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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2021-09-07 02:09:102021-09-10 14:08:17Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Rayne East
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!!
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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?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Doverhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Dover2021-09-06 20:11:052021-09-08 23:03:24Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Ashley Dover
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-09-06 15:30:472021-09-08 22:48:04Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Jennifer Gordon
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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2021-09-06 13:06:112021-09-08 22:44:29Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Kerry Carr
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)!!!
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Swindler’s Revenge The Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5 By Ellen Butler ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 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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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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2021-09-03 04:16:482021-09-06 23:16:01Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo, this is the last book in the series. Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler is another superb story. Karina Cardinal and the gang are back, and I just love them. Although they are standalone stories make sure you start at the being and fully immerse yourself in all things Karina Cardinal. This series just gets better and better with each book. This unpredictable thrilling ride will have you laughing out loud and holding your breath at the same time. Ellen is the master of mystery, and this series is just proof of that. You never know where the story will go and what is going to happen next. As is her style Karina finds herself in trouble whether she means to or not. However, in this case things go from bad to worse as she tries to solve the mystery of why her ex is being framed for a crime, she knows he would not have committed. As always, a brilliant tale. Keep them coming.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2021-09-03 03:54:242021-09-06 23:15:37Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Jenni Bishop
Swindler’s Revenge by Ellen Butler is the fifth book in the Karina Cardinal Mysteries series. This is a fantastic series that just keeps on getting better. I think this book has to be my favourite of the series so far. It is exciting and full of twists and turns all the way through. I always find it so easier to fall back into the main character and her story. This one is fast paced and really pulls you in. The author knows exactly how to keep you engaged and has really created a book that you cannot put down. Although I would recommend reading this series in order you can read this book as a standalone. However it is definitely worth your time to read all of the books. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading the next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2021-09-02 14:45:282021-09-06 23:03:43Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Kerry Baker
I was pulled right in as soon as I started. Karina’s Saturday morning is interrupted when the FBI knocks on her door. She is shocked to hear they are looking for her ex. Loved Karina and her sassiness no matter who she was talking to while they searched her home.
Knowing how straight laced her ex is she doesn’t believe what they were telling her. She needs to find him before they do to help him find the truth behind what is going on.
Will Karina be able to help Mike clear his name? How far is she willing to go?
Overall this was a thrilling page turning read. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what came next. The secondary characters added a great element to the story. The author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. 1-click and get started today.
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Swindler’s Revenge is the fifth book in Ellen Butler’s exciting Karina Cardinal Mystery series. Kariba has a knack for getting caught up in a variety of complicated and dangerous cases. Fortunately, by this stage in the series, she’s well-versed in legal procedures and self-defence, and has friends she knows she can turn to. Not that that means she’s in any less danger…
In Swindler’s Revenge, Karina’s ex Mike has been accused of acquiring over a million dollars by some nefarious means. Having parted on (reasonably) good terms, and unconvinced that Mike is guilty, Karina chooses to help Mike evade the FBI until she can work out what really happened.
It’s a real page turner, full of plenty of details and clues to keep the reader engaged. There are some great characters – I have a bit of a soft spot for Rodrigo, who’s always got Karina’s back and who is as (if not more) observant as the trained people at the FBI and Silverthorne.
I’d recommend reading this series from the start, although you can absolutely jump in here if this book particularly appeals to you. Karina develops as a character over the course of the series so it’s good to see that unfolding.
This book gets five stars from me, a great addition to the series! It’s a must-read for anyone who likes snuggling up with a good mystery.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2021-09-01 16:35:132021-09-02 09:12:20Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
This is the 5th book in the Karina Cardinal Mystery series, a series that I believe should be read in order as each new book sort of follows the last with the same main characters. Just like the other books of the series I was able to read this book in one sitting as I couldn’t bring myself to stop reading.
I loved the funny banter between the characters, the mystery and trying to put all of the pieces of the puzzle together. I have enjoyed each book of the series but this one has been my favorite so far. If you are looking for an entertaining, funny, light hearted mystery look no further this is the book for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2021-09-01 12:10:082021-09-02 09:07:28Swindler’s Revenge (Karina Cardinal Mysteries Book 5) by Ellen Butler – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet. One of the things I most enjoy about this author and her books is the fact that they are well written and her use of details make her stories realistic. I enjoyed being pulled into this story by the suspense and the great characters. I found them to be connectable and they made the story engaging. This is a fast paced story about a hunt for a fugitive who just happens to be someone you know and what happens if you leap before you look. Karina is back in another crime stopper story. This time the hunt has to do with Mike which she hasn’t seen since their split. Before she realizes it, she jumps in with both feet and ignores the dangers. But will the dangers ignore her? How deep will she find herself? She is such a great character and what she brings to the story just keeps me coming back. I really enjoyed this story and highly recommend seeing what happens to Karina in her next crime mystery. You don’t want to miss it.
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Karina Cardinal’s Saturday starts out with a bang, and it’s not the home renovation marathon she’s watching on HGTV. It’s the FBI banging on her door, hunting for a fugitive. As if she could easily hide one in her modest condo. Especially one named Mike Finnegan.
The two of them called it splitsville a couple months ago, but Mike? Take a $1.2 million bribe? No and no and no. No matter how much damning evidence the feds claim to have.
When a mysterious burner phone shows up in her pocket, Karina has no doubt who dropped it there. Mike is deep undercover and so far off-grid, he needs help to figure out who’s framing him—and why.
Classic Karina, she jumps in with both feet, ignoring the dangers. The trouble with leaping before you look? You can land in a world of dirt. And when an old enemy starts playing hardball, you can end up six feet under it.
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International bestselling and award-winning author Ellen Butler presents book five in the Karina Cardinal mystery series! Fans of Melinda Leigh, J.D. Robb, and Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum will adore this gripping mystery adventure.
Ellen Butler is the international bestselling author of the Karina Cardinal mystery series and award-winning historical suspense, The Brass Compass. Fans who enjoy the suspense of Melinda Leigh and the humor of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum will fall in love with Butler’s Karina Cardinal. Her experiences working on Capitol Hill and at a medical association in Washington, D.C. inspired the mystery-action series. The Brass Compass has won multiple awards for historical fiction and is compared to such bestselling novels as Kristen Hannah’s The Nightingale. Ellen lives with her family in the suburbs of Washington, DC.
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