Description
The Stretch by Stephen Leather is a gritty crime thriller that explores organised crime, loyalty and survival within a dangerous criminal underworld.
The novel follows Samantha Greene, whose life is upended when her husband is imprisoned for murder, forcing her to confront the vast and perilous criminal empire he leaves behind. Rather than walk away, Sam steps into a world of drug trafficking, counterfeit operations and ruthless power struggles, where every decision carries escalating consequences.
As she uncovers the full scope of her husband’s illegal dealings, Sam must navigate threats from both inside and outside the criminal network while deciding whether rescuing him is worth the cost. The novel falls within the sub-genre of crime suspense and gangster thriller.
Dark, fast-paced and morally complex, this book is well suited to readers who enjoy hard-edged crime fiction, strong central characters and stories of power, betrayal and survival.
