If you want a book that you won’t be able to put down, Seattle’s Kirk Rishor has released his debut novel ‘Blood is Thicker than Water’ – a unique mix of romance and true crime written from the criminal’s perspective.
Spinning an incredible tale of love, familial devotion, financial hardships and hard crime, Rishor’s story will grip you from the first page to the last.
Currently distributed via Amazon and available as a paperback and on Kindle, his new novel fuses the crime and romance genres and writes authentically about the criminal underground of Seattle, the Emerald City.
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The release comes as the true crime and crime genres continue their meteoric rise in popularity in 2022. A recent exposé from NBC News indicated that the genres now occupy first to third place in popularity rankings in all entertainment mediums in the US, including podcasts, documentaries, and novels.
As the country’s appetite for authentic stories of passion and pain shows no slowdown, Kirk Rishor is excited to present you with his new novel, the product of firsthand experience with Seattle’s criminal world and of time inside both State and Federal prisons.
Intimately centered around a small host of key characters, you will feel both the allure and trappings of a life in crime as well as its inviolable darkness, precariousness, and danger.
With a focus on raw emotion and interiority, the novel translates Rishor’s real-life experiences and knowledge of notorious US felons to guide you on a psychological evaluation of the criminal mindset.
As a voice for the typically voiceless, this provocative work has also been written to elicit a broader conversation about crime in the US, challenging the standard American narrative of criminality, homelessness and drug abuse. A thoughtful commentator, ‘Blood is Thicker than Water’ sensitively approaches issues like recidivism and societal corruption, advocating for the value of each and every human life.
All of this is balanced with a fast-paced, thrilling narrative about two brothers and the bond of family. The novel is replete with plot twists, mystery, action, and a compelling romantic arc.
Kirk Rishor is a Seattle native and author who is candid about his incredible experiences on the wrong side of the law and the systemic forces that lead to criminal behavior.
Recent reviewers have said of the novel, “This IS Seattle. But it could be any US city. Rishor is a monster in keeping your attention. Politics, socio-economics, love, brotherhood; you name it, it’s here.”
“Amazingly well-written book from a unique perspective. I highly recommend this read."
“I wasn’t expecting this from a first-time author. There’s some realism here that could only be told from someone who’s lived it. Rishor really has some raw talent!”
Kirk Rishor is undoubtedly one of the US’ most exciting new authors. If you want to read the next book that everyone is going to be talking about, pick up your copy of ‘Blood is Thicker than Water’ today!
Visit https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Thicker-than-Water-Rishor/dp/B09HR87H2Q to purchase your Kindle or paperback version.
