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Dead Run: A gripping, high-octane thriller
Paperback
Series: Bruno Johnson Thrillers, Book 1
ISBN13: 9781805736257
Publisher: Joffe Books Ltd
Published: May 18 2026
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.64 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
'The exploits of Bruno Johnson rival those of Harry Bosch.' Mystery and Suspense Magazine
'Raw, powerful, and eloquent. I'll be first in line for the next one.' Michael Connelly
DISCOVER A #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR
He built the unit.
Now they want him buried.
Detective Bruno Johnson created LA County's most feared violent crimes task force. Elite. Untouchable. He hunted the worst predators on the streets.
Until the law failed his family, and Bruno became the law himself - a choice that cost him everything and sent him to prison.
Now he's out, just another ex-con working a liquor-store graveyard shift. Head down. Mouth shut.
But there's a brutal serial killer on the loose, setting victims on fire. Bruno's former lieutenant wants him back on the case. No badge. No authority. But no choice.
The deeper Bruno digs, the darker it gets. But the worst predators in his city aren't just on the streets. Some of them wear badges.
And they want Bruno Johnson buried for good.
Fast, brutal and relentless, this action-packed crime thriller is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Greg Hurwitz, Blake Banner and Mark Dawson.
Please note this book was previously published as The Disposables.
Meet Bruno Johnson
Bruno Johnson is a former cop with a dark past. Six foot plus, fists like sledgehammers and a memory full of every face he ever put behind bars. He knows the streets - and the criminals on them - better than anyone. By his side is Marie, an ER nurse, fearless and the only person who can hold Bruno steady. Together they are running a private war: rescuing children from a system that's failed them. Hiding them. Protecting them. Raising them as their own.
Behind a mask of Band-Aids, Bruno slips through the cracks, unnoticed. His reputation follows him like a shadow. With a moral code as brutal as his past, Bruno may be out of the game, but the game isn't done with him. He'll risk everything to right the wrongs that won't let him sleep at night.
PRAISE FOR DAVID PUTNAM:
'Dark, disturbing, and all too believable.' NYT bestselling author T. JEFFERSON PARKER
'This novel gives off heat . . . There are a number of unique and startling plot twists.' Booklist
'Nonstop action keeps the pages turning at a furious pace in this debut ripped-from-the-headlines thriller. Think T. Jefferson Parker.' Library Journal
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The action never lets up. It is intricately and intelligently plotted. It is obvious the author knows the world he is writing about.' Nancy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gritty and action-packed. So vividly descriptive I felt like I was watching a movie. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series.' Amazon Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fasten your seat belt for a hell of a ride.' M. Ames
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What an entertaining and thrilling read. It's one of those rare books that seem to be glued to your hands as you can't put them down, I read it in one sitting.' Batman
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything I look for in a novel: action, guns, and people on fire.' Amazon Customer
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