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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Betsy Melano

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the new series First Coast Thriller Series and it is also the fist book I read written by the author. The author creates awesome scenes throughout the books so you feel like you’re there in person. Clayton Conway, the main character is a former cop who’s landed on some hard times because of a gambling problem.
It’s been several years since Clayton left his job at the Jacksonville Police Department. He is trying to get his act together so he can support his young daughter and provide a safe place for her to live. While working with a crew repossessing boats, Clayton ends up stealing a boat owned by a cartel boss. Clayton will need to do everything he can to keep his family and friends safe!
A great introduction to the new series will keep your attention from the start. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to the next book in the series.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Mercedes Jones

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Clayton lives a simple life, go to work, take care of his daughter, and try to stay out of trouble. He has had enough trouble on his doorstep, due to his gambling addiction, he lost his job as a police officer. He now works as a repo man with some interesting coworkers. When he’s not at work or with his daughter, you can find him at “The Ruby Skull,” the bar underneath his apartment. Clayton is trying to better his life but when he gets mixed into some cartel business, that’s not always the easiest thing to do. Will the cartel mess up Clayton’s life even more or can he keep it all together?
Wow, action packed and a great story! The characters were unique. This mystery thriller kept me on my toes and had me hanging out to every word. This is the first book I’ve read from this author but will be added more of his work to my list! Very well written and I can’t wait to read more from this author!

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Charlene Gonzalez Gonzalez

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Whoever thought that one day we are with friends and the next we see our friends die. Would anyone believe her or is she really going crazy?
Will the killer find her or will the cops arrest him? The suspension of the killer’s mind and hers are driving me crazy.

What a crazy turn in this story. From seeing her friends being murdered to people not believing her.
Wondering how the author Mark Nolan thought when he did the story? I can’t put my fingers if this girl is insane or 2 different personalities.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So Clayton didn’t really grow up with the best role model for a father and he’s determined to do better and becomes a cop and all seems well but then the gambling monster takes over and he looses not only his job but his family , a very hard price to pay .

Clayton may have made mistakes in the past but everyone deserves another chance , right ? So he’s got a job , his family back and it just may be coming together for him ….

I feel sorry for Clayton he’s really trying hard but life just keeps throwing curve balls at him , what seemed like a stable job is now not so kosher , his boss is involved with the cartel , both his father and sister are coming at him from different angles and then the FBI wants a piece of him as well , good grief something has got to give !

All I’m going to say is expect the unexpected because all is definitely not as it seems . Despite the thrills and chills this book gave me it also allowed me to be sympathetic…

I think I’d like to read some more ❣️📕

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Shannen Kern

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Shake DownShake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author, but it definitely won’t be my last. I was hooked from the very beginning and can’t wait to pick up the second book in the First Coast Thriller Series!

Clayton “Don’t Call Me Clay” Conaway is an ex-cop who is trying to get his life together after making some unwise decisions. He has a less than ideal relationship with his sister and father, both of which haunt him in his day-to-day life. All he really wants is to be a cop and back at home with his wife and daughter again. As he works with D&D Recovery and coasts by on auto-pilot, he realizes that maybe what he wants is within reach. Will he succeed in attaining his goals or does getting in the cartel’s crosshairs end it all?

I can’t believe I haven’t picked up a book by Armand Rosamilia before but that ends now! I will be searching out other series from this author. You won’t be disappointed reading this fast-paced crime thriller!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Amy Brennan

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely love the way the characters are introduced and how we are able to connect with Clayton ‘Clay’ on a personal level before really getting to the plot. It brings in a comedic aspect to the suspense filled adventure with some heartache, some doubt, some mystery and just a lot of action as a whole. The writing itself draws the reader in, and I personally felt like I was too intrigued to not continue reading. Humans make mistakes, and we shouldn’t be defined by those mistakes, be it if they were in the past, are in the present, or to happen in the future. I feel this novel touched on that very well.

I think that this author really knows how to build up his stories all around, and to keep the reader guessing by staying one step ahead, but also letting the reader in on the thoughts of the characters to the point where we feel we know where the next step will land, and who really knows if they’ll misstep. I guess you will have to read it and find out! I look forward to reading more of this series, and author. Worth a read!

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Amy Brennan

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I absolutely love the way the characters are introduced and how we are able to connect with Clayton ‘Clay’ on a personal level before really getting to the plot. It brings in a comedic aspect to the suspense filled adventure with some heartache, some doubt, some mystery and just a lot of action as a whole. The writing itself draws the reader in, and I personally felt like I was too intrigued to not continue reading. Humans make mistakes, and we shouldn’t be defined by those mistakes, be it if they were in the past, are in the present, or to happen in the future. I feel this novel touched on that very well.

I think that this author really knows how to build up his stories all around, and to keep the reader guessing by staying one step ahead, but also letting the reader in on the thoughts of the characters to the point where we feel we know where the next step will land, and who really knows if they’ll misstep. I guess you will have to read it and find out! I look forward to reading more of this series, and author. Worth a read!

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Christina Gran

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fast paced, quick read….I was so enthralled that I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what happened at the end! My first read from Armand Rosamila, but surely won’t be my last! I can’t wait to delve into the 2nd book of this magnificent new series.
Clayton is an ex-cop down on his luck. Based upon some poor life choices, Clayton lost his job & his family, but he is determined to turn his life around and win his family back and pursue another career in law enforcement. Clayton is working as a repo man, when his boss has him repoing a boat that is involved with a drug cartel. Can Clayton help the FBI, save his sister & out run the drug cartel that is after him? Kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! Can’t wait to read book 2!

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Christie Mitchum

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan was a riveting, action-packed novel that takes off from the very first page!

Angie is a normal college student on Spring Break in South Florida with her three friends. They are enjoying a night out when things go horribly wrong when a man abducts the four of them. Angie is the only one who escapes. Thinking she is safe when she literally crosses paths with a policeman, she finds herself going from being a victim to a suspect. This was only the beginning of a story full of twists and turns. Nothing is what it seems! There are so many layers to uncover within the 318 or so pages.

The book was told from the point of view of different characters, even one of the baddest characters gives the book a voice…which I thought was fantastic. His chapters give insight into what the detectives and FBI agents haven’t discovered yet and what actually motivates him to do the evil things he does.

If the plot didn’t have me hooked, Cody, the IED-sniffing war dog, sure did! He was a great character, along with his owner, Jake. These two characters have their own books, The Jake Wolfe Series. Angie and Brenda were strong female leads as well!

Mark Nolan is a new writer to me, and I am looking forward to reading more books he has written and getting to know Jake and Cody better.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Elizabeth Rose

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Shake DownShake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Clayton “not Clay” is trying to rebuild his life after a gambling problem that ended up costing him his job and his marriage. He works for a repo/recovery business and things get interesting when one of the boats they hook belongs to the cartel. Worlds start colliding when the FBI, the cartel, his co-workers, his irresponsible half-sister and his estranged dad all end up involved.

This is the first book in a new series and I was hooked (no pun intended) from the beginning. Great writing, an interesting story line that keeps you wanting more and characters that you cheer for- what more can you want? I can’t wait to read the other books in this series and I also plan to read some of the author’s other books.

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I’m Not Your Difference (Fitz Series Book 4) by Theresa Sederholt – Review by Marie Collins

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I'm Not Your Difference (Fitz, #4)I’m Not Your Difference by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once you get into this book, it’s hard to put down. It has everything a good suspense story needs. Watching Fitz track down clues is so cool!! The twists and turns and take-no-shit attitude is amplified when it comes to finding answers for those who can’t do it for themselves.

Action and drama at every turn. You never know where the story is gonna go until you get there. I’m on the edge of my seat… Good stuff, I tell you!

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a Story! I loved the characters as well as the storyline. It almost a ripped from the headlines piece. I was shocked, surprised and even laughed or smirked while reading. It is a fast paced story that easily kept my interest.

The characters in here are smart and witty. It was wonderful watching the FBI agent grow and change while the story moved along. I enjoyed her rigid by the book attitude but it was nice to see her loosen up mow and then. Angie’s ordeal..just Wow! I was pleased to see her become stronger as the story progressed. This does have a few secret guests that bring witty banter and eye rolling to the forefront. I liked that the author did not put these two to the front but rather treated them like secondary characters. They did not steal the show but helped enhance the other characters.

Overall this is an eye opener about abductions. The title says it all! I highly recommend this author and this book. It kept me on my toes and gave a look inside the minds of the victim, the police and the kidnapper.

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Stand Your Ground Audiobook by A.J. Ullman – Review by Shelly Kittell

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PHENOMENAL! This suspenseful story knocked my socks off. I was not expecting that. I loved the twists and turns. The narration was a tad monotone. A little more excitement and variation in the voices would have made this perfect. A plot full of action and twists, slimy characters that you love to hate, even ones you thought you’d love but found out they suck too. This story is worth the listen.

Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Robin Rankin

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series Book 1)

The cover to this book is what got me, how could it not be good with the sun and water?  This book did not disappoint me at all.

Clayton has a lot weighing down on him, his teenage daughter,  ex-wife, child support, his bills and staying clean.  Not to mention his sister dropping in for a visit.

I was hooked as soon as I read the first chapter and it kept me hooked until the end, but my favorite part happened in chapter 2 as Clayton was driving the boat.  Reminded me of an experience my husband had on a boat several years ago which I thought was funny,  he did not and I don’t think Clayton would have appreciated my laughter.

I have added the rest of this series to my TBR list, want to see what kind of trouble Clayton, Jimmy and the rest of the gang find.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Candida Hopper

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Shake DownShake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author and I was not disappointed. This story was entertaining, intriguing, suspenseful, had great characters and left me wanting more. We get to see character growth in Clayton, he is trying to be better after making mistakes in his past. Clayton now works for Jimmy in the repo business and while trying to overcome his past mistakes he realizes that he has other problems in himself he needs to also overcome. I don’t want to give anything away, so I will just say that this is a good read. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us in the book in this series.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Devon Pulliam

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

You quickly discover Clayton, not Clay, is one of those guys who is trying to fix his past by changing his current self. You learn that as an ex-cop he made some mistakes and is trying to get back to his cop life and his family that he lost. He didn’t come from the best parenting but wants to do better.

Then you learn he is a repo guy. The description of the boat repos had me relating as I am not the best on a boat either. But you can relate to him in various ways.

The ex-cop turned FBI helper and the crew working at D&D puts the work they do into real perspective. It also shows that you have to be a team player when it comes to certain types of work as well.

This was my first time reading this author and I thoroughly enjoyed the crime and thriller this story brought and will be reading more. It was one that once you got engaged you needed to know what was going to happen next. Wither it was Clay, Cassie, Wendell, Neil…. I needed to know what was happening next. I loved that it was a fast paced read to.

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Kylean Sprosty

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well the author dove right into this one! Angie and her friends are kidnapped, Angie fights their kidnapper, runs away, and is arrested for the murder of her three friends all in the first chapter!!! Jake, Cody, and Brenda help Angie to overcome her trauma and assist the FBI in finding the man that tried to kidnap her. You will not want to put this one down. Like seriously, you’ll keep turning the page and before you know it, you’re at the end! 5 stars!!!!

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Shea Gilkerson 8/13/22

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Riveting, page turning thriller. So much evil and so much good in one book. I couldn’t put this down!

Angie and her friends were kidnapped and held captive when they were on vacation. Angie, the only survivor, is traumatized and not speaking. The police must piece together if she is a victim or a mastermind. I now will also be checking into the “Jake and Cody” series, as well.

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Breanne Christian

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
5 stars

Spring break is supposed to be full of fun times, making positive core memories, but not for Angie and her group of three friends. One night during their spring break, evil was lurking. The night ended with the three friends being dead and Angie arrested for murder. The Girl Who Escaped follows Angie’s struggle to find the person who did this to them and with the help of FBI Agent Brenda Reynolds, she just may be able to do it.
The Girl Who Escaped is full of twists, turns, and excitement. Angie’s mental trauma and feelings are relatable. Each character was thoughtfully created, and the characters and the events are realistic. There were a couple of areas that may have been discrepancies, if they were not discrepancies then a little more information could have been used to ensure that they were not confused as such, but I still could not put it down and the possible discrepancies did not take away from the greatness of the book.
Overall, I highly recommend any mystery/thriller/suspense lover to read The Girl Who Escaped. Some events may be triggers for some survivors, so just be aware when you go to read this book.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Rayne East

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Interesting mystery thriller
This was a first from this author for me and it was an intriguing story. The writing was easy to read and pretty detailed. The layers within the storyline were interwoven well and I was kept interested through the whole book. There was a rawness to the character development that I enjoyed as it made them all the more real and relatable. With action, emotion, mystery and suspense this is a definite recommend from me.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Lauren West

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author is completely new to me. However all the ranting and raving proved true. The action and suspense that you get from the story really pulls you in. Clayton was a character down on his luck and trying to make ends meet. The more the story progresses he becomes more than just another man with mistakes that were made. A story wrapped in drama, addiction, mystery, and action all rolled into until one. The question at hand is can Clayton be redeemed..

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Kimberly Filer

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a suspenseful book, one that keeps you reading till you hit the very end. Clayton is an ex-cop who is trying to redeem himself back into everyone’s good graces. The FBI is following his every move just watching and waiting for him to say yes. He’s working at the repo shop just waiting to redeem himself for the mistakes he made in his past, but will his past come back and get him in the long run? A great read!

Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia

Shake Down is the first book in the First Coast Thriller Series and once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. This is a Thriller/Crime that pulls you in from the beginning and keeps on the edge of your seat trying to figure out what is going to happen next. This is a fairly new author to me but I’m a fan already. His style of writing and attention to detail and his characters are relatable and fully developed make for a wonderful story. This is a fast paced story that is packed with action and suspense. Clayton is a ex-cop who is now working repo and has repossessed a boat that turns out to belong to Cartel. He finds himself in a situation where now the cartel is after him they want their boat back. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Daryian Lucas

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.7/5 stars
This is my first read by this author and I can’t wait for more. The first chapter made me really excited to read the rest of the book! The rest of the book made me really excited to read the rest of the series, lol. The book builds momentum and keeps you very engaged from start to finish. It’s well written and not jumpy or boring.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Ashley Mertz

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Series)Shake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shake Down
Armand Rosamilia
4 Star Review

Following a gambling addiction that causes his family to fall apart, ex-Cop Clayton Conway is repossessing boats and automobiles in order to raise his daughter and pay for his tiny apartment. When he repossesses a speedboat that belongs to the Orenato cartel his family and friends are in danger. Determined to do whatever it takes Conway will keep his loved ones safe.

Shake Down is the first book in the First Coast Thriller Series. This thriller mystery is an edge of your seat kind of read. Rosamilia engages his readers with his realistic storylines and relatable characters. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick paced, enjoyable thriller. I can’t wait to see what is in store for book two.

Reviewed by @ashleymertz
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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Maryn Belling

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Maryn Belling

When self-fulfilling catastrophe strikes people make one of 3 choices:
try to get back to “before”
wallow in self-pity
get help, learn, grow, and move forward

Too “in your face”? Ok look at a plant gone to seed. It can become:
harvested & dried for future planting
mulched into the ground as nutrients for others
get carried off by a bird or wildlife to a new field

That’s where we find Clayton “don’t call me Clay” – 3 years into self-pity & trying to get back to “before”. Even his daughter can see he needs help. Will he grab a lifeline, or will he continue to pour alcohol on his backward-looking journey?

If you’ve ever wondered what The Sopranos or Sons of Anarchy would be like if it were relocated to Jacksonville, recalibrated with bougie rum, Jaws one-liners, a soundtrack country and trop pop, Shakedown marks the spot on your treasure map.

Does the Shakedown map lead to redemption from addiction & self-destruction?

The kindle book includes a few chapters of book 2 in the series to continue the beach read.

CWs: addiction, alcoholism, divorce, toxic masculinity

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Bethany Rollins

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a book that will hook you into the plot from the first chapter and keep your emotions on edge. Angie is faced with a series of traumas that knock her silent and scared. Brenda is sent to by the FBI to be her victim advocate and requests the assistance of Jake and his K-9 trained companion, Cody. With the help of this trio, Angie is able to break her silence and seek revenge on the man that killed her friends. I loved how the storyline unraveled and all the twists and turns kept me turning the page. While I loved the book, the ending left me wanting more closure for some of the characters.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Shake DownShake Down by Armand Rosamilia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Clayton is a man that has made some really bad life decisions but is doing his best to correct his past mistakes. Growing up with a father that was well known for his criminal connections and prolific lifestyle wasn’t easy. He became a cop and was doing well, until his gambling problem cost him his job and his family. Now, three years later, he’s working for a repo company, keeping his head down, trying to win his family back, and get his job back in law enforcement. When his boss involves him in a boat repo of a drug cartel, he finds himself being approached by the FBI. And as if that wasn’t crazy enough, suddenly, his sister- that spells out trouble every time she’s around- is back in town. Between the FBI pursuing him, his sister’s cryptic conversations, and his dad coming up again, he’s not sure which way is up. Can Clayton-not Clay- help the FBI, and figure out his sister before all is lost? Or is this just the beginning of something greater than him?

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I could envision each character as the story played out. His boss and coworkers were all believable. The author did an excellent job writing the struggles of each character and their thought processes. I appreciated that Clayton started realizing that it wasn’t just the gambling that was the problem, but his selfishness and self-loathing that makes him unapproachable to others. When he really starts to look past himself and see others, that is when he truly starts to change and see what has been right in front of him for the last three years.

This is the first of many books, I hope!

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Logan McKenna is enjoying her new life, including marrying her long-time love, Ben, playing her cherished violin, Bella, and taking long, morning runs on the magnificent Oregon coast. Fascinated by the abundance of owls, eagles, hawks, and ospreys she encounters, Logan volunteers at a wildlife rescue center, where she becomes immersed in the world of raptors and those who fight for these fierce, wild creatures.

   But when Logan finds a coworker dead on the floor in an animal treatment room, the peaceful forest becomes a scene of tragedy—and maybe murder. There are no signs of a violent struggle, but the office next door has been vandalized and the cause of death remains unclear. Even the official autopsy finds no evidence of homicide, but Logan thinks things just don’t add up.

   When the police investigation stalls, Logan takes matters into her own hands. With the help of two local friends, she sets out to uncover the killer. The deeper she digs, the more the killer’s attention turns chillingly toward Logan.

   Racing against time, Logan must use all her skills and strength to find the truth, before she becomes prey and is silenced forever.

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The Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan – Review by Angela Hayes

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The Girl Who EscapedThe Girl Who Escaped by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

 

The Girl Who Escaped is the latest thrilling read from Mark Nolan. This story is a bit of a spin-off from his Jake Wolfe series, but fans of Jake and Cody needn’t worry, these two fan favourites haven’t been put on the sidelines- as both return to play an important part in this new story.
You don’t have to have read the Jake Wolfe series in order to appreciate this book- but having said that, if you did happen to read the series first, then it would definitely give you an even greater appreciation of this story.
FBI Special Agent Brenda Reynolds is called in to investigate after the only survivor of a murder spree is left in a somewhat catatonic state, due to the trauma of the attack. She hasn’t spoken since the police arrived on the scene, and at present is the leading suspect in their investigation. Angie has been locked up in a psychiatric institution since her breakdown, and all efforts to communicate with her have failed. What can Brenda bring to the table to help get Angie talking again? It is crucial to the investigation to find out what happened on that dark and lonely road the night of the attack, so Brenda is willing to do whatever it takes to find out what happened, and hunt down the killer before more girls become victims. If that means bringing Jake and Cody on board, then she’s willing to work with them, even though they have a bit of a difficult past. With murder, kidnapped girls, obsession, danger, a game of cat and mouse, and plenty of twists- definitely made this an exciting read.
I can’t wait to see what Mr. Nolan does next!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Mark Nolan!

 

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