Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. It was amazing. I loved how I was engaged from the very beginning. I could not put it down. Truly a page turner. I found myself lost in this book while trying to find out what was going to happen next.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love the element of surprise from the beginning to the end. The rabbit hole this sends you down, you’ll be more than happy where this book ends. The mystery and suspense will leave you mesmerized: This is entertaining, witty, and full of wonderful characters to make this read enjoyable.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I give Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler, 5 stars.
**This review may contain spoilers from previous books in the series.**
I constantly forget just how good this series is until I get into the next book. I swear, each book gets better and better. Each story is unique but still stays within the realm of the series. This book being about stolen money was interesting, especially when the suspect is someone we know. There are many twists and turns, keeping us on our toes and wondering just who all is involved.
Karina, as always, is yet again a great main character. She goes all out for those she cares about, jumping in head first to solve this. I also like the direction this series is heading and focusing more on the Silverthorne group. They have been my favorite since we first met them and really help define this series. We need to see much more of all of them in the future.
If you are a fan of intense mysteries with spectacular characters, this book and series are definitely for you. It can be read as a standalone, but the whole series is definitely worth your time.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler is a crime mystery book that everyone can sit up with.
In the FBI, there are no softball cases, especially if an agent gets filthy. Karina Cardinal’s Saturday is off to a fast start, and it’s not because of the HGTV home improvement marathon she’s watching. The FBI is knocking at her home, looking for a fugitive. As if she could simply conceal one in her small apartment. Particularly one by the name of Mike Finnegan. A few months ago, the two of them dubbed it Splitsville, but Mike? Accept a bribe of $1.2 million? No and no, respectively. Regardless of how much proof the feds claim to have.
When a strange burner phone appears in Karina’s pocket, she has no doubts about who put it there. Mike is deep underground and so far off the grid that he requires assistance in determining who is framing him and why. Karina does what she does best: she dives in with both feet, oblivious to the hazards. What’s the problem with leaping before looking? You have the option of landing on a planet of dirt. And if an old foe begins playing hardball, you may find yourself six feet beneath it.
I loved this story and the concept of it as well. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the first book by this author and I can’t wait to read more.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler. I LOVED this book. I read it in one sitting! Its the story of Karina Cardinal or KC to her friends. Karina is minding her own business for once and watching tv when someone pounds on her door. Its the FBI and they are demanding to know where her ex boyfriend Mike is and she is trying to tell them she doesn’t know. Mike Finnegan is her ex boyfriend and even though they aren’t together she knows he needs her help. Mike didn’t like Karina getting involved in all these situations but now he’s more interested because it involves him. Mike knows someone is out to frame him but he has no idea who or why? They are accusing him of embezzling millions of dollars and Karina knows he didn’t do that. While she is investigating she gets herself into problem after problem but that is just normal for Karina! This book can be read as a standalone but its so much better if you read them in order!
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
Five Stars
Swindler’s Revenge is the fifth book in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries series by Ellen Butler. This series keeps getting better and better as they continue. Karina is on the hunt again. This time to help her ex, Mike, out of the trouble he is in with the FBI. This series can be read as standalones, but I highly recommend they be read in order to get the full effect of the backstory. I absolutely adore the way Ms. Butler injects a bit of humor into her stories. This one had me laughing out loud at the same time guessing how it was going to end. This is my new favorite of this series. I highly recommend this book, series and author. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.
Review by @sunbarn
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
4 out of 5stars
I totally messed up by reading this book with out ready the first few books in this series. The Characters where well written and strong minded. Even though I liked the story line I was totally lost. As for reading this author has a new fan. Now I have to go back and start at the beginning of this series.
Tracy
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Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Swindlers Revenge, by Ellen Butler is the 5th book in the Karina Cardinals series. This is the first book in this series I have read but I will be definitely going back to read the other books in the series. When FBI agents knock on Karina’s door looking for her ex-boyfriend Mike, who has allegedly stolen $1.2 million from the government, she knows that she needs to investigate it further. Utilising her skills and contacts in private security she is determined to help undercover the plot, especially since the FBI and IRS are following her. When Mike eventually makes contact she is even more determined to help clear his name. This was a really enjoyable novel, Karina is a strong woman who knows what she wants. I really liked the dynamic between the different characters and how they may continue growing in the future.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I just love love love Karina Cardinal mystery books from the ever talented Ellen Butler!! With every book in this series I find myself saying over and over these get better and better and I once again find myself saying that with Swindler’s Revenge. I was up way past my bedtime to read how Karina would get herself out of the mess she found herself in once again in this one. I just had to know. This one was so good I couldn’t read it in pieces so I dove in and found out and with every page I was more and more hooked into her story laughing and yelling at my kindle as the hubby stirred next to me and rolled his eyes at my excited reading. People these books are not ones that you want to miss if you love mystery, crime, drama, romance, suspense, laughter, travel, and so much more. Every time Butler takes you to a new place and on a new adventure that will make you feel as if you have slipped on your private investigator shoes and jumped right into the action yourself. I love it and I only cry when I read the very last page because it is over. This one brought us so many changes but I can’t bear to divulge them. I just can assure you don’t miss it run and one-click today for your chance to find out what KC is up to for yourself!
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Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge is book 5 in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries series by Ellen Butler but for me it was the first book I have read not only in this series but by this wonderful author. I will definitely be finding more books by Ms Butler to read and back tracking to read the rest of this fun series. Even though I did started with the 5th book in this series and there was small references to other the books, my enjoyment of this book was in no way diminished by not having read the first 4 books. Would I recommend you read them first? Well yes I would but purely because if they are anything like this book you will absolutely love them and not because it is needed to enjoy this book.
Karina Cardinal is a vivacious, fun and spirited character whose talented for unintentionally finding trouble has once again found her in the middle of a mystery she just can’t leave alone. When her Ex Boyfriend, FBI agent Mike Finnegan, is accused of a serious crime, she just knows right from the start that he is innocent. With help from the gorgeous and very serious Rick Donovan and his team at Silverthorne she will do all she can to prove just that.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is everything I thought it would be. It has the perfect amount of suspense and crime in it. I would highly recommend this to all my friends. Karina doesn’t think Mike did the crime, so she takes it in her own hands to see if he does or not. She just wants to know the truth about what actually happened. I mean wouldn’t you if one of your friends is in trouble?
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow! Karina has some jacked-up things going on in her life. Good thing she has friends like Rick at Silverthorne to help her. After having the FBI roust her apt and, tada, plant bugs after thinking her ex would contact her after “stealing 1.2 million dollars,” she starts on a big mystery to figure out what is going on. She unravels threads which lead her in this direction to that direction to some of the big deals in D.C. and the walls come down…over what? Can’t tell ya. You’ll have to read the book. I promise you won’t be disappointed. This was a ‘suck me in from the start’ and ‘I couldn’t put it down until the end’ book. So much action and characters that you really enjoy because they feel 3D and like they are part of the action. The whole story is so well done that it just flows smoothly together. That is so rare nowadays that it is a treat to get a story that runs like that. I highly recommend this one.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book Review: Swidler’s Revenge
Author: Ellen Butler
Four Stars
A great suspense with some romance thrown in. Karina Cardinal has her day interrupted by the FBI knocking on her door serving a warrant to search her place for her Ex-Boyfriend.
Rick is the head of Silverthorne Security, a private company based in D.C. Karina seeks out his help in trying to find who is framing Mike for the things the FBI are accusing him of.
This is the 5th book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series. It is the only book in the series that I have read and I really was involved in this story. I thoroughly enjoyed every page.
KLH
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
4 Stars!!!!
Another Journey in the mystery filled world of Karina Cardinal. I was hooked right to the end. I usually read romances but this was a great escape into the world of intrigue and mystery. The author brings the characters to life and is so good at plot twists and turns. I really enjoyed my escape into the mystery.
I like how Karina was able to entwine herself into the action and drama. I really felt as though I was right there in the thick of it with her. The author made it so that I needed to keep reading to see how it would all unfold. I will definitely read more from this author in the future.
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Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge is book five in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries by Ellen Butler. A new to me author, this story was a great way to sink my teeth into Ellen Butler’s work. I was cackling away from the very first chapter. The engagement with Karina was instant. This rebel has an agenda and it’s not just to solve a mystery. This character is constantly busy and drama is ever present at ever chapter. Karina’s quick wit is enviable, her personality larger than life, and the author’s portrayal of each character encouraging.
If you are wanting excitement, energy, suspense, romance and constant activity, then this story is for you. I certainly enjoyed every word, and will be going to read the rest of the books I have to get caught up on all that is crazy enthralling Karina. 4 stars.
This is the first book I have read by this author and it was a great first book. I realized after I was a few pages in that it went to a series, but I didn’t feel like I had missed out on a lot. It does make me want to go back and read the other adventures from the first book.
In Swindler’s Revenge Karina Cardinal has her Saturday morning interrupted by the FBI. They are looking for her ex boyfriend Mike Finnegan as he supposedly took a $1.2 million bribe. She doesn’t believe he would do something like that, but the FBI believes they have the right man. Mike believes he was framed and thinks he knows who is behind it, but how can he prove he didn’t do what he is accused of? Karina believes that Mike is genuinely a good guy and jumps in feet first to help him out of this jam. How much danger is she putting herself in to help out a friend?
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the fifth book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series. It can stand alone, but I am going to go back and read the first four books. I fell in love with Karina!! Her outrageous plans, her determination, the way the people around her trust her is just amazing and well written.
Karina falls into a mess when her ex is though to have embezzled 1.2 million dollars and taken off with it. The FBI show up to her door she is antagonistic with them, but they continue searching her house. She knows Mike didn’t do this, but who did? Who can she go to help Mike? Can she completely trust them with this delicate issue? The people she does trust, can they find all the information before time runs out?
I couldn’t stop turning the pages. What was going to happen next? What bright dangerous idea was going to come out of Karina’s mouth next. She had me laughing, loving, fearing for their safety. I just did the emotional Olympics. THANK YOU, ELLEN BUTLER!!!!
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge is a fantastic addition to the Marina Cardinal Series. I love that the overall tone of this book. Karina Cardinal or K.C. really seems to find herself in one hotspot after another. I mean, I love the girl, I really do, but she needs to work on her self-preservation. KC finds herself in the middle of an FBI investigation after her ex-boyfriend is accused of some pretty shady things. KC is convinced that the ex-boyfriend Michael, is innocent. She is going to have a heck of a time proving it while the FBI is breathing down her neck.
This book is equal parts hilarious, dramatic, suspenseful, mysterious, and has some hot chemistry. Lovers of all those genres will love this book. This is part 5 of the series and can be read as a stand-alone, however, I feel that, with all series, you should read them in book order, as the author intended. This is a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ellen Butler has done it again. Swindler’s Revenge is a masterfully written cozy mystery. I enjoy the picture Ellen Butler describes because it is vivid. There are so many twists and turns, edge of my seat moments that kept me reading until I was done with the last word. The characters are fully developed and relatable. In particular, I love Karina as a character. She is one of my favorite characters. In this book, she is involved with a case that she personally knows and it happens to be Mike. She jumped into this investigation without regard to her own safety. She gets into the investigation pretty far. Can she find Mike or is the danger too great? I highly recommend this book and the other books in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler is the fifth book in the Karina Cardinal series. First, I recommend reading the series to know Karina’s past escapades and the other characters that recur in the series. Karina seems to have things under control until the FBI shows up at her door looking for her ex, Mike Finnegan. Could Mike not be the upright FBI agent Karina thought he was? This story is a great addition to the series. I like that Karina finds herself in crazy situations but still finds her way through with the help of some talented individuals. I also like that this isn’t so intense and serious that it overwhelms the reader. The story has intensity but a nice amount of humor and a smidge of romance. I look forward to reading more in this series and from this author in the future.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 5th book in The Karina Cardinal Mysteries series. This is a Crime novel and is 228 pages in length. This story follows Karina and Mike. The FBI shows up at Karina’s house looking for a fugitive – Mike. They apparently have loads of evidence connecting Mike to taking $1.2M. But she knows better. There is no way Mike would do that. But Karina does what she always does and jumps headfirst into the mess to clear Mike’s name and find out who is doing this to him. With the FBI digging into her because of hers and Mike’s past relationship she needs to help Mike and keep the FBI at bay.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Totally loved this book!
This is book 5 of the Karina Cardinal series and I totally fell in love with Karina and the team. The writing is spot on and the storyline just draws you in. Even though I had not read the other books, not once did I feel left out of the loop. There were glimpses into past events which now has me wanting to go back to the start and read the series as a whole. If you are looking for an awesome mystery series led by a FMC that will have you laughing out loud while taking you on an exciting ride, then this is the series for you.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love a good cozy mystery and this book is fantastic!! This is my first book I have read by
Author Ellen Butler and I really enjoyed it. In this book, Karina has the FBI at her door and looking for her ex, Mike. He is being accused of taking a huge bribe and now the FBI want him. Karina does choose to help Mike find out whom would frame him for the bribe and why. This book really pulled me in and I could not stop reading it until the end! I love the suspense wrapped up in a cozy mystery. I would highly recommend this book and I definitely will want to be circling back to reading more from this author!!
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Having never read a Karina Cardinal mystery or any other book by Ellen Butler, Swindler’s Revenge was a fantastic book. As a civilian, Karina really shouldn’t involve herself in dangerous things. Having been involved in multiple cases which involved getting out of trouble with or without the help of friends, Karina is the to jump in headfirst.
On a perfectly peaceful Saturday, Karina’s lazy morning is interrupted by a knock on the door and the FBI and IRS invading her personal space. It seems her once boyfriend, FBI agent Michael Finnegan is wanted for suspicion of taking a bribe. A $1.2 million bribe? Karina isn’t buying it and soon finds herself under the surveillance of the FBI.
Shortly after, Karina’s commute is interrupted by a cell phone ringing that isn’t hers. She finds the suspicious phone in her pocket and immediately knows that it is Mike. With Mike’s confirmation, Karina knows that Mike is being framed by someone only he doesn’t know who. He wants her help.
With the help of her friends at Silverthorne Security, she finds a hideout for Mike while the team tries to uncover the person responsible for framing Mike. Once again, Karina finds herself deep in an investigation. Will they be able to stop the person framing Mike before it’s too late? And will Karina stay out of harm’s way throughout the investigation?
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As a fan of the ‘Karina Cardinal Mysteries’ series I was looking forward to catching up with the heroine, who feels like an old friend, Karina Cardinal and as usual I was not disappointed. Book five in the series and each one really does get better. Having split up with Mike a few months ago Karina is surprised when the FBI start banging on her door hunting for a fugitive by the name of Mike Finnegan! Despite the damning evidence they claim to have Karina just can’t see Mike taking a 1.2 million bribe and so when a burner phone appears in her pocket, she’s not surprised to hear Mikes voice on the other end. Mike needs Karina’s help to find out who’s framing him and why, as he is deep under cover. Unfortunately this puts Karina in danger especially when an old enemy turns up, but as usual Karina ignores the dangers in order to solve the mystery and prove Mike’s innocence. A fast paced exciting storyline with plenty of plot twists, this story had me gripped from page one. Karina is a great strong female main character who really brings the stories together. I was up late reading this book as I just couldn’t put it down, a must read novel and I also recommend the series.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler is the fifth book in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries series and the first one that I have read. Even though I was able to read this as a standalone I feel you would get a better understanding for the characters if the series was read in order.
This book is a book that love that grips you from the beginning and doesn’t let go. There are so many twists and turns in here that you can never predict what will happen next and I couldn’t put it down.
When Karina’s Saturday was disturbed by agents looking for her ex boyfriend she is shocked to discover he is wanted in connection of taking $1.2 million from his work. Now he’s gone missing.
Karina doesn’t believe it was him as its so out of character so she is now on a mission to find him before the agents do and unravel this case. Who is trying to set him up? Is he being set up or blackmailed? And what secrets and dangers will Karina find herself caught in trying to solve this case.
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Swindler’s Revenge is the fifth book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series by Ellen Butler. Yes, I am going to say this again for the umpteenth time- this series just gets better and better with each new instalment- and I’ve found another book to add to my favourites in this fantastic series- that’s all five 😊!!!
Ms. Butler really knows how to spin a riveting, tightly woven story that kept me flipping the pages to discover what I would find on the next page. She deftly weaves clever mystery, suspense, and thrills into her plots- it’s something she does incredibly well. I love that her stories always keep me wondering what will happen next- and has me expecting danger and dramatic developments with every turn of the page. Her books are a definite ‘one-click’-no-questions-asked…. she never disappoints!!!
As with the other books in the series, this could be read as a standalone- without feeling like you are missing anything. But having said that, I really do recommend reading the previous instalments before devouring this one, as not only are the previous books really great stories- but there are also some recurring characters who appear in each instalment, as well a few references to past events and characters- so knowing what has happened previously will definitely enhance your reading experience of this book, and the series as a whole.
Karina Cardinal (K.C) seems to be a bit of a magnet for trouble, and true to form, she soon finds herself embroiled in another investigation. This time, Michael Finnegan, her ex-boyfriend, becomes a wanted fugitive after taking off with $1.2 million dollars. This also puts KC under the FBI microscope as his (former) girlfriend. Could Michael really have pulled a swiftie? Karina doesn’t think so- but proving it may not be quite that simple, especially since there is no trace of Michael. But, with a little help from some very capable friends- they begin to unravel the events that led up to Michael’s disappearance with the loot….. as the investigation unfolds we are treated to plenty of tense situations, clever mystery, intrigue, suspense, agendas, danger, drama, chemistry, emotion, set ups, colourful characters, comradery, humour, banter, and much more! OH, and did I mention I FLOVE the direction KC’s love life has taken- that’s all I can say without giving away spoilers! But- SQUEEEEEE!!!!! Colour me happy. I have been wanting this for quite a while now- and it finally happened!!! WOOT!!!
Now I can’t wait for more Karina Cardinal mysteries!!! Bring on Book #6 (Dear Lord, let there be more books coming)!!!
Thank you, Ellen Butler!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love a good mystery, this book does not disappoint.
Karina is caught off guard when the FBI comes knocking.
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Needless to say this book keeps you reading! I recommend this book and author .
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Swindler’s Revenge
The Karina Cardinal Mysteries
Book 5
By Ellen Butler
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This is another story in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries. While this series could be read as standalones I recommend you read this series in order.
Karina Cardinal is at it again. This time it’s her ex boyfriend that is in trouble with the FBI. So she sets out to find the answers as well as the truth. Although jumping with both feet is never a good idea. She goes for it. Ex meaning she and Mike broke up months ago. That does not mean she does not care. Something is not right, she knows Mike would never take the money and disappear like this. So will Karina again save the day? Is Mike really who they say he is?
Ellen Butler has once again knocked the ball out of the park. This story is well written and a true laugh out loud mystery. But you know it has some of those heart stopping moments. I love the characters all with their own challenges. Karina makes this story run, but nothing better than helping an ex in trouble. I could not put this one down, I just had to finish as it was that captivating. Ellen Butler, you have once again given us the right feels! Well Done Ellen Butler! Well Done! !
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Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler
Swindler’s Revenge is the fifth book in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries Series by Ellen Butler. I swear with each book I say it’s my favorite yet and I’m going to say it again. I’ve truly enjoyed reading this series and will definitely be re-reading several times in the future. This author continues to amaze me with her attention to detail and I love being pulled into her stories I feel like I’m right there with her solving mysteries. Karina is back in yet another fast paced story but this time it’s a hunt for a fugitive that she knows. Karina and Mike split up months ago and she hasn’t seen him since. Before she realizes what she’s doing really doing she jumps right in and ignores the danger she might have put herself in. Can she solve the mystery of whose framing mike before it’s to late? I highly recommend reading this to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to see what this author brings us next.
