The Ghost Syndicate

by K. R. Hill

Private investigator Connor Marin has an aunt in the early stages of dementia. One night she calls and says that decades ago she hid $3.5 million, and that Connor's father helped.

His father, a well-known PD detective, was involved in something that reeks of corruption? Connor treats the tale like the fantasy of an old woman, until shocking evidence sends him into the past.

At the same time, Connor takes a case that makes him break the golden rule for PI's: If you want to continue breathing, you don't investigate the Russian mob.

He knows that rule well, but this case involves the brutal murder of Connor's army buddy. It's personal.

313 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

K.R. Hill is a mystery/thriller author. He left the states at a young age to satisfy a need for adventure. During a decade of travel he harvested apples in Switzerland, taught English in Germany, lived on a kibbutz in Israel, traveled atop supply trucks across Sudan, and lived in an abandoned house beside the Caribbean, where he daily spear-fished for food. While abroad, he wrote several novels and sold travel articles.

Reviews

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book in a goodreads drawing.

A pair of private eyes get into a mess when one of them films the Russian mob. The mob wants the film, the cops want the film, the FBI wants the film. The film is just part of a plan to avenge the death of a colleague. At the same time, the senile auntie of the pair remembers that she hid a $3.5 million treasure...somewhere, and the boys should find it.

Fast moving with a lot of action.

[Thomas Lennek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twisty thriller

Interesting characters, deftly drawn, combined with an interesting story arc lead to a satisfying read. K.R. Hill provides a thriller that will keep you awake, and saying "hmmm."

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this in a giveaway. This was a good book, but I think that it could have been better. There was a lot going on and it was hard to keep straight in some places, but it did eventually come together and everything was laid out. You don't really know the characters, and they are not very likeable. Also, for what the background was for some characters, they should have been smarter and planned moves better. The writing did not grab my attention and there were a few mistakes, which could have been why my attention drifted in some places. The point of the story was good.

[Michelle Lutz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder Comes Home by K. R. Hill is a compelling story about Connor’s life in the military, his training, the years of exercise, hand-to-hand combat training, daily sparring, toughening of hands and mind. The author draws you into the lives of each character. There is plenty of fast pact action and intrigue. Looking for the next book in this series.

[Catherine Wittel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author tells a compelling story with plenty of action and intrigue. Readers will be drawn into the lives of the characters and be inspired to reflect on their own lives and which experiences have instilled lasting impact...negative and positive. A great read!

[Beverly Duckworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of Murder Comes Home

I won this book on Goodreads after reading I am to review the book. I enjoyed reading this book Murder Comes Home. It was hard to put down it was an action filled book.

[K. Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title and cover have been changed to Murder Comes Home. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082LRL4RZ

[K. Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

A PI with PTSD who takes care of his elderly aunt--now there is a great character!

I found this an exciting continuation to the New Breed Detectives series.

[K. Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fun book with great compassion. A PI who is caring for an aunt with dementia. It has terrific action as well. It shows that often as adults we are forced to examine the memories we have of our childhood.