Death Knell

By John Misak

Book Overview

The daughter of a famous scientist is found strangled in Central Park...A drug dealer is brutally murdered in his apartment...NYPD Detective John Keegan is drawn to the first case but instead is assigned to the second. Investigating drug dealers is not what he became a cop for. In a sense, he figures, whoever killed Konstantin 'K-Drugs' Volkyv did the city a favor.Over time, he will realize the two cases are connected. He'll also discover that a vigilante is running loose in New York, out to end the lives of other criminals. While he secretly applauds the killer's work, Keegan knows he must stop him.Keegan will be partnered with Rick Calhill again, a man trying to rebound from personal tragedy and prove his worth to the department again. Keegan admires Calhill's determination, but he can't help but wonder if the man will be a liability.Further complicating things is Keegan's boss, in the running for a long deserved promotion. He wants Keegan and Calhill to solve the case quickly and cleanly so that it doesn't affect his chances. Things don't look good for him.Two people will be taken from Keegan. After death strikes a second time, Keegan must decide where his life is going. A new woman has entered his life, seemingly at the wrong time, and he must wrestle with his emotions as he heads for a final confrontation with the vigilante, knowing full well there is a chance only one of them will walk away from it.Death Knell covers all aspects of a detective's life, and will have you constantly guessing who the real criminal is.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974992690
• ISBN13: 9780974992693
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Empire Strikes Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.5"

Customer Reviews

An exciting ride

I have read all of John Misak's prior books. To date, this is his finest work. He is an author who not only keeps you on the edge of your seat, but also creates a visual of each character and all of the surroundings. There is such realism within his writing. Funny, exciting and absolutely entertaining. I could not put this book down until I knew the outcome. He has without a doubt grown as an author. With Death Knell, it is easy to see that he is at the top of his game. I am already looking forward to his next work.

An Author Who Has Really Progressed

I've read all of John Misak's books, and enjoyed them. I automatically ordered Death Knell when it came out and I must say I was surprised completely. Sure, the element's of Misak's writing are there, as is the humor, but this books reads like Misak has truly progressed and become comfortable with his writing. The pacing is excellent, the plot is tight with plenty of twists, and I really felt like I got to know the characters. Seriously, if you are into fiction, this is an absolute must buy. Misak writes like a true master of his craft. It is great to see an author move forward. I believe Misak is headed for greatness. Get in on this series now before it takes off!