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Riley Thompson #2
Bad Beat
Riley Thompson is back and her instincts might not be enough this time...
A devastating loss sends police officer Riley Thompson into a tail-spin and focusing on her job or her personal life proves impossible. The man who meant so much to her has left behind a message she can’t yet understand. It isn’t until rumors of an illicit gambling ring surface that the pieces of the puzzle start to move into place. And when an innocent woman is murdered, all eyes shift to the one who is rumored to operate the ring.
It will be up to Riley to convince Captain Dan Ward to confront those behind the high-stakes crimes, certain the message points to them.
The tight-knit officers inside the Owensville Police Department soon come together in a dangerous sting operation to expose the truth. The stakes are high and Riley is ready to strike out on her own, using everything in her arsenal to bring down the operation, even if that means using her gift to control the outcome.
However, there is one who issues a dire warning to Riley that the cost might be too great if she chooses to intervene with her extraordinary abilities. When the time comes for Riley to make her choice, which way will she turn?
A devastating loss sends police officer Riley Thompson into a tail-spin and focusing on her job or her personal life proves impossible. The man who meant so much to her has left behind a message she can’t yet understand. It isn’t until rumors of an illicit gambling ring surface that the pieces of the puzzle start to move into place. And when an innocent woman is murdered, all eyes shift to the one who is rumored to operate the ring.
It will be up to Riley to convince Captain Dan Ward to confront those behind the high-stakes crimes, certain the message points to them.
The tight-knit officers inside the Owensville Police Department soon come together in a dangerous sting operation to expose the truth. The stakes are high and Riley is ready to strike out on her own, using everything in her arsenal to bring down the operation, even if that means using her gift to control the outcome.
However, there is one who issues a dire warning to Riley that the cost might be too great if she chooses to intervene with her extraordinary abilities. When the time comes for Riley to make her choice, which way will she turn?
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 4, 2019
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Robin Mahle
57 books307 followersRobin Mahle, Mystery and Suspense author, lives with her husband and two children in Virginia.
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June 15, 2024
Bks I & II
If you are into paranormal and psychic powers, these may be for you. Not to my liking…will skip by any further books in this series.
If you are into paranormal and psychic powers, these may be for you. Not to my liking…will skip by any further books in this series.
July 1, 2024
Figuring this out
It's taking me time to get used to the style of writing plus the whole premise of the storyline. Really different and unusual.
It's taking me time to get used to the style of writing plus the whole premise of the storyline. Really different and unusual.
August 6, 2019
The Riley Thompson thriller series just gets better and better with Riley’s powers just lurking in the background.
It starts when Carl Boyd who had been one of Riley’s closest friends and one of her closest allies a man and had taken Riley into his confidence when he was her captain also knowing her powers dies leaving Riley is devastated. All is well otherwise In the now quiet town of Owensville with the exception of some illicit gambling at the “Crocked Horse bar owned by a con man Silas. Then what seems to be just close this illegal back room poker down quickly suddenly turns into something much more. Dan Ward her Captain and partner Riley her partner Ethan Pruitt can’t find the clues so have to call for the help from Jacob Biggs husband partner and a man called Alex Laughlin a father and husband was is also a pretty good card player and was a successful gambler gets drawn into undercover work.
It comes to a dynamic and dramatic end with Riley having to do what she has to do in order to save not just her husband but all the others at all costs. Again another intriguing story that keeps you guessing and looking more deeply into who Riley really is and what makes her tick. A thoroughly enjoyable read and I’m hoping there is more to come.
It starts when Carl Boyd who had been one of Riley’s closest friends and one of her closest allies a man and had taken Riley into his confidence when he was her captain also knowing her powers dies leaving Riley is devastated. All is well otherwise In the now quiet town of Owensville with the exception of some illicit gambling at the “Crocked Horse bar owned by a con man Silas. Then what seems to be just close this illegal back room poker down quickly suddenly turns into something much more. Dan Ward her Captain and partner Riley her partner Ethan Pruitt can’t find the clues so have to call for the help from Jacob Biggs husband partner and a man called Alex Laughlin a father and husband was is also a pretty good card player and was a successful gambler gets drawn into undercover work.
It comes to a dynamic and dramatic end with Riley having to do what she has to do in order to save not just her husband but all the others at all costs. Again another intriguing story that keeps you guessing and looking more deeply into who Riley really is and what makes her tick. A thoroughly enjoyable read and I’m hoping there is more to come.
August 6, 2019
BAD. BEAT. Robin Mahle
A connection with Carl her grandfather tore thru her and knowing he was gone. Captain came to take Riley , to have a final look, a touch, to know what his final thoughts were. A deck of cards, a Queen of Spades what was the meaning of them. Then to be informed about back room poker games going on at the Crooked Bar. Cops have been checking it, of which the owners there have gotten antsy. Even the players have gotten into scuffles, and the stakes have turn higher. Trouble is coming, Riley knew, just didn’t realize how much.
A captivating plot from the dramatic beginning you feel Riley’s pain.. The story shows how she is moving on with her life, and the closeness to Jacob.
Another winner for the author, that readers will love.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
A connection with Carl her grandfather tore thru her and knowing he was gone. Captain came to take Riley , to have a final look, a touch, to know what his final thoughts were. A deck of cards, a Queen of Spades what was the meaning of them. Then to be informed about back room poker games going on at the Crooked Bar. Cops have been checking it, of which the owners there have gotten antsy. Even the players have gotten into scuffles, and the stakes have turn higher. Trouble is coming, Riley knew, just didn’t realize how much.
A captivating plot from the dramatic beginning you feel Riley’s pain.. The story shows how she is moving on with her life, and the closeness to Jacob.
Another winner for the author, that readers will love.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
August 6, 2019
Riley isn't just any police officer, she has a gift. Having just lost her dear friend who was like a grandfather to her, she's having a rough time. She knew exactly when he died and sometimes she knows what people are thinking. Still, you can't prove anything without evidence so she still has to work cases like any other normal police officer. When her boyfriend, Jacob, finds out his co-worker is missing they immediately start working the case. There's lots of mystery and work to solve this case but so much more too. I enjoyed this book from the very beginning and definitely recommend it to others. Kidnapping, crime, a psychic gift and suspense! What else could you ask for in one book? Five stars
August 6, 2019
Starting off with a domestic murder and going down from there. Riley's "gift" life just keeps interfering with her job. They other cops are expecting her to spring into action and solve the problem but it doesn't work that way, and she is trying to keep it under control rather than it controlling her.
I received an arc of this book
I received an arc of this book
August 10, 2019
Great book!
One of those books that's impossible to put down! Had me hooked, right up to the last page. Highly recommended!
One of those books that's impossible to put down! Had me hooked, right up to the last page. Highly recommended!
August 14, 2019
Not a waste of time. I enjoyed it very much.
October 20, 2019
Long drawn out
I started this book and was determined to finish it. I had to skip most of it just to get thru it..boring
I started this book and was determined to finish it. I had to skip most of it just to get thru it..boring
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