Kulpa and Bayonne Stories
About this ebook series
A series of noir mysteries and uncanny occurrences set in a fictional midwestern city. Kane Kulpa is a gangster, and Vincent Bayonne is the detective who sent Kane to prison. Together, they work to develop meaning in their lives, solve the constant flow of crimes occurring in their city, and preserve peace and what passes for order.
In Central City, nothing is as simple as it appears. Cops protect the rackets and criminals sacrifice for their beliefs. Whenever we believe we've found order, justice, or truth, we learn meaning is only as deep as those who create it.
A CITY ON THE BRINK.
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‘A somber, moody, and absorbing mystery-thriller’
KIRKUS REVIEWS
‘Snappy, well-crafted dialogue and compelling main characters worth rooting for . . . satisfying’
BLUEINK REVIEWS
‘A thriller with surprising heart’
CLARION REVIEWS
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Kane Kulpa is an ex-con with a conscience. Vincent Bayonne is the troubled detective that put him away.
Now, cat and mouse are thrown into an uneasy alliance when their streets are stalked by a vicious serial killer targeting lonely men. As Kulpa and Bayonne realise they can trust nobody but each other on their hunt for the murderer, the dangerous and corrupt Central City teeters on the edge of all-out gang warfare.
In a damaged town where it’s hard to tell the guilty from the innocent, how do you catch a killer?
A hard-boiled crime thriller that’s perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, and James Sallis!
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Engrossing’ - Amazon Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I haven't read such a brilliant murder mystery in a while’ - Amazon Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping’ - Amazon Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An old fashioned whodunnit ride’ - Amazon Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Masterful, hard-hitting prose’ - Amazon Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great read… will leave readers looking forward to Perro's next offering’ - Amazon Reviewer
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THE CITY DESCENDS INTO CHAOS.
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Kane Kulpa is an ex-con with a conscience. Vincent Bayonne is the troubled detective that put him away.
Now, these two friends struggle to maintain order as the city's underworld reaches a tipping point. Detective Bayonne breaks his personal code for a higher good, and Kane Kulpa realizes he's his own worst enemy.
In a damaged town where it’s hard to tell the guilty from the innocent, how do you keep the peace?
A hard-boiled crime thriller that’s perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, and James Sallis!