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2023 Anthony Award for Best Paperback Novel (nominee)
2023 Lefty Award for Best Mystery Novel (nominee)
Hundreds go missing each year making the dangerous crossing over the border. What if you were one of them?
While investigating the deaths of undocumented migrants in the Arizona desert, Detective Nathan Parker finds a connection to the unsolved murder of his partner by a coyote on a human smuggling run. The new evidence lures Parker over the border in search of the truth, only to trap him in a strange and dangerous land. If he’s to survive, Parker must place his life in the hands of the very people he once pursued.
Border violence, border politics, and who is caught in the middle. The forces behind it might surprise you.
Genre: Mystery
While investigating the deaths of undocumented migrants in the Arizona desert, Detective Nathan Parker finds a connection to the unsolved murder of his partner by a coyote on a human smuggling run. The new evidence lures Parker over the border in search of the truth, only to trap him in a strange and dangerous land. If he’s to survive, Parker must place his life in the hands of the very people he once pursued.
Border violence, border politics, and who is caught in the middle. The forces behind it might surprise you.
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"James L'Etoile's Dead Drop hooked me from the opening sentences to the very last page. A truly twisted plot, gifted storytelling, and dead-on characterization combine to make this tense, timely, and heart-breaking thriller a truly memorable read. I loved it!" - Karen Dionne
"An incredible story that grabs you by the throat and tosses you across the room. L'Etoile is a gem." - J T Ellison
"A suspenseful and utterly gripping novel that doesn't shy away from the terror of drug cartels and border violence, James L'Etoile's Dead Drop is a well-researched, expertly written police procedural with twists that will leave you breathless. This one is not to be missed." - Jennifer Hillier
"Borders are blurred, lines are crossed. Nathan Parker navigates an intensely personal case, uncontrolled emotions threatening his good judgment. Brilliant prose, crisp pacing, and well-developed characters make L'Etoile a must-read for every thriller enthusiast. An unforgettable story." - K J Howe
"James L'Etoile is such a talented and terrific storyteller! His real-life experience in the criminal justice system gives his compelling, high-stakes thrillers an authenticity that only a savvy insider can provide. You'll be turning the pages as fast as you can!" - Hank Phillippi Ryan
"An incredible story that grabs you by the throat and tosses you across the room. L'Etoile is a gem." - J T Ellison
"A suspenseful and utterly gripping novel that doesn't shy away from the terror of drug cartels and border violence, James L'Etoile's Dead Drop is a well-researched, expertly written police procedural with twists that will leave you breathless. This one is not to be missed." - Jennifer Hillier
"Borders are blurred, lines are crossed. Nathan Parker navigates an intensely personal case, uncontrolled emotions threatening his good judgment. Brilliant prose, crisp pacing, and well-developed characters make L'Etoile a must-read for every thriller enthusiast. An unforgettable story." - K J Howe
"James L'Etoile is such a talented and terrific storyteller! His real-life experience in the criminal justice system gives his compelling, high-stakes thrillers an authenticity that only a savvy insider can provide. You'll be turning the pages as fast as you can!" - Hank Phillippi Ryan
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