The Force
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:8th Mar '18
Should be back in stock very soon
In a gripping crime thriller, Detective Sergeant Denny Malone navigates the corrupt landscape of New York, facing betrayal and moral dilemmas as he grapples with the consequences of his actions.
"The Force" by Don Winslow is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the complexities of corruption and morality within the police force. Detective Sergeant Denny Malone leads an elite unit in New York City, dedicated to combating gangs, drugs, and gun violence. However, beneath his heroic façade lies a dark secret: Malone and his partners have embezzled millions from drug operations. As the FBI closes in, Malone finds himself navigating a treacherous path of betrayal, all while the city is on the brink of a racial explosion that threatens to engulf them all.
The narrative paints a vivid portrait of a city rife with ambition and corruption, where the lines between right and wrong blur. Winslow's storytelling is both powerful and cinematic, drawing comparisons to acclaimed series like "The Wire." The novel explores themes of greed, inequality, and the moral dilemmas faced by those sworn to protect and serve. Readers are taken on a tumultuous journey filled with shocking twists and a haunting reflection on societal issues that resonate deeply today.
Critics have hailed "The Force" as one of the best cop novels ever written, with praise for its intense character development and intricate plot. With endorsements from notable authors like Lee Child and Stephen King, the book stands out as a compelling examination of the human condition against the backdrop of law enforcement. Winslow's latest work is not only a thrilling read but also a poignant commentary on the realities of corruption, making it a must-read for fans of the genre.
Praise for The Force:
‘This stands out by a mile … fresher, faster, funnier and truer … bursting with life, lousy with death, it is because it tells the truth, in all its ugliness, that this novel is so exhilarating’ Daily Telegraph
‘Hard-hitting … one of the great works of fiction about the police … superbly chronicled’ The Times
‘There won’t be a better cop novel this year than The Force by Don Winslow. Not next year, or the year after that, either’ Linwood Barclay
‘Stephen King, James Ellroy and Lee Child see Don Winslow as one of their number, and he confirms his right to belong in this elite with The Force … a panoramic picture of a criminal justice system permeated by corruption, cronyism and lies’ Sunday Times, Thriller of the Month
‘Sprawling and visceral’ Financial Times, Crime Books of the Year
‘Breathtaking. Think of TV series The Sopranos … told in majestic prose … this is without question among the finest ever police novels’ Daily Mail, Books of the Year
‘A brutal, gut-punching story’ Independent, Books of the Year
‘Almost Shakespearean’ Spectator, Books of the Year
‘Shocking and shockingly convincing … sinewy, flexible, raw and full of wit. This novel is as entertaining as the best crime fiction must be, but it is also moving’ TLS
‘Don Winslow’s magnificent novels have positioned him as the next big-hitter of crime writing … Gripping’ Metro
‘Intensely human in its tragic details, positively Shakespearian in its epic sweep – probably the best cop novel ever written’ Lee Child
‘Mesmerizing, a triumph. Think The Godfather, only with cops. It’s that good’ Stephen King
‘Nobody understands the disaster of corruption better than Don Winslow. The Force exposes the dawning horror of how it eats into the best intentions’ Val McDermid, No.1 bestselling author of Out of Bounds
‘A stunner of a cop novel with dialogue, gritty New York setting and moral pincers all in the service of a devastating plot’ New York Times, Crime Books of the Year
ISBN: 9780008227524
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 37mm
Weight: 460g
496 pages