The Holdouts

“Tucker keeps the tension high. Readers will look forward to Buddy’s next action-packed outing.” —Publishers Weekly

“An addictive page-turner with nonstop action, The Holdouts deftly weaves a story of secrets, corruption, and the captivating allure of power. Running beneath the thrilling mystery is the thread of family—and the sacrifices needed to keep them safe. You’re rooting for the compelling Buddy Lock all the way to the heart-pounding finale that has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing to the end.” —Brianna Labuskes, Amazon bestselling author of It Ends With Her

“The Holdouts keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very first page to the nail-biting finale. Buddy Lock is a hero to root for.” —Marti Green, author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Unintended Consequences

“The Holdouts has everything that you could want in a police thriller: a unique and compelling hero in NYPD homicide detective Buddy Lock, a mystery that unveils corruption among Manhattan’s rich and powerful, and a twisty, violent ending. James Tucker’s story builds up a powerful momentum that will keep readers turning the pages late into the night. Highly recommended.” —Reece Hirsch, author of the Chris Bruen series

“In The Holdouts, James Tucker crafts a story as complex as his characters. With nuanced attention to detail, unexpected twists and turns, and an unforgettable ending, Tucker’s latest Buddy Lock thriller is a tour de force.” —Brian Andrews, Wall Street Journal bestselling coauthor of the Tier One Thrillers series

James Tucker is the author of the acclaimed Buddy Lock Thrillers Next of Kin (Book 1) and The Holdouts (Book 2). He holds a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School and has worked as an attorney at an international law firm. Currently he manages real estate strategy at a Fortune 50 company, where his work includes frequent travel throughout the United States. Fascinated by the crimes of those in power, he draws on these cases for his novels. One of four fiction writers awarded a position at a past Mentor Series at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, Tucker has attended the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley and the Tin House Writers’ Workshop in Portland, where he was mentored by author Walter Kirn. He lives near Minneapolis with his wife, the painter Megan Rye, and their family. Visit him at , or follow him on Twitter @JamesTuckerRTR.