Summer 1996 Coney Island The Cruelest Summer of them All

Amidst the neon celebration of the Mermaid Parade, Coney Island, early summer 1996, Jeremy stares at the spectacular of the Wonder Wheel, and it's there he decides to rob the host of a friendly visit."

Dive into the electrifying world of "LORDS," where a fateful decision at Coney Island's Mermaid Parade sends Jeremy and his band of brothers spiraling into Brooklyn's gritty underbelly. Mark Brandstetter's debut is a potent mix of dark humor and raw emotion, where every choice is a gamble in the game of life.

Jeremy abandons the safety of college for the adrenaline rush of crime, propelled by a haunting love and a heist gone wrong. Manny, the group's artist, trades his pride to save his father, while Mary, the heart of their circle, navigates a tumultuous love triangle that could shatter her.

As Ian and Spaceman flirt with danger in their quest for chaos, Paulie's hunt for vengeance draws a crooked cop into their world, threatening to bring it all down.

Brandstetter's sharp, punchy prose captures the thrill and desperation of youth on the edge. "LORDS" is a rollercoaster of a novel, a breath-stealing journey through love, betrayal, and the harsh quest for redemption. It's an unputdownable page-turner that races to a climax as gripping as the gritty streets of Brooklyn. Welcome to "LORDS," where every page dares you to hold on tighter.

But as their hedonistic escapades begin to unravel, Paulie, burdened by debts and a thirst for revenge, brings a rogue cop into their circle. With someone on the inside, familiar with their every move, the group's world starts to crumble.

In "LORDS," Mark Brandstetter weaves a gripping portrait of youth on the brink, laced with piercing satire and the raw emotions of a generation navigating uncertain futures. As the story hurtles towards a tragic climax of betrayal, redemption, and a deadly clash with the authorities, readers will be left breathless until the very last page.