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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by katie stapleton

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

I love when an author can seamlessly weave different character’s viewpoints into a single storyline. This book did not disappoint!! Mystery, intrigue, thrills, suspense, and just enough information about the characters to keep you needing more. I was thrilled to see this is a series and I cannot wait to read more about Clayton, Jimmy, Neil, Xavier and the rest of the characters we have met so far. I also really enjoyed the pace of the book. I wanted to keep reading and was on the edge of my seat. Armand gets you started with enough details, but doesn’t get hung up on adding fluff. Very enjoyable!!

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Piper Foster

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

I really enjoyed this crime thriller and I was memorised from the start it kept me in the edge. I liked how the characters are well researched and fleshed out you can really feel the story and can feel the challange which is given. Clayton is trying to get back on track after gambling addiction cost him everything he had. When a co-worker goes missing he joins to rescue them. Makes this a great page turner.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Codi Parham

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Codi Parham

Such a fan of this book and Clayton, not Clay. I could not put it down and I cannot wait to see what happens next! All of the characters were relatable and I found myself rooting for Clayton throughout! Shake Down was one of the best I’ve read recently! Looking forward to the next adventure!

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Heather Goodman

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

This book is action packed from the first chapter but it also has substance to it. The characters are hilarious and relatable . It’s a very easy read. I can’t wait for the next book in the series to see what the crew is getting into next.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Angela Hayes

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

 

3.5 Stars

 

Shake Down is the first book in the First Coast Thriller series by Armand Rosamilia. As this is my first foray into Mr. Rosamilia’s work, I was unsure of what to expect- but I love a great crime thriller, and as I am a bit of a book addict, I devour my way through dozens of books a month and so I am always looking for more authors to add to my TBR list- so one-click I did and plunged into the adventure.
Clayton Conway was forced off the police force due to his own doing. Mistakes that left him with little choice but to go into the repo game- recovering cars and boats to make ends meet. But when a powerboat belonging to a notorious cartel comes up for repo, things take a dangerous turn. What happens next? You will need to read all the intriguing details for yourself!
I will definitely be joining Clayton for more adventures in the future. As well as keeping a lookout for anything else Mr. Rosamilia produces. Now I’m off to read ‘Throw Down’ (Book #2 First Coast Thriller Series).
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Armand Rosamilia!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Kerry Carr

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

This is the first book in the First Coast Thriller series. It is a great start to the series. This book is definately one that will keep a reader gripped and on the edge of their seat from start to finish. I loved it. I literally couldn’t put it down and the pace was fast enough that it kept me engaged without missing any details or depth.

This books is a crime Thriller and has so many twists and turns at the reader cannot be sure of what to expect or what the outcome can be. When you mix cartel boats and investigations with the FBI you just know that things are going to be pretty or plain sailing and lives will be on the line.

Our main character Clayton has had a rough time of things. He was part of JSO but he gambling addiction got the best of him and now he’s a repo man. All he wants is to get back into law enforcement and make his family proud.
When he is offered that change he grabs for it however it comes at a cost and that cost is crossing dangerous people and putting the family and friends he loves into harms way.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Skylar Daniels

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

This is the first book that I have read from this author and I loved every minute of it. This is the first book in the First Coast Thriller Series and it was amazing. The author’s writing is very unique to them and how they’d portrayed to plot and the characters was phenomenal.
Ex-cop Clayton Conway has made some mistakes.
He’s trying to work hard with a repo company, hooking cars and boats. Raise his daughter and stay friendly with his ex-wife. Make enough money to pay the rent on his tiny apartment over a bar in Jacksonville Beach.
But when one of the Orenato Cartel’s speedboats gets repossessed, they come looking for it.
Putting Clayton, his family and friends, in danger.
I’m excited to see how this author continues this series in the near future.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Kay Stritesky

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

There are not enough good things to say about this book! This was my first read by this author and not only am I hooked on this series I am hooked on the author too! I can not wait for the next book to hit us!
The characters are wonderful and readers are hooked from the very beginning! Its been a long time since I easily got lost in a book and before I knew it this one was over!

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Kerry Baker

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

This is a well written and intriguing Thriller that keeps you hooked from beginning to end. I found myself instantly connecting with this story and wanting to find out what was going to happen. The characters were great
They fit with the story so well and had an interesting connection between themselves.
This is a new author to me so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The book was well thought out and the characters clearly developed and it was a thoroughly enjoyable book. I will definitely be checking out the second book in the series.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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

I thoroughly enjoyed this gripping crime thriller, which had me hooked from start to finish. The main character, Clayton Conway is an ex-cop who has made some mistakes and is now working at a repo company. Clayton is concentrating on raising his daughter and keeping friendly with her mother, his ex-wife. He’s renting a small apartment over a bar in Jacksonville Beach, and is happy if he makes enough money to pay his rent. Thinking he had left his dangerous life behind him, along with being a cop, Clayton gets mixed up with the Orenato Cartel, when one of their speedboats is repossessed.
Clayton realises that it’s not just him who’s in danger but also his family and friends, and he’s determined to protect them, as long as his own weaknesses don’t get the better of him, again. Full of drama and suspense this was an entertaining and engaging read, with a great main character in Clayton, who’s both likeable and relatable, whilst also being realistic. I found it hard to put this book down once I had started it and I am now looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Wendy Wary

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

Clayton is trying to get his life back on track after a gambling addiction cost him his job and family. He wants to repair things with his ex wife and daughter, but it’s going to be a long road to setting things right.
He misses police work, but he’s found some solace in doing repo work for Jimmy, who seems most interested in living his life in Jimmy buffet style. But, Jimmy takes in his crew like family, and Clayton just needs to learn to get out of his own head. When one of his coworkers gets abducted, Clayton joins the crew in finding him and getting to the bottom of what’s really going on.
Meanwhile, his damaged relationships with his womanizing father and elusive sister, who seems to find trouble everywhere she goes, throws a more personal wrench into Clayton’s problems.
Explosive action, an FBI investigation, and Jimmy’s knack for getting under a local cop’s skin make for page-turning excitement, laughter, and adventure. I loved the characters in this book, their varying quirks and personalities, and truly enjoyed the story line. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

Armand Rosamilia is a new author to me so I was unsure what to expect. He is known to have eclectic tastes in writing and not confined to one genre. His books include crime thrillers, supernatural thrillers, horror, zombies, contemporary fiction, nonfiction and more.

Shake Down is an interesting thriller mystery that is a little fun, a lot suspenseful and well-written with a good storyline. There is action, murder, mayhem, with intrigue making it an enjoyable read.

Armand weaves a thrilling tale in this new series that is unique with well-developed strong characters. The plot is well thought out keeping the reader interested in the outcome.

I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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

This book was a freaking well written fantastic adventure! I was hooked from the character introductions. The characters were connectable, and the action was tense and a good build up!

The book gave so much. I felt I was right there with everything that was going on. From figuring out characters whom to trust, and whom you knew you could a first glance, and when it comes down to it, you would sacrifice everything for those you love. Amazing writing. I could not put it down. It kept me interested till the final word on the final page. Loved it! Really exciting read and a fulfilling time!

I was hooked, no questions asked. The writing was good and kept you holding on till everything came together. I am so glad I came across this book! Highly recommend this book and author!

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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

This is my first book by this author which I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is the first book in this series and what a great start it is. I look forward to reading more in this series in the future. This is a well written story where the characters bring the twists and turns to a new level. A story that is full of action and suspense. It has great growth throughout the story as well. I found this story to be fast paced and hard to put down. An engaging story that had me coming back for more. A story about an ex-cop who now does repo and has repossessed the wrong boat. Now the cartel is after what was taken from them. I really enjoyed how the author used details to make the characters relatable and supportive. They made the story feel realistic, as if you were right there with them. This is an easy and entertaining story to read. I really enjoyed reading this story. I highly recommend this story.

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Shake Down (First Coast Thriller Book 1) by Armand Rosamilia – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an intense, adventure story. You are sucked in straight from the beginning. Well-written with the tone of a true Floridian spy novel, the characters all seem to have secrets they are hiding. The main plot has twists and turns that have you questioning as you think you know who did it. Clayton is a protagonist just trying to figure out the right thing to do for his daughter. Everywhere he turns are antagonists. This is an excellent story with the suspense, a shot at romance, thriller, and adventure. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think adventure lovers out there will love it too.

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Ex-cop Clayton Conway has made some mistakes.

He’s trying to work hard with a repo company, hooking cars and boats. Raise his daughter and stay friendly with his ex-wife. Make enough money to pay the rent on his tiny apartment over a bar in Jacksonville Beach.

But when one of the Orenato Cartel’s speedboats gets repossessed, they come looking for it.

Putting Clayton, his family and friends, in danger.

Can he protect them, or will the cartel get what they came for? And will his own weaknesses get the best of him… again?

From the author of the Award Winning crime thriller series, Dirty Deeds, comes a new series set in the same world!

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Armand Rosamilia is a New Jersey boy currently living in sunny Florida, where he writes when he’s not sleeping. He’s happily married to a woman who helps his career and is supportive, which is all he ever wanted in life…

He’s written over 200 stories that are currently available, including crime thrillers, supernatural thrillers, horror, zombies, contemporary fiction, nonfiction and more. His goal is to write a good story and not worry about genre labels.

He is also a successful podcaster, too!

The Mando Method Podcast with co-host Chuck Buda – talking about writing and publishing

He also loves to talk in third person… because he’s really that cool.

You can find him at https://armandrosamilia.com for all of his information as well as random things he enjoys

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