Dark Humor - (A Nils Shapiro Novel) by Matt Goldman (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Nils Shapiro embarks on an international quest to avenge his wife's murder in this gripping, emotionally charged thriller from New York Times bestselling and Emmy Award-winning author Matt Goldman.

"Irreverent and insightful, private detective Nils Shapiro is sure to become a fan favorite" -HARLAN COBEN, New York Times bestselling author

"I want more of Nils Shapiro" -LEE CHILD, New York Times bestselling author

Sammy Sykes is evading the law--and justice.

Nils is on a mission to hunt down Sammy Sykes, the drug kingpin responsible for the ambush that led to his wife's death two years ago. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement and the FBI, Sammy is still on the loose.

It's time for Nils to take the law into his own hands.

A trip to see Sammy's daughter in prison gifts him a lead that's impossible to ignore. Resuming his life as a private investigator, Nils goes deep undercover. Fueled by revenge and a deep sense of justice, Nils' pursuit of Sammy takes him all the way from Minnesota to Europe, where his survival skills--and resolve--are put to the ultimate test . . .

A page-turning detective novel written in Matt Goldman's unique, sharp style. The long-awaited return of beloved private eye Nils Shapiro is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, and Harlan Coben.

Review Quotes

A perfect blend of light touch and dark story-- "Lee Child on Gone to Dust"

A writer to watch-- "Harlan Coben"

First-class . . .The often amusing dialogue flows naturally, the emotional undercurrents ring true, and the mystery itself offers a full complement of suspects and motives. This novel about love, loss, and family ties isn't to be missed-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Carolina Moonset"

Goldman has an unerring ear for snappy dialogue and a poet's eye for the beauty of nature. This is a compelling story of how the past is never truly the past, and how we make sense of the gifts that are offered us in every present moment. I loved this book-- "William Kent Krueger on Carolina Moonset"

Interesting twists, great peripheral characters . . . and enough peril to keep readers turning pages past bedtime-- "Booklist Starred Review of Dead West"