The Fourth Ace

Bar none, The Fourth Ace by new author Bruce Winter is the most distinctive literary crime-thriller mystery of the past decade. Wildly original with a stunning amount of twists and turns, this tightly wrought plot will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page. Convicted killer Henry Pilling has only one reason to stay alive. It is his ten-year old-son Vincent, whose pure innocence sustains Henry through the rough road of prison life. Serving a life sentence for murder, Henry is balloted to take part in a television reality show called "The Fourth Ace." In this macabre television program, five "contestants" must play for their life. In his belief that an alliance is essential, he gets caught up in an outcome that has extraordinary and profound consequences. Ultimately a tale of love and sacrifice, you will be unprepared by the unique depth of writing. Guaranteed be outguessed to the very end, there is something for everyone. Totally unpredictable, with surprisingly empathetic characters, a not so standard thriller with threads of romance and betrayal. Readers should expect the unexpected.