Dry Heat

When a promising high school athlete is falsely accused of shooting a cop, he enlists the aid of a notorious gang leader to find the real shooter, unleashing a chain of events that alters the course of his life and that of the girl he loves.“Dry Heat is a page turner with heart. A tale of star-crossed lovers…this smoothly written novel is full of friendship, family, and redemption.” — Nickolas Butler, author of Shotgun Lovesongs and Godspeed“A rousing suspenseful crime drama with memorable characters.” — Kirkus Reviews“DRY HEAT explores the nuances of the criminal justice system and the circumstances surrounding an individual being convicted for a crime he did not commit. ...a moving coming-of-age piece.” — BookLife“Len Joy is a master storyteller.” — Gregory Lee Renz, author of Beneath the Flames