Blood on Their Hands

by Bob Brink

FBT review:

Dive into the gripping world of "Blood on Their Hands" by Bob Brink, a captivating mystery novel that follows the tumultuous journeys of Hiram Garbuncle and Alec Monceau. As the story unfolds, a seemingly routine traffic stop escalates into a harrowing ordeal, leading to a relentless pursuit of justice amidst corruption and danger. Filled with suspenseful twists, courtroom drama, and a touch of comic relief, this novel offers a compelling narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. A tale of redemption and survival, "Blood on Their Hands" is a must-read for fans of indie books looking for a riveting and thought-provoking story to immerse themselves in.

Publisher Description:

Meet Hiram Garbuncle, a seasoned criminal defense attorney with an unquenchable thirst for money and liquor, supplemented by sports and sex. His life is a delicate balance between law's hallowed halls and the bottom of a whiskey bottle.

Across town, Alec Monceau is eking out a living as a computer salesman, striving to support his daughter's family in Trinidad. In the pivotal year of 2008, his car sport an Obama bumper sticker—a seemingly innocuous political endorsement that draws him into a terrifying ordeal of an unjust traffic stop and a savage police assault.

Garbuncle, an avowed alcoholic and cynic, finds himself torn between his miserly instincts and a compelling pro bono case. His certainty of a triumphant defense makes him reckless, leading to a mistrial. But when he unearths damning evidence against the police officers, his mission mutates: It's no longer just about winning a case; it's about ensuring survival for himself and his client, while a new trial looms.

Blood on Their Hands forges a mesmerizing narrative from suspense and thrills, sharp twists and comic relief, and riveting courtroom drama. Amid the intense action sequences and scenes intimating lust, humor rises like a benevolent phoenix, lightening the deep pathos of a tragic love story.

This tale teems with vibrant characters, piquant dialogue, mesmerizing twists and turns, and a wrenching moral dilemma, delivering a message that resonates in our time.

But at its heart, "Blood on Their Hands" is a transformative journey—a poignant saga of redemption against all odds. Prepare to be enthralled, amused, and deeply moved by this remarkable novel.