Cordero

A California Noir

by Eric Weiss

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Pub Date Mar 9 2026 | Archive Date Jun 11 2026

ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op

General Fiction (Adult) | Historical Fiction | Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

April 1980. A bank robbery is coming.
Nobody in Cordero is ready for it.

Tony Gonzalez never planned to raise his younger brother. But when Joey has nowhere else to go, Tony takes him in—and pulls him into Nate’s orbit: a desert compound built on guns, weed, and apocalyptic dreams.

Just down the road, Katie Harrison is desperate to get out of Cordero. Tony wants the same thing. Together, they may have one shot at escape—if Tony can keep Joey alive long enough.

For fans of Elmore Leonard, Don Winslow, and S. E. Hinton, Cordero is a lean California noir—fast, immersive, and unforgiving.

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A Note From the Publisher

Thank you for taking the time to read this advance copy of Cordero.

Reviews on Amazon are especially appreciated to help other readers discover the book. Reviews on NetGalley and Goodreads are also greatly appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read this advance copy of Cordero.

Reviews on Amazon are especially appreciated to help other readers discover the book. Reviews on NetGalley and Goodreads are...

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Advance Praise

“Hooked me from the first chapter.”
— Amazon Reviewer

“The kind of crime novel that starts with a bang—and then quietly breaks your heart.”
— Amazon Reviewer

“Tony and Joey’s brotherhood feels authentic—messy, loyal, and ultimately tragic.”
— Goodreads Reviewer

“Fast, vivid, and clearly shaped by a storyteller who knows how to keep an audience engaged.”
— NetGalley Reviewer

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Marketing Plan

Kindle Unlimited launch supported by TikTok video campaigns, Goodreads outreach, newsletter promotions, and ARC distribution through NetGalley, StoryOrigin, and review platforms.

Goodreads Giveaway generated 1,000+ entrants and significant Want-to-Read adds ahead of release.

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Available Editions

EDITION	Ebook
ISBN	9798999922410
PRICE	$2.99 (USD)
PAGES	192

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Anna S, Reviewer

I really enjoyed reading this. The twist at the end I did not see coming. I could not put it down. I loved the storyline, the character buildup, some parts even had me laughing.

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Reviewer 1232550

This was a really solid and engaging read. I liked the tone and how the story slowly built up tension without feeling rushed. The writing was easy to follow but still had depth, and it kept me interested the whole way through. It’s one of those books that pulls you in bit by bit and keeps you turning pages. Overall, a really enjoyable read.