace as an army officer. He works as a campus security officer at a small college in upstate New York. But things aren’t so placid in his leafy new environs. A mass opioid crisis threatens to devastate the campus. When two football players on the new drug attack Jake with bats, Jake is fired for the excessive force he has to use to subdue them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNewly unemployed, Jake is retained by Lauren Kennsiton, the editor of the \u003ci\u003eGroton Journal, \u003c\/i\u003eto find missing college student Deborah Chapman, a gifted young jazz vocalist who has performed at Carnegie Hall.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlong with Bug, the eighteen-year-old wolf hound he saved in Afghanistan, Jake sets out on the search. Battling street gangs, nefarious secrets, and an enigmatic group called the Knights, Jake is set for a brutal showdown that could mean Deborah's rescue--or Jake's demise.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFans of Robert J. Mrazek's award-winning thrillers are in for a non-stop ride into the abyss with the second installment in his critically acclaimed series.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Circle\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A brisk and bracing second case that slakes the thirst for a classic gumshoe.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mrazek’s briskly paced mystery offers plenty of twists. Newcomers and series fans alike will be satisfied.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDead Man’s Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] book I’d like to recommend is Dead Man’s Bridge by my good friend Robert Mrazek…[He] is a former Congressman from Long Island and an excellent writer. Check out all his books.”\u003cbr\u003e—Nelson DeMille, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Cuban Affair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Intriguing plot. A hero to root for.”\u003cbr\u003e—Robert Dugoni, #1 Amazon and \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMy Sister's Grave\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A gem of a tale, taut with tension and so wonderfully crafted that it's difficult to put down.”\u003cbr\u003e—Rick Mofina, international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eLast Seen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Dead Man's Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e is a vivid and visceral crime story that engages from page one. Robert Mrazek has crafted a genuine page-turner that's not only smart but truly packs a punch.”\u003cbr\u003e—Douglas Corleone, author of Robert Ludlum's \u003ci\u003eThe Janson Equation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “An action-packed tale that grows in intensity and complexity. A solid choice for fans of Glen Erik Hamilton’s Van Shaw thrillers featuring an ex-army ranger.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] strong series launch… The complex characterization of the lead bodes well for the series’ longevity.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mrazek's gritty, vulnerable sleuth is a compelling protagonist whose first-person narration is punchy and lucid. An auspicious series debut.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This series debut is a good actioner and a very good detective story.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert J. Mrazek\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of ten books. He is the writer and co-director of the feature film, \u003ci\u003eThe Congressman\u003c\/i\u003e and a former five term member of the US House of Representatives. He  lives in upstate New York and Maine. Robert is a member of the  International Thriller Writers (ITW). This is his second Jake Cantrell  mystery.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300922183909,"sku":"NP9781639100743","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639100743.jpg?v=1767738921","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-dark-circle-isbn-9781639100743","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}