Welcome to the Game
Welcome to the Game by Craig Henderson is a gripping thriller published by Grove Atlantic in 2022, featuring 376 pages in English. This fast-paced debut follows ex-rally driver Spencer Burnham, who relocates his family from England to Detroit to start a foreign car dealership. After the tragic death of his wife, Spencer struggles with personal demons, including a deteriorating relationship with his daughter and the looming threat of bankruptcy. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters the charismatic gangster Dominic McGrath, who is planning a high-stakes heist that requires a skilled driver.
Readers will find a tense narrative that explores themes of crime and survival against the backdrop of city life. As Spencer becomes embroiled in McGrath’s dangerous world, he must navigate the complexities of loyalty and betrayal while trying to escape the grip of a ruthless criminal. The story unfolds amidst the challenges posed by informants and law enforcement, creating a high-stakes environment where every decision could be fatal. Welcome to the Game immerses readers in a relentless pursuit of freedom and redemption, showcasing the intricate dance between two men who underestimate the dangers of their own ambitions.
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From a brilliant new voice, Welcome to the Game is a gripping thriller that races through the Motor City at a heart-stopping pace as its protagonists swerve to avoid danger at every turn
Craig Henderson screeches onto the scene with this fast-paced debut starring ex-rally driver Spencer Burnham. Having moved his family from England to Detroit and opened a foreign car dealership, Spencer’s life was derailed by the death of his beloved wife. Now disconnected from his young daughter and losing control of the cocktail of drugs and alcohol that gets him through the day, he only just keeps Child Protective Services at bay while his business teeters on the edge of bankruptcy.
Then he has a seemingly chance encounter with a charismatic but lethal gangster, Dominic McGrath. Feeling the squeeze from informants, the rise of tech surveillance, and a hotshot detective who’s made busting him a personal crusade, McGrath’s been planning a last heist that would allow a comfortable retirement, provided he can find a very special type of driver–one who’s capable, trustworthy . . . and naïve.
Spencer quickly proves himself behind the wheel, with his innate senes of timing and precise, high-speed maneuvers. And McGrath even pays cash, lots of it. But it comes at a price; Spencer finds himself playing in an arena where rookies don’t last long. Wising up to the ruthlessness behind McGrath’s charming façade, he tries to break free, but McGrath has too much invested to allow him to leave.
As the city swelters in a heat wave, the two men apply their considerable talents to besting each other, while mistakenly assuming they have only each other to beat.
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