Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concrete Pearl | 2011 | Vincent Zandri | Buy |
Concrete Pearl (2011) introduces Ava “Spike” Harrison, one of Vincent Zandri’s toughest protagonists. A bail enforcement agent who tracks down fugitives in Albany, New York, Spike is drawn into a case that escalates from a routine skip trace into something far more dangerous.
The book showcases Zandri’s ability to create a compelling female lead in the hardboiled tradition, with Spike’s professional toughness and personal vulnerabilities giving the story its emotional core. The Albany setting provides a gritty, authentic backdrop for the action.