Don’t Let the Devil Ride A Novel
Don’t Let the Devil Ride by Ace Atkins is a novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 13, 2025, featuring 384 pages in English. This story follows Addison McKellar, a Memphis woman whose husband, Dean, mysteriously disappears. Initially frustrated by his absence, Addison’s concern escalates as she encounters resistance from Dean’s friends and the police. Turning to her father’s old friend, the renowned private investigator Porter Hayes, they delve into Dean’s hidden life, uncovering a dangerous web of international intrigue.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and suspense, as Addison and Porter navigate the complexities of Dean’s secretive dealings. The plot reveals connections to a mercenary, a former Elvis collaborator, and a man impersonating an FBI agent, highlighting the perilous situation surrounding Dean’s disappearance. As they uncover the truth, it becomes evident that dangerous individuals are also on the hunt, posing a threat to Addison and her family. This edition presents a thrilling exploration of the consequences of uncovering hidden truths in one’s life.
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“An instant Southern noir classic” -S.A. Cosby
S.A. Cosby meets Don Winslow in the breakout thriller from New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins. A Memphis woman hires a PI to find her missing husband, only to discover that he is involved in a dangerous web of international intrigue–and she and her children are now at risk.
Hell is empty…and Addison McKellar’s husband is missing.
Addison McKellar isn’t clueless–she knows she and her husband Dean don’t have the perfect marriage–but she’s still shocked when he completely vanishes from her life. At first Addison is annoyed, but as days stretch into a week and she’s repeatedly stonewalled by Dean’s friends and associates, her frustration turns into genuine alarm. When even the police seem dismissive of her concerns, Addison turns to her father’s old friend, legendary Memphis PI Porter Hayes.
Porter and Addison begin to dig deeper into Dean’s affairs and quickly discover that he was never the hardworking business owner and family man he pretended to be. As they piece together the connections between a hook-handed mercenary, one of Elvis’s former leading ladies, and a man posing as an FBI agent, it becomes clear that Dean was deeply enmeshed in a high-stakes web of international intrigue, and Porter and Addison aren’t the only ones looking for him.
Dean angered some very dangerous people before he disappeared–people who have already killed to get what they want–and they won’t hesitate to come after his family to even the score.
Don’t Let the Devil Ride is a thrilling adventure about what can happen when you pull back the curtain on your life. Ace Atkins, long known for gritty Southern noir with a witty edge, has crafted an ambitious, globe-hopping story that comes home to Memphis in explosive fashion.
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