num_pages: 388
description: With horrible remnants of a childhood trauma forever visible across his otherwise handsome face, Joe Trona is scarred in more ways than one. Rescued from an orphanage by Will Trona, a charismatic Orange County politician who sensed his dark potential, Joe is swept into the maelstrom of influence and intimidation that surrounds his adoptive father's illustrious career. Serving as Will's right-hand man, Joe is trained to protect and defend his father's territory—but he can't save the powerful man from his enemies. Will Trona is murdered, and Joe will stop at nothing to find out who did it. Looking for clues as he sifts through his father's life—the acquaintances, deals, enemies, and girlfriends—Joe comes to realize how many secrets Will Trona possessed, and how many people he had the power to harm. As Joe deepens his investigation, a figure from his past emerges, forcing him to confront the painful events of his troubled childhood.
language: English
title: Silent Joe
titlecomplete: Silent Joe
genres: Fiction, Family, American, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Mystery Thriller, Adult, Crime, Suspense
ratings_count: 1978
places: California, Anaheim, California, Orange County, California
awards: awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Barry Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Macavity Award
category: Best Mystery Novel, awardedAt: 978336000000
name: Hammett Prize, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Gumshoe Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 978336000000
name: Los Angeles Times Book Prize
category: Mystery/Thriller, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Edgar Award
category: Best Novel
publisher: Hyperion