The Roach

About the book

"Rhett C. Bruno brings to life a character who'd rather be dead... or at least has a death wish."--Darick Robertson, co-creator of The Boys (now a Prime Original Series)

Reese Roberts was the guardian of Iron City. Its fearless protector. The only one willing to do whatever it takes… until he was shot on the streets and left paralyzed from the waist down.

Now, the vigilante known as the Roach has disappeared. Faded into legend.

It’s been years since Reese could take on crime and clean up the streets. He’s a shriveled old drunk, living like a hermit and waiting for his life to end. All that’s left to do is wallow in the mistakes that led him here. To wonder, if he went too far.

But when a copycat steals his suit and takes justice into his own hands, a new killer emerges, leaving brutal messages behind. He wants to eliminate the Roach for good this time.

It’s time for Reese to reemerge from his shell and fight back. Who else can stop the flurry of killings? Definitely not the corrupt police department. Iron City needs the Roach again. Only, this time, he’ll need to save it without his legs.

A dark and powerful journey into the broken mind of a disabled vigilante, clawing his way out of despair to stop a killer and protect his legacy. It's perfect for fans of character-driven vigilante thrillers like Mr. Robot or Darkly Dreaming Dexter as well as darker superhero tales like Sin City, The Punisher, and Watchmen.

“A world worthy of being a sister city to Gotham. Gritty, grimy, and mesmerizing.”--Actor Lou Diamond Phillips (Prodigal Son)

"A grim but riveting deconstructed superhero tale."--Kirkus Reviews

The Roach is also available on Audible, narrated by the award-winning R.C. Bray.

Praise for this book:

"A dyed in the wool, no-holds-barred, old-school vigilante. Absolutely badass!" - Jeffery H Haskell

"A dark and powerful journey into the broken mind of a crippled vigilante, clawing his way out of despair to protect his legacy and his city. Reader beware: once you crack this novel open, you won't be able to close it!" - Jeremy Robinson