Savages by Don Wilson

Author: Don Winslow

Genre: Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Noir

Synopsis:

Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run a Laguna Beach-based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from their loyal clientele. In the past when their turf was challenged, Chon took care of eliminating the threat. But now they may have come up against something that they can't handle -- the Mexican Baja Cartel wants in, sending them the message that a "no" is unacceptable.

When they refuse to back down, the cartel escalates its threat, kidnapping Ophelia, the boys' playmate and confidante. O's abduction sets off a dizzying array of ingenious negotiations and gripping plot twists that will captivate readers eager to learn the costs of freedom and the price of one amazing high.

Format: Hardcover, 302 pages

Series: Savages (#2)

Awards: Barry Award for Best Novel (2011), Dilys Award for None (2011), Deutscher Krimi Preis for 2. Platz International (2012), San Francisco Book Festival for General Fiction (2011)

Goodreads Rating: 3.86

*This book is pre-loved, but has been carefully looked through to ensure it is not missing any pages and is in good condition. All visible flaws have been documented in the product photos.