The Return by Michael Gruber (2013, Hardcover)

Description: The Return: A Novel by Michael Gruber (2013) Editorial Reviews Book Description The real Richard Marder would shock his acquaintances, if they ever met him. Even his wife, long dead, didn't know the real man behind the calm, cultured mask he presents to the world. Only an old army buddy from Vietnam, Patrick Skelly, knows what Marder is capable of. Then a shattering piece of news awakens Marder's buried desire for vengeance, and with nothing left to lose, he sets off to punish the people whose actions, years earlier, changed his life. Uninvited, Skelly shows up and together the two of them raise the stakes far beyond anything Marder could have envisioned. As Marder and Skelly head toward an apocalypse of their own making, Marder learns that good motives and sense of justice can't always protect the people a man loves. A range of fearsomely real characters, from a brutally violent crime lord to a daringly courageous young woman, a roller-coaster of twists and turns, and a shattering exploration of what constitutes morality in the face of evil, Michael Gruber has once more proven that he is "a gifted and natural storyteller" (Chicago Tribune) and shows why he has been called "the Stephen King of crime writing" (The Denver Post).Review: Michael Gruber is one of my all-time favorite authors! His writing is so intelligent !!! Michael Gruber is one of my all-time favorite authors! His writing is so intelligent, so clean, his plots are engaging and push the normal bound of reality, without being unrealistic. The Return was one of the best book I've ever read. It follows the journey of the protagonist deep into Mexico and confronts him not only with his past but with current reality of the narcoviolence gangs. It's steeped in Mexican culture and explores the intricacies, inherent fatalism and tragedy, as well as the childlike innocence and joy of the Mexican psyche. I lived in Guadalajara for 2 1/2 years many years ago and I found that his accounts were accurate and insightful, and could only have come from someone who spent significant time in the heart of Mexico - or did one hell of a lot of in-depth research. As with all great books, I found myself trying to find time to keep reading more, became absorbed into the story and the characters, and then felt sad when it was over. This is a book that I will read again in a couple of years. The book is in a good used condition. · Please be serious about your bids. Checkout must be completed within 7 days of the close of auction. If payment is not received within this time period and you do not contact me to explain the reason, a dispute will be opened with eBay. If the dispute is not resolved within 5 business days, the order will be revoked and you may receive a strike from eBay. · Returns are only accepted IF: the description was inaccurate and you contact me within 3 days of receiving the item. Item must be returned in the condition at the time of shipping. Only the Bid amount will be refunded, as ALL shipping fees will be paid by the buyer. Check out my other items! N4 10/05/24 Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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