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Alexis Parker #26
Hostage Situation
Private investigator Alexis Parker has worked a lot of cases, but going undercover as an employee at a spa has to be at the top of her list of cushier assignments. Every room has a tray with cucumber water. The towels are organic Egyptian cotton, and everyone is calm and pleasant. Or is that all an act?
While Alex attempts to find the establishment's dark underbelly, a group of armed men find themselves in desperate need of some R &R. Alex never expected an investigation into a wellness center to turn into one of the most harrowing experiences of her life. As usual, not everything goes as planned, and not everyone will remain breathing when all is said and done.
While Alex attempts to find the establishment's dark underbelly, a group of armed men find themselves in desperate need of some R &R. Alex never expected an investigation into a wellness center to turn into one of the most harrowing experiences of her life. As usual, not everything goes as planned, and not everyone will remain breathing when all is said and done.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2024
About the author
G.K. Parks
79 books194 followersG.K. Parks has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. After spending some time in law school, G.K. changed paths and earned a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Now, that education is being put to use, creating a fictional world based upon years of study and research.
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All of my books can be read as standalone novels, but for those who like to know the proper order, I've included it below.
The Alexis Parker Prequel series:
1) Assignment Zero
2) Agent Prerogative
3) The Final Chapter
**note all three are combined in the full-length novel Outcomes and Perspective**
The Alexis Parker series:
1) Likely Suspects
2) The Warhol Incident
3) Mimicry of Banshees
4) Suspicion of Murder
5) Racing Through Darkness
6) Camels and Corpses
7) Lack of Jurisdiction
8) Dying for a Fix
9) Intended Target
10) Muffled Echoes
11) Crisis of Conscience
12) Misplaced Trust
13) Whitewashed Lies
14) On Tilt
15) Purview of Flashbulbs
16) The Long Game
17) Burning Embers
18) Thick Fog
19) Warning Signs
20) Past Crimes
21) Sinister Secret
22) Zero Sum
23) Buried Alive
24) Trouble Brewing
The Julian Mercer series:
1) Condemned
2) Betrayal
3) Subversion
4) Reparation
5) Retaliation
6) Hunting Grounds
The Liv DeMarco series:
1) Dangerous Stakes
2) Operations Stakeout
3) Unforeseen Danger
4) Deadly Dealings
5) High Risk
6) Fatal Mistake
7) Imminent Threat
8) Mistaken Identity
9) Malicious Intent
10) Controlled Burn
Cross Security Investigations:
1) Fallen Angel
2) Calculated Risk
Visit my Amazon author page and follow me on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/G.K.-Parks/e/B...
Find me on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/LikelySuspects
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/g.k.parks/
Follow me on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GKParks
My books:
All of my books can be read as standalone novels, but for those who like to know the proper order, I've included it below.
The Alexis Parker Prequel series:
1) Assignment Zero
2) Agent Prerogative
3) The Final Chapter
**note all three are combined in the full-length novel Outcomes and Perspective**
The Alexis Parker series:
1) Likely Suspects
2) The Warhol Incident
3) Mimicry of Banshees
4) Suspicion of Murder
5) Racing Through Darkness
6) Camels and Corpses
7) Lack of Jurisdiction
8) Dying for a Fix
9) Intended Target
10) Muffled Echoes
11) Crisis of Conscience
12) Misplaced Trust
13) Whitewashed Lies
14) On Tilt
15) Purview of Flashbulbs
16) The Long Game
17) Burning Embers
18) Thick Fog
19) Warning Signs
20) Past Crimes
21) Sinister Secret
22) Zero Sum
23) Buried Alive
24) Trouble Brewing
The Julian Mercer series:
1) Condemned
2) Betrayal
3) Subversion
4) Reparation
5) Retaliation
6) Hunting Grounds
The Liv DeMarco series:
1) Dangerous Stakes
2) Operations Stakeout
3) Unforeseen Danger
4) Deadly Dealings
5) High Risk
6) Fatal Mistake
7) Imminent Threat
8) Mistaken Identity
9) Malicious Intent
10) Controlled Burn
Cross Security Investigations:
1) Fallen Angel
2) Calculated Risk
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Displaying 1 - 18 of 18 reviews
December 30, 2024
Undercover at a spa.....
Sounds relaxing, but for Alex events turn dangerous, violent and deadly. It's a suspenseful, action-packed read with lots of entertaining dialogue, especially between Alex and Martin, Cross and O'Connor. The investigation has twists and turns as the pieces come together. I'm a big fan of this series and I highly recommend reading these books in chronological order.
Sounds relaxing, but for Alex events turn dangerous, violent and deadly. It's a suspenseful, action-packed read with lots of entertaining dialogue, especially between Alex and Martin, Cross and O'Connor. The investigation has twists and turns as the pieces come together. I'm a big fan of this series and I highly recommend reading these books in chronological order.
January 4, 2025
Hostage Situation
Alex is undercover in a spa for an insurance company. She's wearing a N95 mask the day the spa is gassed and a murder done so she was ok until she knocked one of the culprits out and grabbed hid gas mask. She didn't see a lot before the escape but got a picture of the guy she knocked out. Working together with the police and Cross the crime is solved. It ends with she and Martin having some quiet time. Great story. Love this series.
Alex is undercover in a spa for an insurance company. She's wearing a N95 mask the day the spa is gassed and a murder done so she was ok until she knocked one of the culprits out and grabbed hid gas mask. She didn't see a lot before the escape but got a picture of the guy she knocked out. Working together with the police and Cross the crime is solved. It ends with she and Martin having some quiet time. Great story. Love this series.
December 28, 2024
love
I love the Alexis Parker series -and the slow growth she is exhibiting…read sloooowwww. This one was very light on James Martin but enjoyable. Alexis finds trouble no matter where she goes and is up for any challenge. With her trusty sidekicks she solves mysteries (whether her boss is ok with that or not) and seeks justice.
I love the Alexis Parker series -and the slow growth she is exhibiting…read sloooowwww. This one was very light on James Martin but enjoyable. Alexis finds trouble no matter where she goes and is up for any challenge. With her trusty sidekicks she solves mysteries (whether her boss is ok with that or not) and seeks justice.
December 31, 2024
Fantastic!!!
Had me starting in chapter one. If you love action, friendships, a strong female bad ass then you have to read Hostage Situation along with all the other books in the Alexis Parker series. You fall for all the characters G.K. Parks has created throughout this series. Check it out and enjoy!
Had me starting in chapter one. If you love action, friendships, a strong female bad ass then you have to read Hostage Situation along with all the other books in the Alexis Parker series. You fall for all the characters G.K. Parks has created throughout this series. Check it out and enjoy!
January 4, 2025
Alexis Parker Does it Again
Having read all of her books I cannot tell you how much I love them. This is no exception. You are always on your toes with her. She adds humor when needed and has a great working relationship with her peers. Not to mention her live in boyfriend. She is a must read.
Having read all of her books I cannot tell you how much I love them. This is no exception. You are always on your toes with her. She adds humor when needed and has a great working relationship with her peers. Not to mention her live in boyfriend. She is a must read.
January 15, 2025
A fantastic story and series
This was an intense, complex, and intriguing story with many unexpected twists that will hook you from beginning to end. It's not a series to be missed.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
This was an intense, complex, and intriguing story with many unexpected twists that will hook you from beginning to end. It's not a series to be missed.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
January 26, 2025
As aways G.K.Parks Delivers
So many twists and turns in Hostage Situation you just can't stop reading!! If you love action stories and a strong female lead this is the one. Parks is an awesome storyteller!!
So many twists and turns in Hostage Situation you just can't stop reading!! If you love action stories and a strong female lead this is the one. Parks is an awesome storyteller!!
December 28, 2024
Excellent!!
I really enjoyed this Alexis Parker novel. I mean, I have enjoyed all of them but especially this one. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down.
I really enjoyed this Alexis Parker novel. I mean, I have enjoyed all of them but especially this one. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down.
December 29, 2024
As always, G. K. Parks delivers
Alexis does it again. Solving an intricate murder/mystery for Lucian and the police. Nice to have the familiar officers involved.
Alexis does it again. Solving an intricate murder/mystery for Lucian and the police. Nice to have the familiar officers involved.
January 2, 2025
Another hit!
I love this series! In this book Alexis is working undercover at a spa that is robbed. A client was found dead & of course Alexis can't let it go. Well worth the read.
I love this series! In this book Alexis is working undercover at a spa that is robbed. A client was found dead & of course Alexis can't let it go. Well worth the read.
February 16, 2025
great stand alone and series.
Great book. Love the series. Alex and Cross have a push pull relationship. If only Martin was real. I have trouble putting the book down
Great book. Love the series. Alex and Cross have a push pull relationship. If only Martin was real. I have trouble putting the book down
April 22, 2025
Risk taking at its finest.
Alexis Parker is like a dog with a bone, she just won't let go, it puts her in danger for much of the time.
An investigative journalist is found dead after a robbery at a spa, where Alexis working undercover, as a member of the cleaning crew.
On checking the body, marks are found pointing to a homicide rather than the result of the knock out gas used by the robbers to incapacitate patrons of the spa.
Whilst employed by Cross Investigations, Alexis still has active contacts with the local P.D. Liaising with Nick and Heathcliff is officially against the rules, but Alexis works her own path.
There are numerous leads to check and Alexis utilises both her PD friends and her fellow employees at Cross. Following her instincts and experience in criminal investigations, she once again puts herself in danger to bring those responsible for both the murder and robbery to justice.
As with previous books in this series, you have to wait till the last few pages to bring all the pieces together.
Very well written. G K Parks never lets you down.
Alexis Parker is like a dog with a bone, she just won't let go, it puts her in danger for much of the time.
An investigative journalist is found dead after a robbery at a spa, where Alexis working undercover, as a member of the cleaning crew.
On checking the body, marks are found pointing to a homicide rather than the result of the knock out gas used by the robbers to incapacitate patrons of the spa.
Whilst employed by Cross Investigations, Alexis still has active contacts with the local P.D. Liaising with Nick and Heathcliff is officially against the rules, but Alexis works her own path.
There are numerous leads to check and Alexis utilises both her PD friends and her fellow employees at Cross. Following her instincts and experience in criminal investigations, she once again puts herself in danger to bring those responsible for both the murder and robbery to justice.
As with previous books in this series, you have to wait till the last few pages to bring all the pieces together.
Very well written. G K Parks never lets you down.
September 2, 2025
Story Development Sluggish
Author seems to have been struggling to build the story between the start of the book and the end. While in real life it may feel like one is slogging through a swamp of information and getting sidelined, the reading of the story should not make the reader feel that way. It is not the book I would stay up late to read even though, I just wanted it to end.
Author seems to have been struggling to build the story between the start of the book and the end. While in real life it may feel like one is slogging through a swamp of information and getting sidelined, the reading of the story should not make the reader feel that way. It is not the book I would stay up late to read even though, I just wanted it to end.
January 1, 2026
This book took me hostage.
I had forgotten how much I love Alexis Parker and the oh so lovely Martin. Not forgetting O’Connell and all the other PD characters. I read the Lucien Cross series as well so know exactly what Alexis is up against working for Cross Security (and Investigations!)
Once again an adrenaline fuelled mastermind of a story entwined with the lead characters own love story and personal background. Loved it.
I had forgotten how much I love Alexis Parker and the oh so lovely Martin. Not forgetting O’Connell and all the other PD characters. I read the Lucien Cross series as well so know exactly what Alexis is up against working for Cross Security (and Investigations!)
Once again an adrenaline fuelled mastermind of a story entwined with the lead characters own love story and personal background. Loved it.
January 20, 2026
Fantastic series
At the time of this review, there are 27 books in this series. I am reading them all for the second time. I absolutely love the characters, the storylines, the mysteries, the suspense, and the humor. I highly recommend this series.
At the time of this review, there are 27 books in this series. I am reading them all for the second time. I absolutely love the characters, the storylines, the mysteries, the suspense, and the humor. I highly recommend this series.
June 4, 2025
Another great Alexis Parker story!
I just love the Alexis Parker books. This is another wonderful one. I so enjoyed it to the very end.
I just love the Alexis Parker books. This is another wonderful one. I so enjoyed it to the very end.
June 21, 2025
not a bad read
A bit slow in places and wordy. Not enough to make me give up on the book but just didn’t read it as quickly.
A bit slow in places and wordy. Not enough to make me give up on the book but just didn’t read it as quickly.
July 27, 2025
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The thing that keeps me coming back for each book in this series is the plot. There’s never a dull moment when Alex Parker is involved, and each book just keeps getting better.
The thing that keeps me coming back for each book in this series is the plot. There’s never a dull moment when Alex Parker is involved, and each book just keeps getting better.
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