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Murder LLC
An LA PI tracks a missing person to Las Vegas and becomes entangled in an international conspiracy to oust the president of the US.
364 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 12, 2020
About the author
Bryan Cassiday
69 books213 followersAward-winning author Bryan Cassiday writes thrillers and horror fiction. His novel Horde (Zombie Apocalypse: The Chad Halverson Series Book 6) won the 2022 Independent Press Award and the 2021 American Fiction Award for Best Horror novel. His novel Electric Green Mambas was a Finalist in the Reader Views Award for Thrillers 2021-22. His short story "Boxed" was published in the anthology Shadows and Teeth Volume Two, which won both the 2017 International Book Award for best adult horror fiction anthology and the Florida Association of Publishers and Authors President's Award gold medal for best adult horror fiction anthology 2017.
"A bracing page-turner with an unconventional hero."--Kirkus Reviews on Bryan's thriller Murder LLC
His thrillers include the psychological thriller The Payout and the Ethan Carr thriller Force of Impact, which Kirkus Reviews called "A fast-paced detective novel enhanced by exceptional characters and a striking ending."
Praise for Bryan Cassiday's Thriller Bolt
“From the very start, Bryan Cassiday spins what appears to be a typical Southern Californian private investigation novel in Bolt, but quickly takes off in a direction that speaks to our current troubled times. Well-plotted and crisply written, with great characterization, this is one to look for.”--Brendan DuBois, coauthor with James Patterson of The Cornwalls Are Gone.
"Noir suspense at its best! Private eyes, hit men, globe-trotting, and characters you don't know whether you can trust or not. Fans of James Ellroy, Dennis Lehane, and Fredrick Forsyth will love Bolt!"--Matthew Farrell, best-selling author of What Have You Done
Praise for Bryan Cassiday's Zombie Books
"The plot engages from the beginning and holds the reader's interest until the last page."--The Booklife Prize on Horde
"Cassiday blends thoughtful suspense and pulse-pounding terror to deliver a novel with both bite and creeping dread."--David Dunwoody, author of Empire and The Harvest Cycle
"Written with the epic scope of World War Z and infused with the gritty spook works derring-do of a Robert Ludlum spy thriller, Sanctuary in Steel is full of zombie mayhem through and through."--Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Flesh Eaters and Inheritance
"Sanctuary in Steel made me feel like I did the first time I watched Romero. Fresh, exciting and engaging like any outbreak story should be."--Iain McKinnon, author of Domain of the Dead
"A bracing page-turner with an unconventional hero."--Kirkus Reviews on Bryan's thriller Murder LLC
His thrillers include the psychological thriller The Payout and the Ethan Carr thriller Force of Impact, which Kirkus Reviews called "A fast-paced detective novel enhanced by exceptional characters and a striking ending."
Praise for Bryan Cassiday's Thriller Bolt
“From the very start, Bryan Cassiday spins what appears to be a typical Southern Californian private investigation novel in Bolt, but quickly takes off in a direction that speaks to our current troubled times. Well-plotted and crisply written, with great characterization, this is one to look for.”--Brendan DuBois, coauthor with James Patterson of The Cornwalls Are Gone.
"Noir suspense at its best! Private eyes, hit men, globe-trotting, and characters you don't know whether you can trust or not. Fans of James Ellroy, Dennis Lehane, and Fredrick Forsyth will love Bolt!"--Matthew Farrell, best-selling author of What Have You Done
Praise for Bryan Cassiday's Zombie Books
"The plot engages from the beginning and holds the reader's interest until the last page."--The Booklife Prize on Horde
"Cassiday blends thoughtful suspense and pulse-pounding terror to deliver a novel with both bite and creeping dread."--David Dunwoody, author of Empire and The Harvest Cycle
"Written with the epic scope of World War Z and infused with the gritty spook works derring-do of a Robert Ludlum spy thriller, Sanctuary in Steel is full of zombie mayhem through and through."--Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Flesh Eaters and Inheritance
"Sanctuary in Steel made me feel like I did the first time I watched Romero. Fresh, exciting and engaging like any outbreak story should be."--Iain McKinnon, author of Domain of the Dead
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April 30, 2020
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A private eye is hired to find a member of a Mexican Cartel. The guy was supposed to launder some money in Vegas, and give it to a a bag man, but loses it all gambling. The Cartel wants that money back. There's a plot to overthrow the President of the United States, a soap opera over at Cartel headquarters, and a whole lot of spy-jinks besides.
Somewhat confusing, but readable.
A private eye is hired to find a member of a Mexican Cartel. The guy was supposed to launder some money in Vegas, and give it to a a bag man, but loses it all gambling. The Cartel wants that money back. There's a plot to overthrow the President of the United States, a soap opera over at Cartel headquarters, and a whole lot of spy-jinks besides.
Somewhat confusing, but readable.
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June 29, 2020This is a mystery/thriller. I won a kindle edition of this book from goodreads, and I will post a honest review of this book as soon as I read it.
April 26, 2020
I won a copy of “ Murder LLC” by Bryan Cassiday from Goodreads to read and review.
“Murder LCC” is a murder mystery that is as thin as a tortilla before it is filled. When the filling is added, it is comprised of familiar ideas, character-types and themes. The author, Bryan Cassiday is obviously very familiar with such TV shows as “Better Call Saul”, “ Breaking Bad” and “The Sopranos”., because there is a lot that reminds the reader of where he has seen it before.
Do you doubt my opinion? The megalomaniacal head of the drug cartel ( Breaking Bad) known herein as Don Gaetano is pictured as lounging around the pool at his palatial hacienda , dressed in in guyabera shirt and white linen slacks, ogling the bikini- clad teen babes who are sunning their nubile selves. ( See “ Better Call Saul.) “ His trusted advisor, Arturo Casa , has a son named -wait for it- Michael Corleone. The sixteen year old, a stone- killer recently returned from bombing a Catholic Church full of the townspeople of a rival carte and cutting off the head of one burning corpse to prove the job was done , is a worry . His father , Arturo, fears his beloved son might suffer from PTSD, and Michael Corleone Casa might need a therapist. Now there is an original meme( remember good old Tony Soprano?) . Another chapter features a poker game with Brody and his pals tight out of the “ Odd Couple”. This is completely out of context to the rest of the novel.
The plot summary in brief , which is not easy because the book is 125 chapters long, and full of characters ,is just to keep the bodies falling and the gore flowing. These are the plot memes : One: Damien, a low level cartel killer ,is sent to Vegas to launder $400k . He proceeds to lose the cash gambling. So Don Gaetano sends killers looking for him. Also looking for him is Brody, a Hollywood private eye who is hired by Damien’s sister, without telling Brody of the cartel connection.
Brody has his own problems, 1. He is an epileptic. This is one of the few original plot themes in the book. 2. He is also the son of a serial killer. 3. His girlfriend was murdered with a crossbow shot to the neck in front of him.
Second plot theme, is that the Deep State, along with the drug cartel is funding a plot to get rid of the US President who wants to close the border, restrict immigration and slam the lid on drug smuggling. That to be accomplished through the use of the 25th. Amendment regarding Presidential incapacity. The CIA and the FBI might be involved. What tv show is this from? Right out of the daily newsfeeds on Twitter.
Vegas is the location for most of the action for the novel. Wherever Brody goes, bodies fall . No one in the casinos seems to notice. The police are nowhere. For example, Brody is having a hamburger when an FBI man sits down at his table and begins to ask questions. But not for long as he is shot in the head. Another: A cartel hit man shoots a bum on the street without anyone ever noticing in a city filled with cameras and tourists. Another: Damien knifes his cartel contact/ killer , leaving the body behind In Mme. Tussaud’s wax museum and no one sees anything. In a city with surveillance cameras everywhere and security guards watching everyone, how likely is that?
Nevermind, action scenes are in every other of the 125 chapters. If you love violence, over the top violence, this book its for you. The Don casually, paternally , and with a cold smile orders his pre-teen assassins-in-training to bisect victims with a chain saw or turn them into human torches with a homemade flame thrower. The killing is bloodily abhorrent, but becomes boring ,even silly. The author keeps up the pace without ever bothering about characterization ( why bother when they are only going to disappear in a bloody mist). Is all ends in a massive shoot- out in Big Bear with bodies everywhere and the world saved for democracy.
By the end of the book , I wondered is the author’s intention was to write a parody on senseless violence. Probably some cable TV network will feature it. After all it has everything, sex, killings, a plot to overthrow the government, showgirls and a hero with a disability. How can it lose?
Recommendation: find something else to read. Anything.
“Murder LCC” is a murder mystery that is as thin as a tortilla before it is filled. When the filling is added, it is comprised of familiar ideas, character-types and themes. The author, Bryan Cassiday is obviously very familiar with such TV shows as “Better Call Saul”, “ Breaking Bad” and “The Sopranos”., because there is a lot that reminds the reader of where he has seen it before.
Do you doubt my opinion? The megalomaniacal head of the drug cartel ( Breaking Bad) known herein as Don Gaetano is pictured as lounging around the pool at his palatial hacienda , dressed in in guyabera shirt and white linen slacks, ogling the bikini- clad teen babes who are sunning their nubile selves. ( See “ Better Call Saul.) “ His trusted advisor, Arturo Casa , has a son named -wait for it- Michael Corleone. The sixteen year old, a stone- killer recently returned from bombing a Catholic Church full of the townspeople of a rival carte and cutting off the head of one burning corpse to prove the job was done , is a worry . His father , Arturo, fears his beloved son might suffer from PTSD, and Michael Corleone Casa might need a therapist. Now there is an original meme( remember good old Tony Soprano?) . Another chapter features a poker game with Brody and his pals tight out of the “ Odd Couple”. This is completely out of context to the rest of the novel.
The plot summary in brief , which is not easy because the book is 125 chapters long, and full of characters ,is just to keep the bodies falling and the gore flowing. These are the plot memes : One: Damien, a low level cartel killer ,is sent to Vegas to launder $400k . He proceeds to lose the cash gambling. So Don Gaetano sends killers looking for him. Also looking for him is Brody, a Hollywood private eye who is hired by Damien’s sister, without telling Brody of the cartel connection.
Brody has his own problems, 1. He is an epileptic. This is one of the few original plot themes in the book. 2. He is also the son of a serial killer. 3. His girlfriend was murdered with a crossbow shot to the neck in front of him.
Second plot theme, is that the Deep State, along with the drug cartel is funding a plot to get rid of the US President who wants to close the border, restrict immigration and slam the lid on drug smuggling. That to be accomplished through the use of the 25th. Amendment regarding Presidential incapacity. The CIA and the FBI might be involved. What tv show is this from? Right out of the daily newsfeeds on Twitter.
Vegas is the location for most of the action for the novel. Wherever Brody goes, bodies fall . No one in the casinos seems to notice. The police are nowhere. For example, Brody is having a hamburger when an FBI man sits down at his table and begins to ask questions. But not for long as he is shot in the head. Another: A cartel hit man shoots a bum on the street without anyone ever noticing in a city filled with cameras and tourists. Another: Damien knifes his cartel contact/ killer , leaving the body behind In Mme. Tussaud’s wax museum and no one sees anything. In a city with surveillance cameras everywhere and security guards watching everyone, how likely is that?
Nevermind, action scenes are in every other of the 125 chapters. If you love violence, over the top violence, this book its for you. The Don casually, paternally , and with a cold smile orders his pre-teen assassins-in-training to bisect victims with a chain saw or turn them into human torches with a homemade flame thrower. The killing is bloodily abhorrent, but becomes boring ,even silly. The author keeps up the pace without ever bothering about characterization ( why bother when they are only going to disappear in a bloody mist). Is all ends in a massive shoot- out in Big Bear with bodies everywhere and the world saved for democracy.
By the end of the book , I wondered is the author’s intention was to write a parody on senseless violence. Probably some cable TV network will feature it. After all it has everything, sex, killings, a plot to overthrow the government, showgirls and a hero with a disability. How can it lose?
Recommendation: find something else to read. Anything.
May 4, 2020
I rarely give a book less than 5 stars. Unfortunately, I had to do that with this book. This is about the protagonist of the book chasing down a member of a drug cartel in Vegas. There are some humorous spots in the book and it is not totally unreadable, but I read and review LOTS of books and this one just wasn't anything special.
I am sure someone will love this book but, I feel like the writing could have been much more detailed and thought out. This story has the potential to be an amazing book; just not quite "there".
I am sure someone will love this book but, I feel like the writing could have been much more detailed and thought out. This story has the potential to be an amazing book; just not quite "there".
March 21, 2020
Thank you to author Bryan Cassiday for this FREE Kindle copy of Murder LLC. And thanks to Goodreads for hosting the opportunity.
Well done. Good story and characters. The story moves along at a nice clip. Humor is sprinkled in in good quantity. Tough to find decent neighbors these days. Editing is nearly complete in this riveting thriller due out in May 2020. A good read.
Well done. Good story and characters. The story moves along at a nice clip. Humor is sprinkled in in good quantity. Tough to find decent neighbors these days. Editing is nearly complete in this riveting thriller due out in May 2020. A good read.
March 18, 2020
Not my cuppa tea
I won this on Goodreads. Plenty of murders. I felt this book could have been a great political thriller on the "Deep State. " or a great drug cartel "who done it." Mixing the two plot lines just didn't do it for me.
I won this on Goodreads. Plenty of murders. I felt this book could have been a great political thriller on the "Deep State. " or a great drug cartel "who done it." Mixing the two plot lines just didn't do it for me.
April 30, 2020
Goodreads Kindle Win
It is about of a LA PI tracking a missing person in Vegas. This leads to international intrigue and the President of the US is in danger.
It was a so-so read that I felt lacking something. It had the potential to me more engaging than what was given.
It is about of a LA PI tracking a missing person in Vegas. This leads to international intrigue and the President of the US is in danger.
It was a so-so read that I felt lacking something. It had the potential to me more engaging than what was given.
June 2, 2020
Review of Murder LLC
Scott Brody a private eye is hired to find Damian. Scott Brody thought it was his sister but later finds out it was a hit man for the cartel. Brody goes to Las Vegas to find Damian who has lost the Cartel 's money gambling and is on the run.
Scott Brody a private eye is hired to find Damian. Scott Brody thought it was his sister but later finds out it was a hit man for the cartel. Brody goes to Las Vegas to find Damian who has lost the Cartel 's money gambling and is on the run.
March 23, 2020
Interesting read
May 24, 2020
good book.need to read more by him.
May 27, 2020
Excellent book!!!
July 7, 2020
Picked this up for a beach read. Definitely think reading the first book first would have been useful but I was still caught up in the action of Brody's case.
July 23, 2020
This was an okay book. I read it last week and now am having trouble remembering the story.
April 3, 2021
Serious?
I am assuming that most of this book was written tongue-in-cheek. Way too much stuff going on to be a serious thriller. It was kind of a hoot.
I am assuming that most of this book was written tongue-in-cheek. Way too much stuff going on to be a serious thriller. It was kind of a hoot.
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