City of Forts

"A stunning tale of crime, corruption, friendship, and betrayal."

The first in an epic crime trilogy following two brothers from childhood to adulthood ...

In this heart-pounding coming-of-age epic, teenager Ricky Nardilo finds himself thrust into a dangerous game of survival when he stumbles upon a dead body with his friend, Liz. Determined to protect his six-year-old brother and make the most of his last summer together with his friends, they transform a crescent of abandoned homes into their sanctuary from Town's drug dealers and adults they don't trust - dubbing it the City of Forts.

But their refuge is short-lived when a notorious gangster they call Tarantula Man sets his sights on their wild playground. With his murderous rage unleashed, Ricky and his friends must band together and fight for their lives against an escalating wave of violence and bloodshed.

As tensions rise, Ricky must navigate a treacherous landscape of suspicion, jealousy, and betrayal. Can he overcome these obstacles and find someone trustworthy to look after his brother? With the help of unlikely allies, Ricky must devise a plan to rid themselves of the invaders before it's too late.

City of Forts is a thrilling story of family, crime, heartbreak, and redemption.

The first in an explosive crime fiction series.

City of Forts is the first in the City of Forts Trilogy (the third coming in 2024), a crime saga about a family's survival through corruption and violence, all of it threatening to tear them to shreds. A must for fans of Stephen King's The Body and S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders.

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Praise for City of Forts:

"A haunting tale of death, love, and the American Dream on a US town's mean streets"

- Keith Nixon, author of the bestselling Konstantin series.

"A brilliant read that explores society and all its cracks. Jason Beech expertly balances the nostalgia of childhood adventures with the brutality of life in a very grown-up and dark town. City of Forts deserves to sit equal with the greats as a piece of entertainment and a study of modern life's struggle."

- Aidan Thorn, author of When the Music's Over from Fahrenheit 13 Press.

"... gritty coming-of-age tale from a master of description. Compelling reading."

- Brendan Gisby, author of The Bookie's Runner.

"A great story full of drama and twists."

- Robert Cowan, author of Firm and Daydreams and Devils.

"... tense, atmospheric, and haunting."

- Paul D. Brazill, author of Man of the World.

"A stunning tale of crime, corruption, friendship, and betrayal."

- Goodreads Reviewer