Blonde Ice

Gil Malloy #3

by R.G. Belsky

“Insightful and genuinely interesting characters, gritty atmospherics, and a wry sense of humor power the plot, which is filled with enough bombshell twists to keep readers guessing until the very last page.” — Publishers Weekly

“This excellent thriller....establishes Malloy as a formidable hard-boiled hero.” — Booklist

From the author of the “thought-provoking thriller” (Jan Burke) The Kennedy Connection comes a gripping mystery featuring crime-stopper and star Daily News reporter Gil Malloy who takes on his most explosive and exciting story yet—a blonde femme fatale in New York City who is killing men for thrills.

Son of Sam. Ted Bundy. The Boston Strangler. All of these infamous serial killers who made front page news shared a common trait—they were men who killed women for a sexual thrill.

But now Gil Malloy—ace reporter for the New York Daily News —is on the trail of a different kind of serial killer who breaks all of the rules. Dubbed “Blonde Ice” by the media, she’s a sexy blonde who picks up seemingly random men at bars and clubs, has sex with them, and then brutally murders them afterwards.

Malloy—who is already in the middle of a major political story about the election of the next New York City mayor—finds himself drawn to the case by secrets from his past. As he digs deeper, he begins to suspect that there could be some kind of link between the mayoral race and the emergence of the Blonde Ice killings.

As the body count and the political stakes continue to rise, Malloy soon realizes he’s covering what could be the biggest story of his career. All he has to do is live through it.

Genres: Mystery, Suspense

352 pages, Paperback

First published October 18, 2016

About the author

Co-author with Bonnie Traymore of Swipe (2025);Author of Broadcast Blues (Oceanview - 2024); It's News to Me (Oceanview - 2022); Beyond The Headlines (Oceanview 2021); The Last Scoop (Oceanview-2020) Below The Fold (Oceanview - 2019) Yesterday's News (Oceanview - 2018) Blonde Ice (Atria - 2016; Shooting for the Stars (2015); and The Kennedy Connection (2014).

Also writes thrillers under the pen name of Dana Perry.

Former Managing Editor of NBCNews.com

Worked as Managing Editor of NY Daily News; News Editor of Star magazine; Metropolitan Editor of NY Post.

Author of numerous other mystery novels including Loverboy and Playing Dead.

Contributing Writer for The Big Thrill magazine and BookTrib.

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gil Malloy is the best thing about this story - without a doubt. His wit and sarcasm counterbalances the grittiness of the story so perfectly.

A successful newspaper reporter, Gil has had a career full of highs and lows. One low in particular almost cost him his beloved career and now it’s back to haunt him. He’s approached by this ghost from the past when her husband goes missing and she finds a note linking his disappearance to her best kept secret. Things go from bad to worse almost instantly - from a disappearance to a murder. From one murder to multiple murders. Gil ends up smack in the middle of the investigation which means he gets the exclusive.

"Eenie, meenie, miney, moe
Time to catch another man by the toe
If he hollers . . .
Well, I sure won’t let him go."

R.G. Belsky was pretty successful in pulling the rug out from under me. I wasn’t sure if that was actually going to happen though. In the beginning, it’s made pretty clear who the suspect is. Or wait, was it? What at first glance seems so obvious, might actually be askew in a different light.

I can’t deny there were a few flaws along the way - Gil explaining the Houston situation over and over and the constant reminder of what his mistakes cost him - felt repetitive, at a point. Mixed in with the things that were a little far-fetched, it knocked my rating a tad. I won't say those things tainted my enjoyment in a major way though. 

This is the first book I’ve picked up in the series, even though it’s the third, and honesty I didn’t feel like I was missing out.  I would definitely consider reading another Gil Malloy book and I wonder if someone, I won’t say who, will make an appearance in an upcoming book. I guess the possibility of that even happening depends on how you view the ending.

*Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Sheyla ✎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A stone cold blonde fox."

Terrific!! Unputabledown!!

I love the narrative and the pace of Blonde Ice. A perfect book to me is one which makes you forget everything else around you. This one is one of those. It grabs you from the first chapter and it won't let you go until you hit the end.

Let me tell you a little bit about Blonde Ice. The body of a man is discovered brutally assaulted in a hotel room. There's proof this man had sex before dying but this man is not single. He's married to Victoria who used to be a famous prostitute by the name of Houston. Houston has a connection with the main character/hero Gil Malloy. In a way, she almost ruined his life, when he did a serial piece on prostitution from multiple interviews but he made it look like it was her who was giving him the information. When the truth came out, his job is threatened, his marriage ends. It takes many years for Gil to get back to the spotlight. He's currently working on the next New York Major election. Having this woman back in his life affects him in so many ways. However, the story doesn't end there. When another male body is found, the police starts feeling like they might have a female serial killer on the loose. One that targets men who cheat on their wives. All they know is that woman responsible for the murders is a stunning blonde. She's smart and she seems to be one step ahead of everyone. Gil becomes part of the case when she starts contacting him.

I love Gil's character. He was charming, funny but he also showed his insecurities. In the past, he had made a terrible mistake that cost him his marriage but now he has a second chance at happiness. He was doing all the right things to accomplish it. He was also a very good investigator reporter. He had good instincts and he trusted them. He knew when things didn't feel right and he was willing to take the extra step to get to the bottom of the story. He had an eye for beautiful women, especially blondes. I think that made him even more worried about the case and his own future.
One more thing, I'm in agreement with Gil in regards to his last theory.

"A true thriller killer."

After finishing it, I want to go back to read the other two book in the series. I know I read some spoilers but I think I will still enjoy them.

Cliffhanger: No

5/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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[Whispering Chapters · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.

This book had me beyond intrigued, what with a woman killing men for fun. A man was brutally murdered in a hotel room with traces of having sex before he was killed. That same man was Victoria's husband, a woman who used to be a prostitute by the name of Houston and who's linked to Gil Malloy. He joins the case and makes more discoveries than the police itself when the woman starts sending him messages and clues as to where to find the other victims. It's clear that Gil is dealing with a stunning woman who targets men who cheat on their wives and is always a step ahead of everyone.

Honestly, this novel had my attention just by the description. It's mostly guys who are serial killers so a woman who's kind of killing for fun but also men who cheat on their wives? I had to read it and it didn't disappoint at all. This was a real thriller killer who had all the characters, including me, on their toes for what she was going to do next.

Blonde Ice is without a doubt a very thrilling, page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

I received an ARC from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.This review was originally posted on Latte Nights Reviews.

[The Blonde Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an enjoyable read! I loved the pace of the story and found Blonde Ice to be incredibly hard to put down. The reader follows along as Gil Mallow, reporter for the New York Daily News is pulled into a murder case by a female serial killer. Time after time I thought I had figured out who the killer was, but I never found out the real truth until the very end. I love when a story is twisted, complex, and impossible to guess the ending.

There were portions of the story that became a little drawn out, but they didn't last long and the action kicked right back up in the next chapter. Blonde Ice was different than most crime fiction I've read because even though Gil was chasing a serial killer, there was still a jovial feeling to the novel. There were many serious parts, but Gil always managed to turn things around for a laugh or two. I felt like I was reading an episode of SVU with a comedy mixed in.

Blonde Ice is an action packed crime novel that is impossible to put down. From the moment I read the first page I knew I needed to go ahead and clear my calendar for the rest of the day. I would highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy crime fiction with a touch of romance. Thank you Atria Books for sharing such a fun read!

[Lori Tatar · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finished Blonde Ice by R.G. Belsky last night and have been mulling over how to rate and finally decided it deserves better than three stars. Certain parts seemed a bit awkward and I am not sure that even with the suspension of disbelief, it wrapped up well. But, like I said, it deserves better than three stars.

This is a mystery about a female serial killer told in first person from a male narrator. The woman who is bent on killing primarily adulterous males is supposed to be highly intelligent, but when she speaks, seems more like a highschool student. That made the novel feel unpolished. On the plus side, the story was intriguing and, despite my own clever detecting skills (I was sure I knew who she was), kept me guessing, even after the disclosure as to her identity.

The main character and narrator is a good-natured and successful journalist on the cusp of the digital age. He is still in love with his ex-wife and is a very likable, genuinely good guy.

This is an entertaining and surprising mystery, good for any whodunit lover. Thanks, Goodreads!

[James Ziskin · Rating 5 out of 5]

BLONDE ICE pits old-fashioned reporter Gil Malloy against a new and terrifyingly brilliant villain. A Serial Killer 2.0. And she's an irresistibly sexy blonde who's two steps ahead of the police and one ahead of Malloy. R.G. Belsky has written an engrossing atmospheric thriller set in the hardscrabble world of tabloid journalism. A world that's fast disappearing as we know it. A thoroughly gripping read that hits every high note then shocks you with one last twist.

Highest recommendation!

[Amy Rogers · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a unique story about a female serial killer who is always a few steps ahead of the police. It was a good read with lots of plot twists- just when I thought I had it figured out, nope. It kept me guessing up until the end, which was nice. I loved the cat and mouse game the killer was playing with the police, taunting them whenever she could. For me however, there were a couple things that distracted from the story. One was the constant rehashing of the Houston incident. It was relevant to the story, but it seemed to me that it was a little over mentioned. The other one was the ex wife coming back. Just didn't really fit in with the story to me. Overall I really enjoyed the book, and hope to read more from this author.

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before R.G. Belsky created Clare Carlson, he wrote the Gil Molloy series. Blonde Ice is a Gil Molloy mystery about a female serial killer. Melissa Ross kills men who cheated on their wives. But the motive and the killer's backstory take Molloy's efforts as an investigative journalist to unravel. Molloy becomes involved when he investigates her first New York murder. Surprising ties to a big story in his past and its related scandal regarding his journalistic ethics surface. Melissa Ross's recent string of New York murders also has political connections. New York mayoral candidate Bob Wylie is the source of some of the underlying events and helps to explain Melissa Ross's story. Wylie's past lucky breaks came at a cost. Now both Wylie and Molloy are targets. Why? Did Melissa Ross act alone?
Surprising plot twists and the realities of the decline of print journalism are part of the story. Blonde Ice will hold the reader's attention for its complex plot and Belsky's ability to make the unbelievable believable.

[Ken Ransom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gil Malloy, ace reporter for the New York Daily News, is in the middle of a major political story about the election of the next New York City mayor when he finds himself on the trail of a serial killer. A different kind of serial killer, she’s a sexy blonde who picks up seemingly random men at bars and clubs, has sex with them, and then brutally murders them afterward. He begins to suspect that there could be some kind of link between the mayoral race and the emergence of the Blonde Ice killings. It's a by-the-numbers serial killer plot and sometimes the reader can see what is coming before the hero, but the characters are interesting and there's tons of back story.

[Linda Rawlins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thriller about a female blonde serial killer known as Blonde Ice - There were several interesting twists which added to the suspense. Gil Malloy, journalist "detective" is an interesting character who lands in the middle of a story of a lifetime. His lead story may also be the cause of his demise. Great read for all who love a good suspense thriller.

[Samantha Osborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy for a honest review I absolutely loved this I could not put it down from page one I was hooked . A perfect book to me is one which makes you forget everything else around you. I loved the characters and plot of the story . I just wished I knew it was a part of a series I would have picked them up too I still loved this though.

[Patricia Gussin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gil Malloy reporter for the daily news is on the trail of a serial killer who breaks all the rules. Dubbed Blonde Ice by the media she's a sexy blonde who picks up random men at bars and clubs brutally murders them. As he digs deeper he begins to suspect their is some connection between the Blonde Ice murders and the mayor's election. As the body count and the political stakes begins to rise Malloy soon realizes he's covering what could be the biggest story of his career. All he has to do is live to tell about it!!!! A real page turner!!!!!

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third crime mystery in the series featuring New York Daily News reporter Gil Malloy, dogged practitioner of a fading profession. Written in the first person, it holds you close to the genial Malloy and his ups and downs—reportorial, romantic, and bureaucratic.
On the up side, Gil Malloy has fallen into what may be the scoop of the year: a beautiful blonde serial killer is targeting married men cheating on their wives. Malloy's print editor Marilyn Staley and his internet/social media editor Stacy Albright want to milk the sexy story for all it’s worth. Keeping these two antagonists happy could be a second career. Another plus, Malloy’s adored ex-wife Susan shows promising signs that all is not well with hubby #2. Is there a chance? Capstone to his good luck, Malloy has a juicy job offer from the man likely to be New York’s next mayor.
On the down side, Malloy discovers the scoop through Victoria Issacs, who tells him her husband's gone missing. In a former life, Issacs was the infamous prostitute Houston. When Malloy wrote a Pulitzer-nominated feature article about her several years back, neglecting to disclose his quotes were all second-hand and he’d never actually met the elusive Houston, criticism of him and the paper was withering. He nearly lost his job, and the stress cost him his marriage. Saying too much about Issacs now will reveal that Malloy actually knows her real identity and, probably worse, has concealed it from his editors.
But Houston’s secret isn’t keepable when a hotel maid finds Walter Issacs dead. The knockout blonde who went up to the room with him has disappeared. As the murders keep coming, the chase is on: NYPD after the killer, and Malloy after the story.
Malloy is a regular-guy kind of narrator with a wisecracking exterior that makes for some lively banter in the newsroom and in his efforts to get back between the sheets with Susan. His colleagues keep telling him his constant jokes can wear thin. He knows that, but can’t seem to stop himself. It is, in fact, his armor.
Frustratingly, Staley, Albright, and NYPD detective Wohlers repeatedly jump to conclusions about the case, based on their assumptions and a remarkable lack of definitive evidence. The narrative glosses over various routine questions that arise in murder investigations. How is it possible there was no forensic evidence at any of these violent crime scenes? No long blonde hair, for instance? How did a woman overpower these much larger, fit men? Drugs are an obvious possibility, but there’s no mention of toxicology tests of the victims until Chapter 49. Although this book is not a police procedural, Malloy’s proximity to the investigation and his evident skills as a reporter suggest he should be asking questions exactly like these.
Despite these quibbles, it’s fun to spend time with Gil Malloy on another wild ride. Author Belsky is an experienced New York journalist who perceptively describes the woes and conflicts in today’s news business and conjures a realistic, energetic New York City, too.
On my website I give this book three stars, because in my rating scheme, three stars means "a good book with a few flaws," and lots of books fit that description. Other sites' rating schemes are different and three stars seems to mean "not that good," so here I gave four stars.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is what happens when you pick a book because the cover is pretty; love when that shit happens.

Every time I thought I had this book figured out, I could hear Belsky laughing and saying, "just kidding". So many turns, so many laughs. A great detective story without all the boring detective stuff.

Plus, the chapters were short. Love when that shit happens too.

[Randall Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gil Malloy is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters. His wit and sarcasm is great, and I simply love the overall personality Belsky writes for him. This is the fourth Malloy story I have read, including the short novella, and I absolutely love each one. The plot is intense, and there doesn't seem to be a dull moment at all. This is the kind of writing I enjoy most. The plot keeps you intrigued from start to finish, and even though I was able to figure out pieces of it, I still couldn't wait to find out if I was right or not. As always, Malloy investigates and interviews with the same charisma he has shown in his previous novels. The plot centers around a female serial killer who is targeting the men of New York City. The intricate details that are exposed along the way weave together flawlessly, and are revealed at just the right time. I don't know how Belsky does it, but the characters and plot seem so real that I sometimes expect to read about them in the evening news. I highly recommend any and all Malloy novels, as they each build and develop the characters even more. Blonde Ice raises the stakes even higher for Malloy and everyone he knows.

[Joanna Elm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really neat page-turner, and a perfect gritty thriller to take on a plane ride. Author Belsky and I moved in the same professional circles of tabloid journalism at one time so his male protagonist Gil Malloy, a hard-nosed tabloid reporter with a caustic wit, is a favorite of mine. Since Belsky survived longer in that cutthroat world, I also truly enjoy his insights into a world where digital media appears to be displacing old-fashioned print journalism -- and journalists.
Gil Malloy is a reporter of the old-fashioned kind, and in Blonde Ice he grapples with the story of his career when it appears that a blonde femme fatale is brutally murdering men just for kicks. As he digs to unravel the truth about this female serial killer, it appears there is a link between the killings and the upcoming election of New York City's next mayor. The dialog is smart, funny and authentic; the female characters well-drawn; and there are plenty of twists and turns throughout this clever mystery which Belsky caps off with one terrific bombshell twist at the end.

[Rich Zahradnik · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a thrill ride! As a recovering journalist, I enjoyed the sharply detailed descriptions of that newsroom world—descriptions readers from all walks of life will find compelling, particularly as the novel is so on target about what newspapers are going through now. Gil Malloy is a wonderful crime fiction hero. He wants the story, but he needs to take care of the people close to him. I love his humor, yet the wisecracks never really let me relax. That’s because the story’s tight turns and surprising twists propelled me right to that thrilling finish.

[Margie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first Gil Malloy novel, and it didn’t disappoint. It’s a great, fun, fast-paced story---and you don’t need to read books 1 or 2 to know what is going on. Blonde Ice sucks you in from the very first page. Gil Malloy is a tabloid reporter who is working on a deadly story and helping the police to track down the murderer. There are lots of twists and turns that keep you guessing and keep you turning the pages—even until the last page. I can’t wait to pick up the other Gil Malloy books in the series!

[Sarah Joint · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
I was intrigued by "female serial killer" in the description. It's an entertaining read with mostly likeable characters in many fairly implausible circumstances but I would call it creative and enjoyable. I haven't read the previous book so you can easily follow this one if you haven't either.

[Joshua · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gil Malloy is back, this time writing stories for his tabloid about a female serial killer nicknamed "Blonde Ice". As thrillers go, this wasn't bad. There are several false leads, and the killer is not given away early. There were a few cliches - Gil's obliviousness to the direction the physical newspaper is headed and his relationship status with his former wife, for example - but it was a fun "beach" read that was hard to put down until finished.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

The murderer is a beautiful blonde woman. Gil Malloy is pursuing the story full tilt. This pursuit brings him into direct contact with Houston, a beautiful blonde woman from his past, and also with his ex-wife. His life at the Post is somewhat at a tilt as the old newspaper and the new media are 'fighting' for supremacy there and he is, above all, a reporter. Great reading for rainy weather. Thanks to Net Galley and Simon & Schuster for an ARC for an honest review.

[Scott Butki]

new interview for this book is here:
https://mysterypeople.wordpress.com/2...

This is good stuff, an excellent series about a journalist encountering ethical situations

I interviewed him here about two earlier books
https://mysterypeople.wordpress.com/2...
and an interview is underway for this new book

[Alice Bash · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a first time reader of books by R. G. Belsky. I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway, so I was a little apprehensive. I am now a dedicated R.G.Belsky fan! I loved this book. It grabs you right at the beginning and I could no wait to finish it. It is a gripping thriller with a little humor mixed in; it is a gripping, exciting story from beginning to end! Looking forward to reading his other "Gil Malloy" books. Thank you Goodreads and R.G. Belsky!!!!!! 5 stars

[Stephanie Farmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Gil doesn't disappoint. The thing I love the most about this series is just when you think you've heard the last about a character or an event it gets brought up again! The way this book tied in events from the previous ones was amazing. To top it all off, the killer of this book was diabolical and it made the book a real page turner. And it leaves the question on if we really heard the last of Blonde Ice (I sure hope not). Looking forward to more books in this series.

[Tom Dooley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Belsky brings Malloy for another great read. This time he has a female serial killer on his hands. Belsky also brings back the infamous Houston for another go. This one twists and turns so you better keep track. Malloy is also making a play to get a former love interest back. On top of all that there is a power struggle going on in the news room. This one is not to be missed!

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an entertaining read with lots of twists and turns. Just when you think you have it all figured out, there's another turn. It kept me guessing the whole way through which shows how good the writing style is. The main character/narrator was witty in an entertaining way, but not too much that they get on your nerves. This was my first book by this author, but it will not be my last.

[Annette Dashofy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t remember the last time I read a book in one sitting—until now. I could not put this one down. R.G. Belsky’s latest Gil Malloy adventure is sexy and smart and offers an intriguing and fascinatingly twisted serial killer in Blonde Ice.

[Gloria]

Enjoyed the book

Looking forward to the next Gil Malloy Novel

Thanks for allowing me to read it

[Jim Nesbitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

STRAIGHT MAYHEM WITH A WRY CHASER

Dick Belsky’s Blonde Ice is a classic, fast-paced thriller that serves up it’s sex-laced mayhem straight up and strong, like a double-shot of bourbon, easing the burn with wry humor and wisecracks from the story’s narrator and protagonist, star New York reporter Gil Malloy.

Malloy finds himself not only chasing the big story of a homicidal rarity -- a knockout blonde serial killer preying on wayward husbands she lures to their deaths -- but also reliving the scandal that nearly wrecked his career and cost him his marriage to his ex-wife Susan.

The scandal he barely survived is revived when the wife of the killer’s first victim comes calling at the offices of the Daily News to ask Malloy to help find her missing husband shortly before his body is found stabbed to death in a mid-town Manhattan hotel. Her name is Victoria Issacs and her husband was a prominent corporate attorney. They lived in a townhouse on Sutton Place and had two beautiful children.

Malloy knows her by a different name -- Houston, a legendary New York prostitute desired by every high-roller in the city during her carnal heyday. He wrote a sensational profile of Houston that had only one flaw -- he never met her or interviewed her. He strung together interviews from people who claimed they knew her and made it seem like the quotes and anecdotes came from Houston herself -- a huge journalistic transgression he somehow survived.

Malloy agrees to help her and again compromises himself by not writing about her past as Houston even though it would partially vindicate his earlier story about her. It is a decision that forces him to walk an ethical tightrope with his bosses -- and the cops who are letting him ride along on the case of the husband’s murder.

The bodies start to pile up and the trail leads to a sexy blonde private investigator, Melissa Ross, who specializes in tracking down wayward husbands for the wives she meets through a women’s empowerment group run by a woman psychiatrist. The killer contacts Malloy, leaving him e-mails that give a lethal twist to dumb blonde jokes that taunt the cops. These notes also keep him ahead of the pack on this big story, fulfilling the round-the-clock demands of a modern-day reporter who has to feed the online beast as well as the old-school print edition -- and in his case, a starring role as an on-air contributor to a TV news show, Live from New York.

He’s also juggling another major story -- the political ambitions of a powerful deputy mayor, Bob Wylie, in charge of the city’s law enforcement agencies and eyeing a run for his boss’ job. He wants Malloy to join his team, an offer the reporter shrewdly lets dangle to gain inside access to pursue both big stories. When Wylie’s top aide winds up dead in the trunk of his car as the next victim of the Blonde Ice Killer, the two stories become intertwined and Malloy is determined to track down the connection.

This is where Belsky’s inside knowledge of New York journalism and politics really add meaty context to his tale, with authentic nuggets seamlessly woven into the narrative based on the author’s experience as former managing editor of the Daily News and metropolitan editor of the New York Post.

Belsky tells his tale in the rat-a-tat-tat staccato of a veteran print journalist, with sparse, but detailed narrative, snappy dialogue and colorful, well-developed characters. It is a style this reviewer found both familiar and appealing, given his own past as a former ink-stained wretch. To borrow an old journalism phrase, Belsky’s book is fast copy.

The story takes a surprising twist about halfway through the book, one that places Malloy squarely in the killer’s crosshairs. To find out how it ends, you need to buy a copy of Blonde Ice -- you’ll be glad you did.

The author provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.