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Windfall One
Someone wants him dead.
Now his sister and a lottery winner are in the mob’s crosshairs.
💰 Windfall One – A Gripping Financial Thriller
Jeremy Staymour, a respected wealth manager, becomes the target of a brutal drive-by—and no one knows why. Now in a coma, he holds dangerous secrets the wrong people want buried for good.
But the danger doesn’t stop with him. His sister, Liz Staymour, finds herself caught in the same deadly game. And Ricki Valentes, a flashy $30 million lottery winner, has drawn the mob’s attention in all the wrong ways.
As police chase the truth, a web of betrayal, hidden money, and ruthless ambition unravels. With lives on the line, the clock is ticking.
Windfall One delivers high-stakes suspense, shocking twists, and morally complex characters in a crime fiction thriller that grips you from the first page.
Will the truth surface before the mob silences everyone who knows it?
A must-read for fans of Jeff Ross and anyone who craves fast-paced thrillers filled with twists and deception. The book is an action-packed mystery with crime fiction suspense.
Now his sister and a lottery winner are in the mob’s crosshairs.
💰 Windfall One – A Gripping Financial Thriller
Jeremy Staymour, a respected wealth manager, becomes the target of a brutal drive-by—and no one knows why. Now in a coma, he holds dangerous secrets the wrong people want buried for good.
But the danger doesn’t stop with him. His sister, Liz Staymour, finds herself caught in the same deadly game. And Ricki Valentes, a flashy $30 million lottery winner, has drawn the mob’s attention in all the wrong ways.
As police chase the truth, a web of betrayal, hidden money, and ruthless ambition unravels. With lives on the line, the clock is ticking.
Windfall One delivers high-stakes suspense, shocking twists, and morally complex characters in a crime fiction thriller that grips you from the first page.
Will the truth surface before the mob silences everyone who knows it?
A must-read for fans of Jeff Ross and anyone who craves fast-paced thrillers filled with twists and deception. The book is an action-packed mystery with crime fiction suspense.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2025
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June 4, 2025
Jeremy Staymour had it all, a successful career in wealth management, major clients, and a future that looked golden. But in an instant, everything changes. A drive-by shooting leaves him clinging to life, and the people around him scrambling. One of those people is Ricki Valentes, a lottery winner who trusted Jeremy with her thirty-million-dollar windfall. Now her fortune is at risk and she’s caught in a dangerous game she never saw coming.
While Jeremy lies unconscious, the real threats rise. A criminal mob is circling, secrets are unraveling, and no one is safe. The big question is—if Jeremy wakes up, will he be able to stop what's coming? Or has the trap already been set?
Windfall One is a suspense-packed thriller that takes you on a nonstop ride filled with danger, deception, and high-stakes twists.
This book came out swinging. Windfall One wasted no time pulling me in, and once it did, I couldn’t stop listening. It was fast paced in the best way and kept me constantly guessing. Every time I thought I had it figured out, a new twist hit.
I loved how the story played out in two timelines—what’s happening now versus the moments that led to Jeremy’s downfall. It made the whole thing more intense. I truly didn’t know who was pulling the strings until the very end.
There’s crime, betrayal, and a sense of urgency that never lets up. If you like thrillers that are easy to binge but packed with surprises, this one is for you.
The Vibes It Brings:
💰 Lottery winnings and financial drama
🔫 Drive-by shooting that sets everything off
💣 Crime rings and ruthless enemies
🕵️ Mystery with nonstop suspense
🏃 Fast-paced and high stakes
🧠 Who-can-you-trust tension
🎯 Twists you won't see coming
💼 Corporate power meets street-level danger
Alex Zonn did a great job with this one. His delivery matched the tone perfectly—calm when needed, intense when it mattered most. His voice pulled me into Jeremy’s world and made all the tension feel even more real. It felt like I was right in the middle of everything happening, which is exactly what I want in a thriller.
If you're looking for a fast and twisty thriller, Windfall One needs to be on your list. Jeff Ross delivers a gripping story full of tension, secrets, and danger. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new reader, this one delivers the kind of suspense that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
While Jeremy lies unconscious, the real threats rise. A criminal mob is circling, secrets are unraveling, and no one is safe. The big question is—if Jeremy wakes up, will he be able to stop what's coming? Or has the trap already been set?
Windfall One is a suspense-packed thriller that takes you on a nonstop ride filled with danger, deception, and high-stakes twists.
This book came out swinging. Windfall One wasted no time pulling me in, and once it did, I couldn’t stop listening. It was fast paced in the best way and kept me constantly guessing. Every time I thought I had it figured out, a new twist hit.
I loved how the story played out in two timelines—what’s happening now versus the moments that led to Jeremy’s downfall. It made the whole thing more intense. I truly didn’t know who was pulling the strings until the very end.
There’s crime, betrayal, and a sense of urgency that never lets up. If you like thrillers that are easy to binge but packed with surprises, this one is for you.
The Vibes It Brings:
💰 Lottery winnings and financial drama
🔫 Drive-by shooting that sets everything off
💣 Crime rings and ruthless enemies
🕵️ Mystery with nonstop suspense
🏃 Fast-paced and high stakes
🧠 Who-can-you-trust tension
🎯 Twists you won't see coming
💼 Corporate power meets street-level danger
Alex Zonn did a great job with this one. His delivery matched the tone perfectly—calm when needed, intense when it mattered most. His voice pulled me into Jeremy’s world and made all the tension feel even more real. It felt like I was right in the middle of everything happening, which is exactly what I want in a thriller.
If you're looking for a fast and twisty thriller, Windfall One needs to be on your list. Jeff Ross delivers a gripping story full of tension, secrets, and danger. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new reader, this one delivers the kind of suspense that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
December 22, 2025
Windfall One is the kind of thriller that doesn’t just pull you in it grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go. From the opening pages, Jeff Ross makes it clear this is not a slow burn crime novel. This is a high stakes, sharply written financial thriller where every decision has consequences and every character carries weight.
At the center of the story is Jeremy Staymour, a respected wealth manager whose life is shattered by a sudden, brutal drive by shooting. Ross makes a bold choice by placing Jeremy in a coma early on, turning him into a silent catalyst rather than a traditional protagonist. Even unconscious, Jeremy dominates the narrative. The secrets he holds and the money tied to them create a dangerous ripple effect that pulls everyone around him into mortal danger.
Liz Staymour, Jeremy’s sister, is one of the novel’s strongest elements. She’s not written as a helpless bystander or a convenient victim. Instead, she’s layered, emotional, and forced to evolve quickly as she realizes how deep the rot goes. Her fear feels real, her anger justified, and her determination earned. As a reader, you don’t just root for her you worry for her.
Then there’s Ricki Valentes, the $30 million lottery winner who thinks luck has finally smiled on him. Ross handles this angle brilliantly. Ricki’s flashy lifestyle and sudden wealth feel authentic, and the way it attracts the mob is disturbingly believable. His storyline serves as a sharp commentary on how money doesn’t just buy freedom it also paints a target on your back.
What truly elevates Windfall One is its understanding of power and greed. This isn’t just a crime story about guns and mobsters; it’s about financial manipulation, hidden assets, and the quiet, devastating ways money controls lives. The mob isn’t portrayed as cartoonishly evil they’re calculated, patient, and terrifying precisely because they operate in the shadows.
The pacing is tight and purposeful. Every chapter pushes the story forward, and the tension never feels forced. Twists are earned, not gimmicky, and when revelations come, they land with impact. Ross trusts the reader’s intelligence, allowing the mystery to unfold naturally without overexplaining.
By the final chapters, the sense of urgency is palpable. Lives hang in the balance, and the question isn’t just who will survive but what survival will cost. Windfall One leaves you reflecting on morality, loyalty, and how thin the line is between success and destruction.
This is a confident, polished thriller that feels grounded in reality while delivering pure suspense. Jeff Ross proves himself a skilled storyteller with a sharp eye for character and consequence. Windfall One is an absorbing, emotionally charged read and a must for fans of intelligent, fast-paced crime fiction that doesn’t insult the reader or pull its punches.
At the center of the story is Jeremy Staymour, a respected wealth manager whose life is shattered by a sudden, brutal drive by shooting. Ross makes a bold choice by placing Jeremy in a coma early on, turning him into a silent catalyst rather than a traditional protagonist. Even unconscious, Jeremy dominates the narrative. The secrets he holds and the money tied to them create a dangerous ripple effect that pulls everyone around him into mortal danger.
Liz Staymour, Jeremy’s sister, is one of the novel’s strongest elements. She’s not written as a helpless bystander or a convenient victim. Instead, she’s layered, emotional, and forced to evolve quickly as she realizes how deep the rot goes. Her fear feels real, her anger justified, and her determination earned. As a reader, you don’t just root for her you worry for her.
Then there’s Ricki Valentes, the $30 million lottery winner who thinks luck has finally smiled on him. Ross handles this angle brilliantly. Ricki’s flashy lifestyle and sudden wealth feel authentic, and the way it attracts the mob is disturbingly believable. His storyline serves as a sharp commentary on how money doesn’t just buy freedom it also paints a target on your back.
What truly elevates Windfall One is its understanding of power and greed. This isn’t just a crime story about guns and mobsters; it’s about financial manipulation, hidden assets, and the quiet, devastating ways money controls lives. The mob isn’t portrayed as cartoonishly evil they’re calculated, patient, and terrifying precisely because they operate in the shadows.
The pacing is tight and purposeful. Every chapter pushes the story forward, and the tension never feels forced. Twists are earned, not gimmicky, and when revelations come, they land with impact. Ross trusts the reader’s intelligence, allowing the mystery to unfold naturally without overexplaining.
By the final chapters, the sense of urgency is palpable. Lives hang in the balance, and the question isn’t just who will survive but what survival will cost. Windfall One leaves you reflecting on morality, loyalty, and how thin the line is between success and destruction.
This is a confident, polished thriller that feels grounded in reality while delivering pure suspense. Jeff Ross proves himself a skilled storyteller with a sharp eye for character and consequence. Windfall One is an absorbing, emotionally charged read and a must for fans of intelligent, fast-paced crime fiction that doesn’t insult the reader or pull its punches.
September 13, 2025
A Winning Ticket for Thriller Fans: A Review of Windfall One by Jeff Ross
Jeff Ross's financial thriller, Windfall One, is a refreshing and engaging read that delivers on all fronts. In a genre often dominated by familiar metropolitan backdrops, the choice of Cincinnati, Ohio as the primary setting is a breath of fresh air. It lends a unique, grounded authenticity to the story, making the high-stakes conspiracy feel all the more personal and immediate.
The plot centers on a deep, dark conspiracy to steal a lottery winner’s fortune—the "windfall" of the title. What begins as a relatively straightforward and fun story quickly evolves into something much more complex. Ross excels at weaving a narrative with multiple twists and loops, keeping the reader guessing from one chapter to the next. Just when you think you have a handle on the central mystery, another layer is peeled back, revealing a new secret or a new deception.
While the story is accessible and moves at a brisk pace, it doesn't shy away from surprising the reader. The twists are genuinely clever, and the unexpected ending is particularly well-executed, leaving a lasting impression and prompting you to reflect on the events that led to it. Ross has crafted a compelling tale that proves you don't need a sprawling, convoluted plot to create a truly thrilling reading experience. For anyone looking for a smart, well-paced financial thriller with a satisfying conclusion, Windfall One is a ticket you'll want to cash in.
Jeff Ross's financial thriller, Windfall One, is a refreshing and engaging read that delivers on all fronts. In a genre often dominated by familiar metropolitan backdrops, the choice of Cincinnati, Ohio as the primary setting is a breath of fresh air. It lends a unique, grounded authenticity to the story, making the high-stakes conspiracy feel all the more personal and immediate.
The plot centers on a deep, dark conspiracy to steal a lottery winner’s fortune—the "windfall" of the title. What begins as a relatively straightforward and fun story quickly evolves into something much more complex. Ross excels at weaving a narrative with multiple twists and loops, keeping the reader guessing from one chapter to the next. Just when you think you have a handle on the central mystery, another layer is peeled back, revealing a new secret or a new deception.
While the story is accessible and moves at a brisk pace, it doesn't shy away from surprising the reader. The twists are genuinely clever, and the unexpected ending is particularly well-executed, leaving a lasting impression and prompting you to reflect on the events that led to it. Ross has crafted a compelling tale that proves you don't need a sprawling, convoluted plot to create a truly thrilling reading experience. For anyone looking for a smart, well-paced financial thriller with a satisfying conclusion, Windfall One is a ticket you'll want to cash in.
August 27, 2025
I thought I was going to get just another crime thriller with Windfall One, but Ross completely blindsided me. Yes, it has all the makings of a gritty suspense novel, mobsters, money, betrayal. But what really struck me was the human element. Liz Staymour is one of the most compelling characters I’ve read in a long time. She isn’t some trained fighter or hardened detective; she’s just a sister trying to understand why her brother was attacked. Her fear and confusion made me root for her harder than any “perfect” thriller heroine. And then there’s Ricki Valentes, her storyline about sudden wealth and unwanted attention really hit home. Money doesn’t fix everything; sometimes it paints a target on your back. By the end, when the threads of Jeremy’s secrets and Ricki’s unwanted windfall collide, I realized Ross had been setting up an explosive reveal the whole time. Brilliantly paced and emotionally intense.
August 29, 2025
Windfall One is a sharp, high-stakes thriller that grabs you from the opening scene and never lets go. The story opens with Jeremy Staymour, a respected Cincinnati wealth manager, becoming the victim of a violent drive-by shooting. While he slips into a coma holding secrets that could topple dangerous people, the danger expands outward, pulling in his sister Liz and Ricki Valentes, a newly wealthy lottery winner whose fortune has made her an irresistible target for the mob.
What I found most engaging about this book is how it blends financial intrigue with gritty crime suspense. The plot isn’t just about mob threats, it’s about money, power, and betrayal, and how greed can ripple through ordinary lives with devastating consequences. The pacing is relentless, with each chapter adding new tension, and the twists are placed so well that they keep the reader second-guessing motives until the very end.
What I found most engaging about this book is how it blends financial intrigue with gritty crime suspense. The plot isn’t just about mob threats, it’s about money, power, and betrayal, and how greed can ripple through ordinary lives with devastating consequences. The pacing is relentless, with each chapter adding new tension, and the twists are placed so well that they keep the reader second-guessing motives until the very end.
August 27, 2025
Windfall One is an absolute rollercoaster of a financial thriller, From the very first chapter, I was hooked the drive-by shooting that puts Jeremy Staymour in a coma sets the stage for a story that never lets up. What I loved most is how the narrative weaves together multiple perspectives: Jeremy’s secrets, Liz’s desperate fight for survival, and Ricki Valentes’ messy entanglement with the mob. Each thread added a new layer of danger and intrigue, and it all came together in ways I didn’t see coming.
The pacing is relentless, the suspense kept me on edge, and the morally gray characters felt incredibly real. I especially appreciated how the author balanced the action with deeper themes of greed, betrayal, and ambition it’s more than just a crime story; it makes you think about how money can both empower and destroy.
The pacing is relentless, the suspense kept me on edge, and the morally gray characters felt incredibly real. I especially appreciated how the author balanced the action with deeper themes of greed, betrayal, and ambition it’s more than just a crime story; it makes you think about how money can both empower and destroy.
December 11, 2025
What makes this story so compelling is how the danger branches outward. Jeremy’s sister, Liz, becomes entangled in a deadly game she never asked for, and Ricki Valentes a newly minted multimillionaire finds that sudden wealth can be as dangerous as it is tempting. Every character brings their own moral complexity, and the author does a great job showing how greed, desperation, and loyalty can twist under pressure.
The pacing is tight and relentless. Each chapter adds a new layer of betrayal, hidden motives, and criminal undercurrents. The mob element adds real tension, and the looming threat over every character keeps the story sharp and unpredictable. I especially enjoyed how the police investigation unfolds in parallel, revealing the truth piece by piece while the danger closes in.
The pacing is tight and relentless. Each chapter adds a new layer of betrayal, hidden motives, and criminal undercurrents. The mob element adds real tension, and the looming threat over every character keeps the story sharp and unpredictable. I especially enjoyed how the police investigation unfolds in parallel, revealing the truth piece by piece while the danger closes in.
January 9, 2026
Windfall One is an intense and highly engaging financial thriller that pulls you in from the very first page. The mystery surrounding Jeremy Staymour’s attempted murder is compelling, and the danger escalates as his sister Liz and lottery winner Ricki Valentes are drawn into the mob’s deadly web.
The story moves quickly, packed with suspense, hidden money, betrayal, and sharp twists that keep the tension high throughout. The characters feel real and morally complex, making the stakes even more powerful as the truth slowly unravels.
Windfall One delivers nonstop excitement and a thrilling race against time. A must read for fans of crime fiction and high stakes suspense. Absolutely deserving of a five star rating.
The story moves quickly, packed with suspense, hidden money, betrayal, and sharp twists that keep the tension high throughout. The characters feel real and morally complex, making the stakes even more powerful as the truth slowly unravels.
Windfall One delivers nonstop excitement and a thrilling race against time. A must read for fans of crime fiction and high stakes suspense. Absolutely deserving of a five star rating.
May 25, 2025
Loved the narration from Alex Zonn, who brings the suspense, pace, action and thrill all to your ears.
This book will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, telling people to hush. With suspense and twists on every page.
A drive by shooting leaves Jeremy Staymour him unconscious, no ones if he will wake up or survive. Before he had a job in wealth management, top of his game. Unknown to him he has been watched, also a lottery winner Ricki wants to invest her thirty million dollar winning in his firm. But a criminal element also want the money and all bets are off
Loved this thriller.
This book will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, telling people to hush. With suspense and twists on every page.
A drive by shooting leaves Jeremy Staymour him unconscious, no ones if he will wake up or survive. Before he had a job in wealth management, top of his game. Unknown to him he has been watched, also a lottery winner Ricki wants to invest her thirty million dollar winning in his firm. But a criminal element also want the money and all bets are off
Loved this thriller.
July 31, 2025
What a gem!! This is a thriller full of suspense that will keep you on your toe due to its fast pace and plot twists. It’s full of crime and deception.
What happens when your life changes completely in an instance? Imagine you have a great life and a drive by shooting leaves you barely alive when someone has trusted you with their large lottery win. While you’re fighting for your life, dangerous events unfold. The story is full of danger and twists.
I listened to the audiobook narration by Alex Zonn and really enjoyed it. He did a great job bringing the characters to life and really brought the story to life.
What happens when your life changes completely in an instance? Imagine you have a great life and a drive by shooting leaves you barely alive when someone has trusted you with their large lottery win. While you’re fighting for your life, dangerous events unfold. The story is full of danger and twists.
I listened to the audiobook narration by Alex Zonn and really enjoyed it. He did a great job bringing the characters to life and really brought the story to life.
June 3, 2025
I have listened to the audio version of this book.
Windfall One by Jeff Ross is a really good listen. The story is full of twists and turns that kept me guessing all the way through. I found myself really caught up in wondering—will Jeremy survive his coma, and what’s really going on? I look forward to hopefully listening to more of this series and to Jeff's work in future. Highly Recommended.
Alex Zonn does a great job with the narration. His voice fits the story perfectly and brings the story to life.
Windfall One by Jeff Ross is a really good listen. The story is full of twists and turns that kept me guessing all the way through. I found myself really caught up in wondering—will Jeremy survive his coma, and what’s really going on? I look forward to hopefully listening to more of this series and to Jeff's work in future. Highly Recommended.
Alex Zonn does a great job with the narration. His voice fits the story perfectly and brings the story to life.
September 27, 2025
From the opening scene, this book had me hooked. The mix of mob danger, hidden money, and shocking twists made it impossible to put down. It’s a gritty, fast-paced thriller that fans of crime fiction will absolutely love.
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