Description:
IN CHICAGO, JUSTICE HAS A PRICE-AND THE MOB ALWAYS COLLECTS
After surviving a terrorist nightmare, Justice Department lawyer Blake Hudson takes on a new enemy: the Chicago mafia. Assigned to the Organized Crime Strike Force, he dives into a world that's nothing like the movies. The Chicago Outfit may still live in Al Capone's shadow, but its power has evolved-slicker, smarter, and more dangerous than ever.
At its center is Enzo Renzi-a polished consigliere with an Ivy League mind and a conscience buried beneath layers of loyalty. To Blake, he's the key to bringing the Outfit down. To others, he's a marked man. Ruthless killers close in, and neither Enzo nor Blake knows who's behind the crosshairs.
When a secret meeting between rival gangs threatens to ignite a citywide war, Blake races to stop it-only to uncover something far darker than mob violence: a hidden network whose reach extends deep into America's institutions.
In this explosive sequel to Scavenger Hunt, loyalties blur, alliances shift, and the real power may not belong to the men who hold the guns-but to those pulling the strings.
Brief description: Chad Boudreaux, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, is a Washington insider hired by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) the night before the September 11, 2001, attacks-launching him immediately into counterterrorism work that earned him high accolades at an early age. His success at the DOJ carried him to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), where his role as deputy chief of staff allowed him to work directly with the head of DHS, advising on significant policy, operational, and legal issues facing the department. He is currently the chief legal officer of a publicly traded, Fortune 300 company and America's largest military shipbuilder. Boudreaux leverages his unique, high-level experience in global security matters and his extensive legal expertise to craft breathtaking, insider stories of mystery and intrigue that are ripped from today's headlines and sure to shock his readers.
Review Quotes:
"Mob Justice fuses classic mafia storytelling with modern political thriller paranoia to pose a simple question: what happens when the systems designed to contain violence begin to resemble it?"
-BookLife by Publishers Weekly
"A dark, atmospheric slice of Chicago mob storytelling that delivers for gangster fans."
-Kirkus Reviews
"Boudreaux has crafted a riveting tale of organized crime with his own distinctive legal and security insights. Full of twists and turns, Mob Justice ranks with the best of the genre."
--Chris Wray, Former FBI Director
"Mob Justice continues to deliver high-octane adventure designed to keep readers engaged. What makes this series successful is the level of detail, not only in the crime element but also in the ease with which the legal piece is understood. The brilliantly executed mole adds a fresh twist as Blake navigates disinformation and dodges bullets. 5 stars!"
-Novels Alive
"Fast-paced, razor-sharp, and shockingly authentic, Mob Justice is the electrifying follow-up to Chad Boudreaux's breakout debut, plunging protagonist Blake Hudson and readers alike into a world of organized crime, where every shadow hides a killer, justice walks a tightrope, and the good guys and bad guys run in the same circles."
-Dean Reuter, Author of The Hidden Nazi
"Blake Hudson-bent but not broken-in Boudreaux's brilliant first book, Scavenger Hunt, is the hero we need . . . again. Smart, resourceful, brave, and daring, Blake is assigned to take on the Chicago mob as part of the Justice Department's Organized Crime Strike Force, where, as he is told, 'only the strong survive.' Boudreaux is a gifted storyteller with an eye for detail, a wry sense of humor, and a knack for dialogue. A great read."
-Chuck Rosenberg, Former Head of the DEA, US Attorney, and Senior FBI Official
"Fearless federal prosecutor, Blake Hudson returns to duty only to find that he must defend himself against misconduct allegations while risking his life once again, this time fighting organized crime on the streets of Chicago. Building on the spell-binding debut novel Scavenger Hunt, Chad Boudreaux rewards the attentive reader with historical references that make his fiction educational and dramatic plot twists that keep you turning the pages. From the title to the final paragraph, Mob Justice illustrates that there isn't always a clear distinction between the good guys and the bad guys."
-Rod Rosenstein, Former US Deputy Attorney General