Sam Hawken is the best-selling and Crime Writers' Association Dagger-nominated author ofThe Dead Women of Juárez, Tequila Sunset and Missing, collectively known as The Borderland Trilogy. He makes his home in Maryland with his wife and son.

Haunting ... recalls the best of James M. Cain -- Christopher Fowler Financial Times A grim tale of foreboding ... explosive -- Alastair Mabbott Herald Hawken trades in gritty realism Irish Times A fascinating, tense and engaging read that draws you into the lives of the characters with consummate ease until you reluctantly turn that final page Crimesquad Raw and gritty Shortlist The novel is a thrilling ride, but it also makes you appreciate the seriousness behind it -- David Hebblethwaite We Love This Book This brilliantly written, dramatic but vicious novel will keep you on tenterhooks all the way to the end ... Tequila Sunset is realistically composed, deftly put together and drenched with violence and aggression that would make any sane person run for their life ... Hopefully a book that will become a classic and will be read for years to come. Well worth losing sleep over -- Ayo Onatade Shots A fast moving and well plotted story ... Hawken continues to deliver -- Robin Leggett Bookbag Interesting, refreshing and engrossing -- Francesca Peak Latino Life

Sam Hawken is the best-selling and Crime Writers' Association Dagger-nominated author ofThe Dead Women of Juárez, Tequila Sunset and Missing, collectively known as The Borderland Trilogy. He makes his home in Maryland with his wife and son.

Haunting ... recalls the best of James M. Cain -- Christopher Fowler Financial Times A grim tale of foreboding ... explosive -- Alastair Mabbott Herald Hawken trades in gritty realism Irish Times A fascinating, tense and engaging read that draws you into the lives of the characters with consummate ease until you reluctantly turn that final page Crimesquad Raw and gritty Shortlist The novel is a thrilling ride, but it also makes you appreciate the seriousness behind it -- David Hebblethwaite We Love This Book This brilliantly written, dramatic but vicious novel will keep you on tenterhooks all the way to the end ... Tequila Sunset is realistically composed, deftly put together and drenched with violence and aggression that would make any sane person run for their life ... Hopefully a book that will become a classic and will be read for years to come. Well worth losing sleep over -- Ayo Onatade Shots A fast moving and well plotted story ... Hawken continues to deliver -- Robin Leggett Bookbag Interesting, refreshing and engrossing -- Francesca Peak Latino Life