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From the bestselling author of The Cartel, The Winter of Frankie Machine delivers a hard-boiled crime thriller set against the California coastline. This gripping novel follows Frankie Machianno, a man living a double life—entrepreneur, father, surf enthusiast, and former mob hitman known as Frankie Machine.
Frankie Machianno has left his violent past behind. Now a pillar of his waterfront San Diego community, he's built a legitimate life as a hard-working businessman and devoted father. But when someone from his past attempts to kill him, Frankie must confront the brutal efficiency that once made him one of the mob's most feared assassins.
The suspect list stretches as long as the California coastline. With organized crime closing in and law enforcement watching his every move, Frankie develops a desperate plan to protect his family and escape the mob permanently. The execution of that plan leads to complications that test everything he's become.
Don Winslow has established himself as a master of crime fiction with nineteen books and numerous short stories. His work spans literature, television, and film. Recognition includes the Raymond Chandler Award, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award. His background as a private investigator and trial consultant informs the authentic detail in his writing.
This paperback edition from Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group combines elements of noir, suspense, and detective fiction. The San Diego setting provides a unique backdrop for this tale of redemption, family loyalty, and survival. Winslow's prose captures both the brutality of organized crime and the humanity of a man trying to protect what matters most.
Perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven crime fiction, complex moral dilemmas, and fast-paced suspense. The Winter of Frankie Machine stands as a compelling entry in contemporary noir literature.