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Wager Late
Book Four in The Wager Series
"A terrific, fast-paced addition to a satisfying thriller series featuring a winning, unconventional cast." Kirkus Reviews (starred review.) Nicole Nicoletti, Eddie’s lover, has set Chicago on fire with her sports betting picks, and needs Eddie's help. Her father, a successful trainer, faces a long suspension for drugging his horses, but insists he was framed. When a murder points to Nicole’s father, the investigation ramps up another notch.
The mob’s gambling boss is on his deathbed. After years on the Most Wanted List, the kingpin of the mob’s offshore gambling operation is back in town. The track’s top owner has enlisted Eddie’s help to gamble on his horses. A professor’s stolen lab book might hold the secrets everyone wants. Eddie and his uncle, Mike O'Connell, a retired homicide detective, must navigate the backstretch—a world of hidden agendas, competing owners, trainers and mobsters, in a race to find a killer.
"A terrific, fast-paced addition to a satisfying thriller series featuring a winning, unconventional cast." Kirkus Reviews (starred review.) Nicole Nicoletti, Eddie’s lover, has set Chicago on fire with her sports betting picks, and needs Eddie's help. Her father, a successful trainer, faces a long suspension for drugging his horses, but insists he was framed. When a murder points to Nicole’s father, the investigation ramps up another notch.
The mob’s gambling boss is on his deathbed. After years on the Most Wanted List, the kingpin of the mob’s offshore gambling operation is back in town. The track’s top owner has enlisted Eddie’s help to gamble on his horses. A professor’s stolen lab book might hold the secrets everyone wants. Eddie and his uncle, Mike O'Connell, a retired homicide detective, must navigate the backstretch—a world of hidden agendas, competing owners, trainers and mobsters, in a race to find a killer.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2025
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January 28, 2026
I really enjoyed this one. From the opening pages, it pulled me right into the gritty world behind the racetrack—the backstretch, the betting, the egos, and the quiet menace that always seems to be hanging in the air. Nicole Nicoletti is a standout character for me. She’s sharp, complicated, and brings real heat to the story, especially in her relationship with Eddie. Their connection feels lived-in, not forced.
The mystery kept me guessing. Between the accusations against Nicole’s father, the murder, the mob’s gambling operation, and all the competing interests circling the track, there’s a lot going on—but it never felt confusing. I liked how the author layered everything together so that each reveal raised the stakes instead of tying things up too neatly. Eddie and his uncle Mike, a retired homicide detective, make a solid team, and their dynamic adds heart and credibility to the investigation.
What stuck with me most was the atmosphere. The horse racing world felt authentic and dangerous, where one bad decision can cost you everything. This is the kind of crime novel that moves fast, keeps you turning pages, and leaves you thinking about the characters after you’re done. Definitely recommended if you like smart mysteries with a strong sense of place and morally gray characters.
January 28, 2026
Interesting plot. Lots of twists.
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