Brutal Disclosure

By Kevin Polin

Book Overview

When Declan O'Neill's brother takes his own life, the Russian mafia come calling-demanding to know what happened to the hundred thousand pounds stolen from them. Fearing for his life, nineteen-year-old Declan flees England for New York City, desperate for a clean start.

But the past has a long reach.

Alone in Manhattan, Declan is unprepared for the city's unforgiving streets. He's dragged into a knife fight, beaten by police, and hunted by the same Russian gang who believe he knows more than he's saying. Yet through hardship he finds steady work, loyal friends, and a young woman whose love gives him hope for redemption.

When she confesses a devastating secret, Declan must face a choice that will define him-one that tests his belief in love, humanity, and his own limits.

Brutal Disclosure is a gritty coming-of-age thriller about survival, loyalty, and the moment a young man discovers what he's truly capable of.

Winner of the 2025 Literary Titan "Best of the Best Gold Star" Award.

"This is a raw, powerful debut that lingers long after the final page is turned."

-Manhattan Book Review

"Polin delivers an incredibly authentic view of America's gritty underbelly from an expat's perspective."

-US Review of Books

"Compelling...This is a terrific novel from beginning to end."

-Readers' Favorite Book Reviews

"Libraries and readers...will find Brutal Disclosure a winner."

-Midwest Book Reviews

"...reminded me of early Irvine Welsh or Roddy Doyle."

-Literary Titan

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G5LYJQ7M
• ISBN13: 9798993502311
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Atlantic Press
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"