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The Cassandra Trap
A shocking, twist-filled mystery thriller perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, and D.D. Black.
Fame. Money. Murder.
Charismatic ex-soldier Evan Drake works for Los Angeles’s rich and famous as a “fixer” of their problems. But when a beautiful young woman hires him to find a missing man, Evan steps into a dark conspiracy that may not be fixable.
He tries to piece together the clues - a Hollywood home break-in, posts on the dark web, a secretive tech company with a revolutionary new product - but the more he learns, the more elusive the truth becomes.
Soon, he’s not only fighting for answers, but fighting to keep himself and other innocent people alive.
Don't miss the start of this mystery thriller series from #1 Amazon bestselling author Ted Galdi about an ex-soldier who works unofficially as a "fixer." Grab your copy today!
Fame. Money. Murder.
Charismatic ex-soldier Evan Drake works for Los Angeles’s rich and famous as a “fixer” of their problems. But when a beautiful young woman hires him to find a missing man, Evan steps into a dark conspiracy that may not be fixable.
He tries to piece together the clues - a Hollywood home break-in, posts on the dark web, a secretive tech company with a revolutionary new product - but the more he learns, the more elusive the truth becomes.
Soon, he’s not only fighting for answers, but fighting to keep himself and other innocent people alive.
Don't miss the start of this mystery thriller series from #1 Amazon bestselling author Ted Galdi about an ex-soldier who works unofficially as a "fixer." Grab your copy today!
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 13, 2025
About the author
Ted Galdi
27 books2,338 followersTed Galdi is a #1 Amazon bestselling thriller author.
He's been featured by Kirkus magazine, ABC, FOX, iHeartRadio, and many other media outlets. He’s a winner of a Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award and a Silver Medal in the Readers' Favorite Book Awards. Ted is a graduate of Duke University.
To learn more about him and download a free bestselling crime thriller, visit his website at tedgaldi.com.
He's been featured by Kirkus magazine, ABC, FOX, iHeartRadio, and many other media outlets. He’s a winner of a Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award and a Silver Medal in the Readers' Favorite Book Awards. Ted is a graduate of Duke University.
To learn more about him and download a free bestselling crime thriller, visit his website at tedgaldi.com.
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May 31, 2025
Page Turner Kept This Reader Up Late
This suspense thriller about a combat veteran who "fixes" potentially nasty situations for clients hooked me from the first page. The unexplained disappearance of a young man leads an attractive woman who may not be who she appears to be to hire Evan Drake to find the missing man.
The job leads both Drake and his client into some dark situations, involving ruthless businessmen, Russian gangsters and a prototype AI program which could have a deadly flaw.
I liked protagonist Drake, who comes across as smart, tech savvy and refreshingly low key. Not a cliche "strong and silent" type he shows himself to be a man to reckon with in more ways than one.
This suspense thriller about a combat veteran who "fixes" potentially nasty situations for clients hooked me from the first page. The unexplained disappearance of a young man leads an attractive woman who may not be who she appears to be to hire Evan Drake to find the missing man.
The job leads both Drake and his client into some dark situations, involving ruthless businessmen, Russian gangsters and a prototype AI program which could have a deadly flaw.
I liked protagonist Drake, who comes across as smart, tech savvy and refreshingly low key. Not a cliche "strong and silent" type he shows himself to be a man to reckon with in more ways than one.
May 17, 2025
Evan Drake, ex-soldier lives/works in LA as a fixer of sorts to lawyers, agents, rich folks etc. He's not a licensed anything but can get things done. He gets work by referrals from previous clients, drives a VW convertible beetle(really a bad look for a fixer) and gets a new client looking for a missing friend. He's reluctant to help as he feels she's not totally honest.
A few days later the missing man turns up dead and she wants him to find out what happened. Evan ends up discovering new tech AI for an in-home system for lonely people that actually is in testing and has some bad side effects but will be going public soon. Can he stop the launch of this dangerous product, get the truth out of his client and stay alive in the process.
It takes a bit to get to the good parts but an ok read.
A few days later the missing man turns up dead and she wants him to find out what happened. Evan ends up discovering new tech AI for an in-home system for lonely people that actually is in testing and has some bad side effects but will be going public soon. Can he stop the launch of this dangerous product, get the truth out of his client and stay alive in the process.
It takes a bit to get to the good parts but an ok read.
June 9, 2025
As always a great crime thriller from Ted Galdi
Drake completed the job for his new client, however there were too many loose ends and he couldn’t let go til he cleared them all up. Taking us through a gripping thriller involving a dark underworld involving what seemed to be a legit company that produces algorithm games. Unfortunately the CEO wasn’t prepared to lose millions of dollars just because a player committed suicide and others were expected to follow. Calling in his Russian friends to forestall Drake when he was getting too near to the truth. Great read from a brilliant author.
Drake completed the job for his new client, however there were too many loose ends and he couldn’t let go til he cleared them all up. Taking us through a gripping thriller involving a dark underworld involving what seemed to be a legit company that produces algorithm games. Unfortunately the CEO wasn’t prepared to lose millions of dollars just because a player committed suicide and others were expected to follow. Calling in his Russian friends to forestall Drake when he was getting too near to the truth. Great read from a brilliant author.
May 27, 2025
I absolutely loved this book. It is the first in a series and I will be reading them all. I love ther characters, the story is fast paced and hard to put down. I love the story line and how each part unfolds. The first mystery is revealed early on, but the pace pics up as Evan Drake try to stop the killer. I like the writing style and will be looking for the next book in the series. I think if you like this genre you shoul try the Evan Drake series. You won't be sorry.
May 31, 2025
Interesting story
Evan Drake is an investigator. He does research for others. He and his girlfriend were living together, but they broke up and she moved out. He is contacted by a woman who wants him to investigate a company that sells virtual dates. She is convinced there is something wrong with the programming of the virtual dates. Can she and Evan figure out what is going on?
Evan Drake is an investigator. He does research for others. He and his girlfriend were living together, but they broke up and she moved out. He is contacted by a woman who wants him to investigate a company that sells virtual dates. She is convinced there is something wrong with the programming of the virtual dates. Can she and Evan figure out what is going on?
May 17, 2025
Let's Change the Mood From Glad to Sadness
Good introductory first in series manages to stand out in crowded genre. Up to the minute storyline, continuous action and interesting characters dispel potential yawns from "L.A. Fixer", sufficiently enough to look forward to next in series.
Good introductory first in series manages to stand out in crowded genre. Up to the minute storyline, continuous action and interesting characters dispel potential yawns from "L.A. Fixer", sufficiently enough to look forward to next in series.
May 30, 2025
Really picky critique
Pretty typical mystery/thriller. Fixer is hired to find a missing man. There is much convulsion. Probably would have given 4 instead of 3 except for one thing that kept pulling me out of the story. It was written in present tense instead of past. Would it annoy everyone? Probably not. But dang it! Some of us have degreed in English!
Pretty typical mystery/thriller. Fixer is hired to find a missing man. There is much convulsion. Probably would have given 4 instead of 3 except for one thing that kept pulling me out of the story. It was written in present tense instead of past. Would it annoy everyone? Probably not. But dang it! Some of us have degreed in English!
June 12, 2025
I may have found yet another author I cant live without. I am adding this guy to my must have list. This book is a real page turner. The main character is just that a real character, after all, a "fixer" should be scary, not drive an old VW...lol. Give this one a try if you're tired of the same old cliches and are looking for a read with substance.
July 1, 2025
I was half way through the book before it got interesting. It's one of those where too much time was spent on background. Once you get into the second half, things really heat up. If you have the book or are getting it, just remember to wade through the first half for the pay off. It's an interesting premise and probably at least a little different than similar books you may have read.
August 13, 2025
Grabs you from the opening chapter and keeps moving along at a fast clip. Interesting twist midway when the true motive is revealed. Very timely. Captures LA perfectly. Looking forward to second book in series.
January 22, 2026
Plausible storyline considering what’s been happening through some social media already. However the writing style is quite simple, and the MC is lacking a clear definition - he’s not a Cole nor a Pike, nor a Reacher, shifting around somewhere in between all three.
May 19, 2025
Great story line
I liked the story. He is an unasuming type of hero. He plugs along until he figures it out. Liked the police involvement.
I liked the story. He is an unasuming type of hero. He plugs along until he figures it out. Liked the police involvement.
May 20, 2025
Such a great book. I absolutely loved it. So many twists and turns and filled with suspense. I am looking forward to reading whatever comes next for these characters.
May 29, 2025
First book in the series
Well written with an interesting plot. Set in Los Angeles, CA in the present day. Seems to be written for the age 20-40 reader. A good story.
Well written with an interesting plot. Set in Los Angeles, CA in the present day. Seems to be written for the age 20-40 reader. A good story.
July 26, 2025
Lovetoread
Very interesting book, I loved the plot and the trail to the conclusion, keep writing my friend thank you for the adventure
Very interesting book, I loved the plot and the trail to the conclusion, keep writing my friend thank you for the adventure
December 29, 2025
quick fun read
I really enjoyed this book. Good plot twist. If you know Southern California you’ll like all the familiar places and streets.
I really enjoyed this book. Good plot twist. If you know Southern California you’ll like all the familiar places and streets.
February 9, 2026
Interesting type of main character with super plot that keeps you guessing throughout the story.
July 1, 2025
Cassandra trap review
I loved the book. It had me intrigued right away. Throughout the twists and turns i remained focused. Everything that could happen did from Russian Mafia to sexual holograms.
I loved the book. It had me intrigued right away. Throughout the twists and turns i remained focused. Everything that could happen did from Russian Mafia to sexual holograms.
November 20, 2025
Well written and scintillating.
August 7, 2025
As a fixer for Hollywood celebrities he doesn’t have to follow rules he just needs results. This time Evan might be in too deep. He has pissed of the police, a narcissistic tech co. owner and the Russian mob. He is really just trying to do the right thing. He was hired by Skye to get to the bottom of a a missing man, Ryan. Like a good thriller all is not what it seems. A solid read and seems to be the start of a series.
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