Thomas Perry exploded on the literary scene with the first edition of The Butcher's Boy in 1982. Back in print by popular demand, this spectacular debut novel includes a new introduction by bestselling author Michael Connelly. The Butcher's Boy is the compelling story of an experienced professional hit man as he plans the murder of a Senator, becomes embroiled in a mafia turf war in Las Vegas and is hunted by a female agent of the US Justice Department.