Devil's Half Mile

Fans of Caleb Carr, Erik Larsen, and Gangs of New York will love this riveting historical thriller debut, set in a 1799 New York City.

Seven years after a financial crisis nearly toppled America, traders chafe at government regulations, racial tensions are rising, and corrupt financiers make back-door deals with politicians... 1799 was a hell of a year.

Thanks to Alexander Hamilton, America recovered from the financial panic of 1792, but the young country is still finding its way. When a young lawyer returns to prove his father's innocence, he exposes a massive financial fraud that the perpetrators are determined to keep secret at any cost. And reaching the highest levels, the looming crisis could topple the nation.

Fanilor lui Caleb Carr, Erik Larsen si Gangs of New York le va placea acest debut captivant de thriller istoric, situat intr-un oras din New York din 1799. Sapte ani dupa o criza financiara aproape ca a rasturnat America, comerciantii se supara reglementarilor guvernamentale, tensiunile rasiale cresc, iar finantatorii corupti fac tranzactii in spate cu politicienii ...