Got 586?: A Korean Immigrant Tale of Murder & De$eption

by Mark Bendul, Theresa Fanelli

With firsthand knowledge and experience in the FBI, the authors craft a fictional murder mystery so strong in police procedure the authenticity is captivating.

Saipan, 2008: Vulnerable Chinese factory workers are used as pawns in an international Asian Organized Crime ring that ends in murder, while millions are made by Korean and Chinese brokers gaming the U.S. financial system.

An adopted Korean American detective driven to uncover the truth finds himself partnered with the New Jersey FBI to chase down a killer before the only surviving family member can exact revenge. Loyalties are questioned, unlikely friendships are forged, all while desperate Korean immigrants are left asking…who’s Got 586?

346 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 14, 2025

Reviews

[Mark Pflugfelder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Given that the authors are a former homicide investigator and an FBI Special Agent, it felt very authentic. Most importantly, I connected with the characters and was eager to find out how it would all play out. I particularly enjoyed the writing style, which is not something I would have expected in a police novel, and the smattering of cultural insights and humor was much appreciated. This is a highly original approach to a crime novel as it shows the teamwork, dedication, and pure grit it takes to carry out these sorts of investigations. I highly recommend that you give it a read!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE this book. Gives me chills that it’s based on a true story.

The way it’s revealed too is very clever, similar to fight club literary style in that you get a sneak peak of the end and then figure out who don it. Would be such a great beach read, so excited to read read and see what I missed.