When a federal judge's gambling debt spirals past a million dollars, Dante Castellano sends his crew to collect — no matter what it costs. Ezra and Marcus move through Los Angeles with brutal efficiency, settling scores, putting rivals in line, and protecting an empire built on fear. But a rival crew is closing in on their territory, a trusted lieutenant is nursing a grudge, and the hostess who knows everyone's secrets is feeding them to the federal task force building a case that could take it all down. As the walls close in from every direction, loyalty becomes the most expensive debt of all — and not everyone gets to walk away from what they're owed.
A lean, hard-edged crime thriller about power, betrayal, and the men and women who collect on both.
Jose A. Martinez is an independent author who writes across genres, including suspense, mystery, faith-based fiction, and family drama. His stories blend compelling characters with thought-provoking themes, drawing inspiration from history, folklore, faith, and everyday life. When not writing, he enjoys researching unusual historical events and developing new story ideas to share with readers around the world.