Finding Away (en Inglés) - Joseph Brisbois

A rookie detective faces off against a criminal mastermind and his pseudo-criminal son in this thrilling debut crime novel

New author Joseph Brisbois brings together a diverse cast of characters from various walks of life, weaving together their perspectives to offer a high stakes game of cat and mouse filled with crime and intrigue.

In Finding Away, the Fairmount police department are becoming increasingly overwhelmed by a growing criminal enterprise, and as the severity of the crimes escalate, a new detective is determined to track down the person responsible.

Kidnapped as a toddler and raised in a most dysfunctional home, Jody has had to navigate life with his criminal-minded father, Chip, who ropes him into his elaborate schemes.

Sam battles drug addiction and needs to partake in Chip's crime sprees to fund her addiction. Homeless and desperate, Captain also helps Chip despite her reservations and the internal conflict over the morality of her choices.

When Chip looks to up the ante and gathers the crew for his biggest score yet, Detective Brooks will need to collect enough evidence to take them down. But, always a step behind, Det. Brooks and her colleagues will need more time to bring Chip to justice. And as inner conflicts grow and loyalties are tested, Jody and the people close to him begin to question their choices. But can they get out from under Chip's control before it's too late?

Using a multi-voiced narrative, Brisbois' debut novel builds suspense with the introduction of each new character. A thrilling page-turner, the book will keep you guessing until the very end.