Praise for The Diabolical
The Diabolical is Bruno at his absolute best: quick-witted, quick with his fists, and frighteningly formidable in protecting those he loves. Glen Erik Hamilton, award-winning author of Island of Thieves
Praise for the Bruno Johnson Crime Series
*[ In The Sinister] the twists come fast, and Putnams brisk prose maintains the momentum. Fans of Marcia Clarks Samantha Brinkman series will be gripped. Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
Riveting, scary, but with plenty of wit and humanity, author David Putnam brings ex-cop Bruno Johnsons world alive in a way that only another ex-cop could. In Putnams capable hands, the characters jump off the pageeven the dog. Janet Evanovich, New York Times best-selling author
Putnam is a master of the gritty realism of law and order at street level. I guarantee that The Ruthless will grab you by the throat, shove you against the wall, and wont release you until the final, satisfying page. William Kent Krueger, New York Times best-selling author
I really loved The Disposables. Its raw, powerful, and eloquent. Its a gritty street poem recited by a voice unalterably committed to redemption and doing the right thing in a wrong world. I'll be first in line for the next one from David Putnam. Michael Connelly, New York Times best-selling author
David Putnam's The Heartless is terrifica smart, well-written, relentless account of a battle against evil, fought by a protagonist who has a real man's flaws, but also shows us the kind of heroism that's real. Thomas Perry, New York Times best-selling author
This is a police procedural that dazzles with authenticity, sharply-drawn characters, crackling dialogue, and insider details that only a real cop could bring to the page. Putnam can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Joseph Wambaugh and Michael Connelly. Lee Goldberg, New York Times best-selling author
Dark, disturbing, and all too believable, this is the tale of one mans quest for atonement in a world where innocence is a liability. T. Jefferson Parker, New York Times best-selling author
Reading a novel by David Putnam is almost as good as riding shotgun in a patrol car. He writes what he knows and what he knows is that justice on the mean streets isnt always black and white. Gritty and dark, The Reckless is a realistic and highly entertaining police procedural. Robin Burcell, New York Times best-selling author
David Putnam provides an insiders knowledge of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. His characters and settings are rich and authentic, and his dialogue is spot on accurate. Robert Dugoni, New York Times best-selling author
David Putnam knows the mean streets and the characters who inhabit them better than anyone writing crime fiction. In The Heartless, Putnam is at the top of his game. Fans of Bruno Johnson will rejoice at this latest offering. Alan Russell, New York Times best-selling author
Putnam puts his years of law enforcement experience to good use in The Squandered, a shocking and intense tale of brotherly love and redemption realized in the midst of moral decay. Its a raw and gritty story I couldnt put down. C. J. Box, New York Times best-selling author
[ The Ruthless is] a true thriller that is fast-paced, with twists and turns you will never see coming. D. P. Lyle, Macavity and Benjamin Franklin Award-winning author
