Man Who Came Uptown: One of The Times 'Best Crime Novels of the Decade'

Anna Byrne is a jailhouse librarian who loves her job and shares the life-affirming power of books with people who would have no hope without them. However, she can forget that some of these men are dangerous criminals. Michael Hudson has been locked up awaiting trial before his sudden release, but the witness who put him behind bars is refusing to testify. Phil Ornazian is a private investigator who moonlights as a petty criminal to survive in Washington, D.C., but everything comes at a price.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Anna Byrne is a jailhouse librarian who loves her job and shares the life-affirming power of books with people who would have no hope without them. However, she can sometimes get too close and forget that some of these men are dangerous criminals.
One such man is Michael Hudson, who has been locked up awaiting trial before his sudden release. He is happy and relieved but can't shake the question preying on his mind: how comes the witness who put him behind bars is suddenly refusing to testify?
There is a man who might have the answer, but he wants something first. Phil Ornazian is a private investigator who moonlights as a petty criminal. He is not exactly proud of it, but times are hard in Washington, D.C. People have to change to survive, or die trying.
But everything comes at a price, and at some point, everyone has to pay. As Phil investigates the case, he uncovers a web of lies and deceit that goes deep into the heart of the city. He must navigate through a dangerous world of criminals and corrupt officials to find the truth and bring the witness who put Michael behind bars to justice.
Along the way, Phil meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful woman named Sarah, who is caught up in the chaos. He also faces off against a powerful criminal organization that is willing to do anything to protect their interests.
In the end, Phil must use all of his skills and resources to bring the witness to trial and expose the truth about the case. It is a dangerous and challenging journey, but Phil is determined to see it through to the end.
As he closes in on the truth, Phil realizes that the case is not just about Michael and the witness who put him behind bars. It is about the power of the truth and the importance of justice.
In the end, Phil is able to bring the witness to trial and expose the truth about the case. Michael is released from prison, and the witness who put him behind bars is convicted of perjury. The criminal organization is brought to justice, and the city is a safer place because of Phil's efforts.
Phil's journey is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the importance of standing up for what is right. It is a story that will inspire and motivate people for generations to come.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781409179740