Alright, let's talk about a story that's just… wow. You’ve got this guy, Lloyd McNeil. For twenty years, he’s been a beat cop in Atlanta, a good dad, a solid dude. Then, he gets the kind of news that stops your world cold: he only has months to live. As if that’s not enough, he does the math and realizes his pension isn’t nearly enough to set up his teenage son, Bishop, for the future.
So, what does he do? He comes up with a plan. A wild, desperate, kinda brilliant plan. Lloyd discovers that if he dies in the line of duty, his family gets a massive payout. So, yeah, his new mission is to get himself killed on the job.
But here’s the thing: the universe has a twisted sense of humor. Every time Lloyd dives into a shootout or a high-speed chase, hoping for the worst, he somehow comes out the other side a hero. He’s actively trying to check out, and instead, he becomes this accidental icon of bravery for the whole city. It’s funny, it’s intense, and it’s completely bonkers.
But underneath all the chaos, this book is really about a father scrambling to do right by his son. While he’s dodging death (or trying not to), he’s also trying to teach Bishop all the life lessons he’s running out of time to share. It's about how to be a good person, how to love, and how to say goodbye.
From Will Leitch, the author of How Lucky, this novel is one of those rare books that hits you with suspense, makes you laugh out loud, and then just fills your heart. It’s a powerful, unforgettable story about how far a father's love will go. And with it being adapted into a major motion picture, you’ll want to experience it first.
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