The Blade Itself is a crime thriller novel by Marcus Sakey

Marcus Sakey

Marcus Sakey is an American author.-Personal life:Sakey was born in Flint, Michigan, and settled in Chicago with his wife after marriage. Before becoming a writer, Sakey used to run a graphic design company in Atlanta.-Novels:...

 that was released in January 2007.

Plot summary

The novel, set in Chicago, is the story of two childhood friends and young criminals, Danny Carer and Evan McGann. Years after their criminal partnership dissolved, just as Carter has reformed himself and started a respectable new life, his former partner soon returns from prison to threaten Carter's peaceful new existence with demands of re-teaming.

Reception

The Blade Itself was selected as a New York Times Editor's Pick and named one of Esquire Magazine's 5 Best Reads of 2007.

Adaptations

Director and actor Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck

Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt , better known as Ben Affleck, is an American actor, film director, writer, and producer. He became known with his performances in Kevin Smith's films such as Mallrats and Chasing Amy...

bought the film rights to the novel in 2008 for his production company.