The Three-Day Affair

(, UK Airports ed)

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Will, Jeffrey and Nolan have been friends since college. Their lives are normal, even boring. Until one shocking moment changes everything. One night, in a moment of madness, Jeffrey robs a convenience store and drags the only witness into Will's car. Before they know it, Will, Jeffrey and Nolan are holding a young girl hostage, with no idea what to do next. They have three days to decide her fate. Three days to choose between right and wrong, prison and freedom. Three days to manipulate each other into a unanimous decision. These ordinary men are already guilty of abduction and robbery. What else are they capable of

Reviews

With a combination of dread and glee I tore through this book and was sorry when it was over. -- Tom Franklin, author of Crooked Letter
An outstanding thriller: graceful prose, terrific plot, unbearable suspense, and a narrator who will break your heart. -- John Lescroart
A wonderful piece of literary suspense. Line by line, Michael Kardos dazzles with prose strength and style. -- Michael Koryta
one of the most impressive debut novels I've ever read. Gripping and relentles -- Steve Hamilton
Finely drawn characters, clever plotting, a fine surprise ending and graceful and economical storytelling * Booklist *

Author Bio

Michael Kardos is the author of the award-winning story collection One Last Good Time. He lives in Starkville, Mississippi, where he is an assistant professor of English and co-director of the creative writing program at Mississippi State University.