Make It Stop

A speculative tale of dysfunctional vigilantes, sex-crazed junkies, and corporate healthcarerun amok from best-selling chronicler of LA punk Jim Ruland. Scores of detox and rehab centers across Southern California have adopted a controversial newconditional release policy that forces patients to stay until they pay their bills.And if they can't pay? They don't leave. Enter: Make It Stop, a group of highly skilled recovering addicts dedicated to rescuing thosetrapped in these prison hospitals by posing as patients and getting them out by any meansnecessary.But when Scary Gary, one of their top ops, gets killed on assignment, Melanie Marsh and hercrew set out to avenge his death and unravel an unthinkable medical conspiracy that threatens todestroy the organization and cripple the city with a dangerous new drug. Melanie may be LA'sbest hope but if, and only if, she can stay sober. From decrepit rehab wards to beachside punk clubs, Make It Stop takes readers into LA's darkestcorners, exploring sobriety, sanity, and a society hell-bent on profiting off those who need itshelp the most.