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The heist was only the beginning…
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A hard-bitten crew of professional thieves pull off the score of a lifetime, absconding with millions in cash. But like any heist, there are unforeseen complications, and they don’t get away without a few bodies dropping. Still, the swag is divvied up, totalling… Seven. Million. Enough to change lives, make new identities, start fresh. But that’s when the real trouble begins…
Featuring linked stories penned by acclaimed writers Brett Battles, Gar Anthony Haywood, Zoë Sharp, Manuel Ramos, Jessica Kaye, Joe Clifford, David Corbett and the editors, Richard J. Brewer and Gary Phillips.
| Gary Phillips edited the Anthony-winning anthology, The Obama Inheritance: Fifteen Stories of Conspiracy Noir, and written comics such as The Return of Xal-Kor, the Human Cat – a fandom favorite of the 1970s. The Washington Post named his novel One-Shot Harry one of the best mysteries of 2022. He was a staff writer and co-producer on FX’s Snowfall about crack and the CIA in 1980s South Central. He also co-edited Culprits with Richard Brewer. |
“Culprits slams the bull’s eye for first-rate entertainment. From the heart-stopping robbery that opens the book to each of the linked short stories that follow, you’ll find the nine murderously good noir authors of this smart collection deliver a plate brimming with suspense, thrills, and violence. Sit down and savor. What a ride.”
— Gayle Lynds, New York Times bestselling author of The Assassins
“Culprits has a consistently strong lineup of writers and a great hook! Brewer and Phillips have done a fantastic job putting together this multi-layered story and I couldn’t read it fast enough!”
— Steve Hamilton, Edgar Award-Winning Author of Exit Strategy
“A well executed heist, like fine wine, pleasures the palate and can age well. In Culprits, liken the aftermath of the criminals from a heist to craft beer and a bumpy ride. Prepare to stay up all night!”
— Cara Black, New York Times bestselling author of the Aimée Leduc series
“Culprits is quite a lot of fun…If you are looking for a smart, entertaining book then this is it.”
—Unlawful Acts
“Culprits lights off where other heist books end, neck deep in the bloody aftermath. Brewer and Phillips do their gritty best in this linked anthology that ties together the work of some of the hottest writers out there. Rife with lust, betrayal, and bullets, this one flies.”
– Gregg Hurwitz, NYT Bestselling author of the Orphan X series
“Move over Heat, Inside Man, and The Bank Job. Make room for Culprits, a unique spin on the big heist.”
– Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times Bestselling author of Blind to Midnight
