In Brutal Disclosure, Declan O’Neill is in mourning over the tragic death of his brother. He decides to leave England to make some money while evading the Russian gangsters who hold Declan responsible for his brother’s debt. New York City appears formidable upon Declan’s arrival, and his lack of a job and housing only makes things more challenging for him. His first week in the city proves frustrating as he loses a job for sleeping in the storage room and his money reserves dwindle by the day. A visit to a friend on Long Island buoys his spirits, and the friend provides Declan with information about inexpensive places where young foreign tourists can stay. Once Declan arrives at a hostel, he befriends Zane, who helps Declan get a lucrative job removing asbestos. When Declan meets the beautiful Marie, fortune appears to be on his side, and Declan wonders if he will ever return home.

Brutal Disclosure is a compelling drama that combines elements of suspense and romance, telling the story of an immigrant’s trek to the United States in pursuit of opportunity. Declan is a multifaceted protagonist whose journey evolves into more than the pursuit of money as the story progresses. While Declan is the primary character, the story is filled with wonderful supporting characters, such as the roguish Australian Zane Harris, who proves to be a loyal new friend, and Isabella Ber, a compassionate young American woman who befriends Declan on his plane ride to America. Author Kevin Polin has written an affecting “fish out of water” narrative exploring life, love, and the pursuit of happiness away from home. The climax of the story hits hard and will leave more than a few readers stunned in response. This is a terrific novel from beginning to end.

When Declan O'Neill finds out his brother has committed suicide over unpaid debts to the Russian mob in their neighborhood of Brighton, he knows it's only a matter of time before they come after him to settle their scores. He heads to the United States, intending to find a job that will earn him enough money to return and move his mother back to their native Ireland. Declan quickly realizes that starting a new life in America is much more complicated than it seems. Even though he ran from problems in the UK, America offers its own unique challenges in Kevin Polin's Brutal Disclosure.

Set after the September 11 attack on American soil, Kevin Polin's Brutal Disclosure explores the challenges immigrants face when seeking a new life in America. Declan's backstory is brief but easy for readers to follow. Polin balances attention to detail with intense realism, as seen in his approach to Declan's job search. Declan's trouble with the New York police over not knowing what jaywalking is reflects the hysteria that was prevalent at the time. The dialogue reflects the mix of different cultures and races, particularly in Declan's conversations with his Chinese roommate. Declan's thoughts on how his immigrant journey might have gone differently if he were a person of color highlight a common social issue. The steady pacing makes it easy for fans of romance to follow the delicate love triangle in which Declan gets caught. Polin's blend of drama, politics, and current issues, told in a clear storytelling style, creates a realistic narrative that will resonate with a broad spectrum of readers.