First Aid

by Matthew Ledrew

Xander Drew has declared war on Stephen Fields. After losing one too many people he cares about, Xander has launched an all-out open attack on the mob boss, interrupting his supply chains, burning down his safe houses, and forcing him underground.But the activity hasn’t gone unnoticed. Rival criminals in Los Angeles are looking to fill the void left by Fields’ departure, and with Xander focused to the point of obsession he cannot see how much this gang war has spilled onto the streets.When his exploits are caught on camera, he attracts the attention of the Infinity team of Tash, Nick, and Kelly, who come to Los Angeles to deal with what they believe to be a violent vigilante.Can Xander avoid capture as forces align against him? And can he outwit the new hitman Fields has hired, who brings with him a sinister plan to bring all parties into the light?

306 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2020

About the author

Matthew LeDrew has written over twenty novels, some of which have gone on to become Canadian and international bestsellers.

Since 2007 he has traveled all over Canada promoting his work as well as teaching seminars on writing and publishing.

He currently holds a Canada Council for the Arts Research and Creation Grant and an ArtsNL Professional Projects Grant for the completion of his first two Newfoundland-set novels, a treasure-hunt novel and a literary fiction novel exploring toxicity within the Newfoundland arts scene, respectively.

He holds an Honours Degree in English from the Memorial University of Newfoundland with a minor in Anthropology. He studied Journalism at College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Newfoundland. He has worked with Transcontinental Publishing as well as student-youth magazine The Troubadour.

He has been called "the face of Newfoundland Genre writing" and is one of the most successful authors working and living in his province today.

Reviews

[Paul Carberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

First Aid is a great addition to the Engen Universe and an impressive feat of writing. LeDrew manages to introduce the Infinity team into the world of Xander Drew seamlessly. The author manages to keep the momentum of Xander's saga rolling at a high octane pace while weaving the Infinity characters vibe into the narrative. The crossover feels natural, the conflicts are compelling and continues to add layers to Xander's character. I enjoyed the antagonists Fields and Smart, as they really helped drive the narrative forward and were the challenge the Infinity team needed.