No Good Deed

by Jack Wallace

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Pub Date 6 Feb 2024 | Archive Date 29 Feb 2024

Atmosphere Press

Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

Christopher Jones offers a young Korean woman a ride to the Greyhound bus station, and within hours, his good deed plunges him into the dark, dangerous world of human trafficking.

Struggling with a painful divorce, unemployment, and responsibilities of caring for his mother and teenage daughter, Christopher is hardly prepared for the dangers that unfold. Helping the woman escape from sex traffickers puts him on the radar of Korean mobsters, exposing him to a cascade of unintended consequences. His life is in jeopardy, his reputation tarnished, and the police show no belief in his ordeal.

In a desperate bid for survival, Christopher teams up with his Iraq War Veteran friend and a preacher's widow. Together, they embark on a perilous journey, battling escalating terror, murder, and mayhem.

No Good Deed sheds light on the modern-day slavery of human trafficking, a grave issue affecting millions worldwide. Join Christopher as he courageously fights against the odds in this gripping tale of survival and redemption. Will he prevail against the shadows lurking in the darkest corners of society? Discover the heart-pounding truth in this riveting narrative of courage and sacrifice.

Christopher Jones offers a young Korean woman a ride to the Greyhound bus station, and within hours, his good deed plunges him into the dark, dangerous world of human trafficking.

Struggling with a...

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A Note From the Publisher

Jack Wallace holds degrees from Gateway College and the University of Tennessee. He’s written stories for many years about growing up in the “Christ haunted” South and has one published novel, The Unrighteous Brothers, and many short stories, several of which have been published in literary journals.

Jack lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Joanne, and his red Lab, Lucy. He also spends many weeks at his Flat Rock, North Carolina, cabin. He is most at home on a trail or fishing a stream in the mountains of North Carolina or Tennessee.

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Advance Praise

"A fast-paced, highly recommended crime novel." -Kirkus

"No Good Deed is a superbly written and propulsive story with an unforgettable climax, a novel with a soul that entertains as it educates about sex trafficking and the individuals sucked into its diabolical orbit. Do not miss this one." -Independent Book Review

"No Good Deed is a fantastic example of the importance of getting involved and righting a horrific wrong even when it may be easier to look the other way." -Feathered Quill

"Fast-paced, action-packed, and emotionally charged, this seamless blend of tense thriller and eye-opening insight into the sophisticated networks of human traffickers and their powerless victims is an absolute must-read." -BookView Review

"Through the intertwining lives of its well-developed characters, the book offers a gripping narrative that is both emotionally resonant and socially relevant. Wallace’s ability to balance the harsh realities of the story’s backdrop with the enduring hope found in human resilience and goodness makes this novel a compelling read." -Literary Titan

"A fast-paced, highly recommended crime novel." -Kirkus

"No Good Deed is a superbly written and propulsive story with an unforgettable climax, a novel with a soul that entertains as it educates about...

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