No Good Deed

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Pub Date 6 Feb 2024 | Archive Date 29 Feb 2024

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Description

Christopher Jones offers a young Korean woman a ride to the Greyhound bus station, and within hours, his good deed plunges him into the dark, dangerous world of human trafficking.

Struggling with a painful divorce, unemployment, and responsibilities of caring for his mother and teenage daughter, Christopher is hardly prepared for the dangers that unfold. Helping the woman escape from sex traffickers puts him on the radar of Korean mobsters, exposing him to a cascade of unintended consequences. His life is in jeopardy, his reputation tarnished, and the police show no belief in his ordeal.

In a desperate bid for survival, Christopher teams up with his Iraq War Veteran friend and a preacher's widow. Together, they embark on a perilous journey, battling escalating terror, murder, and mayhem.

No Good Deed sheds light on the modern-day slavery of human trafficking, a grave issue affecting millions worldwide. Join Christopher as he courageously fights against the odds in this gripping tale of survival and redemption. Will he prevail against the shadows lurking in the darkest corners of society? Discover the heart-pounding truth in this riveting narrative of courage and sacrifice.

Christopher Jones offers a young Korean woman a ride to the Greyhound bus station, and within hours, his good deed plunges him into the dark, dangerous world of human trafficking.

Struggling with a...


A Note From the Publisher

Jack Wallace holds degrees from Gateway College and the University of Tennessee. He’s written stories for many years about growing up in the “Christ haunted” South and has one published novel, The Unrighteous Brothers, and many short stories, several of which have been published in literary journals.

Jack lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Joanne, and his red Lab, Lucy. He also spends many weeks at his Flat Rock, North Carolina, cabin. He is most at home on a trail or fishing a stream in the mountains of North Carolina or Tennessee.

Jack Wallace holds degrees from Gateway College and the University of Tennessee. He’s written stories for many years about growing up in the “Christ haunted” South and has one published novel, The...


Advance Praise

"A fast-paced, highly recommended crime novel." -Kirkus

"No Good Deed is a superbly written and propulsive story with an unforgettable climax, a novel with a soul that entertains as it educates about sex trafficking and the individuals sucked into its diabolical orbit. Do not miss this one." -Independent Book Review

"No Good Deed is a fantastic example of the importance of getting involved and righting a horrific wrong even when it may be easier to look the other way." -Feathered Quill

"Fast-paced, action-packed, and emotionally charged, this seamless blend of tense thriller and eye-opening insight into the sophisticated networks of human traffickers and their powerless victims is an absolute must-read." -BookView Review

"Through the intertwining lives of its well-developed characters, the book offers a gripping narrative that is both emotionally resonant and socially relevant. Wallace’s ability to balance the harsh realities of the story’s backdrop with the enduring hope found in human resilience and goodness makes this novel a compelling read." -Literary Titan

"A fast-paced, highly recommended crime novel." -Kirkus

"No Good Deed is a superbly written and propulsive story with an unforgettable climax, a novel with a soul that entertains as it educates about...


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ISBN 9798891320529
PRICE US$18.00 (USD)
PAGES 268

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Amazing reading! The cover and the description hooked my attention and i couldn't help myself wanting more! I'll definitely recommend this book to my best friend :) Thank you Netgalley for this opportunity

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This is my first exposure to this author and indeed it didn’t disappoint. His main characters are well-flashed out, the plot timely to the point that is almost viewing a live news story about the ongoing commercial sexual exploitation crisis on the 6 o’clock news. It is a sobering look at the many ways our children are vulnerable.

This book is a fast-paced gritty tale which focuses on the true faces of the victims and those who care about them come to life. This gripping nightmare is real and ongoing and while told as fiction, is like looking through a mirror and seeing both the worst and best of mankind.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atmosphere Press who provided me with a copy of this book. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

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This was my first book by this author and it definitely won’t be the last. With sex trafficking at an all-time high, I thought this book was timely and eye opening. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was hard to out down once I got started!

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