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Penn Cage #3.5
The Death Factory
A long short story featuring Penn and Tom Cage that fills in a critical period in their past, one that helps to set up the action in the coming trilogy, Natchez Burning, The Bone Tree and Unwritten Laws.
112 pages, Unknown Binding
First published February 1, 2014
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Greg Iles
122 books7,203 followersGreg Iles spent most of his life in Natchez, Mississippi. His first novel, Spandau
Phoenix, was the first of seventeen New York Times bestsellers. His Natchez
Burning trilogy continued the story of Penn Cage, the protagonist of The Quiet Game,
Turning Angel, and #1 New York Times bestseller The Devil’s Punchbowl. Iles’s novels have been made into films and published in more than thirty-five countries. He was a
member of the lit-rock group The Rock Bottom Remainders.
Phoenix, was the first of seventeen New York Times bestsellers. His Natchez
Burning trilogy continued the story of Penn Cage, the protagonist of The Quiet Game,
Turning Angel, and #1 New York Times bestseller The Devil’s Punchbowl. Iles’s novels have been made into films and published in more than thirty-five countries. He was a
member of the lit-rock group The Rock Bottom Remainders.
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May 10, 2025
A short history of the rise and fall of my association with the Penn Cage series
Book 1 is The Quiet Game which I gave 3 stars. I really liked the MC but the story was very violent.
Book 2 is Turning Angel which I loved especially for the MC. I gave it five stars.
Book 3 is The Devil's Punchbowl which was brutal and definitely not for me. Only two stars for this one. I decided to say a reluctant goodbye to Penn Cage.
The Death Factory is book 3.5 and is a long short story. I decided to see if it would tempt me back into the series. I tried very hard but it did not. At least I gave it a good shot. Again only two stars.
Book 1 is The Quiet Game which I gave 3 stars. I really liked the MC but the story was very violent.
Book 2 is Turning Angel which I loved especially for the MC. I gave it five stars.
Book 3 is The Devil's Punchbowl which was brutal and definitely not for me. Only two stars for this one. I decided to say a reluctant goodbye to Penn Cage.
The Death Factory is book 3.5 and is a long short story. I decided to see if it would tempt me back into the series. I tried very hard but it did not. At least I gave it a good shot. Again only two stars.
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 written this brief novella which fills in some of the back story surrounding Cage's return to Mississippi.
As the story opens, Cage's father, a Natchez physician, has suffered a heart attack and may not live. He has called Cage to his bedside from Houston for the purpose of telling him some dark secret that he apparently needs to get off his chest before he dies. However, by the time the younger Cage arrives, his father has rallied and now insists that he has no recollection of asking Penn to come. He also claims that he has no secret to share.
Other family members rally to the bedside, including Penn Cage's uncle. They go for a ride, which gives Penn the opportunity to tell a long story about the events that caused him to leave the D.A.'s office and return home. It's an interesting tale, involving the infamous "Death Factory," in the Houston D.A.'s office that sent large numbers of alleged killers to death row on the basis of evidence, some of which may have been tainted.
This is a novella that will appeal principally to fans of the series of which there are a great number, and it may not be that interesting to people who have not yet discovered this series. It is a very good one, but people approaching it for the first time would be much better advised to begin with The Quiet Game and then get to this novella in the natural order of things.
As the story opens, Cage's father, a Natchez physician, has suffered a heart attack and may not live. He has called Cage to his bedside from Houston for the purpose of telling him some dark secret that he apparently needs to get off his chest before he dies. However, by the time the younger Cage arrives, his father has rallied and now insists that he has no recollection of asking Penn to come. He also claims that he has no secret to share.
Other family members rally to the bedside, including Penn Cage's uncle. They go for a ride, which gives Penn the opportunity to tell a long story about the events that caused him to leave the D.A.'s office and return home. It's an interesting tale, involving the infamous "Death Factory," in the Houston D.A.'s office that sent large numbers of alleged killers to death row on the basis of evidence, some of which may have been tainted.
This is a novella that will appeal principally to fans of the series of which there are a great number, and it may not be that interesting to people who have not yet discovered this series. It is a very good one, but people approaching it for the first time would be much better advised to begin with The Quiet Game and then get to this novella in the natural order of things.
June 14, 2017
This is a pretty good short story about the Lawyer Penn Cage who saves a young girl from the person who hurt her. This is before the novel Natchez Burning and is my first ever Greg Iles book. I will definitely be checking out more books from him in the future. Look for this book at your local library and wherever books are sold.
May 21, 2015
I picked up this novella, at random, not realizing it was part of a series. Even without reading the previous books I never felt lost or confused. It was enough to get me interested in the series, yet was not very eventful. More of a recap of happenings in previous books. Definitely intriguing.
March 16, 2024
While browsing for books to read next, I decided that Greg Iles Natchez Burning series would be a good one to pick up. I own the paperbacks but they are quite chunky and Kobo had Natchez Burning for a good price. Then I discovered that there was a novella that sits just before NB and sets up some background. I grabbed that and as it was about 150 pages read it in one sitting. Iles is an excellent storyteller, so I'm looking forward to diving into Natchez Burning as I know it will be a wonderful reading experience.
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 his books first.
The plot of this one, just not sure what the plot, storyline was except the character, Penn Cage, has some morals that outshine the poverty that exists in Mississippi.
Loved Greg Iles writing though...evenly flowing storyline, great character development and the scenery, well, it wasn't the ghetto part of Mississippi. I have to remember that not ALL of Mississippi is poor, destitute and politically corrupt. (Generalization, I know.)
...why do I say that about MS? Here's some stats from Wiki: "The latest data shows that Mississippi has the highest teenage birth rate in the United States." "The state is ranked 50th or last place among all the states for health care, according to the Commonwealth Fund, a nonprofit foundation working to advance performance of the health care system."
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 his books first.
The plot of this one, just not sure what the plot, storyline was except the character, Penn Cage, has some morals that outshine the poverty that exists in Mississippi.
Loved Greg Iles writing though...evenly flowing storyline, great character development and the scenery, well, it wasn't the ghetto part of Mississippi. I have to remember that not ALL of Mississippi is poor, destitute and politically corrupt. (Generalization, I know.)
...why do I say that about MS? Here's some stats from Wiki: "The latest data shows that Mississippi has the highest teenage birth rate in the United States." "The state is ranked 50th or last place among all the states for health care, according to the Commonwealth Fund, a nonprofit foundation working to advance performance of the health care system."
March 2, 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 go for the long awaited Natchez Burning
Not much more than a week to go for the long awaited Natchez Burning
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 to Natchez, Penn worked in a DA's office that became known as The Death Factory - that office sent more people to death row than any other. But when an evidence tech still working there becomes concerned that sloppy evidence handling has put an innocent man behind bars, it is Penn he turns to - not his current employer.
For those that haven't yet read Natchez Burning, this is a great 'opening' chapter for that book, setting the scene in so many ways. We learn of Tom Cage's illness, and wonder what it is he wanted to tell Penn, see more of Penn's brother Jack and get the full story of Penn's wife's illness and death. And for those new to this series (!!) it's a great introduction to this fantastic character and series. And, there's a great case to boot! Iles's stories are simply a joy to read or listen to. The Death Factory will only whet your appetite for the main course - Natchez Burning.
However, that being said, I listened to The Death Factory after reading Natchez Burning, and still hugely enjoyed it. More like dessert for me.
As I said, I did choose to listen. The reader is David LeDoux. He has a great voice with a lovely gravely undertone that just resonates. His southern accent is not overdone or affected, but is understated and just right.
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 to Natchez, Penn worked in a DA's office that became known as The Death Factory - that office sent more people to death row than any other. But when an evidence tech still working there becomes concerned that sloppy evidence handling has put an innocent man behind bars, it is Penn he turns to - not his current employer.
For those that haven't yet read Natchez Burning, this is a great 'opening' chapter for that book, setting the scene in so many ways. We learn of Tom Cage's illness, and wonder what it is he wanted to tell Penn, see more of Penn's brother Jack and get the full story of Penn's wife's illness and death. And for those new to this series (!!) it's a great introduction to this fantastic character and series. And, there's a great case to boot! Iles's stories are simply a joy to read or listen to. The Death Factory will only whet your appetite for the main course - Natchez Burning.
However, that being said, I listened to The Death Factory after reading Natchez Burning, and still hugely enjoyed it. More like dessert for me.
As I said, I did choose to listen. The reader is David LeDoux. He has a great voice with a lovely gravely undertone that just resonates. His southern accent is not overdone or affected, but is understated and just right.
April 27, 2015
The Death Factory by Greg Isles in a 2014 William Morrow Impulse publication.
This novella bridges the gap between “The Devil's Punchbowl” and “Natchez Burning”. There was a long gap between the novels and “Punchbowl” ended with a cliffhanger. So, this novella brings the reader up to date before diving into “Natchez Burning”, and it reminds us of Penn's past, and events that shaped him into the man he has become.
As “Punchbowl” ended, Penn had just become engaged to his long time girlfriend, but before he could tell his family the news, he receives word his father has had a heart attack, and the prognosis is bleak.
As Penn is summoned to the hospital he is told his father must speak to him alone because there is something he must tell him before he dies. However, once the opportunity presents itself, he backs out, leaving Penn to wonder what great burden his father had been about to unload.
Instead, Penn touches base once more his uncle, and begins to recall a case he was involved in right on the cusp of his wife's final stages of cancer, the outcome of which still haunts him and was the precursor to his move to Natchez.
Once you have been brought up to date a little, the story abruptly ends, but there is a sneak peak into the “Natchez Burning” , a book you do not want to miss. While reading this novella is not necessary for you to enjoy “Natchez”, I still recommend it, because frankly, I did not recall some of the vivid recollections of the case Penn shared with his uncle or the poignant and painful memories of his wife's premature death. So the story was a little dark and somewhat emotional and maybe a little uncomfortable. Greg Isles certainly knows how to draw a person into his world which is always interesting, conflicted and often dangerous. 4 stars
This novella bridges the gap between “The Devil's Punchbowl” and “Natchez Burning”. There was a long gap between the novels and “Punchbowl” ended with a cliffhanger. So, this novella brings the reader up to date before diving into “Natchez Burning”, and it reminds us of Penn's past, and events that shaped him into the man he has become.
As “Punchbowl” ended, Penn had just become engaged to his long time girlfriend, but before he could tell his family the news, he receives word his father has had a heart attack, and the prognosis is bleak.
As Penn is summoned to the hospital he is told his father must speak to him alone because there is something he must tell him before he dies. However, once the opportunity presents itself, he backs out, leaving Penn to wonder what great burden his father had been about to unload.
Instead, Penn touches base once more his uncle, and begins to recall a case he was involved in right on the cusp of his wife's final stages of cancer, the outcome of which still haunts him and was the precursor to his move to Natchez.
Once you have been brought up to date a little, the story abruptly ends, but there is a sneak peak into the “Natchez Burning” , a book you do not want to miss. While reading this novella is not necessary for you to enjoy “Natchez”, I still recommend it, because frankly, I did not recall some of the vivid recollections of the case Penn shared with his uncle or the poignant and painful memories of his wife's premature death. So the story was a little dark and somewhat emotional and maybe a little uncomfortable. Greg Isles certainly knows how to draw a person into his world which is always interesting, conflicted and often dangerous. 4 stars
December 28, 2015
Firstly I have to admit I have not read the other books in the Penn Cage series.
The Death Factory is 3.5 in the series, a long short story featuring Penn and Tom Cage that fills in a critical period in their past, one that helps to set up the action in the coming trilogy, Natchez Burning, The Bone Tree and Unwritten Laws.
Reading The Death Factory hasn't sent me out seeking the series from the beginning, but if I stumble across them on my journey, I will certainly read them.
I have read many of Greg Iles other, earlier works and enjoyed them immensely. The Death factory was interesting but not riveting. I may change my opinion when and if I read the first in the series The Quiet Game.
The Death Factory is 3.5 in the series, a long short story featuring Penn and Tom Cage that fills in a critical period in their past, one that helps to set up the action in the coming trilogy, Natchez Burning, The Bone Tree and Unwritten Laws.
Reading The Death Factory hasn't sent me out seeking the series from the beginning, but if I stumble across them on my journey, I will certainly read them.
I have read many of Greg Iles other, earlier works and enjoyed them immensely. The Death factory was interesting but not riveting. I may change my opinion when and if I read the first in the series The Quiet Game.
September 11, 2018
I can't believe that I experienced this right after my five star rating for "Devil's Punchbowl". For me, there is nothing to keep from saying it is a waste of time. The narrator, David Ledoux, sounds like he is from Maine or that foreign land, Canada. Where ever, he sure did not speak with the pleasure that I know of Mississippi Delta area. The bouncing back in forth, past/present was not clear. I just got it! This is what was edited out from the previous novel. Damn those bean counters.
If you have to experience this, then read it don't listen to it unless you actual speak English like Ledoux.
If you have to experience this, then read it don't listen to it unless you actual speak English like Ledoux.
March 20, 2014
Just enough!
This novella only has me wanting more! It has been a while since The Devil's Punchbowl! No one writes like Greg Iles and I can harldy contain my excitement waiting for Natchez Burning! Welcome back Mr. Iles, I'm sure it's going to be incredible!
This novella only has me wanting more! It has been a while since The Devil's Punchbowl! No one writes like Greg Iles and I can harldy contain my excitement waiting for Natchez Burning! Welcome back Mr. Iles, I'm sure it's going to be incredible!
May 1, 2014
A short Penn Cage novella centered around his time in Houston before moving back to Natchez. My only complaint is the references to Cage's adventures in a book written five years ago. Hard to remember what the hell had taken place in that book.
December 3, 2023
This is a brief story of Penn Cage as a lawyer in Houston, leaves the practice to go home where he grew up in Natchez, Mississippi to be city mayor. It gives a overview of his previous books. I have read the first two books in the trilogy, must read the last one.
May 28, 2014
Sucked in!!! From the very first word, Iles sucked me in. Penn Cage is back!!!!!
April 2, 2017
I don't usually like or read the Novellas within series but read this one as the library had a copy. Have to say I loved this one, which I think has set it up nicely for the next book & linked in very well with the previous book. Great emotions were exposed in this book about events around the death of Penn's wife (which happened before the first book in the series) and sone of the reasons Penn went back to Natchez other than his wife's death.
April 12, 2015
I am a huge Greg Iles fan...but this was not my favorite. Yeah, yeah, I know it was to smooth the past and set up the future, but it wasn't as interesting as I had hoped and what I have come to expect from this author.
It was just 2 guys talking. No action, just reflection. I think this particular format works best when the spotlight is on a character and futher how's and why's are required to appreciate them in more depth. I didn't get that from this.
It was just 2 guys talking. No action, just reflection. I think this particular format works best when the spotlight is on a character and futher how's and why's are required to appreciate them in more depth. I didn't get that from this.
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August 8, 2014
For fans of Penn Cage, an insightful glimpse of back story and a reminder of Penn's integrity and sense of character that is in many ways like his father's. A good bridge between books, probably best read before Natchez Burning (or in my case, after) meaty for it's size.
April 14, 2020
I am giving this book a 2.5. I have not read any if the other Greg Isles books so I had no connection with any of the characters.
June 23, 2022
This novella convinced me to read the entire Penn Cage series.
October 21, 2023
I didn't realize, when I purchased this online, that it's just a short feeder book.
August 4, 2016
TOM CAGE IS A STRONG OLD BIRD!!!!
The finial book I have to read in the Penn Cage Series.
(Not counting Unwritten Law, WHICH NEEDS TO BE RELEASED LIKE A YEAR AGO!LOL. But I'm sure it will be out soon enough, and it will be worth the wait!)
Penn and Caitlin's wedding proposal gets interrupted by the news of Pennsylvania father TOM CAGE heart attack and has a "deathbed confession, what happens next is a wild ride taking us from Pennsylvania days as A Texas D.A., To his Wife (Annie's mother) Sara's strength, pain, and ultimately her death from cancer, get a feel for Tom Cages family; Especially youngest brother Jack.(we see a little bit of him in the Natchez Burning series but you get a real sense of him in this short story, get more back story on Penn's D.A. service, to one of the most suspenseful reads ever.
This should have been a longer, full book, and possibly done earlier in the series.
The details, the facts, the main story plot..... (I am happy to read this DON'T GET ME WRONG...) I just feel it should have been in one of the earlier books or done this way sooner after book 1(The Quite Game) or book 2(Turning Angel) I'm sure Mr. Greg Iles has his reasons...
A GREAT STORY PACKED INTO A 90PAGED NOVELLA!!!
I can not wait for Unwritten Law!!!!!!!
It needs to come out soon!!!
The finial book I have to read in the Penn Cage Series.
(Not counting Unwritten Law, WHICH NEEDS TO BE RELEASED LIKE A YEAR AGO!LOL. But I'm sure it will be out soon enough, and it will be worth the wait!)
Penn and Caitlin's wedding proposal gets interrupted by the news of Pennsylvania father TOM CAGE heart attack and has a "deathbed confession, what happens next is a wild ride taking us from Pennsylvania days as A Texas D.A., To his Wife (Annie's mother) Sara's strength, pain, and ultimately her death from cancer, get a feel for Tom Cages family; Especially youngest brother Jack.(we see a little bit of him in the Natchez Burning series but you get a real sense of him in this short story, get more back story on Penn's D.A. service, to one of the most suspenseful reads ever.
This should have been a longer, full book, and possibly done earlier in the series.
The details, the facts, the main story plot..... (I am happy to read this DON'T GET ME WRONG...) I just feel it should have been in one of the earlier books or done this way sooner after book 1(The Quite Game) or book 2(Turning Angel) I'm sure Mr. Greg Iles has his reasons...
A GREAT STORY PACKED INTO A 90PAGED NOVELLA!!!
I can not wait for Unwritten Law!!!!!!!
It needs to come out soon!!!
May 4, 2014
It’s been five years since the last Penn Cage novel set in Natchez Mississippi. This 100-ebook-page quick-read novella is really just a prequel to our famous author Iles’ latest, “Natchez Burning”, the obligatory first chapter teaser of which is included with the ebook, as prelude to the author’s forthcoming three-book saga, his first publication since a nearly fatal auto accident. In this brief tale, his family has convened after Dad Tom has a serious heart attack; and we await with equal suspense as do his offspring whether he’ll survive. Meanwhile, most of the account has Penn relating a story about a rapist who took a light plea bargain, which Penn worked hard to overturn due to a mishap in the police lab doing the DNA workup. Moreover, Penn’s wife Sarah, fatally ill with cancer, is dying during that same time frame – and Penn’s ordeal with her death and their daughter made for several emotional scenes.
So while the plot per se is really not the point, the “Death Factory” (referring to the number of capital-punishment cases pushed through in those days by the prosecution) definitely succeeded in whetting our appetite for the forthcoming trilogy in the return of one of the best thriller novelists of our era.
So while the plot per se is really not the point, the “Death Factory” (referring to the number of capital-punishment cases pushed through in those days by the prosecution) definitely succeeded in whetting our appetite for the forthcoming trilogy in the return of one of the best thriller novelists of our era.
April 30, 2014
A novella filling in between the author's previous book, The Devil's Punchbowl and the next, Natchez Burning.
A bit of a catch up with Penn Cage since his last adventure.
His father has a heart attack and fearing death as asked for Penn as he needs to tell him a secret.But when Penn arrives at the hospital, his father denies ever saying that.
Most of the story is really about a case Penn had worked on years before when he lived in Texas and how it has always remained in his mind.
He talks about his deceased wife, Sarah and how her last days had affected the whole family. It was nice to know a bit about her.
There's something in this story that is connected to the next novel - we are left with a cliffhanger, which happens suddenly, with no warning whatsoever....I can't wait to see where that leads to next.
A bit of a catch up with Penn Cage since his last adventure.
His father has a heart attack and fearing death as asked for Penn as he needs to tell him a secret.But when Penn arrives at the hospital, his father denies ever saying that.
Most of the story is really about a case Penn had worked on years before when he lived in Texas and how it has always remained in his mind.
He talks about his deceased wife, Sarah and how her last days had affected the whole family. It was nice to know a bit about her.
There's something in this story that is connected to the next novel - we are left with a cliffhanger, which happens suddenly, with no warning whatsoever....I can't wait to see where that leads to next.
August 8, 2014
This 100 page novella fills a long break between The Devil's Punchbowl (2009) and the recently published Natchez Burning. Penn Cage, a former criminal prosecutor is back in his native Natchez, now mayor, when his father Tom (the Town physician) is taken to the hospital with a heart attack and asks for his son to share a family secret. When it is clear he will recover, Tom denies the whole thing. Meanwhile, Tom's brother Jack arrives in town and Penn goes back to his time in Houston, recalling his wife Sarah’s death from cancer, dealing with their daughter's emotional troubles, and a previous case in Houston known as The Death Factory (for sending many killers to death row), on the basis of evidence, some of which may have been tainted. Glad I read it, but it is really only for true Greg Iles fans.
August 1, 2014
This continues the story of Penn Cage. It has been a long time in between books for this character as the author suffered a car accident. This novella reintroduces Penn to the reader just in time for his new adventure. It picks up right at the end of the previous novel where Penn's father is in the hospital.
Even though this novel is set in the present it is more of a prequel to the whole series. It details Penn's last months living in Houston and the reason he left. The storyline is more of an exposition and it accomplishes its intent. It reminds the reader of how enjoyable this series is and how much I like this author.
If you are a fan of this series you most likely will enjoy this offering. If you are new to this series do yourself a favor and read this entire series of novels.
Even though this novel is set in the present it is more of a prequel to the whole series. It details Penn's last months living in Houston and the reason he left. The storyline is more of an exposition and it accomplishes its intent. It reminds the reader of how enjoyable this series is and how much I like this author.
If you are a fan of this series you most likely will enjoy this offering. If you are new to this series do yourself a favor and read this entire series of novels.
January 22, 2017
This was either the last chapter of The Devil's Punchbowl or the first chapter of Natchez Burning but either way, I don't like being played for a fool.
I'm sure it was the publisher's idea to put out a novella that picked up where The Devil's Punchbowl ended but this little book should have been incorporated into it rather than being published as a stand-alone story.
Was it good? Yeah, it was--but not as a stand-alone book. And it STILL didn't answer the question left hanging at the end of The Devil's Punchbowl.
Great writing, as usual; very emotional, gut-wrenching scenes. But still, I think it was a marketing rip-off.
I'm sure it was the publisher's idea to put out a novella that picked up where The Devil's Punchbowl ended but this little book should have been incorporated into it rather than being published as a stand-alone story.
Was it good? Yeah, it was--but not as a stand-alone book. And it STILL didn't answer the question left hanging at the end of The Devil's Punchbowl.
Great writing, as usual; very emotional, gut-wrenching scenes. But still, I think it was a marketing rip-off.
August 18, 2020
This novella was just too short! It's a great story-line that could have kept me happily reading for hours. The story was very compelling and told by a compelling man. I could just see Penn and Jack...each strong men trying to handle a crises by re-living another crises.
People approaching it for the first time would be much better advised to begin with "The Quiet Game" and then get to this novella in the natural order of things.
"The Death Factory" tied up a ton of loose ends, in my opinion. Also, it sets the table nicely for the next novel in the Penn Cage series "Natchez Burning".
People approaching it for the first time would be much better advised to begin with "The Quiet Game" and then get to this novella in the natural order of things.
"The Death Factory" tied up a ton of loose ends, in my opinion. Also, it sets the table nicely for the next novel in the Penn Cage series "Natchez Burning".
June 4, 2014
After a five-year wait Greg Iles returns in this novella which is a prequel to his next novel Natchez Burning. I have always greatly enjoyed Iles's writing. I first encountered him many years ago when he was writing World war II espionage thrillers. His more recent novels have concerned Penn Cage and his home town of Natchez, Mississippi.
If you like Iles you will enjoy this long short which is a bridge between two full fledged novels.
If you like Iles you will enjoy this long short which is a bridge between two full fledged novels.
August 9, 2018
I usually don't listen to audio books they have a tendency to put me to sleep but this one kept me interested the only problem I had was that he didn't find out what his father wanted to tell him I learned all the stuff about an old case and how his wife died but nothing about his father's message.
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