Description
Finnegan’s Week is a darkly comic police thriller that follows San Diego detective Fin Finnegan as he navigates a chaotic week of crime, chemicals, and midlife mayhem. What begins as a routine truck theft spirals into a toxic chemical spill, triggering a chain of deadly events on both sides of the Mexican border. Partnered with investigator Nell Salter and a US Navy investigator eager to learn his tricks, Fin must juggle crime-solving, personal crises, and a growing trail of danger, all while trying to keep his sanity intact.
Blending suspense, humour, and sharp social commentary, Finnegan’s Week showcases Wambaugh’s signature style of police procedural storytelling infused with wit and insight. The novel balances high-stakes action with laugh-out-loud moments, earning praise as “a frolic, a joy, a hoot” and celebrated for its pacing and clever plotting. Fans of crime fiction and dark comedy will find it both thrilling and hilarious, making it a standout in modern police fiction.
Fast-paced, funny, and deadly serious, Finnegan’s Week is ideal for readers who enjoy police thrillers laced with humour and unpredictable twists.
