Stephen Mack Jones
2 SeriesStephen Mack Jones is an American author known for his crime thriller novels, as well as his work as a poet and playwright. Before his writing career, he worked in advertising and marketing communications. Born in Lansing, Michigan, he currently resides outside of Detroit.
In "Lives Laid Away," the second book in Stephen Mack Jones's August Snow series, ex-police detective August Snow investigates the death of a young Hispanic woman found in the Detroit River. Identified as Isadora del Torres by his friend Elena, an advocate for undocumented immigrants, it becomes clear that Izzy is one of several young women who disappeared during an ICE raid and were later found dead. As the people of Mexicantown are targeted by corrupt authorities, they rely on August to seek justice. He embarks on a dangerous mission across Detroit, risking his life to protect his community.
