Lena Gamble is an LAPD cop held in disgrace by department higher-ups for the explosive way her last case played out, though she's still hailed as a hero by her colleagues for catching the killer. For her punishment, she hasn't handled a real murder investigation in eight months.
When the chief finally tosses her a case, she's thrilled until she gets a look at the scene and realizes he's probably setting her up to be exiled once and for all: the victim is unidentified, and there are no witnesses, and no leads. Just the body, chopped into pieces and dropped in a Dumpster - gruesome enough to ensure that, once again, the media will be following Lena's every move.
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"I think I must have read this one before because I sort of remembered as I was reading. Annoying because I bought it after having enjoyed one of his others. It was still a great read. I love books that twist and turn and take you up alleys only to lead you to a blind end and then throw everything you thought on its head. I love them when they have a satisfactory conclusion and this did. Lena is a brilliant protagonist and I was in her skin as she battled to find the truth and save her bacon! True to form for me, I did get a bit confused in places with the number of characters but I'm pretty sure that's because I speed read. If you like dark, violent thrillers - this delivers!" — Barbara (4 out of 5 stars)
"I think I must have read this one before because I sort of remembered as I was reading. Annoying because I bought it after having enjoyed one of his others. It was still a great read. I love books that twist and turn and take you up alleys only to lead you to a blind end and then throw everything you thought on its head. I love them when they have a satisfactory conclusion and this did. Lena is a brilliant protagonist and I was in her skin as she battled to find the truth and save her bacon! True to form for me, I did get a bit confused in places with the number of characters but I'm pretty sure that's because I speed read. If you like dark, violent thrillers - this delivers!"
" I've found another new mystery writer! Yea! Enjoyed the reader (CD) & the storyline that had a few surprises altho I did figure out most of them. Still, I am looking forward to reading or listening to more of his work. "
" Graphic, sexist, annoying, belittling and only the ending saves it from being a complete waste of time. 2 of 10 stars. "
" Excellent book; love the Lena Gamble series "
" A great thriller... recommended by my other half, Crae. "
" This book was quite remniscent of a Michael Connolly book; not quite as good, but pretty decent. He has 3 other books out. I might check them out. "
" There isn't a page that is boring. There are enough of half-expected surprises to keep one entertained till the end. "
" Really enjoyed this fast paced thriller. It was even better than the first in the series. Corruption runs deep and the story keeps you guessing to the end. "
" I'm not sure I've ever read a Robt. Ellis novel before, but he's a cut above average. Lena Gamble I quite like. "
" A little unbelievable but a fun read. "
" Found it so engrossing that I read it in a day. "
" Lena Gamble hangs in again against unfair censure at the LAPD while solving the 'unsolvable' 'icky' murder. "
" Hated this one. Guy writing with a female central character. Too formulaic. Too many clues, too little characterization. "
" A killer crime tale with riveting characters and relentless twists. "
" This is a fabulous book. I'm so happy I discovered this author. Anyone who likes Michael Connelly and Lee Childs will love this author. "
" A page turner with plenty of shocking twists and turns! This gripping triller is even better than the first in the Lena Gamble series. "
" LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!! Intricate plot with so many twists and turns that I was guessing right up to the last page. Can't wait to read his other books! "
" There were enough red herrings in this to drive you crazy. I am also anxious to read about an honest detective from an honest police station. "
" A really gritty, gory tale of a butchered body in a dumpster. The case is handed to Detective Lena Gamble in the hopes she will mess it up. The plots twists & turns until you can't figure out who to trust. "
" Good cop thriller with an excellent plot twist. "
" A real page turner. I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you like suspense and twists and turns this author does them very well. "
" Love LAPD cop land novels? Then this one's for you. Every word counts.....no fluff. "
Robert Ellis is the international bestselling author of Access to Power, The Dead Room, and the critically acclaimed Lena Gamble novels. His books have been translated into more than ten languages and selected as top reads by Booklist, Publishers Weekly, National Public Radio, and more. Born in Philadelphia, Ellis moved to Los Angeles to work as a writer, producer, and director in film, television, and advertising.
Deanna Hurst is an actress, voice-over artist, and singer-songwriter. She has performed on stages throughout the United States, and her television credits include Judging Amy, Hunter, and Silk Stalkings. She has voiced hundreds of commercials for radio and television. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two dogs.
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