Sweat
Mark Gilleo
When Jake Patrick took a summer internship at his estranged father’s corporation, he anticipated some much-needed extra cash and a couple of free meals from his guilty dad. He would never have guessed that he'd find himself in the center of an international scandal involving a U.S. senator, conspiracy, backroom politics, and murder. Or that his own life would hang in the balance. Or that he’d find help – and much more than that – from a collection of memorable characters operating on all sides of the law. Jake’s summer has turned into the most eventful one of his life. Now he just needs to survive it.
From the sweatshops of Saipan to the most powerful offices in Washington, Sweat rockets through a story of crime and consequences with lightning pacing, a twisting plot, an unforgettable cast of characters, and wry humor. It is another nonstop thriller from one of the most exciting new voices in suspense fiction.
About the Author...
"Some of us spend decades learning how to write. Mark Gilleo is one of those rare naturals – or at least it seems that way," says Jeff Stein, columnist and National Security Editor of Spytalk. Gilleo's novels have received numerous awards and literary recognition, including winning a National Indie Excellence Award and a Beach Book Festival award, and being a finalist in the William Faulkner-Wisdom creative writing competition. Meanwhile, readers are responding enthusiastically to Gilleo's refined combination of unique, relatable characters and intricate, nuanced plotting.