An Honest Man (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316535946)

In this breathtaking thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Wish Me Dead, the murder of several politicians at sea shatters the world of a local lobsterman who must prove his innocence and save his own life.​

Israel Pike was a killer, and he was an honest man. They were not mutually exclusive. After discovering seven men murdered aboard their yacht - including two Senate rivals - Israel Pike is regarded as a prime suspect. A troubled man infamous on Salvation Point Island for killing his own father a decade before, Israel has few options, no friends, and a life-threatening secret.

Elsewhere on the island, 12-year-old Lyman Rankin seeks shelter from his alcoholic father in an abandoned house only to discover that he is not alone. A mysterious woman greets him with a hatchet and a promise: "Make a sound and I'll kill you."

As the investigation barrels forward, Lyman, Israel, and the fate of the case collide in immutable ways. Written with mounting suspense, stirring emotion, and deep understanding of character, Koryta continues to prove why David Baldacci has called him "an exceptionally gifted storyteller" and Michael Connelly has deemed him "one of the best of the best, plain and simple."

Author: Michael Koryta
ISBN-10: 031653594X
ISBN-13: 9780316535946
Publisher: Mulholland Books
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2023
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.49h x 6.36w x 1.22d
Award: Edgar Allan Poe Awards - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 02/01/2023 pg. 4
Library Journal 04/01/2023 pg. 85
Booklist 05/01/2023 pg. 29
Publishers Weekly 05/29/2023
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2023