The Death Factory: A Penn Cage Novella (Kindle Single) (Penn Cage Novels)

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Last update: 01-07-2025


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Don’t miss the latest Natchez Burning novel, SOUTHERN MAN

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Natchez Burning trilogy—Natchez Burning, The Bone Tree, and the upcoming Mississippi Blood—comes this e-original novella featuring former prosecutor Penn Cage, a story of family secrets and justice denied, plus an excerpt from Natchez Burning.

Death is the end, and if a man doesn't speak before it silences him, then his deepest secrets go with him.

When a heart attack sends Penn's father, Tom Cage, to the ER, Tom begs that his son be brought to his side to hear a dying declaration. But when Penn arrives, Tom denies ever making the request—keeping his secrets for another day.

The emergency hurls Penn back to a chilling case in Houston, where he worked in a DA's office known as the "death factory," which sent more killers to death row than any other in America. While Penn cares for his ailing wife, a tormented forensic technician brings him evidence of a crime lab in chaos, throwing past convictions into doubt and begging Penn to prevent an imminent travesty of justice. With the desperation of a man fighting death in his own home, Penn must find a way to bring the machinery of the death factory to a halt.


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Top reviews from the United States

  • Ila in Maine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't Get any Better than This
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2014
    Greg Iles has been sorely missed and I'm so glad he is back.

    If you are new to his work and looking at this wondering if its worth your money or time, please let me assure you its worth far more than the asking price and the time it will take you to read it.

    This story will stay with you, it will come back to you when you're not expecting it and give you cause to think about life and even death in ways you probably haven't before. It will almost certainly give you a new way of looking at justice, and the way we perceive the preferential treatment the rich are given, how money can determine who pays for crimes committed and in what ways.

    A rape case - she said he said - he is rich, she is not. No trial and a plea bargain favoring the rich guy. Usual story right?

    Along comes Mr. Isles and you've got a whole new story. A fascinating story that will have you cheering in delight!

    Could it be that some cases are just not worth the time, they won't make a notch in someone's career belt? Did the case not go to trial because the accused is rich, or because the case is too petty or seen as unnoticeable?

    Perhaps there is something larger going on that only a few people are aware of, something that might set the entire county back years, or decades and cause immeasurable damage to careers and lives?

    Author Greg Iles takes us on a thrilling ride throughout the land he knows and he loves in The Death Factory, a land seasoned readers will recognize and rejoice in, and new readers will come to love, as he explains justice gone astray in this gem of a story.

    It will leave you wanting more, much more of Greg's work. I find his books akin to sitting down with an old friend who tells me a story in a friendly, conversational tone. I don't know of any other author who has this ability and it was great to spend a few hours with him again. I hope you find the same. Welcome back Greg!
  • Milton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short, nice filler between books
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
    Nice, flowing read with some rawness. An Iles without action is rare, but I enjoyed the short read between other books.
  • Cassey Shindelar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014
    I have been a fan on Greg's since I first cracked the binding on my copy of Spandau Phoenix so many years ago, but the story that really got my attention was that of a former prosecutor by the name of Penn Cage. From the moment I delved into The Quiet Game, I was obsessed with the picture that Iles was able to paint of these characters and of Natchez, Mississippi. Penn Cage remains one of my favorite protagonists in literary history, and his father Tom is right behind. When The Devils Punchbowl left us all hanging in suspense all those years ago, I was devastated at the idea that I would have to wait so long for the conclusion. I didn't realize how long it would turn out to be, and it has been an excruciating wait.

    That being said, Iles is back in full force with this new release. The Death Factory welcomes back Penn, Caitlin, Annie, Tom, Peggy, and all the majesty of Natchez in the way that only this author could. What is even more exceptional, though, is the introduction to a few new characters in these short pages, one of which is Sarah Cage - who, granted, is not a new addition to the story but in this case is given a life of her own. Fans of this series will be overwhelmed with emotions as we get to really feel what Penn's experience was with Sarah - in her life as well as in her death.

    This was a long time coming, and as a reader I am overjoyed at the results. I can't wait to pick up my copy of Natchez Burning next month, but in the meantime The Death Factory certainly was a welcome reprieve from the wait. In terms of satisfaction, reconnecting with these characters and this story felt like nothing short of coming home.
  • Cathy G. Cole
    3.0 out of 5 stars Penn didn't set my world on fire, but...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017
    I don't think anyone could be a real crime fiction lover and not be aware of Greg Iles. Until now, that's all I was-- aware-- and since Iles tends to write quite weighty tomes, I decided to read this novella to see if I wanted to read more.

    What I found was a well-told tale with lyrical descriptive passages and a main character I quickly grew to like. The storytelling flowed well, and the plot certainly kept my attention, especially with its emotional elements concerning Penn's father and wife. All my reactions were positive but for some strange reason, Penn didn't set my world on fire. As much as I liked him, I have no real burning desire to read more (although I may very well do so). This is a reaction I very seldom have so I'll have to ponder it a bit more. I may yet become a Penn Cage fan. Only time will tell.

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