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Lola Starke #3
Devil Take the Hindmost
*** Library Journal SELF-e Selection ***
Enter the world of Crescent City, an alternate 1930s "Chinese Los Angeles" and home turf of PI Lola Starke...
It's a straightforward find a missing husband who spends his days examining stamps. Still reeling from recent tragecy, however, Lola wants to pass altogether, more so since her over-protective ghost Aubrey insists it's the perfect case to ease back into things. But the wife is adamant that something bad has happened. What's a shamus to do--especially when the missing man works just down the hall?
But straight ain't in the cards, not in the middle of a high-stakes business deal involving the City's most powerful film studio, a wily gangster, a shady fence for stolen goods, a rival PI...and a rare stamp. When her client is kidnapped, Lola discovers just how far she's willing to go to save the woman and her missing husband.
This is the '30s and this is Crescent City, where gangsters and thieves are thick on the ground and the film studios are the biggest game in town. Where smiles hide secrets ad good intentions mean nothing. Where the only question is, what will it take to be last woman standing?
Enter the world of Crescent City, an alternate 1930s "Chinese Los Angeles" and home turf of PI Lola Starke...
It's a straightforward find a missing husband who spends his days examining stamps. Still reeling from recent tragecy, however, Lola wants to pass altogether, more so since her over-protective ghost Aubrey insists it's the perfect case to ease back into things. But the wife is adamant that something bad has happened. What's a shamus to do--especially when the missing man works just down the hall?
But straight ain't in the cards, not in the middle of a high-stakes business deal involving the City's most powerful film studio, a wily gangster, a shady fence for stolen goods, a rival PI...and a rare stamp. When her client is kidnapped, Lola discovers just how far she's willing to go to save the woman and her missing husband.
This is the '30s and this is Crescent City, where gangsters and thieves are thick on the ground and the film studios are the biggest game in town. Where smiles hide secrets ad good intentions mean nothing. Where the only question is, what will it take to be last woman standing?
- GenresMystery
389 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 27, 2016
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S.G. Wong
12 books24 followersSANDRA SG WONG writes fiction across genres and is a Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence finalist and Whistler Independent Book Awards nominee. She holds an Honours BA in English Literature and speaks four languages at varying levels of proficiency, though she usually only curses in one of them. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta and is too often tweeting from @S_G_Wong or tinkering with sgwong.com instead of writing.
Sandra SG Wong is represented by Lauren Abramo of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.
Sandra SG Wong is represented by Lauren Abramo of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.
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November 29, 2017
Of the three Lola Starke novels - this one is truly the best. With twists and turns and an ending that leaves almost everything up in the air - I can't wait to read the next instalment. If you like gritty - this book is for you.
November 21, 2016
Another fantastic addition to the Lola Starke series.
December 14, 2016
I had a little trouble getting traction in the first half of the novel, but the second half made up for it. Lots of good plot twists and gritty action that had me on the edge of my seat. I'm especially interested in new character and fellow gumshoe Alejandro Yee, who has a complex relationship with Lola and, based on the epilogue, will be a continuing character.
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