We Will See You Bleed

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“Rather than a sequel to his celebrated Canuck-noir novel, The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne, Ron Currie goes back in time to paint Waterville, Maine, in the summer of 1984 . . . It's a brilliant Maine thriller, unfolding 40 miles and an entire world away from the state's much chronicled rocky coast.” —NPR

“Currie’s killer crime novels cement the legend of Babs Dionne, an icon worthy of standing alongside Vito Corleone or Tony Soprano as the Queenpin of Crime.” —Los Angeles Times

“Anytime Stephen King gives a novel his ‘solid-gold guarantee,’ I’m inclined to believe him. . . I’m ready for the mix of working-class fury, crime and small-town tension this one promises.” —Seattle Times

“[A] mix of noir, suspense, and close character work. . . There is a thrill to seeing these characters we root for execute their plan to retake what we know belongs to them, [but] Currie refuses to let his characters off the hook when it comes to the consequences for enacting this violence on others. . . The novel builds momentum like a thriller as we head toward the climax, but in the end, what we're left with is the sense that these stories are only beginning.” —Chicago Tribune

“Move over, Tony Soprano. Ron Currie’s unforgettable Babs Dionne is back . . . We Will See You Bleed is a mesmerizing second offering—an account of Babs’ transformation and what hellfire erupts when a community finds itself stuck between a rock and a hard place. A firebomb of a novel, it’s packed with explosive rewards on every page.” —Bookpage (starred review)

'Funny, profane, affectionate and quietly heartbreaking, often all within the same page . . . [We Will See You Bleed] deepens one of the most memorable characters in contemporary fiction, but because it reminds us that the best crime novels have never been about crime alone, but about the the societies that produce it. Ron Currie has now written two of them." —Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

“[A] fascinating return to the milieu of his earlier novel and something of a stylistic departure.” —Portland Press-Herald

“We’re going to be seeing a lot more of the mafia wife . . . Look no further than Ron Currie’s We Will See You Bleed, which comes out in July. Babs, its crooked union leader protagonist, is said to be after Don Corleone.” —Lit Hub

“As in Elmore Leonard’s best work, it is a mix of genres under the umbrella of a crime/thriller story. Currie’s dialogue and descriptions are just the right amount of snarky to keep readers engaged and grinning from start to finish. . . Compelling, utterly readable and hard to put down. Currie’s language is infectious, and he dares readers to believe in the power of these colorful characters.” —Book Reporter

“We Will See You Bleed moves with conviction, and conviction covers a lot of ground. The prose is raw and physical without becoming performatively gritty—Currie has enough craft to know the difference." —Eulalie Magazine

“There’s more than a little of Don Corleone’s ruthless amorality in Babs, who remains admirable in her desire to protect a working-class community even while she engages in criminal, sometimes bloody, activities. And much like The Godfather, the novel serves as allegory for a crumbling American infrastructure where citizens are victimized by rapacious capitalism. . . Currie’s passion for the underclass is clear, and Babs’ role as their Robin Hood–ish benefactor makes her an appealing antihero. A dark and lively modern-day outlaw tale.” —Kirkus

“[A] sterling prequel to The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne . . . With muscular prose and palpable empathy, Currie deepens his already epic crime series. It’s a winner.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Another powerhouse crime novel. . . Every bit as gritty, emotionally charged, and impossible to put down as his fans have come to expect . . . Bold, unpredictable, and packed with heart, We Will See You Bleed is another exceptional entry in what has quickly become one of the most exciting crime series on shelves today.” —The Real Book Spy

“Real and raw, highlighting the reality of what people are sometimes forced to do when every other viable legal option isn’t available. It’s a gritty read that leaves you on the edge of your seat, drawing out the tension beautifully to the point where your chest physically tightens . . . If you’re looking for an honest version of what life can be like for a marginalized community not often highlighted in fiction, this is a beautiful read.” —The Daily Beast

“What I loved most was how emotionally fearless the writing felt while still maintaining relentless suspense. This is for readers who want thrillers that push hard emotionally and psychologically.” —BiblioLifestyle