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With Wanton Disregard
Tim Mulrooney is at a crossroads in his life when he meets the beautiful wife of a prominent Long Beach physician who has been brutally murdered.
In spite of mounting evidence against Lauren, Tim is determined to prove her innocence. Soon, more savage murders occur in the exclusive Long Beach enclave of Belmont Shore.
Trying to piece together the evidence, Mulrooney makes a startling discovery about the murders. But is he willing to risk his shield - and his life - to solve the case?
★★★★★ - "A truly satisfying read."
★★★★★ - "An excellently written, well-researched detective novel."
In spite of mounting evidence against Lauren, Tim is determined to prove her innocence. Soon, more savage murders occur in the exclusive Long Beach enclave of Belmont Shore.
Trying to piece together the evidence, Mulrooney makes a startling discovery about the murders. But is he willing to risk his shield - and his life - to solve the case?
★★★★★ - "A truly satisfying read."
★★★★★ - "An excellently written, well-researched detective novel."
- GenresThriller
539 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 4, 2018
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February 25, 2020
Wanton Disregard
Wanton disregard is what this author has for the use of good language. The use of profanity does not make good literature.
Wanton disregard is what this author has for the use of good language. The use of profanity does not make good literature.
March 28, 2020
This was an interesting book. I liked the main characters, especially Lauren and Mulrooney. The setting was also nice. The book started out really well, but the plot sort of went off track for me about halfway through. A couple too many plot twists. And the endinging wasn't really satisfying to me. And while most scenes were believable, there was one particular scene (I won't tell) that was not at all believable. l
March 28, 2022
This book was one I wanted to finish as I love a good detective story/thriller. But between the multiple gruesome murders, bad language, and the porn element this isn’t a story I would recommend. Towards the end it felt like the author was rushed and killing more characters off just to add to the body count. The story line was interesting and while I had an idea pretty early in the book who the bad guy was and I was right, the author did a good job creating doubt about my choice.
April 5, 2020
Many Twists and Turns
Gwen Banta's "With Wanton Disregard" is a gritty thriller that takes the reader to some bloody crimes that baffle law enforcement. A prominent doctor is murdered in bed, making his estranged wife a prime suspect. But it goes deeper and entangled others as a detective faces a deadline to solve the crime.
Gwen Banta's "With Wanton Disregard" is a gritty thriller that takes the reader to some bloody crimes that baffle law enforcement. A prominent doctor is murdered in bed, making his estranged wife a prime suspect. But it goes deeper and entangled others as a detective faces a deadline to solve the crime.
April 27, 2020
THIS REMINDED ME OF SOME MY FAVORITE OLD MOVIES, THOUGH IT WAS MODERN. IT HAD THAT FEEL TO IT AND I LOVED IT. SIGH! POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE, MALTESE FALCON, DROWNING POOL AND CHINA TOWN ALL ROLLED, SMASHED AND TWISTED TOGETHER. MULROONEY IS A FUNNY GUY, FAT FREE DOES MEAN FLAVOR FREE. LOL! THIS WAS REALLY GOOD, I LOVED IT. ;D
February 25, 2020
This was a fast moving tense story. Manipulation ran high, no one could trust anyone. No one is whom they seem. Tim and his partner work well together getting to the bottom of the murders, with a few missed steps along the way. Entertaining, fast read.
March 2, 2020
Exciting
This was an exciting read that held my interest from beginning to end. More care could have been taken with the editing as there was several sentences that did not make sense.
This was an exciting read that held my interest from beginning to end. More care could have been taken with the editing as there was several sentences that did not make sense.
March 4, 2020
"Good character development"
There are a lot of things to like about this book, and the headline is one of them. For my taste, the blood and gore, and excessive use of bad language spoiled the overall effect. As for the final chapter, did the author have a prior appointment? It felt rushed.
There are a lot of things to like about this book, and the headline is one of them. For my taste, the blood and gore, and excessive use of bad language spoiled the overall effect. As for the final chapter, did the author have a prior appointment? It felt rushed.
March 21, 2020
Get ready!
This is a book about cops , crooks, innocent bystanders,and not so innocent by bystanders. You are going to think surly it can't any screwiier than this here we go on that rollercoaster again! If upholstered on edge, try this.
This is a book about cops , crooks, innocent bystanders,and not so innocent by bystanders. You are going to think surly it can't any screwiier than this here we go on that rollercoaster again! If upholstered on edge, try this.
May 11, 2020
Riveting
This story was quite a package. The plot was complicated but well-thought-out, and the suspense kept me reading to the end, far into the night. The snappy dialogues and descriptions of the chief character's thoughts were hilarious. Would enjoy more by this author.
This story was quite a package. The plot was complicated but well-thought-out, and the suspense kept me reading to the end, far into the night. The snappy dialogues and descriptions of the chief character's thoughts were hilarious. Would enjoy more by this author.
June 17, 2020
One more time
I am flummoxed. This book was good, not so good, exciting, dragging, intense, boring. Maybe the genre of the whole thing was not my fancy. I will try another by this author to be decisive enough to have a real opinion.
I am flummoxed. This book was good, not so good, exciting, dragging, intense, boring. Maybe the genre of the whole thing was not my fancy. I will try another by this author to be decisive enough to have a real opinion.
April 4, 2019
Love Love Love this book
Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. It's at the top of my friend-rec list. Thanks, Gwen Banta, for another great book.
Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. It's at the top of my friend-rec list. Thanks, Gwen Banta, for another great book.
March 2, 2020
This is a well written crime story, I had trouble putting this book down,I had no clue as to who the killer was,congratulations to the author.
March 9, 2020
Great read
I was all over the place with this book. Just when I thought I had solved the mystery, I was thrown a curve.
I was all over the place with this book. Just when I thought I had solved the mystery, I was thrown a curve.
March 13, 2020
No spoilers here!
action packed who done it!
Do yourself a favor and lock in a spare weekend. You won't want to put this down, curl up and devour this in one sitting.
action packed who done it!
Do yourself a favor and lock in a spare weekend. You won't want to put this down, curl up and devour this in one sitting.
March 16, 2020
Great writing
Had me til the very end. Something all should read if you like murder mysteries. It sure was one!!! Great story
Had me til the very end. Something all should read if you like murder mysteries. It sure was one!!! Great story
March 18, 2020
Great work
I really enjoyed this book had an inkling of who did it but it kept me in the edge of my seat all through great reading thank you
I really enjoyed this book had an inkling of who did it but it kept me in the edge of my seat all through great reading thank you
March 26, 2020
Keeps your attention from the beginning to end
This book kept you guessing.Hard to put down.One of the best mysteries I have read.I highly recommend this great author.
This book kept you guessing.Hard to put down.One of the best mysteries I have read.I highly recommend this great author.
May 1, 2020
Good mystery but too much profanity
This was a very good mystery with good characters. I didn't like all the vulgarity and profanity. And one little detail was left hanging.
This was a very good mystery with good characters. I didn't like all the vulgarity and profanity. And one little detail was left hanging.
September 27, 2020
Hard to put down
A page turner all the way through. Kept you guessing and rooting for the good guys and the last scene the best
A page turner all the way through. Kept you guessing and rooting for the good guys and the last scene the best
October 12, 2021
Great suspense thriller
This book kept you engaged until the end. Lots of action. Never would have guessed who the killer was. Loved the romantic ending.
This book kept you engaged until the end. Lots of action. Never would have guessed who the killer was. Loved the romantic ending.
March 27, 2020
An extremely entertaining and well thought out book. Tim the detective has to find his way through many blind alleys and red herrings to get to the truth, especially regarding Lauren, who is the main suspect in the murder case.
I very highly recommend this book and think the author has done a fantastic job as the story keeps one enthralled and involved right to the end.A must read if one likes Thrillers and whodunits with great characters
I very highly recommend this book and think the author has done a fantastic job as the story keeps one enthralled and involved right to the end.A must read if one likes Thrillers and whodunits with great characters
May 5, 2020
First time reader of this author. Very book book. Engaging and page turning.
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