Description
The first debut novel from the newly relaunched Mysterious Press introduces a phenomenal new voice in the realm of crime fiction. Will, Jeffrey, and Nolan have been friends since college. Each has gone their own way while forging new lives. Will is a part-time drummer who spends his time in recording studios, Nolan is happily unmarried, while Jeffrey is wealthy and has a baby on the way. They have no reason to believe anything extraordinary will befall them. Until one shocking moment changes everything.
One night on a drive they stop at a convenience store for Jeffrey to pick up cigarettes. Within moments, Jeffrey comes out of the store dragging a young woman with him. He shoves her into Will’s car and shouts a single word: “Drive!” Shaken and confused, Will obeys.
Suddenly three ordinary men find themselves completely out of their element, holding a young girl hostage without the slightest idea of what to do next. They are already guilty of kidnapping and robbery; it is only a matter of time before they find out what else they’re capable of. For these four people, three days will decide their fate—between freedom and prison, innocence and guilt . . . and life and death. The Three-Day Affair marks the emergence of a truly talented new crime writer.
One night on a drive they stop at a convenience store for Jeffrey to pick up cigarettes. Within moments, Jeffrey comes out of the store dragging a young woman with him. He shoves her into Will’s car and shouts a single word: “Drive!” Shaken and confused, Will obeys.
Suddenly three ordinary men find themselves completely out of their element, holding a young girl hostage without the slightest idea of what to do next. They are already guilty of kidnapping and robbery; it is only a matter of time before they find out what else they’re capable of. For these four people, three days will decide their fate—between freedom and prison, innocence and guilt . . . and life and death. The Three-Day Affair marks the emergence of a truly talented new crime writer.
Advance Praise
“Graceful prose, unbearable suspense, and an intelligent and sympathetic narrator who will break your heart. A first-rate effort from a debut author who, trust me, is going to be around for a long time.”—JOHN LESCROART, NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE HUNTER
“Michael Kardos has written a taut thriller that goes least where you expect it to, but goes there beautifully.”—TOM FRANKLIN, NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AND EDGAR AWARD–WINNING AUTHOR OF CROOKED LETTER, CROOKED LETTER
“The Three-Day Affair is one of the most impressive debut novels I’ve ever read. Gripping and relentless, it will grab you by the throat and make you finish it.” —STEVE HAMILTON, TWO-TIME EDGAR AWARD–WINNING AUTHOR OF DIE A STRANGER
“Line by line, Michael Kardos dazzles with prose, strength, and style, and the bad-day-gone-worse story does not let up. With echoes of A Simple Plan and Deliverance, The Three-Day Affair is at once a fascinating character study and engaging thriller.”—MICHAEL KORYTA, WINNER OF THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE AND AUTHOR OF THE PROPHET
“Michael Kardos has written a taut thriller that goes least where you expect it to, but goes there beautifully.”—TOM FRANKLIN, NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AND EDGAR AWARD–WINNING AUTHOR OF CROOKED LETTER, CROOKED LETTER
“The Three-Day Affair is one of the most impressive debut novels I’ve ever read. Gripping and relentless, it will grab you by the throat and make you finish it.” —STEVE HAMILTON, TWO-TIME EDGAR AWARD–WINNING AUTHOR OF DIE A STRANGER
“Line by line, Michael Kardos dazzles with prose, strength, and style, and the bad-day-gone-worse story does not let up. With echoes of A Simple Plan and Deliverance, The Three-Day Affair is at once a fascinating character study and engaging thriller.”—MICHAEL KORYTA, WINNER OF THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE AND AUTHOR OF THE PROPHET
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780802120267 |
| PRICE | $24.00 (USD) |
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