A glimpse into the brutal past of Will Slater, told at breakneck speed in this page-turning novella from Matt Rogers, million copy bestseller and 'the most successful writer you've never heard of' (The Story).
Chicago, 2003.
For twenty-year-old Will Slater, each day is a matter of survival on the crime-ridden streets of Englewood. Possessed by a rigid moral code, he allies with the city's ruthless gangs only when absolutely necessary, and doesn't hesitate to turn on crews he finds reprehensible. Orphaned at fourteen by a harrowing chain of events, he's walked this tightrope for years without a safety net.
Then it all changes.
When a gang approaches Will with a job, memories are triggered that he'd rather forget. But once he accepts, he's plunged into a web of deceit. No one is who they seem, and violent events set him on the path to becoming the Slater we all know – one of the most lethal covert operatives the world has ever seen.
Matt Rogers is the internationally bestselling author of the Dante Jacoby series. Matt began self-publishing at the age of eighteen, and in the following eight years he single-handedly wrote and marketed more than thirty-five thriller novels. His books have collectively sold over one million copies. His stories weave stimulating philosophy with relentless, page-turning action, and he aims to educate and entertain in equal measure. As an ultramarathon runner and mountain trekker, Matt enjoys exploring the capabilities of the body and mind, lending experiential weight to his visceral writing. You can follow Matt on Facebook and Instagram @mattrogersauthor.
