Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Description:
“A search for hidden treasure linked to a decades-old crime. A race
against time to stop a fanatical church leader’s murderous plot. A
well-educated mob boss who stands in the way of one of these goals—and could be
the key to achieving the other.
In Cross Checking, book 2 of the Parker Hanson mystery series,
former journalist turned private investigator Parker Hanson and Amalia
Velasquez, his ex-Army Ranger neighbor, are back with not one but two major
mysteries to solve.
When they aren’t trying to stop what they fear might be a large-scale
assault, Parker and Amalia find themselves looking for a stolen painting that
could help solve a 35-year-old crime.
Juggling two critical cases with far-reaching implications will
require Parker and Amalia to summon every ounce of skill and resolve they
possess. And when Parker is faced with a moral dilemma that could determine the
fate of hundreds of people, how will he respond?
Featuring humor, pulse-pounding suspense, and plenty of hockey and pop
culture references, this crime thriller set in New Hampshire from veteran
journalist Dennis Pierce will keep readers engrossed until the very last page.
If you’re a fan of Robert B. Parker’s Spenser series or relatable, underdog
heroes in general, you won’t want to miss this book.”
Author:
“Dennis Pierce is a freelance writer, author, and journalist. A
graduate of Yale University, he began his professional career as an education
journalist with eSchool Media, working his way from assistant editor to
managing editor and editor-in-chief. In his last few years with the company, he
served as director of content partnerships, working with advertisers to develop
and execute content marketing campaigns. He has covered congressional hearings
on Capitol Hill, interviewed former astronauts and Secretaries of Education,
and ghostwritten thought leadership articles for company CEOs.”
Appraisal:
This was a fun, enjoyable read. I always enjoy a good mystery that
keeps me engrossed in the story, trying to figure out what the answer is along
with the protagonists makes for a fun read. With two cases intertwined in this
story there was plenty to keep the reader engaged.
One thing that stood out in this book and set it apart in a good way
from many mysteries was the subtle humor that is scattered throughout the
story. There might be some things that I missed because I wasn’t clued in to a
subtle reference, but I caught some that I suspect others might not pick up on.
For example, if you aren’t enough of a music nerd to recognize the name Charlie
Sexton, you won’t giggle like I did at one reference. But you ought to still
enjoy the mystery.
Buy now
from: Amazon US Amazon UK
FYI:
Contains a minimal amount of adult language.
This is the second book in a series featuring Parker Hanson. However,
each book is standalone.
Format/Typo
Issues:
My review is based on an ARC (advance reviewer copy), so I can’t gauge
the final product in this area.
Rating: ****
Four Stars
Reviewed
by: BigAl
Approximate word count: 55-60,000 words
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