The Big Drop: Impermanence

by Ryan Gattis

"Following his descent into L.A.'s Little Tokyo in The Big Drop: Homecoming, Johnny Ban has only one thing on his mind: to never let his long-lost love slip away again. But Emi Sato has different plans, and while Johnny uncovers more of the constantly evolving conspiracy in order to save her, he finds himself always a step behind. The Big Drop's conclusion leaves no doubt about Gattis's ability to weave a deeply human crime tale that throws everything at a down-and-almost-out character while pulling off the most remarkable feat of all: leaving him with both grace and a hard-won hope. Its power lingers long after the final page." - Carmen Harbour, Editor

83 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Ryan Gattis is the author of Safe, Kung Fu High School, The System (July 2020), The Big Drop novellas (Homecoming & Impermanence) and All Involved, which won the Alex Award from the American Library Association and the Lire Award for Noir of the Year in France. He lives and writes in South Los Angeles, where he is a member of art collective UGLARworks, a founding board member of arts non-profit Heritage Future, and a PEN America Prison Writing Mentor.

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