I stumbled upon 'Tough Customer' during one of my late-night deep dives into gritty crime novels, and it instantly
hooked me with its raw energy. The story follows Skip Wiley, a washed-up journalist turned
unhinged vigilante, who decides to clean up Miami's streets by any means necessary—including murder. What makes this book so gripping is how it blurs the line between
Hero and villain; Wiley's methods are brutal, but his targets are often worse. The narrative spirals into chaos as his former colleague, Joe Harper, tries to stop
him before the
Body Count gets too high.
The supporting cast adds layers to the madness—
corrupt cops, opportunistic criminals, and even a tabloid reporter who sees Wiley as prime clickbait. The pacing feels like a hurricane, relentless and unpredictable, with dark humor cutting through the violence. It’s one of those stories where you’re not sure who to root for, but you can’t look away. By the end, I was left thinking about how easily justice can twist into obsession when someone decides to play judge, jury, and executioner.