The Death Factory, Greg Iles
The Death Factory, Greg Iles
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The Death Factory
A Penn Cage Novella

Author: Greg Iles

Series: Penn Cage

Narrator: David Ledoux

Unabridged: 2 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 06/17/2014

Synopsis

Don’t miss the latest Natchez Burning novel, SOUTHERN MANDeath is the end, and if a man doesn't speak before it silences him, then his deepest secrets go with him.From #1 New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles comes an e-original novella featuring former prosecutor Penn Cage, a story of family secrets and justice denied, plus an excerpt from his new novel,Natchez Burning.When a heart attack sends Penn's father, Tom Cage, to the ER, Tom begs that his son be brought to his side to hear a dying declaration. But when Penn arrives, Tom denies ever making the request—keeping his secrets for another day.The emergency hurls Penn back to a chilling case in Houston, where he worked in a DA's office known as the ""death factory,"" which sent more killers to death row than any other in America. While Penn cares for his ailing wife, a tormented forensic technician brings him evidence of a crime lab in chaos, throwing past convictions into doubt and begging Penn to prevent an imminent travesty of justice. With the desperation of a man fighting death in his own home, Penn must find a way to bring the machinery of the death factory to a halt.Included here is an extended sneak preview of Natchez Burning, the first installment in an epic trilogy featuring Penn Cage.

About Greg Iles

Author, Greg Iles, even though born in Germany, grew up in Natchez, Mississippi. His father was a physician who was the Supervisor of the U.S. Embassy Medical Clinic, in Stuttgart, Germany. Being raised in Natchez, most of his novels were set in that area.

Greg graduated from the University of Mississippi and was active in a band called, "Frankly Scarlett"........ assuming taken from the most famous line of Rhett Butler in the movie, "Gone With the Wind". The band was somewhat successful, but Iles decided not to tour because of time spent away from family. With more time post band, Greg began writing. Since he also wrote lyrics, it was a convenient transition from song writing to novels.

His first novel was, "Spandau Phoenix", a suspense thriller about Nazis, Rudolf Hess. Then came the screenplay, "24 Hours", that was rewritten and renamed, "Trapped". It was after that that Iles was seriously injured in an automobile accident. He lost a leg below the knee, and requiring a three-year recovery. In that time span he wrote a trilogy that was set in Natchez, which featured former prosecutor, Penn Cage.

Iles came full circle when he joined a band comprised of other authors......quite a who's who......Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson, Stephen King, Scott Turow, Amy Tan, MitchAlbom, Roy Blount, Jr., and James McBride. Iles lives in Natchez with his wife and three daughters.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on June 16, 2014

Between 1999 and 2009, Greg Iles wrote three very good books featuring Penn Cage, a former assistant D.A. in Houston who returned home to his native Natchez, Mississippi and who ultimately became the city's mayor. Now, on the eve of the release of the new Penn Cage novel, Natchez Burning, Iles has w......more

Goodreads review by Cathy on October 12, 2014

I wanted to read an Iles book because I have about five on my shelf and it was time to begin reading them, or rid them to make room for some Dave Robicheaux books. Although I did enjoy Iles' writing, this book was just ok...like a GR friend said in a review, it might be better to read some other of......more

Goodreads review by Chris on March 02, 2014

I have been waiting for the next instalment of Penn Cage from Greg Iles ever since The Devil's Punchbowl was released (I read that in a couple of days). This taster ahead of Natchez Burning is full of high quality writing and reminded me why I so enjoy Greg Iles books. Not much more than a week to g......more

Goodreads review by Luanne on July 30, 2014

You may remember me raving about Greg Iles' new book Natchez Burning - the first in a planned trilogy. I only discovered after reading the book that Iles had penned an 'in-between' Penn Cage novella called The Death Factory that is set just before the beginning of Natchez Burning. Before returning......more

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