An unfortunate setback for the FBI as they try to build a case against Sonny Holman, Leon Benuzzi, and Boris Krakov. Myra wasn’t the first casualty either, so the FBI needs to step up its game to nail this slick money laundering ring. Fortunately, they have an ace up their federal sleeve in the form of a relentless homicide detective with a maverick mindset. Willing to do whatever it takes, Kit Hanover accepts an undercover assignment as an exotic dancer for Sonny Holman at his Pink Kitten Gentlemen’s Club. Although the stunning Native American detective isn’t crazy about pole dancing, she’ll put her introverted nature aside to win Sonny’s trust and find concrete evidence of his shady dealings. But working a demeaning dancing gig and being ogled by lecherous patrons aren’t Kit’s only obstacles. She’s been trying to reconnect with her estranged sister in Las Vegas, though now is hardly the best time for a family reunion. Can the FBI keep her sister safe without blowing Kit’s cover? A death at the club puts Kit on everyone’s radar, and the more she digs, the more dangerous the assignment gets, with money laundering just the beginning of the crimes that can be traced back to Sonny and his associates. With prostitution, trafficking, and murder among the offenses, Kit must navigate the escalating danger and stay alive long enough to dismantle a powerful criminal organization.
COVER: This cover is as busy and exciting as the city where this novel is set. Perfection!
FIRST CHAPTER: After an intense prologue, the reader is drawn into two days in March--one where the challenges of this case against Benuzzi and his associates are discussed, and the other where Detective Kit Hanover is brought onto the team to bring Benuzzi down.
KEEP READING: Though I doubt I'll ever be a fan of present-day storytelling, Whatever It Takes by Alan Brenham is an engaging, fast-paced thriller destined to captivate readers who enjoy the seedy side of Vegas, where rich people play for keeps and will do anything to protect their territory. I love that the chapters are on the shorter side, which gives you an easy stopping point and propels the action forward. Definitely want to see where this novel is headed.
Please note this is the second book in the series, so why not start at the beginning!
- ASIN : B0F8H4K69J
- Publisher : Independently published
- Publication date : May 12, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 348 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8283664705
I received a copy of this book from the author. This First Chapter Review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
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Thanks so much for this fun 1st chapter review! :-)
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