Fatal Association: A Max Payne Novel

By Joseph Gendreau

Detective Max Payne's undersized physical appearance is the antithesis of what his name suggests. For physical intimidation, he relies on his huge six feet four, three-hundred-pound partner, Anthony(Pudge) Mascone, a Brooklyn, New York homicide transfer. Max and Pudge were thrust into the most bizarre case ever in Portland's history. A serial killer is on the loose and be heading its victims. Not to mention that the killer is also cutting off the victim's genitals as well. By the precision of the killer's handy work, Max and Pudge figure they are dealing with a medical school drop out or a Doctor that has had his license revoked. That information leads them to a potential suspect only to find out that he died two years ago. Their investigation produced and ID for the first victim, a city councilman. The second victim hit too close to home for Max as the killer's second victim was Max's close friend of over twenty years also a detective. With the help of a sharp technical analyst, Shawna Conner, the boys were able to find ties to the victims. They were all city government or high-ranking police officers, and all of them had identical deposits in their bank accounts. This lead them a series of twists and turns as they uncovered information about the Serbian Mafia setting up shop in Portland, distributing high grade heroine. The serial killer, the victims, and the Serbs actions were all related and it took Max and Pudge on a journey of deception and corruption. Max and Pudge's services were retained by a CIA operative, Katherine Bates to help in this tangled web. With Katherines expertise, Max was able to see the bigger picture which would throw Portland into a comparison of nineteen twenties Chicago with Al Capone. It was soon common knowledge that no one was to be trusted as Max and Pudge were constantly on the receiving end of this deception and corruption. With their lives at risk twenty-four hours a day, they had to rely on their instincts to escape the many attempts on their lives as the Serb's wanted them dead and out of the picture. Only one big problem; the Serb's recruited from local government, local police department and even the CIA. Join Max and Pudge in their quest to thwart their efforts and the too many to mention twists and turns that shock and scare the boys. Will they be able to stop the Serb's before they stop them, or will the serial killer take care of it for them. The corruption hits closer to Max than expected, as his two young children may also be in danger by association. The thrills and chills coupled with unexpected back stabbing from people they thought they could trust leads them on an exhausting chase and a series of near death experiences with an ending of unexpected levels of shock and surprise. Buckle up and join Max and Pudge for a never-ending series of adventure. You will be glad you did, but don't blame me if you start keeping the lights on at night. Well, perhaps you should..........................................enjoy!!!!!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1973422824
• ISBN13: 9781973422822
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 303 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"