The Racketeer

 

 “The Racketeer is guilty of only one thing: keeping us engaged until the very last page.”—USA Today, Read the book and get to the next story

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Summary :
Quickie spoiler: Judge Fawcett was killed by Nathan Cooley, who wanted the millions of dollars worth of gold that was hidden in his safe. Malcolm knew that Quinn was innocent the whole time; the two were working together in order to get the gold for themselves.

The Setup
The murder of Virginia-based judge Raymond Fawcett and his young lover goes unsolved for three years, until former lawyer turned inmate Malcolm Bannister claims to know whodunit. Using his legal expertise, Malcolm makes a deal with the FBI that has him revealing the culprit in exchange for his freedom: Quinn Rucker, an escaped inmate who told Malcolm he’d planned to break out to kill Fawcett because he had reneged on a bribe. Quinn is found and brought in for questioning. He confesses as fast as he tries taking it back, but it’s too late. Quinn knows Malcolm ratted him out, and vows revenge. Meanwhile, Malcolm is released into witness protection with a new face, via plastic surgery, and a new name: Max Reed. Shortly after, the Feds tell him that his cover has been blown: they overheard a conversation during a jailhouse visit between Quinn and his brother, Dee Ray, who know all about “Max”, and are planning to kill him.

In the history of the United States, only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett has just become number five. His body is found in his remote lakeside cabin. There is no sign of forced entry or struggle. Just two dead bodies: Judge Fawcett and his young secretary. And one large, state-of-the-art, extremely secure safe, opened and emptied.


One man, a former attorney, knows who killed Judge Fawcett, and why. But that man, Malcolm Bannister, is currently residing in the Federal Prison Camp near Frostburg, Maryland. Though serving time, Malcolm has an ace up his sleeve. He has information the FBI would love to know. Malcolm would love to tell them. But everything has a price—and the man known as the Racketeer wasn’t born yesterday...... Read More........

Praise for The Racketeer

“Exhilarating . . . surprising . . . ingenious.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times

“A satisfying, deeply engrossing thriller in which different forms of justice are ultimately served.”—The Washington Post

“Fast-paced . . . with enough startling plot twists—and changes of scenery, from Miami to Montego Bay and beyond—to surprise even the most suspicious reader.”—The Wall Street Journal

“Tautly plotted.”—Entertainment Weekly

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