Blood in the Cut: A Novel by Alejandro Nodarse Hardcover Book

Description: Blood in the Cut by Alejandro Nodarse A gritty, voice-driven debut thriller about a man returning home from prison to try to save his familys shop from vicious poachers, set in the streets and swamps of todays Miami. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Iggy Guerra returns home from prison to find his beloved mother dead and buried, his father Armando a beer-soaked mess, and the Miami butcher shop that has been in their family for generations about to be gentrified into bankruptcy.When Iggys mistakes plunged his family into debt, his heartbroken and furious father got in too deep with a group of suspected poachers who are forcing him to use the shop for their illegal operations. But if Iggy will do some work for them, tracking down an animal rights investigator in the swamps of the Everglades, maybe theyll let his old man off the hook. Only the activist might not be the only body theyre looking to bury.Sharp as a butcher knife gleaming in the Miami sun, Blood in the Cut is a story of fathers and sons, bloody conflict, fast cars, community, and the lines a family will and wont cross to survive. From the Miami streets behind the glitz to the untamable, deadly Everglades, Iggy will revel in the beauty and the danger of the place he calls home as he tries to save his family-without losing himself forever. Author Biography Alejandro Nodarse holds an MFA from the University of Miami and is an alum of Las Dos Brujas Writers Conference and a former staff member of the VONA Writers Conference. Blood in the Cut is his debut novel. Review Publishers Weeklys Best Books of SummerPublishers Weekly starred reviewCrimeReadss Most Anticipated Crime Books of the Summer "Alejandro Nodarse delivers a confident, hard-boiled debut about gentrification, family ties, Cuban-American culture, and the changing landscape of Miami. . . Gripping neo-noir. . . with such an authentic look at Miami that readers will want to visit these neighborhoods. . . An intriguing hard-boiled novel introducing a new talent."--South Florida Sun Sentinel "A Miami crime-thriller that keeps the pressure on from its opening chapter to its closing words. . . Fast cars, big guns and over-the-top violence are commonplace, and often culminate in thrilling and satisfyingly vengeful scenes. . . Like the best crime thrillers, Blood thrives because of its continuous ability to surprise -- through its very last pages."--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "A standout debut. . . He enhances the action with indelible descriptions of the Florida setting that underline the states intoxicating blend of beauty and danger. S.A. Cosby fans, take note: this jagged Southern neo-noir is not to be missed."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "Heat practically radiates off the page. . . With indelible descriptions of its Miami setting and a three-dimensional look at life in the citys Little Havana neighborhood, this hard-nosed thriller heralds the arrival of a major new talent."--Publishers Weekly, Best Mystery/Thriller Books of Summer "A galvanizing debut, filled with crackling danger and atmosphere, with the sights and sounds of Miami we dont often see."--BookTrib "Alejandro Nodarses Blood in the Cut brings to vivid life a Cuban-American world that has been invisible in literature--until now. A place of illegal hunters and deadly swamps, of competing allegiances and the violences at the brutal heart of exile. Mr. Nodarse writes with rare insight, sensitivity, and beauty. An extraordinary debut!" --Cristina García, author of Dreaming in Cuban, a finalist for the National Book Award "Blood in The Cut brims with dangerous energy in the face of existential entropy. Alejandro Nodarse creates an immediately relatable scenario with a young man returning from prison then turns the whole narrative on its head in the best ways. A fantastic story."--S. A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed "Vivid, beautiful, raw and thrilling. Blood In The Cut is richly drawn, haunting and authentic. I loved it."--Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End"Assured debut. . . Nodarse conjures up a captivating vision of life in Miami, with shady operators around every corner and family legacies in peril. Nodarse is a writer of great promise, and readers will be clamoring for a follow-up."--CrimeReads "Set in the Everglades, Nodarses debut has a rich sense of place, with descriptions of the lush landscape, crocodile encounters, and tropical weather giving readers a vivid minds-eye viewpoint. . . For readers who like their thrillers literary and atmospheric."--Booklist "Blood in the Cut is a gripping crime novel that starkly contrasts the tropical backdrop of South Florida with the darkest elements of great noir. Alejandro Nodarse is a true rising star." --Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret Identity and the Pete Fernandez Miami Mystery series "Set in the Florida everglades where people disappear without a trace and alligators act as clean-up men, Alejandro Nodarses Blood in the Cut is an intense and unflinching look at both the best and the worst of human nature; a harrowing, compelling, insightful, and deeply moving exploration of justice versus vengeance and the ephemeral nature of second chances. A stunning new voice in crime fiction, I predict well be reading Nodarse for a very long time." --Karen Dionne, #1 international bestselling author of The Marsh Kings Daughter and The Wicked Sister "Cinematic and immersive, with true emotional heft, Blood in the Cut is a ferocious examination of family wounds and loyalty, of second chances scraped from the maw of a dangerous wilderness. Alejandro Nodarse has crafted a novel the way one rebuilds a classic muscle car: one propulsive piece at a time until it flies. Ill hold the Guerra family in my heart for a very long time."--Katie Gutierrez, bestselling author of More Than Youll Ever Know"A galvanizing debut, filled with crackling danger and atmosphere, with the sights and sounds of Miami we dont often see."--BookTrib "Dark drama of a family in turmoil. . . A well-written and absorbing debut novel from an author worth watching."--Deadly Pleasures "You wont be able to hit pause on this gritty, suspenseful crime thriller about grief, gentrification, and greed. . . Its a modern noir thriller with a captivating narrative voice, performed spectacularly by actor Danny Pino."--Bookriot Promotional A gritty, voice-driven debut thriller about a man returning home from prison to try to save his familys shop from vicious poachers, set in the streets and swamps of todays Miami Details ISBN1250326516 Author Alejandro Nodarse Pages 304 Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781250326515 Format Hardcover Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience General DEWEY 813.6 ISBN-10 1250326516 Publisher Flatiron Books Publication Date 2024-07-15 Imprint Flatiron Books Subtitle A Novel US Release Date 2024-07-15 NZ Release Date 2024-09-09 AU Release Date 2024-09-09 UK Release Date 2024-07-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161063813;

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