Patriot Game

''Every American crime writer of the past 30 years owes a debt to George V Higgins. Higgins is the daddy. Read him and rejoice'' Val McDermid

''This author has the talent to make every word count, ratcheting up the tension as the story unfolds. . . a novel rich in characterisation'' DAILY MAIL

Federal Agent Pete Riordan has two problems, and both of them could end with murder.

Convicted killer Mikey-...