Query Letter – The Smoke Eater
Forget New York and LA—criminal organizations have killed for the mammoth drug profits inside a Midwest town called Hillfort. The region attracts migrant oil workers by the tens of thousands, many who indulge in vices while local officials look away.
Hillfort Fire Chief, Dave Fulton, performs his role as a fixer while caught between criminal factions and a corrupt Police Chief. While searching for his missing drug dealing son, local powers direct him to coverup a series of planned executions. His personal losses collide with his inner demons in a battle to safeguard his ex-wife and the town. Despite his attempts at heroism, his closest allies turn to murder and deception, putting his life at risk.
The Smoke Eater is a microcosm of corrupt government officials and examines the morality outside the law. It’s a 350-page commercial thriller inspired by Don Winslow’s book, “The Force.”
I have thirty years of experience in technical writing and corporate publishing. For the past two decades, I have dedicated myself to honing my skills in writing fiction. My experiences in North America and the Middle East influenced the stories and characters of this pending series.
I thank you for your consideration.
Ben Lucas 