Master crime writer Michael Harvey returns to the city of Chicago in this tense and fast-paced standalone thriller about three students whose curriculum leads them into dark and dangerous territory

A brisk, entertaining conspiracy thriller, which culminates in a good twist Morning Star PRAISE FOR MICHAEL HARVEY: 'Should be read by all John Grisham Michael Harvey has studied the masters and puts his own unique touch on the crime novel. A major voice Michael Connelly Gritty and witty ... a real winner Kathy Reichs Harvey dispenses the pressure plays, cruel surprises and heartbreaking setbacks of his plot with cracking timing, never allowing the reader a moment to unfasten his seat belt Washington Post

Michael Harvey is the author of The Chicago Way, The Fifth Floor, The Third Rail and We All Fall Down, and is also a journalist and documentary producer. His work has won numerous national and international awards, including multiple Emmy Awards, two Primetime Emmy nominations and an Academy Award nomination. He holds a law degree from Duke University, a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a bachelor's degree in classical languages from Holy Cross College. He lives in Chicago. @TheChicagoWay www.michaelharveybooks.com