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Kat Makris #7
Good Crime
Have Greek car, will travel?
The bad news:
Kat Makris’ car just went up in flames.
The good news:
Kat has a new …
Well, it’s not technically a car, but it could be if she squints and ignores the braying.
Kat is going nowhere fast on her new mode of transport, but the world is changing shape around her. Dad is thinking of selling her childhood home; the devastatingly sexy Detective Nikos Melas is no longer speaking to her; and scrumptious Xander, double agent, has been keeping his distance.
The ground under her feet lurches sideways again when the Godfather of the Night himself, Baby Dimitri, rocks up to the family compound, begging for sanctuary. An old enemy has clawed his way out of the grave. He wants Baby Dimitri dead. He wants Grandma dead. Basically he wants everyone dead. And he wants them to do their dying to the beat of a 1980s soundtrack.
With a funeral to orchestrate, a long-neglected filing cabinet to sort through, and a KGB agent’s familiar flunkies following her every move, Kat doesn’t want to get involved.
Until Grandma’s kidnapping leaves her with no other choice.
The bad news:
Kat Makris’ car just went up in flames.
The good news:
Kat has a new …
Well, it’s not technically a car, but it could be if she squints and ignores the braying.
Kat is going nowhere fast on her new mode of transport, but the world is changing shape around her. Dad is thinking of selling her childhood home; the devastatingly sexy Detective Nikos Melas is no longer speaking to her; and scrumptious Xander, double agent, has been keeping his distance.
The ground under her feet lurches sideways again when the Godfather of the Night himself, Baby Dimitri, rocks up to the family compound, begging for sanctuary. An old enemy has clawed his way out of the grave. He wants Baby Dimitri dead. He wants Grandma dead. Basically he wants everyone dead. And he wants them to do their dying to the beat of a 1980s soundtrack.
With a funeral to orchestrate, a long-neglected filing cabinet to sort through, and a KGB agent’s familiar flunkies following her every move, Kat doesn’t want to get involved.
Until Grandma’s kidnapping leaves her with no other choice.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 24, 2018
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January 3, 2020
This family is nuts!
Okay. This started out as a pretty far fetched tale, but it has certainly gone into overdrive over the last few books. More Stephanie Plum than the Godfather at the moment - but that’s fine as I love the SP series.
More secrets from the past emerge, and this one has Xander’s name on it. I enjoyed Kat’s continuing efforts at the morgue, and have to admit that I’m kinda okay with Det. Melas taking more of a back seat. Unfortunately Hera is still kicking, but thems the breaks.
4 stars ⭐️
Okay. This started out as a pretty far fetched tale, but it has certainly gone into overdrive over the last few books. More Stephanie Plum than the Godfather at the moment - but that’s fine as I love the SP series.
More secrets from the past emerge, and this one has Xander’s name on it. I enjoyed Kat’s continuing efforts at the morgue, and have to admit that I’m kinda okay with Det. Melas taking more of a back seat. Unfortunately Hera is still kicking, but thems the breaks.
4 stars ⭐️
September 13, 2018
Loving this series!!
April 17, 2019
2*
Outta Crime (#5) and Night Crime (#6) were, overall, really good and enjoyable reads. They had left me itching to continue the series and I was excited about where things might be going. But dang, Good Crime (#7) really let me down.
The majority of the book was sooooo slow. In previous books, there had been almost non-stop action, with gears and parts constantly moving. Good Crime was more like a snooze-fest. The plot seemed to take forever to build and the story didn’t really pick up until over ¾ of the way through the novel. The author just seemed to almost completely miss her mark with this book. I’m pretty disappointed with this one.
There was little depth to this novel and again, nothing seemed to happen until much later on in the book. I found myself skimming major sections because I just couldn’t take it anymore.
And can we just talk about the ending of this book for a minute (not the very last bit, but the part when Katerina and her family face-off against George George)? Because OMG I can’t tell you how stupid I found that. Kat is trying to find her family because she’s terrified that George is going to hurt them but WAIT!! stopping for a handful of cookies seems much more important. Not to mention her apparent inability to quit force-feeding her face like an idiot when she’s come face-to-face with her family’s enemy. This has to be one of the dumbest things I’ve read. I just can’t with that part.
This book got me hot and bothered and NOT in a good way. And guess what? Has the author fixed her editing errors? Has she hired someone to proofread the novels she’s worked so hard to produce (okay, maybe not so hard with this novel, but the others maybe)? No. No she has not. This crap makes a bad book even worse and a good book less enjoyable. Get it together, Alex King. Good gosh.
I am utterly confused by this books’ high rating. Don’t get me wrong, there’s still a lot about this series I like. There continues to be really great moments with some great secondary characters (including my 2 favorite love interests). There’s also some humor throughout, although I will admit that I’m not sure how much of that was actually the author in this book or how much of it was me being too tired and slap happy during certain sections because I’ve stayed up too late reading this book.
Good Crime (#7) held my attention enough and I’m still intrigued enough by the series overall to keep reading but I really really hope that book 8 is better than this one because if it’s not, I might call it quits.
Outta Crime (#5) and Night Crime (#6) were, overall, really good and enjoyable reads. They had left me itching to continue the series and I was excited about where things might be going. But dang, Good Crime (#7) really let me down.
The majority of the book was sooooo slow. In previous books, there had been almost non-stop action, with gears and parts constantly moving. Good Crime was more like a snooze-fest. The plot seemed to take forever to build and the story didn’t really pick up until over ¾ of the way through the novel. The author just seemed to almost completely miss her mark with this book. I’m pretty disappointed with this one.
There was little depth to this novel and again, nothing seemed to happen until much later on in the book. I found myself skimming major sections because I just couldn’t take it anymore.
And can we just talk about the ending of this book for a minute (not the very last bit, but the part when Katerina and her family face-off against George George)? Because OMG I can’t tell you how stupid I found that. Kat is trying to find her family because she’s terrified that George is going to hurt them but WAIT!! stopping for a handful of cookies seems much more important. Not to mention her apparent inability to quit force-feeding her face like an idiot when she’s come face-to-face with her family’s enemy. This has to be one of the dumbest things I’ve read. I just can’t with that part.
This book got me hot and bothered and NOT in a good way. And guess what? Has the author fixed her editing errors? Has she hired someone to proofread the novels she’s worked so hard to produce (okay, maybe not so hard with this novel, but the others maybe)? No. No she has not. This crap makes a bad book even worse and a good book less enjoyable. Get it together, Alex King. Good gosh.
I am utterly confused by this books’ high rating. Don’t get me wrong, there’s still a lot about this series I like. There continues to be really great moments with some great secondary characters (including my 2 favorite love interests). There’s also some humor throughout, although I will admit that I’m not sure how much of that was actually the author in this book or how much of it was me being too tired and slap happy during certain sections because I’ve stayed up too late reading this book.
Good Crime (#7) held my attention enough and I’m still intrigued enough by the series overall to keep reading but I really really hope that book 8 is better than this one because if it’s not, I might call it quits.
September 25, 2018
Good Crime: A Kat Makris Greek Mafia Novel
by Alex A. King
I would have loved to give this novel a 5-star rating. I'll explain why I didn't as we go along.
First what I loved about this book. As usual, King presents a maze of a mystery that manages to include action, danger, fear, and still be hilarious. Her characterizations are spot on, staying true to each character while allowing for and showing depth and growth. The plotting and pacing are top notch. The mystery is intriguing. The proofing and editing could use some improvement, mostly in correcting the places were words were either misused, missing, or two words were evidently being contemplated, but one never got erased. I tried my best to ignore them and didn't even start noting them until 2220 (Kindle location) and still got to list 3 before the story finished relatively soon after. But the real reason for the drop of the 5th star? The dreaded cliffhanger ending. That says nothing to me but that the author has no confidence in her abilities as a storyteller and feels it is the only way a reader might be coaxed into reading the next book. In this case it was totally unnecessary as the issues in the novel were wrapped up and the book could have just as easily ended with that. And then the next could start with Viktor. Shame on you Alex A. King. You're lucky the next book is already out, or it could have been the end of my interest in your work.
So, in this episode Kat and her menagerie of family and friends are threatened by the return of an enemy they've thought dead for three decades. Everybody plays a part and interesting backstory for Baby Dimitri and Xander is revealed. Lots of running around Greece, some on donkey-back, some in a Ferrari, and some in a tank, and a little in a helicopter airlifting said tank. The whole gang is back, from Takis, Marika, Thomas, Laki, Aunt Rita, Monobrow, Donk, Hera, Nikos, Elias, Dina, Michail, Grandma, and the rest of the motley crew. Who is kidnapped and why? Who is killed and why? Who is saved and why? Who is left at the end that you aren't sure is alive or dead? And who the hell is Viktor?
So, I sped through this one and, as I have the next in line, "White Crime," already on my Kindle, I'll read it next. Hopefully, King regained her senses and ends this one properly.
by Alex A. King
I would have loved to give this novel a 5-star rating. I'll explain why I didn't as we go along.
First what I loved about this book. As usual, King presents a maze of a mystery that manages to include action, danger, fear, and still be hilarious. Her characterizations are spot on, staying true to each character while allowing for and showing depth and growth. The plotting and pacing are top notch. The mystery is intriguing. The proofing and editing could use some improvement, mostly in correcting the places were words were either misused, missing, or two words were evidently being contemplated, but one never got erased. I tried my best to ignore them and didn't even start noting them until 2220 (Kindle location) and still got to list 3 before the story finished relatively soon after. But the real reason for the drop of the 5th star? The dreaded cliffhanger ending. That says nothing to me but that the author has no confidence in her abilities as a storyteller and feels it is the only way a reader might be coaxed into reading the next book. In this case it was totally unnecessary as the issues in the novel were wrapped up and the book could have just as easily ended with that. And then the next could start with Viktor. Shame on you Alex A. King. You're lucky the next book is already out, or it could have been the end of my interest in your work.
So, in this episode Kat and her menagerie of family and friends are threatened by the return of an enemy they've thought dead for three decades. Everybody plays a part and interesting backstory for Baby Dimitri and Xander is revealed. Lots of running around Greece, some on donkey-back, some in a Ferrari, and some in a tank, and a little in a helicopter airlifting said tank. The whole gang is back, from Takis, Marika, Thomas, Laki, Aunt Rita, Monobrow, Donk, Hera, Nikos, Elias, Dina, Michail, Grandma, and the rest of the motley crew. Who is kidnapped and why? Who is killed and why? Who is saved and why? Who is left at the end that you aren't sure is alive or dead? And who the hell is Viktor?
So, I sped through this one and, as I have the next in line, "White Crime," already on my Kindle, I'll read it next. Hopefully, King regained her senses and ends this one properly.
March 26, 2018
I forget which number in this series (Kat Makris Greek Mafia) this is, but I've read all of them, and enjoyed them all. Kat is an American whose father is from Greece, but she knew nothing about her Greek family (which turns out to be Family as in Greek Mafia) until she is kidnapped and brought to her Greek grandmother when her father disappears. By this one, she's been there a while, her Greek is getting pretty good, and she's being viewed as a possible successor for her grandmother, although her father has finally turned up after being missing for most of the series. Kat is now working at the morgue, and has been able to help out her boss, by getting her grandmother to facilitate burying all the surplus corpses cluttering up the morgue. Now she's working on years worth of filing. But into this relative peace, comes an angry fan of the 80's who everyone thought was killed years ago, and who is intent on revenge. Kat is just as smart mouthed as ever, and thoroughly entertaining. After our recent trip to Athens I can now visualize the Greek food she keeps mentioning, and when the scene moved to Delphi, I was right there with them. What fun!
July 9, 2019
An old enemy of Baby Dimitri's threatens his life and he seeks shelter with Baboulas. This enemy is apparently related to the villain in Despicable Me 3. But thanks to his appearance we get a little more back story about Xander and even Baby Dimitri.
Since the second book, this was the one that made me laugh the most. There were some hilarious fights with Hera, the revenge Marika would have on the person who dared hurt her children and Aunt Rita got to disguise Baby Dimitri so that he could attend Litsa's funeral. Papou was completely taken by the ravishing blonde and I was just waiting for an "I'm a man" "Nobody is perfect" conversation.
On the downside, I knew most of the bands the villain mentioned (as an Austrian even the German acts like Modern Talking and Sandra) and I'm starting to feel old. Also, while I admire Kat's plan not to ride the poor donkey, what that poor Ferrari has to go through is unusual cruelty. At least that way she gets to spend more time with Xander. Unlike the Stephanie Plum series, I prefer him to Melas, whereas there I preferred Morelli to Ranger.
Great fun, on to the next one.
Since the second book, this was the one that made me laugh the most. There were some hilarious fights with Hera, the revenge Marika would have on the person who dared hurt her children and Aunt Rita got to disguise Baby Dimitri so that he could attend Litsa's funeral. Papou was completely taken by the ravishing blonde and I was just waiting for an "I'm a man" "Nobody is perfect" conversation.
On the downside, I knew most of the bands the villain mentioned (as an Austrian even the German acts like Modern Talking and Sandra) and I'm starting to feel old. Also, while I admire Kat's plan not to ride the poor donkey, what that poor Ferrari has to go through is unusual cruelty. At least that way she gets to spend more time with Xander. Unlike the Stephanie Plum series, I prefer him to Melas, whereas there I preferred Morelli to Ranger.
Great fun, on to the next one.
July 15, 2018
Very funny. I really enjoy this series, but some of the keep-the-story-going quirks are starting to get old.
Will Kat stay in Greece? Seems like a yes, but she needs to face that and deal with it.
Will Kat stay in the Family business? Same answer as above.
Will this love triangle resolve? For a headstrong independent woman, Kat sure does let her grandmother dictate her love life and what goes on (or doesn’t) in it. With all of the kids and cheating on spouses going on around her, no sex seems atypical for this group of characters as well.
The sad thing is that there is plenty of opportunity for funny moments once these things are decided. Dealing with changing citizenship. Learning about the legitimate businesses. Dealing with having a boyfriend who has to leave on confidential business.
Also will agree with some reviewers that an editor would be helpful (or just a friend to proof read even).
All of that aside - still enjoy the series and will continue reading.
Will Kat stay in Greece? Seems like a yes, but she needs to face that and deal with it.
Will Kat stay in the Family business? Same answer as above.
Will this love triangle resolve? For a headstrong independent woman, Kat sure does let her grandmother dictate her love life and what goes on (or doesn’t) in it. With all of the kids and cheating on spouses going on around her, no sex seems atypical for this group of characters as well.
The sad thing is that there is plenty of opportunity for funny moments once these things are decided. Dealing with changing citizenship. Learning about the legitimate businesses. Dealing with having a boyfriend who has to leave on confidential business.
Also will agree with some reviewers that an editor would be helpful (or just a friend to proof read even).
All of that aside - still enjoy the series and will continue reading.
October 9, 2025
Good Crime (Kat Makris #7) by Alex A. King is a sharp, uproarious ride through the darkly comic underworld of Greek family ties, double agents, and decades-old vendettas.
Kat Makris has survived mobsters, meddling relatives, and romantic chaos but when Grandma’s kidnapped and an old enemy rises from the grave, the past comes roaring back with a vengeance. Between dodging bullets, juggling ex-lovers, and trying to rescue her grandmother to the beat of an ‘80s soundtrack, Kat proves once again that crime runs in the family and so does courage.
With laugh-out-loud dialogue, sizzling chemistry, and emotional undercurrents that keep you invested, Good Crime is crime fiction with attitude, heart, and hilarity. Think My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets Killing Eve.
Kat Makris has survived mobsters, meddling relatives, and romantic chaos but when Grandma’s kidnapped and an old enemy rises from the grave, the past comes roaring back with a vengeance. Between dodging bullets, juggling ex-lovers, and trying to rescue her grandmother to the beat of an ‘80s soundtrack, Kat proves once again that crime runs in the family and so does courage.
With laugh-out-loud dialogue, sizzling chemistry, and emotional undercurrents that keep you invested, Good Crime is crime fiction with attitude, heart, and hilarity. Think My Big Fat Greek Wedding meets Killing Eve.
May 16, 2020
I can't help it, I really enjoy this series. The sarcasm/humour in the dialogue and Kat's thoughts just hits my funny bone - even the 'naughty bits' are put in such ways that a churchgoer should find acceptable and funny.
Kat's getting deeper into the role of being a Family/family member. I also like the way the author gradually answers the reader's silent questions about certain individual characters in each book, rather than just keep plodding along with one heroine, one plot, different location that so many other writers chose to take.
I recommend this book and the series.
Kat's getting deeper into the role of being a Family/family member. I also like the way the author gradually answers the reader's silent questions about certain individual characters in each book, rather than just keep plodding along with one heroine, one plot, different location that so many other writers chose to take.
I recommend this book and the series.
September 14, 2023
These books are laugh out loud funny~ Just when you think Kat Makris has gotten into all the trouble she can, along comes another adventure, just as funny as the last.
Kat is a relatively normal woman whose grandmother is the head of the biggest Greek Mafia family. She is surrounded by a host of cousins, cousins of cousins, good guys, bad guys and a couple of hunky guys, all of whom steal every scene they are in.
Kat is a relatively normal woman whose grandmother is the head of the biggest Greek Mafia family. She is surrounded by a host of cousins, cousins of cousins, good guys, bad guys and a couple of hunky guys, all of whom steal every scene they are in.
March 29, 2018
Awesome
Truly enjoyed this book. Once again Katerina Makris is thrown into an adventure that has you laughing out loud. In this book we find out more about Baby Dimitri, Xander and some others surprises. As always reading one of these books makes me hungry and I end up making Greek food for dinner :) Looking forward to the next book!
Truly enjoyed this book. Once again Katerina Makris is thrown into an adventure that has you laughing out loud. In this book we find out more about Baby Dimitri, Xander and some others surprises. As always reading one of these books makes me hungry and I end up making Greek food for dinner :) Looking forward to the next book!
April 3, 2019
And where is he now???
As always, loving the tenacity and compassion that the main character shows in all circumstances. That whole statement of the Greek Janet Evanovich is sooo true!
As for the he in the subject ... you’ll be wondering for a while. Heaven knows I still am :/ good thing the next book is already out!
As always, loving the tenacity and compassion that the main character shows in all circumstances. That whole statement of the Greek Janet Evanovich is sooo true!
As for the he in the subject ... you’ll be wondering for a while. Heaven knows I still am :/ good thing the next book is already out!
November 12, 2024
comedy and crime
Still amusing, a bit annoying that the current trend is for the heroine to be in the dark about everything and stumbles her way to solving the crimes. Nobody asks the right questions or gets an answer if they manage to ask the right question. Heroine can’t make up her mind between two possible guys
Still amusing, a bit annoying that the current trend is for the heroine to be in the dark about everything and stumbles her way to solving the crimes. Nobody asks the right questions or gets an answer if they manage to ask the right question. Heroine can’t make up her mind between two possible guys
February 3, 2019
Another great story.
I LOVE Kat. I think she is so funny. The writing is great,fast paced,amusing and just a great read. I've read all in the series so far and I've enjoyed EVERY one of them. Next please!
I LOVE Kat. I think she is so funny. The writing is great,fast paced,amusing and just a great read. I've read all in the series so far and I've enjoyed EVERY one of them. Next please!
August 3, 2021
Original and funny
I love this series! Funny and well written. Great stories and well developed characters. You develop empathy for the characters and find yourself cheering them on.
I love this series! Funny and well written. Great stories and well developed characters. You develop empathy for the characters and find yourself cheering them on.
April 1, 2018
Hysterical
This series never gets old,. I love the crazy greeks and the family. I can’t wait for the next book!!
This series never gets old,. I love the crazy greeks and the family. I can’t wait for the next book!!
May 8, 2018
Love Love Love this series. Please hurry and write several more.
August 8, 2018
Great Read
This series is great! Very hillarious and unpredictable. I was hooked after the first one and now I cant wait for more!
This series is great! Very hillarious and unpredictable. I was hooked after the first one and now I cant wait for more!
September 3, 2018
I really am loving this series -- because I love the wry sarcastic wit and the off-the-hook adventures. Keep it going!!!
October 14, 2018
Wow
This one will have you turning the pages as fast as you can! The ending is going to blow you away!
This one will have you turning the pages as fast as you can! The ending is going to blow you away!
January 11, 2019
Hilarious as always!
March 4, 2019
Amazing!
Wow this series has been so good! I love Katrina and the whole family. Will go on to book 8 but I hope there will be more after that one!
Wow this series has been so good! I love Katrina and the whole family. Will go on to book 8 but I hope there will be more after that one!
March 25, 2019
Page turner
Can you call a book a page turner on a Kindle app? Not sure, but I hadn’t planned to read it all in one sitting! Loved each and every word!
Can you call a book a page turner on a Kindle app? Not sure, but I hadn’t planned to read it all in one sitting! Loved each and every word!
June 3, 2019
Nice
Good read, sloppy editing. Moves the story along well, though. If you are enjoying the series, then you should definitely read this one, too. No baby, yet.
Good read, sloppy editing. Moves the story along well, though. If you are enjoying the series, then you should definitely read this one, too. No baby, yet.
June 23, 2019
Sight seeing
Kat goes on a wild goose chase around the famous sights of greece and learns that some people can't file. Lots of humour and a great plot. Another great Makris Novel
Kat goes on a wild goose chase around the famous sights of greece and learns that some people can't file. Lots of humour and a great plot. Another great Makris Novel
March 17, 2020
Wacky and wonderful. The type of family i wouldn't want to be apart of, but would love to hang out with.
April 29, 2020
I loved all these books. These were the sort of mindless entertainment one needs during a quarantine.
November 13, 2020
Love the series
Thoroughly enjoyable. Kat makes you feel like family reading her adventures but at a safe distance 💕. Thank you Alex King.
Thoroughly enjoyable. Kat makes you feel like family reading her adventures but at a safe distance 💕. Thank you Alex King.
May 11, 2021
More cleared up
In this book questions are cleared up that I didn’t even realize were questions. Kat is still hanging out although now she’s working.
In this book questions are cleared up that I didn’t even realize were questions. Kat is still hanging out although now she’s working.
July 15, 2022
I still like the characters but the grammatical errors are escalating.
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