Wrecker
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But I’m reassured by the reaction to Rope on Fire, and especially by the fact that the things people said they wanted more of in that book were exactly the things I was working on in Wrecker. Readers said they wanted to see more of Josh, and Josh takes on a much larger part in this story. They wanted more prominent female characters and someone who could be more of a foil for Crane, and in this book, Crane meets two women who will both keep him on his feet, albeit in very different ways. (In fact, both made cameo appearances in Rope on Fire, though there was no way for readers to know how important they would eventually become.)
So I hope this book succeeds in expanding on the world shown in Rope on Fire, and points the way toward Crane’s future. And in particular, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
I should note that Bahia Tortugas is a real place, and truly is as remote and isolated as I’ve described it. Beyond that, however, I’ve taken a great many liberties with the town and its people. I hope they’ll forgive me. In a more general sense, I want to thank all the people, too numerous to name here, who answered questions and provided advice as I was working on Wrecker. The good stuff is down to them. The mistakes are all mine.
Finally, thank you for reading Wrecker, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. As always, I can be reached at inbox@markparragh.com with comments or questions. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Rope on Fire
The origin story that first brings together former agent John Crane and idealistic billionaire Josh Sulenski. Suddenly out of work when the Top Secret Hurricane Group is shut down, Crane agrees to take on a side mission protecting one of Josh's charitable projects. Crane soon finds himself in deeper than he planned, and must follow the trail of danger from Puerto Rico to the Czech Republic, where an unexpected discovery will change his life forever. With exotic locations, beautiful women, deadly enemies, and heart-pounding action, Rope on Fire is the John Crane novel that started it all!
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