An American Cage

"Your best friend can be your worst enemy"Three inmates break out of a maximum-security prison in Texas, one of them Danny Marsh, a suburban man in his twenties who landed in jail because of a crime he never intended to commit. An American Cage, a "tale of convicts on the run that convincingly examines their psychological states" (Kirkus Reviews), follows Danny and his two escape partners over a twenty-four-hour period as they struggle to cross Texas to freedom in Mexico. On this dangerous adventure, Danny has to evade the rabid Texas authorities, and even worse, the schemes of one of his closest allies, who isn't who he seems.The second novel by Ted Galdi, the Amazon #1 bestselling author of Elixir and multi-award winner, this action-packed psychological thriller is loaded with suspense, mystery, twists, and grit, all while having heart. The story follows its protagonist on a journey of self-discovery and redemption as he weaves through a rocky landscape of family issues, guilt, betrayal, and questions about the nature of good and evil.Along the way, he encounters an eclectic supporting cast, including a renowned neuroscience professor, a car thief, a young female hitchhiker, a high-ranking member of the Aryan Brotherhood, and a local cop with national ambitions.An American Cage is enjoyed by lovers of popular crime fiction and psychological suspense, a police chase book just as much as it is a psychological manipulation book. A police procedural, it follows traditional detectives and police officers as they hunt the three escaped prisoners across a bevy of small towns and big cities in Texas. At the same time, the novel evolves into a work of sociopath crime fiction as the true intentions of characters come to light, which are unexpectedly dark, disturbing, and scary, involving kidnapping, ransom, and even murder. Soon, protagonist Danny is fighting for a lot more than his freedom. His life, and those of the ones dearest to him, become at stake. Vengeful, he battles to right wrongs and keep himself and the innocent characters safe within the cyclone of devious machinations swirling around him. This edgy thriller culminates in a surprise ending sure to leave readers both stunned and satisfied.With echoes of the upmarket novels of writers like Dennis Lehane and George Pelecanos, An American Cage goes deep into its characters' psyches while remaining fast-paced, gripping, and wildly entertaining.