The only writer in history who twice in a row received one of the main action-packed literary awards - the Edgar Allan Poe Award. More than 2,500,000 of the author's books have been sold in 30 languages in 70 countries. He went through the war and became a hero, having experienced a lot of hardships and fear. But a real nightmare awaited him at home... There were three of them - siblings. The eldest, Robert, went to the Vietnam War - and did not return. The middle one, Jason, returned - but ended up in jail for three years for drug possession. The youngest, Gibby, is just getting ready to join the draft. And then Jason comes out of prison... Gibby likes to spend time with his brother. His parents forbid him to do this, not wanting anything bad to happen to their youngest son. But you can’t escape fate... The brothers are going on a picnic with whiskey and girls. And a few days later, one of these girls - Jason's friend - is brutally killed. Jason is arrested. But Gibby does not believe in his brother’s guilt - he has gotten to know him too well lately - and begins to dig out the truth himself. And he finds out that Jason’s past contains so many terrible secrets that his brother will most likely have no future... John Hart is one of the brightest stars of the modern world thriller. All of his books, without exception, became New York Times bestsellers. Hart is a unique case in the history of action-packed literature: he received one of the most prestigious awards in the genre, the Edgar Award, for best novel, two times in a row. The only writer in history to receive one of the main action-packed literary awards, the Edgar Allan Poe Award, twice in a row. John Hart creates novels that are at once raw, tender, cruel and sophisticated. An exceptional thing." – C.J. Box “John Hart writes about violence with vividness and chilling passion. At the same time, he masterfully describes the complexities of family relationships. And his villain will be in any Top 2.” – John Sandford “Every time I thought I had the plot figured out, another twist left me baffled.” – The Guardian “John Hart’s novels have a crazy dynamic.” – David Baldacci “John Hart is a true master of storytelling.” – Harlan Coben “If you're looking for thrillers that are at once beautiful, graphic and gritty, pick up the novels of John Hart.” – Patricia Cornwell