Savages

Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run a Laguna Beach -- based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from their loyal clientele. In the past when their turf was challenged, Chon took care of eliminating the threat. But now they may have come...

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Main Author: Winslow, Don, 1953-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2010.
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Summary: Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run a Laguna Beach -- based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from their loyal clientele. In the past when their turf was challenged, Chon took care of eliminating the threat. But now they may have come up against something that they can't handle -- the Mexican Baja Cartel wants in, and sends them the message that a "no" is unacceptable.--From Amazon.com.
Physical Description: 302 p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9781439183366 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1439183368 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Author Notes: Don Winslow was born in New York City on October 31, 1953. He received a degree in African history from the University of Nebraska. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked as a movie theater manager, private investigator, safari guide, actor, theater director and consultant. His works include A Cool Breeze on the Underground, The Death and Life of Bobby Z, The Winter of Frankie Machine, Savages, The Kings of Cool, The Cartel, and the Neal Carey Mysteries series. His novel California Fire and Life won the Shamus Award. In 2016, he won the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best crime thriller of the year for The Cartel. He has also written for film and television.

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