Outlawed Ink

From the Anthony Award–winning author of Panic Attack and The Follower comes a brutal collection of dark psychological crime stories fueled by obsession, revenge, and damaged souls in search of redemption.

A father's death exposes a twisted family secret.

A crooked private eye sees a chance for one last big score.

A bullied kid in Brooklyn plots the ultimate revenge.

An aging man in Florida decides the only way out is murder.
 

In these dark, fast-paced stories, desperate men and women hurtle down dead-end roads—driven by greed, rage, obsession, and regret, blind to the consequences waiting for them.
 

Outlawed Ink is the first volume of Jason Starr's collected short crime fiction, showcasing his signature blend of psychological suspense, hard-edged noir, and razor-sharp dialogue. Set in Brooklyn, New York, Florida, and beyond, these stories deliver the same relentless tension and moral darkness that have made Starr one of the most respected voices in modern crime fiction.

Perfect for readers of dark crime fiction, psychological thrillers, and contemporary noir.

PRAISE FOR JASON STARR

"Jason Starr is such a polished writer that once you start reading it's painful to tear yourself away."

— John Freeman

"Starr's writing is slick and his plotting is second to none."

— The Guardian (London)

"Starr's got an ear for crackling dialogue. And he offers up characters that are so real we're sure we know them."

— Jeffery Deaver

"Jason Starr is the real deal in a world where a lot of people are faking it."

— Laura Lippman