The Science of Paul: A Novel of Crime: Clark, Aaron Philip

The Science of Paul is a gripping tale of redemption and self-exploration, following the journey of an ex-convict navigating the precariousness of the streets and the inner workings of his mind.

With vivid prose and a finely-drawn character study, this novel is reminiscent of Jean-Patrick Manchette's existential crime novels.

Paul Little, the eponymous protagonist, finds himself pinned between a volatile gangster accused of murder and a straight-laced detective who put him away years ago.

As he looks to escape to North Carolina and live alone on a farm left to him by his recently deceased grandfather, can Paul survive long enough to make it to the succor of the farm? Will he inevitably return to a life behind bars? Or is it his fate to die a victim in Philadelphia? This is a must-read for fans of noir classics and those looking for a thought-provoking, emotionally charged story.