Owen Laukkanen
4 SeriesOwen Laukkanen is a Canadian novelist known for his thriller series featuring Stevens and Windermere. He holds a BFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing, Laukkanen works as a commercial fisherman and has previously covered professional poker tournaments. He divides his time between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island.
In "The Professionals" by Owen Laukkanen, four friends, struggling in a poor job market, turn their kidnapping joke into reality. Their scheme succeeds until they mistakenly abduct the wrong individual. Veteran investigator Kirk Stevens and FBI agent Carla Windermere are hot on their trail, complicating their plans further as the mob also seeks them out. As the group flees across the country, they confront various professionals, both law enforcement and criminals. This series of encounters forces them to confront the lengths they will go to achieve their goals.
