New York: St Martin's Minotaur, (2003). First edition - The author's first novel set in New Jersey and introducing ex-cop Harry Rane. "the Jersey Shore ain't what it used to be, but ex-state trooper Harry Rane still calls it home. After his wife's death, Harry got careless, got shot, and he left the force. He's a changed man, leads a quiet life, except when it comes to helping his friends... Now an old buddy of Harry's wants a big favor. He owes $50,000 to a Jersey crime boss and needs Harry to get him more time to repay the loan." 340 pp.