Brutal Disclosure

When Declan O'Neill's brother takes his own life, the Russian mafia come calling-demanding to know what happened to the hundred thousand pounds stolen from them. Fearing for his life, nineteen-year-old Declan flees England for New York City, desperate for a clean start. But the past has a long reach. Alone in Manhattan, Declan is unprepared for the city's unforgiving streets. He's dragged into a knife fight, beaten by police, and hunted by the same Russian gang who believe he knows more than he's saying. Yet through hardship he finds steady work, loyal friends, and a young woman whose love gives him hope for redemption. When she confesses a devastating secret, Declan must face a choice that will define him-one that tests his belief in love, humanity, and his own limits. Brutal Disclosure is a gritty coming-of-age thriller about survival, loyalty, and the moment a young man discovers what he's truly capable of. --- Winner of the 2025 Literary Titan "Best of the Best Gold Star" Award. "This is a raw, powerful debut that lingers long after the final page is turned." -Manhattan Book Review "Polin delivers an incredibly authentic view of America's gritty underbelly from an expat's perspective." -US Review of Books "Compelling...This is a terrific novel from beginning to end." -Readers' Favorite Book Reviews "Libraries and readers...will find Brutal Disclosure a winner." -Midwest Book Reviews "...reminded me of early Irvine Welsh or Roddy Doyle." -Literary Titan