| Category: | Fiction - Mystery -Murder |
|---|---|
| Author: | William J. Cook |
| Publisher: | William J. Cook (self-published) |
| Publication Date: | August 19, 2022 |
| Number of Pages: | 275 |
| ISBN-13: | 9798841126331 |
| ASIN: | B0B83Y1NHS |
The concluding entry in The Driftwood Mysteries, Gallery of Gangsters by William J. Cook
presents a final confrontation between two rock-solid, driven characters, each
determined to outwit and put out the other. Michelle's life is in tatters. A
mysterious blackmailer is unwavering in an effort to destroy her life and she
must get as far as she could to give herself a new start. Meanwhile, in
Portland, the rivalry between a Russian gangster known as Volkov and
Whitehorse, a detective, is fueled when Volkov gets involved in incessant money
laundering to fund dangerous conspiracies, murder, and counterfeiting. Volkov
is unstoppable in his pursuit of crime and Whitehorse is out to bring him down
in a cat-and-mouse game that becomes deadly with each passing moment. Can
Whitehorse stop Volkov and his assassins while protecting those he loves?
Fans of thrillers from James Patterson will love
William J. Cook's work. The author builds suspense by creating two parallel
plots that eventually meld toward the end, bringing Michelle and Whitehorse
together. The opening immediately captivates readers as they are introduced to
Michelle at an art auction in New York, bidding for someone anonymous who
sounds desperate and determined. The reader's curiosity is picked. The
narrative then moves on speedily, introducing plot twists and surprises that readers
can’t see coming. There are strong plot points in this narrative and readers
will enjoy the intrigue and suspense built around the mysterious 1848, a
character whose identity Michelle spends a lot of time trying to uncover.
Striker is another character that will pique the reader's curiosity — the
subtle messages, the blackmail, and the letters. “I know who you are. I know
what you’ve done. I won’t bore you with the details in this voicemail, but I’ve
posted a letter to you today, spelling it all out.'' Gallery of Gangsters is a delightful read with characters readers
will want to follow. The ingenious plotting, the dazzling prose, and the
exciting dialogues are among the qualities that make this thriller an immersive
read. Cook knows what it takes to keep the pages turning and has the
extraordinary ability to make it happen.
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