{"product_id":"this-wicked-world","title":"This Wicked World","description":"Description for THIS WICKED WORLD by Richard Lange: \u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nEx-marine Jimmy Boone-former bodyguard to Los Angeles's rich and famous-is fresh out of Corcoran, on parole, and trying to keep his nose clean until he figures out his next move. He has a job tending bar on Hollywood Boulevard, serving drinks to tourists, and is determined to put the past behind him.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nBut trying to do the right thing has always been Boone's downfall. When he backs up a buddy on a hero-for-hire gig-looking into the mysterious death of a kid on a downtown bus-he once again finds himself in a world of trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nAs Boone learns more about the boy, an innocent who got involved with the wrong people, his investigation becomes a mission. Along the dangerous margins of Los Angeles, he encounters down-on-their-luck drug dealers, a vengeful stripper, a dog-fighting ring, a beautiful ex-cop, a vicious crime boss and his crew, and a fortune in counterfeit bills. Before long, Boone realizes that his quest to get at the truth about a ruthless murder may also turn out to be his last chance at redemption.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\nTHIS WICKED WORLD is a knock-out blend of superb writing and breakneck storytelling that grabs you by the collar and makes it impossible to stop reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connies Bookshelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42955865653464,"sku":"9780316017374","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/9099\/4904\/products\/ThisWickedWorld.jpg?v=1655023612","url":"https:\/\/conniesbookshelf.com\/products\/this-wicked-world","provider":"Connies Bookshelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}