A Deadly Race Through Chicago's Most Dangerous Streets 

Out of Cabrini by Dave Case is a thrilling, fast-paced crime novel that takes you deep into the heart of Chicago's infamous Cabrini-Green housing projects. Follow Chicago tactical cop Stacey Macbeth and his elite team as they navigate one of the most dangerous beats in America. When a gang loses a shipment of drugs and threatens to expose the city's underbelly, Macbeth races against time to stop them. With tension mounting and danger lurking around every corner, this action-packed tale culminates in a bloody, explosive showdown. Perfect for fans of gritty crime fiction and high-stakes action, Out of Cabrini is a must-read.

Praise for Out of Cabrini

"I've never read a novel with a better feel for the grit and language of the hard, dark streets of a city."

William Kent Kreuger

Anthony Award-winner and author of Blood Hollow

"Dave Case has been a cop on some of the toughest streets in America, and this comes through his writing with hammer-force. Case has looked down the gun and come back to tell us about it. He's the real deal."

John Camp, a.k.a. John Sandford

Bestselling author of the Prey series

"Chicago Police veteran Dave Case has written a gripping, authentic tour of life on the streets--along with the funniest opening chapter I've read in a long time..."

Sara Paretsky

Author of the bestselling V.I. Warshawski series

Can One Cop Stop a Gang War from Destroying the City?

Stacey Macbeth knows the streets of Chicago better than anyone, but his beat is like no other—Cabrini Green, one of the most infamous housing projects in America. As a tactical officer, Macbeth works to keep peace in a place ruled by gang violence and a constant undercurrent of fear. But when a major drug shipment disappears, the delicate balance of power shatters. Determined to recover their missing stash, a ruthless gang begins a trail of violence that threatens to spill beyond the neighborhood, endangering the entire city.

Caught in a high-stakes race against time, Macbeth and his team must navigate the treacherous web of Cabrini’s factions to stop the gang before it’s too late. In a world where every decision can mean life or death, Macbeth’s resolve is tested as the streets he’s sworn to protect erupt in chaos.
 

Drawing on firsthand experience from his years as a Chicago police officer, Dave Case paints a vivid, unflinching portrait of life on the front lines. Gritty, intense, and deeply authentic, Out of Cabrini captures the human drama and explosive action of a city in crisis. With lives hanging in the balance, the story builds to a gripping, unforgettable climax.

Off the Shelf: Out of Cabrini - Review

by Michael A. Black

Blue Line Magazine - Canada

"Case doesn’t sugarcoat things. And Case doesn’t pull any punches. It’s all there: the brutal sights, the sickening smells and the acidic tastes of the big city."

About Cabrini Green

Cabrini-Green, once one of Chicago’s most notorious public housing projects, became infamous for its high crime rates, gang violence, and struggle for survival. Located on the city’s Near North Side, it was a microcosm of urban decay and resilience, where harsh realities collided with the dreams of those fighting to break free. Although Cabrini-Green has since been demolished, its legacy endures, and the streets that once defined its boundaries still echo with the stories of those who lived and died there.

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