Bad Rap: A Reeves & Blake Thriller by Robert Lalonde

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Frank Reeves and Samantha Blake are hired by Raina Sanchez, the wife of rap star Bobby Sanchez a.k.a. Da Bess, who’s gone missing. Taking off on his own isn’t unusual but after ten days with no word, Raina is worried. Frank takes on the case, leaving Samantha to the research and interviews. Afterall, she’s not a private investigator yet, and last time they worked a big case, she almost got herself killed.

The missing persons cases soon turns into a murder mystery when Reeves finds Bobby’s body in a hotel room with his tongue cut out. Now Reeves has to find out who did it and why before the murder is pinned on someone else.

Bad Rap is the second book in the Reeves and Blake Thriller. Much like the first, there is plenty of intrigue and action throughout the story, though PI Reeves takes the lead in this novel. It’s well written and fast paced.

In the novel, Blake and Reeves are working on another case prior to being hired by Raina. There seems to be some loose ends to that part of the story though the case is mentioned in the epilogue. However, I feel like it might come up again in a subsequent book. I also felt like the ending was a bit rushed, in particular how Reeves came to the conclusion who the murderer was. Despite that, this is an enjoyable read, and I do recommend this book to mystery and thriller fans.




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