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Alexis Parker #8
Dying for a Fix
Welcome back, former federal agent Alexis Parker.
Alex always said it'd be a cold day in hell before she'd step foot inside the OIO again, and the blizzard conditions outside prove her declaration true. But clipping on the badge doesn't mean taking a seat behind a desk or investigating a crime scene. It means infiltrating a local drug ring led by the city's most ruthless gang, the KXDs. Alex's main goal is to determine the international source of the drugs, but as usual, nothing can ever be that simple.
While working undercover as a junkie stripper, Alex has to defend herself against gangbangers and perverts while convincing Steele, a KXD lieutenant, that she's just a girl willing to do anything to feed her addiction. Steele's demands start out simple, requiring Alex to use her position at the club to pass along product, but soon he wants her to branch out. The situation goes from bad to worse when she hears whispers that a gang war is brewing, and getting in deep enough to uncover the evidence might mean not being able to get out alive.
Alex always said it'd be a cold day in hell before she'd step foot inside the OIO again, and the blizzard conditions outside prove her declaration true. But clipping on the badge doesn't mean taking a seat behind a desk or investigating a crime scene. It means infiltrating a local drug ring led by the city's most ruthless gang, the KXDs. Alex's main goal is to determine the international source of the drugs, but as usual, nothing can ever be that simple.
While working undercover as a junkie stripper, Alex has to defend herself against gangbangers and perverts while convincing Steele, a KXD lieutenant, that she's just a girl willing to do anything to feed her addiction. Steele's demands start out simple, requiring Alex to use her position at the club to pass along product, but soon he wants her to branch out. The situation goes from bad to worse when she hears whispers that a gang war is brewing, and getting in deep enough to uncover the evidence might mean not being able to get out alive.
341 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2015
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About the author
G.K. Parks
78 books191 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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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
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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March 16, 2021
Dying for a Fix was intense, and extremely good. I loved the heroine, and how she did things, except one thing. I hated how she kept Martin int he dark, it just didn't make sense to me. Other than that, I loved the plot line and how she handled herself and figured things out. And I feel like the cops and feds don't treat her right considering how much she's helped them.
May 7, 2015
Another suspense filled book that kept me on the edge of my seat. Alex Parker is facing a perilous task again and making me turn the pages to see what happens.
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March 3, 2020Alexis under cover
Good storyline, Alexis temporarily rejoins the OIO to go undetcover as a junkie stripper to infiltrate one of the city"s main gangs dealing drugs. Unable to tell Martin her assignment, he believes she is still working security in the private sector.
She attracts the attention of the gangs second in command. which gives her access to more info. whilst increasing risk to herself.
Lots of tense encounters & some cofusion as other agencies have been working towards bringing down the gang, but haven't shared their doing so with each other.
Very good read
Good storyline, Alexis temporarily rejoins the OIO to go undetcover as a junkie stripper to infiltrate one of the city"s main gangs dealing drugs. Unable to tell Martin her assignment, he believes she is still working security in the private sector.
She attracts the attention of the gangs second in command. which gives her access to more info. whilst increasing risk to herself.
Lots of tense encounters & some cofusion as other agencies have been working towards bringing down the gang, but haven't shared their doing so with each other.
Very good read
May 26, 2017
A great story
Alexis really plays a crucial undercover role in bringing down a cartel, drug gang boss etc all by posing as a woman dying for a fix. This was non stop action and at times I was afraid of the scary situation she found herself in. Alex and Martin are are at risk as well but all ends well at least for now. Can't wait for the next one. If you have not read this series ,you are in for a real treat.
Alexis really plays a crucial undercover role in bringing down a cartel, drug gang boss etc all by posing as a woman dying for a fix. This was non stop action and at times I was afraid of the scary situation she found herself in. Alex and Martin are are at risk as well but all ends well at least for now. Can't wait for the next one. If you have not read this series ,you are in for a real treat.
July 9, 2022
A tiring replay of the same old
I began reading this series with book one and the characters got my attention. However, as the series progressed the continual back and forth of Parker’s indecision about her career became tiresome and overshadowed the plot lines of the books until the point where they were lost in the constant angst of the main character’s indecision about her career choice. I vowed that once I finished this title I was finished with this series and I am.
I began reading this series with book one and the characters got my attention. However, as the series progressed the continual back and forth of Parker’s indecision about her career became tiresome and overshadowed the plot lines of the books until the point where they were lost in the constant angst of the main character’s indecision about her career choice. I vowed that once I finished this title I was finished with this series and I am.
January 24, 2021
Dying for a Fix
This time Alex is reinstated at the OIO and goes undercover without telling Martin. She's instrumental in bringing down a leg of a cartel a d 2 gangs. Her communication with Martin sketchy but in the end she tells him all, even moves in with him and at the same time she agrees to stay at the job under the condition no more long term undercover.
This time Alex is reinstated at the OIO and goes undercover without telling Martin. She's instrumental in bringing down a leg of a cartel a d 2 gangs. Her communication with Martin sketchy but in the end she tells him all, even moves in with him and at the same time she agrees to stay at the job under the condition no more long term undercover.
February 27, 2023
Wonderful!
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Alexis Parker is a believably complicated character and I care about the other characters as well.
In addition to an excellent story, if I can’t care about the people, I don’t enjoy the book. I’m not just enjoying these books, I’m devouring them. I strongly recommend the series!
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Alexis Parker is a believably complicated character and I care about the other characters as well.
In addition to an excellent story, if I can’t care about the people, I don’t enjoy the book. I’m not just enjoying these books, I’m devouring them. I strongly recommend the series!
July 10, 2025
Unhealthy in love & traumatized by the job
Alex is going to lose Martin if she isn't open about her job. Going back to OIO without telling him and going undercover without telling Martin. All these secrets that Alex keeps is hard on their relationship. Going undercover with a gang almost killed her and Martin. It's time she opened up to Martin or lose him.
Alex is going to lose Martin if she isn't open about her job. Going back to OIO without telling him and going undercover without telling Martin. All these secrets that Alex keeps is hard on their relationship. Going undercover with a gang almost killed her and Martin. It's time she opened up to Martin or lose him.
August 22, 2025
Maybe it's just
Maybe it's just me but there seem to be so many characters and different things going on I had to go back and really do some thinking to catch up to what was going on. Especially when I had to put the book down and come back to it later. I like her books but this one just was a little too much I guess you'd say.
Maybe it's just me but there seem to be so many characters and different things going on I had to go back and really do some thinking to catch up to what was going on. Especially when I had to put the book down and come back to it later. I like her books but this one just was a little too much I guess you'd say.
April 7, 2019
Love this series
Action packed but need to get Martin more involved...would add to the story in a great way. Can't wait to read next book...only other author I like this much is J D Robb.
Action packed but need to get Martin more involved...would add to the story in a great way. Can't wait to read next book...only other author I like this much is J D Robb.
June 7, 2019
Awesome
I have have read all of the books so far and just cannot stop reading one after another. The action and emotions in this one was riveting and the different characters in play was enthralling . Please keep writing this series I am now a #1 Fan !1
I have have read all of the books so far and just cannot stop reading one after another. The action and emotions in this one was riveting and the different characters in play was enthralling . Please keep writing this series I am now a #1 Fan !1
October 8, 2022
still reading
Still reading this series! I like the characters and its not heavy reading. Just what I'm I'm the mood for! I've got two more books downloaded and then I'll go from there!
Still reading this series! I like the characters and its not heavy reading. Just what I'm I'm the mood for! I've got two more books downloaded and then I'll go from there!
April 11, 2023
captivating
I enjoy the effortless way you are taken through the trials and obstacles thrown at Alexis. You see her struggle and root for her all the way. Thanks for sweeping me through another adventure! I am looking forward to the next book.
I enjoy the effortless way you are taken through the trials and obstacles thrown at Alexis. You see her struggle and root for her all the way. Thanks for sweeping me through another adventure! I am looking forward to the next book.
April 15, 2023
kept me on my toes
Enjoyed this Alexis Parker more than all the previous ones, she seemed more of a real character then previously.
Difficult to put this book down, and enjoyed picking it up to continue reading.
Enjoyed this Alexis Parker more than all the previous ones, she seemed more of a real character then previously.
Difficult to put this book down, and enjoyed picking it up to continue reading.
June 15, 2023
Alexis did it again
If you love crime thrillers with some real life scenarios this is a series yiu want to read. Shocking and yet Alexis makes you want to scream at her and then you want to hug her and tell her good job.
If you love crime thrillers with some real life scenarios this is a series yiu want to read. Shocking and yet Alexis makes you want to scream at her and then you want to hug her and tell her good job.
December 31, 2023
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This might just be my favorite Alex Parker book so far! I really enjoyed how she went undercover and everything that came along with it, including how this assignment brought perspective to push her and Martin closer together in light of everything that she went through and returning to the OIO.
This might just be my favorite Alex Parker book so far! I really enjoyed how she went undercover and everything that came along with it, including how this assignment brought perspective to push her and Martin closer together in light of everything that she went through and returning to the OIO.
April 18, 2025
What a ride!
Whew, this was a tense one. I had to take a break halfway through, just so I could calm down and sleep. Alex got into some pretty dicey situations. G.K.Parks just keeps getting better and better.
Whew, this was a tense one. I had to take a break halfway through, just so I could calm down and sleep. Alex got into some pretty dicey situations. G.K.Parks just keeps getting better and better.
September 30, 2018
As always, the story is a good one, but I like it better when Alex is a PI, now she’s held to all the rules and regs of the OIO.
March 3, 2023
Poor Alex
October 2, 2023
Under cover
Alexis went under cover in this book of the series. There isn't an Alexis Parker book I haven't thoroughly enjoyed. This was one of my favorites.
Alexis went under cover in this book of the series. There isn't an Alexis Parker book I haven't thoroughly enjoyed. This was one of my favorites.
July 22, 2025
Good detective
May 19, 2015
I didn't read all this book as the topic made me feel ill. I spent so much of my life working with drug addicts that this particular topic just turned me off. I just couldn't read it. Sorry GK Parks.
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