The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow

Don Winslow's break-out novel is a hugely ambitious, page-turning thriller about power and revenge in the tradition of the Great American Novel.

Drug lord Miguel Angel Barrera is head of the Mexican drug federación, responsible for millions of dollars worth of cocaine traffic into the US and the torture of those who stand in its way. His nephew, Adan Barrera, is his worthy successor.
Art Keller is the US government operative, so determined to obtain revenge for a murdered colleague that his pusuit of the cartel veers dangerously towards an obsession outside the law. In a world characterised by its brutality, all of Winslow's incredibly varied cast - including a high class prostitute, an Irish hitman and a charismatic Catholic priest - are searching for salvation.
Don Winslow's masterpiece is not only a page-turning thriller but also a rich and compelling novel in the league of Ellroy or Delillo.

Don Winslow

Reviews

“ No one since James Ellroy has conveyed the morally troubled heart of the American dream with such savage aim, and Winslow cleverly adds a pointed political dimension to his saga. A future classic.' Guardian ”

“ 'Don Winslow is the kind of cult writer who is so good you almost want to keep him to yourself.' ”

Ian Rankin

“ 'The first great dope novel since Dog Soldiers thirty years ago. It's frightening and sad, with a superbly sustained intensity. A beautifully compressed vision of hell, with all its attendant moral madness.' ”

James Ellroy

“ A damn good read. If you've never read Don Winslow, start now. ”

Val McDermid

“ It is impossible in a few words to do [it] justice... It's a huge book, both in size and scope...' Sunday Telegraph ”

Paperback

9780099464983

May 1, 2006

Arrow

560 pages

RRP $19.99
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EBook

9781407098357

September 1, 2010

Cornerstone Digital

560 pages
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