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R.J. Ellory, British crime writer, though all his books are set in USA. Bad Signs is the story of two brothers who are kidnapped by an escapee death row prisoner, and his violent journey through California and Texas. Its set in the 1960s, and covers 9 days. Ellory has written a few great books like A Quiet Belief In Angels, The Anniversary Man and A Quiet Vendetta; Bad Signs is as good as any of the rest. He should be better known than he is.