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Kat Makris #8
White Crime
Kat Makris is back in her 8th hilarious adventure! Kat started the day as the proud owner of a Ferrari and a lockbox filled with cassettes straight out of the 1980s. Now she’s on a slow cargo ship to Russia with Hera, gunshot victim, intelligence agent, and Kat’s least favorite person, and the cassettes are in the custody of one Viktor Sokolov, the delicious Russian mountain and gun-happy KGB agent Grandma would love her to date. It’s not all bad. The desserts are out of this world and she’s not technically a prisoner, according to Viktor. If she can keep Hera alive and escape without getting them both killed, everything will be peachy. The cruise takes a dark turn when Viktor’s flunkies start dropping like flies. Someone else wants the 1980s' greatest hits, and they don’t want to have to pay retail. Someone Kat knows well. With a sexy yak herder on her side, Kat might just make it—if she can dodge the minefield of bears, Russians, and wedding dresses.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 24, 2018
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January 3, 2020
Argh! Her family drives me nuts!
I love this series (ignoring any editing issues) and I find Kat to be such a great character as she tries to navigate her way through her crazy mobbed up Family. She has no clue what’s going on most of the tome, and is often used as an unwitting, and unwilling, pawn. This time however, it comes back to bite her on the butt as she ends up kidnapped and heading for Russia.
The things that go down in that snow bound landscape really push her to her limits, and while there are a lot of fun moments, there are a few serious beats that really bring home how much this affects Kat.
Can’t believe I’m about to start the last book in the series (so far) after spending the last 3 days binge reading the whole series. So much fun.
4 stars ⭐️
I love this series (ignoring any editing issues) and I find Kat to be such a great character as she tries to navigate her way through her crazy mobbed up Family. She has no clue what’s going on most of the tome, and is often used as an unwitting, and unwilling, pawn. This time however, it comes back to bite her on the butt as she ends up kidnapped and heading for Russia.
The things that go down in that snow bound landscape really push her to her limits, and while there are a lot of fun moments, there are a few serious beats that really bring home how much this affects Kat.
Can’t believe I’m about to start the last book in the series (so far) after spending the last 3 days binge reading the whole series. So much fun.
4 stars ⭐️
May 23, 2020
Kat and her gang are at it again, solving perils to her Family. Another humorous romp, this time in Russia/Siberia. She nearly has to get married this time, not to her two love-interests, but to the villain. (Actually, I am really wish she'd get laid by one of her love-interests soon [or maybe, both so she can compare] because she is constantly horny!)
The only reason she lost a star rating, is because of the amount of wrong or missing words. This started a couple of books back, but now it is becoming quite obvious and becoming quite distracting and annoying. I really hope the re-invests in a proofreader or ARC team.
Recommend the book and series
The only reason she lost a star rating, is because of the amount of wrong or missing words. This started a couple of books back, but now it is becoming quite obvious and becoming quite distracting and annoying. I really hope the re-invests in a proofreader or ARC team.
Recommend the book and series
September 3, 2018
I LOVE Alex King's Mind
I want Alex to live next door, life would be so much fun! I've read all her books, I love the characters, stories and humor. How she keeps coming up with such entertaining stories is beyond me. Kat, and all the other characters, are likeable, loveable and funny. These are feel good, laugh out loud books. Now waiting for number 9. Please hurry Alex!
I want Alex to live next door, life would be so much fun! I've read all her books, I love the characters, stories and humor. How she keeps coming up with such entertaining stories is beyond me. Kat, and all the other characters, are likeable, loveable and funny. These are feel good, laugh out loud books. Now waiting for number 9. Please hurry Alex!
January 16, 2024
Another wild romp with Kat and her zany Greek Mafia family.
This time the action is in Russia and Kat finds herself kidnapped and taken to a family stronghold in Siberia. Mayhem ensues.
This time the action is in Russia and Kat finds herself kidnapped and taken to a family stronghold in Siberia. Mayhem ensues.
September 3, 2018
Love this series
Great books! Great insights. Love the Greeks. I even like the cliff hangers. I am reading more by this author.
Great books! Great insights. Love the Greeks. I even like the cliff hangers. I am reading more by this author.
August 27, 2018
In this latest in the Kat Makris Greek Mafia series, Kat actually spends most of her time in Russia, after being kidnapped by a Russian government employee, who turns out to be yet another of her cousins, and yet keeps telling her she has to marry him. Despite being away from the family compound in Greece, quite a few of her Greek family and friends/frenemies are along for the ride, so we don't have to miss out on their usual off-the-wall reactions. Another fun adventure from Alex A. King, although it seems a bit short. Or maybe it's just a quick read. In any case, I will continue to follow this series, along with King's other Greek-set stories.
August 26, 2018
The 8 th instalment and it just keeps you coming back for more.
Back with Kat just finished this story and frankly laughed so hard I spit coffee out. Keep the tales of Kat coming her and the entire crew keep you wondering guessing and laughing
Back with Kat just finished this story and frankly laughed so hard I spit coffee out. Keep the tales of Kat coming her and the entire crew keep you wondering guessing and laughing
September 20, 2018
White Crime: A Kat Makris Greek Mafia Novel (Book 8)
By Alex A. King
I really love this series, but I've never rated one of the books 5 stars. As I look back over my reviews, I've complained about the same thing over and over, in every book. And the last couple, although I'm still complaining about the same old thing, nothing has improved, yet I notice that I'm rating the books higher -- probably because I do love the series characters and stories.
What I don't love is that this author -- even though she is a Goodreads Author, so there is no reason she wouldn't notice when one of her books is reviewed -- does not make a move to correct the problem. What would she have to do? Easy. GET A PROOFREADER! A real proofreader, not someone related to you or who thinks grammar, spelling, and syntax are superfluous. Yikes. In the 7th book review, I indicated that I noticed, but didn't note down, errors till close to the end and still found 3 of the same type error. Problems like this one at 282: "I fell like WTF." I doubt it. The speaker probably felt like WTF (and so do I). Or this pop culture reference at 1094: ...I said, feeling like this whole thing was veering into Indian Jones territory.
SMH
Or this one at 1285: Bingo.
There were a few others. It makes me crazy. I know how hard proofreading my own work is -- I'm lousy at it. That's why you hire someone else, preferably someone who isn't your friend or relative, to do it for you. This author has several books published besides this series, so she should realize how important proofing and editing are.
Other than that the books are perfect. Lots of action, lots of hilarity, great dialogue, excellent plotting and pacing, consistent and likeable (and laughable) characters. And, at least for this novel, no cliffhanger ending (for that alone there is a 4th star in my rating).
In this episode, an enemy of Kat's family and Baby Dimitri whom everyone thought had been dead for 3 decades has come back into their lives. And he's leaving messages in the form of dead people. Hera and Donk are following Kat, although they aren't being particularly secretive about it. And once again, Kat manages to get herself kidnapped and this time she ends up in Siberia. It's a book about family secrets, insanity, persistence, and bravery, all dished up with a big helping of Murphy's law. Who will survive, who won't survive, and will Kat ever get back to Greece, let alone back to the U.S.?
There was one quote, from the Victor character, that reminded me of someone. Given that this book was published this year (2018), I think the likeness is intentional on King's part. Or maybe I just want to believe it's intentional. Let's see if you can figure out who: "If I cannot shoot people what is this gun for?" If it helps, the speaker is Russian.
I'm sure I'll read the next book in the series if and when one is published, even knowing that the author won't fix her proofing problem. Sigh.
By Alex A. King
I really love this series, but I've never rated one of the books 5 stars. As I look back over my reviews, I've complained about the same thing over and over, in every book. And the last couple, although I'm still complaining about the same old thing, nothing has improved, yet I notice that I'm rating the books higher -- probably because I do love the series characters and stories.
What I don't love is that this author -- even though she is a Goodreads Author, so there is no reason she wouldn't notice when one of her books is reviewed -- does not make a move to correct the problem. What would she have to do? Easy. GET A PROOFREADER! A real proofreader, not someone related to you or who thinks grammar, spelling, and syntax are superfluous. Yikes. In the 7th book review, I indicated that I noticed, but didn't note down, errors till close to the end and still found 3 of the same type error. Problems like this one at 282: "I fell like WTF." I doubt it. The speaker probably felt like WTF (and so do I). Or this pop culture reference at 1094: ...I said, feeling like this whole thing was veering into Indian Jones territory.
SMH
Or this one at 1285: Bingo.
There were a few others. It makes me crazy. I know how hard proofreading my own work is -- I'm lousy at it. That's why you hire someone else, preferably someone who isn't your friend or relative, to do it for you. This author has several books published besides this series, so she should realize how important proofing and editing are.
Other than that the books are perfect. Lots of action, lots of hilarity, great dialogue, excellent plotting and pacing, consistent and likeable (and laughable) characters. And, at least for this novel, no cliffhanger ending (for that alone there is a 4th star in my rating).
In this episode, an enemy of Kat's family and Baby Dimitri whom everyone thought had been dead for 3 decades has come back into their lives. And he's leaving messages in the form of dead people. Hera and Donk are following Kat, although they aren't being particularly secretive about it. And once again, Kat manages to get herself kidnapped and this time she ends up in Siberia. It's a book about family secrets, insanity, persistence, and bravery, all dished up with a big helping of Murphy's law. Who will survive, who won't survive, and will Kat ever get back to Greece, let alone back to the U.S.?
There was one quote, from the Victor character, that reminded me of someone. Given that this book was published this year (2018), I think the likeness is intentional on King's part. Or maybe I just want to believe it's intentional. Let's see if you can figure out who: "If I cannot shoot people what is this gun for?" If it helps, the speaker is Russian.
I'm sure I'll read the next book in the series if and when one is published, even knowing that the author won't fix her proofing problem. Sigh.
April 17, 2019
3.75*
This series is turning out to be a bit of a rollercoaster for me. I’ve read books in this series that I really enjoyed and books I haven’t loved at all. The previous book, Good Crime (#7) was like the latter; it was really hard for me to get behind it and I was hesitating on if I should continue with the series. With this novel though, things are on the up-swing yet again.
Alex King has told yet another fun and vivid story and (for the most part), I’ve loved the tale she’s woven. The plot was both frustrating (because Kat is thrown into yet another manipulated situation where she’s given no information about what to do or what she’s looking for) and amazing at the same time.
I’ve been wary in the past about the switching locales in Alex King’s Kat Makris series – sometimes it’s worked for me and others it hasn’t – so I’m always concerned when we move to different countries. But Russia, if a bit stereotypical, was really fun and exciting. The pacing was fast, the humor was spot on, and (of course) some of my favorite secondary characters rocked it (although for this book, I’m mostly talking about Xander).
Seriously though, how messed up is Katerina’s family? Not only have different branches seemed to multiply like rabbits, but they’re all crazy as can be too.
The editing in this series continues to an issue and I really wish the author would fix this in her novels, it would make them that much better. Since we’re on book 8 and nothing has improved, I’m almost giving up that she will, but I’m still going to complain about it because sometimes the mistakes could be fixed with the simplest amount of proofreading. Since Alex King loves her quotes sometimes, how ‘bout this one: “You have to spend money to make money,” (i.e. invest in an editor). Please!
I also continue to find Marika and Donk (but especially Marika) really annoying and irritating. I think that there were certain sections that were just plain dumb and almost all of them have Marika in them (ex: Marika interrupts Katerina’s kissing scene – it’s pitch black outside and she was in a completely different building but she saw Katerina, and she was SURE it was Katerina, entering a barn. Yeah oookay. That’s real). I’m also struggling with Marika (and sometimes Katerina’s) constant obsession with food. Don’t get me wrong, food can be great and we gotta eat to live, but if we took out the sentences that pertained to food, you’d have a book that was at least 50 whole pages shorter than it had been, possibly up to 75. It’s too much.
Nevertheless, this book has made me want to keep reading this series and I’m looking forward to book #9!
This series is turning out to be a bit of a rollercoaster for me. I’ve read books in this series that I really enjoyed and books I haven’t loved at all. The previous book, Good Crime (#7) was like the latter; it was really hard for me to get behind it and I was hesitating on if I should continue with the series. With this novel though, things are on the up-swing yet again.
Alex King has told yet another fun and vivid story and (for the most part), I’ve loved the tale she’s woven. The plot was both frustrating (because Kat is thrown into yet another manipulated situation where she’s given no information about what to do or what she’s looking for) and amazing at the same time.
I’ve been wary in the past about the switching locales in Alex King’s Kat Makris series – sometimes it’s worked for me and others it hasn’t – so I’m always concerned when we move to different countries. But Russia, if a bit stereotypical, was really fun and exciting. The pacing was fast, the humor was spot on, and (of course) some of my favorite secondary characters rocked it (although for this book, I’m mostly talking about Xander).
Seriously though, how messed up is Katerina’s family? Not only have different branches seemed to multiply like rabbits, but they’re all crazy as can be too.
The editing in this series continues to an issue and I really wish the author would fix this in her novels, it would make them that much better. Since we’re on book 8 and nothing has improved, I’m almost giving up that she will, but I’m still going to complain about it because sometimes the mistakes could be fixed with the simplest amount of proofreading. Since Alex King loves her quotes sometimes, how ‘bout this one: “You have to spend money to make money,” (i.e. invest in an editor). Please!
I also continue to find Marika and Donk (but especially Marika) really annoying and irritating. I think that there were certain sections that were just plain dumb and almost all of them have Marika in them (ex: Marika interrupts Katerina’s kissing scene – it’s pitch black outside and she was in a completely different building but she saw Katerina, and she was SURE it was Katerina, entering a barn. Yeah oookay. That’s real). I’m also struggling with Marika (and sometimes Katerina’s) constant obsession with food. Don’t get me wrong, food can be great and we gotta eat to live, but if we took out the sentences that pertained to food, you’d have a book that was at least 50 whole pages shorter than it had been, possibly up to 75. It’s too much.
Nevertheless, this book has made me want to keep reading this series and I’m looking forward to book #9!
July 10, 2019
Baboulas is trying to marry Kat off again. This time to a Russian KGB agent, though it isn't called the KGB anymore. Kat gets kidnapped (alongside Hera, Donk, and Marika) and dragged to Russia, where we are treated to Russian clichés to round up the Greek, Italian and German clichés before. When the Russian, Viktor, takes her to his home, she even gets to meet the Russian version of Baboulas: Babuschka (means grandma). Getting Kat hitched isn't the only thing on the agenda. One of the 80s mixtapes from George George, the villain from the prior book, contains hidden data that everybody covets.
Baboulas isn't completely irresponsible of course and provides Kat with spyware so that she is in constant communication with her family. This is also one of the funniest parts of the book. Kat's pretty witty on her own, but the comments from the peanut gallery which includes everybody from Takis to Aunt Rita is pretty funny. We also get to meet our least favorite uncle, Kostas, again.
All in all a fun read. There is also a brief glimpse into Melas and Xander's past explaining where those scars came from.
Baboulas isn't completely irresponsible of course and provides Kat with spyware so that she is in constant communication with her family. This is also one of the funniest parts of the book. Kat's pretty witty on her own, but the comments from the peanut gallery which includes everybody from Takis to Aunt Rita is pretty funny. We also get to meet our least favorite uncle, Kostas, again.
All in all a fun read. There is also a brief glimpse into Melas and Xander's past explaining where those scars came from.
September 4, 2018
Honestly, the end of this book hit me pretty hard. I generally liked this book, as it was funny, and the plot was interesting. I did feel like it was less exciting that before in some places, but overall, I enjoyed it and will be reading book nine.
If you are considering whether or not to read this book (I realize don't sound super excited), please do. I was laughing through most of it, there are some swoony moments with both Melas and Xander, and Hera is just a bucket of laughs, not to mention Marika. I will most definitely be reading the next book, and the ending, while hard-hitting, provides some very interesting character development for sure. This is a great read.
4 stars.
If you are considering whether or not to read this book (I realize don't sound super excited), please do. I was laughing through most of it, there are some swoony moments with both Melas and Xander, and Hera is just a bucket of laughs, not to mention Marika. I will most definitely be reading the next book, and the ending, while hard-hitting, provides some very interesting character development for sure. This is a great read.
4 stars.
September 8, 2018
Another winner
Alex King has found a true beginner's voice in Katerina "Makri with an S." The air she weaves throughout is constant and laugh out loud several times. Sarcasm is Kat's go-to defense & it's hilarious. I do wish she'd move on w/ Xander, though. Enough teasing. My only complaint - - besides the typos, which were plenty (I'm an editor, Miss King, & would be happy to proof before you publish!!) -- is she doesn't write the next installment fast enough! LOVE.
Alex King has found a true beginner's voice in Katerina "Makri with an S." The air she weaves throughout is constant and laugh out loud several times. Sarcasm is Kat's go-to defense & it's hilarious. I do wish she'd move on w/ Xander, though. Enough teasing. My only complaint - - besides the typos, which were plenty (I'm an editor, Miss King, & would be happy to proof before you publish!!) -- is she doesn't write the next installment fast enough! LOVE.
January 21, 2020
This series will be added to my list!!!☺
White Crime didn't disappoint.I have a list of go to series I love reading over and over; this series will definitely be on there. The interactions, situations and wackiness have captured my heart and imagination. I found this author because I was looking for a new funny series. Thank You Alex A. King , I really enjoyed Kat Makris' world!!!😜😍👑
White Crime didn't disappoint.I have a list of go to series I love reading over and over; this series will definitely be on there. The interactions, situations and wackiness have captured my heart and imagination. I found this author because I was looking for a new funny series. Thank You Alex A. King , I really enjoyed Kat Makris' world!!!😜😍👑
September 16, 2018
This may be the funniest book so far in the series. The book gets off to a rocky start, story-wise — the reason for 4/5. But it smooths out about a quarter of the way into it.
Though not exactly a cliff hanger ending, I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Though not exactly a cliff hanger ending, I can’t wait to see what happens next!
April 19, 2019
A bit of a stretch
Should have stopped at the last one...so unbelievable I had a hard time finishing it. Family is so mean and dishonest to Kat that it is. Out of sync with what has gone before. Baby Dimitri has become an unbelievable joke
Should have stopped at the last one...so unbelievable I had a hard time finishing it. Family is so mean and dishonest to Kat that it is. Out of sync with what has gone before. Baby Dimitri has become an unbelievable joke
June 20, 2019
Kat kicks kolos
Kat proves how resourceful she can be. Hot scene with Xander (my fave male hottie) . Kat is a witty femme fatale but also down to earth. Suspenseful interaction between Nikos and a bear. Love this book!
Kat proves how resourceful she can be. Hot scene with Xander (my fave male hottie) . Kat is a witty femme fatale but also down to earth. Suspenseful interaction between Nikos and a bear. Love this book!
June 24, 2019
To Russia with love
Once again Kat is caught up in a crazy adventure with lots of humour and a good sprinkling of pop culture references. A new strapping man features but unfortunately he is a kidnapper, a villian and crazy as they come. Thoroughly enjoyable
Once again Kat is caught up in a crazy adventure with lots of humour and a good sprinkling of pop culture references. A new strapping man features but unfortunately he is a kidnapper, a villian and crazy as they come. Thoroughly enjoyable
November 14, 2024
crime and comedy
Needs some editing. Kind of hard to believe that someone would be so food controlled but the story does get much of it’s humor out of stereotypes and exaggerated human nature. Follows the Stephanie Plum outline
Needs some editing. Kind of hard to believe that someone would be so food controlled but the story does get much of it’s humor out of stereotypes and exaggerated human nature. Follows the Stephanie Plum outline
April 1, 2025
Truly getting better and better. Either there are fewer typos (mostly missing words) or i just don't care. These are fabulous. Kat is amazing, a super hero.
Grandma really needs to treat her like an apprentice not a pretty pet, or she's going to lose her. Seriously.
Grandma really needs to treat her like an apprentice not a pretty pet, or she's going to lose her. Seriously.
September 5, 2018
Another LOL read. This series can pull me out of the deepest funk. Hilarious and absolutely enjoyable.
September 15, 2018
My only complaint is that this book was too short!!!! I WANT MORE!!!
October 7, 2018
Great fun, with lots of Greek humour
October 16, 2018
Great story.
The entire gang is in Russia. Some as a rescue crew, some who were kidnapped. Add to this new family membets, a wedding , and a bear. Great page turner!
The entire gang is in Russia. Some as a rescue crew, some who were kidnapped. Add to this new family membets, a wedding , and a bear. Great page turner!
October 25, 2018
Funny
As always it’s a whole whirlwind of shenanigans and trouble for Kat Makris. This time in the cold Siberian Russia. Looking forward to the next adventure!
As always it’s a whole whirlwind of shenanigans and trouble for Kat Makris. This time in the cold Siberian Russia. Looking forward to the next adventure!
December 10, 2018
Kat Makris
Loved this series . Read them all in a week. Laughed so much . Love her use of language. It's always fun and as good as eating chocolate.
Loved this series . Read them all in a week. Laughed so much . Love her use of language. It's always fun and as good as eating chocolate.
April 15, 2019
Kat is great!
Another adventure for Kat and not in Greece -booh...cold Siberia instead of baking hot Greece. More please,I can't get enough of her. She is so funny.
Another adventure for Kat and not in Greece -booh...cold Siberia instead of baking hot Greece. More please,I can't get enough of her. She is so funny.
April 28, 2019
Russia waits
Love the introduction of new parts of The Family. Great story, and characters. Looking forward to the next one. Keep going!
Love the introduction of new parts of The Family. Great story, and characters. Looking forward to the next one. Keep going!
May 26, 2019
So good
Crazy Russian kidnappers/would-be suitors, Melas still mad at her, alone in a strange country, or is she? Family, craziness, planes, trains and barns
Crazy Russian kidnappers/would-be suitors, Melas still mad at her, alone in a strange country, or is she? Family, craziness, planes, trains and barns
June 7, 2020
Be sure to read this entire series. It's a funny and entertaining read.
October 12, 2020
Looking for a good binge read?
These books are so much fun. Better then Stephanie or VI. Kat Makers and her Greek family/Family novels are hilarious.
These books are so much fun. Better then Stephanie or VI. Kat Makers and her Greek family/Family novels are hilarious.
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