Fraude en Rojo

Katerina Carter Fraud Thrillers #6

by Colleen Cross, Jaume Ribera (Translator)

Fraude en rojo - relato
Cuando la auditora contable e investigadora de fraudes Katerina Carter y novio periodista Jace Burton aceptan una invitación extemporánea a una fiesta, el crimen es la última cosa que pasa por sus mentes. Pronto, una inversión exitosa en vino dejará un regusto amargo en la boca de Kat, al tiempo que se verá enfrentada a una estafa de un millón de dólares en vinos. ¡Y todo esto antes de la cena!

Genres: Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Short Stories

33 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 18, 2014

About the author

Colleen Cross writes exciting, intelligent thrillers and engrossing mysteries that grip you from the very first page. She took her very own "Exit Strategy" from the corporate world into the book world several years ago to indulge her bookworm wannabe writer self.

She lives with her family on the West Coast. When she's not writing, she loves to run and explore with her rescue dog, Jaeger, who reminds her daily that life's too short to not follow your dreams--or a squirrel or two.

Her books have been translated into multiple languages with more to come.

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Reviews

[Mimi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm so happy right now! This book might have redeemed the genre for me, as this was another cozy mystery without air-headed, dumb characters!
Well-written, short and to the point. Fun, quick read.
Will probably read more by this author.

[Carolina Téllez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Entiendo que es una historia corta, pero aún así siento que el desarrollo del conflicto y su solución fue muy apresurada. La única parte en la que sentí un poco de "tensión y suspenso" fue cuando la descubrieron en la bodega, de ahí, ninguna emoción más. A parte que desde el principio se entendía cuál seria el "misterio".

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fast-paced mystery reveals how one astute PI catches the perpetrator “red handed” in more ways than one. A realistic look into the world of fraud, this gripping story is a sure enticement to read the next ones in the collection.

[Ruby · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the story a lot, to be honest way more then I thought I would, but I have to say I felt it was a bit of a tease, not a lot of drama or action, but the mystery was short and sweet.
I would read this again and for sure check out the rest in the series, I think the main characters may get on my nerves over time,, I think I could overlook it like I do for series that have good plots and writing styles.

[Janice · Rating 1 out of 5]

It took me less than 5 minutes to finish this! I enjoyed the books by this author but come on...this short story is way too short. Not only was it too short but it was repetitive- how is that possible? I am so disappointed. I wouldn't waste any money buying books of this author in the future out of fear of being so disappointed!!

[Richard Goodrum · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, little mystery. Katerina Carter unravels the clues to a million-dollar wine fraud all before dinner. The story is a bit implausible as the villain is a pretty unsavvy fellow. And the accidental detection efforts on Kat's part pull off a solution rather quickly. But, as entertainment, it works well.

Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Twisted. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters.

[Audrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy breve, delicioso, conciso y al punto.

Se disfruta desde el inicio hasta el final donde deja esa sensación de cosquilleo e te hace sonreír pues el desenlace tiene un toque de burla adicionado con astucia.

Es un tentempié para dar una pausa antes de reanudar con los deberes del día a día.

[Rodrigo Conde · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pésimo, relato flojo y totalmente predecible

[Kirsten Jönsson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dit was eerder een kortverhaal dan een “boek”. Ik vond het niet zo interessant.

[Lutgarde · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oké

[Monica M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Super short and the ending too abrupt without conclusion on Kirk fate aftermath.

[Star Gater · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and refreshing. Without spoiling, I laughed and enjoyed the ending. Good read for a young teen to elderly.

[Rene Marquez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Es un libro muy sencillo, fácil de leer y comprender; en menos de media hora puede leerse; derivado de su sencillez quizá es que la narrativa no te atrapa, y es muy predecible todo lo que pasa y pasará aún hasta el final. Aún así es entretenido y todo el tiempo me decía: "Que señora tan metiche""Que ganas de andar husmeando""Que tipo tan tonto, mira que tener todo a la vista ¡En una fiesta donde concurren tantas personas!

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bonne série haute en couleurs !
Rouge vif
Nouvelle
Rouge comme le bon vin.
Katerina et son ami Jace arrivent, en une soirée, à mettre en lumière une fraude viticole.
Katerina a le chic de se fourrer dans des situations pas possibles, et dangereuses par-dessus le marché. Plus d’une fois le lecteur veut lui crier : non, fais pas ça !
Si elle faisait plus souvent confiance à l’avis de son ami, ça irait mieux pour elle, mais il y aurait moins d’aventures pour le lecteur !
Ses tribulations sont en général en marge de ses activités professionnelles, mais elle utilise néanmoins ses dons de juricomptable pour flairer les mauvais coups et les débusquer.
Il y a de bonnes scènes de suspense.
Série parfaite pour passer quelques bonnes heures divertissantes !

see my English review here:
https://wordsandpeace.com/2016/05/05/...

[Nancy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was expecting a little more than roughly 25 pages compiled into 5 very short chapters.

When I started reading I found that I did enjoy the plot. Even when Kat quickly exposes the deception in 5 chapters I thought it was merely a lead into the next mystery and the chance to get to know the Kat and Jace a little more. Imagine my surprise when I flipped the page and discovered there wasn't a Chapter 6 but an excerpt for another of her books!

Surely combining the Color of Money series into one novel would have made for a fun, light read. I think I'm going to pass on this author.

[Ted Tayler · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Didn't get me hooked"

Yet another attempt to set up a main character for a proposed series of novels with an introductory short story. 'Get this book free and pay to follow the series'. The problem with that is, it puts all your eggs in one basket. Kate Carter isn't different enough to stand out from the plethora of feisty female leads out there. The plot is paper thin and the characters have no real substance, whether they are good or bad. I wouldn't bother with the series based on this story.

[Mateo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Es una historia demasiado corta. Todo ocurre muy rápido y no se da el tiempo suficiente para desarrollar una trama intrigante. Los personajes me parecieron vacíos y estereotipados. Toda la historia está llena de conveniencias para que la personaje principal pueda resolver el misterio.

[Sharon · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very short story.....

[Denisa · Rating 1 out of 5]

Another rating: 1/10

Extremely poor story

[Barbiibooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Para ser un relato corto, es excelente y deja con ganas de más. La autora sabe guardar el misterio de saber que pasara hasta la última página. Atrapa de principio a fin.

[Johnnie Macari donnachie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Red wine cheap thriller

Very quick intro to the series. Could do with a bit more detail but perhaps that will come. Read like ther'smore to come and it should be fast paced with a touch of humour