Thieves

Obscurité de Floride #1

by Greg Jolley

From Tropea, Italy to Michigan and Florida, the thieves Molly and April Danser are on the run, trying to escape from an enraged ex-US Marshal. He is hell bent on stopping them once and for all, his twisted black heart fired up for revenge and their total destruction. Will the sisters elude his blood-soaked hunt? They have their smarts and resource but have never faced a pursuit like this.
Can they somehow put an end to his blood lust?
Running hot and fast, the sisters are desperate to escape. The Marshal is both inspired and full of a rage for revenge.
What will they have to do to save themselves from his powerful and deadly claws?
The hunt is on...

Genres: Suspense

302 pages, Hardcover

Published February 15, 2021

About the author

Greg Jolley (also published under Gregory French) earned a master of art in writing from the University of San Francisco. He is the author of sixteen novels and one collection about the fictional, film industry-based Danser family. He currently lives in the Very Small town of Ormond Beach, Florida

Reviews

[Ant (boekensteeg) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Note: I received an ARC of this book from the author via Booksprout in exchange for a voluntarily and honest review.
Original review on my blog Boekensteeg

Greg Jolley immediately brought the tension to the forground with this first book in the Obscurité de Floride Trilogy. The reader is quickly drawn into the story and then wants to know what exactly is going on.

Molly and April Danser are on the run from an ex-US Marshal who has something to fight out with the sisters. The sisters are nowhere safe and are constantly alert to check if he has not found them again. Their flee is not only spreading across America, but also across Italy. But what have the sisters done that keeps them on the run all the time? Will they manage to stay ahead of the ex-US Marshal or will it still end in bloodshed?

Thieves has a great cover that immediately caught my attention. Gerg Jolley has a very smooth writing style and occasionally it asks the reader to stay focused on the story. The story is never boring and the tension remains constantly. Molly and April are sly sisters, but are they sly enough? Why do people want to take revenge?

I think this beginning of this trilogy is a good start. It’s exciting, the characters all are worked out well, but there are certainly still plenty of open ends for the two sequels within the trilogy.

It is clear that Greg Folley knows how to bring a story to life. But this trilogy is not his first work to be released. He has previously written sixteen novels and a collection. Now he can also add this exciting book to this growing list.

[Erika Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book from a goodreads giveaway and this DID NOT disappoint! The story line kept me begging for more. Highly recommend!

[Linda Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It took a few pages to get into this book. I really enjoyed the characters. It had a couple of twists I was not expecting. Will be looking out for other books by the author.

[Gina Stamper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have become an avid fan of Greg Jolley’s writing. He is to the point and doesn’t skirt around things. His writing is a bit darker and deeper and that is a great thing.
Action packed, a great mystery and suspense. I would expect no less from him!

[R.K. Emery · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author takes on many different subjects and weaves sub-genres into this suspense. I liked that we had multiple characters to get to know and I feel like I really engaged with them. He weaves them into a cohesive story that grabs the reader. I recommend it to readers looking for for an escape and a great mystery with thrills.

[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book it was great, the story was written well and the characters were incredible. This book had you at the start evil villains, action, twistsand turns, drama, thrilling that it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Worth the read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Yoneidis · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s the story of 2 sisters, April and Molly, who are thieves.
Molly is a motorcycle rider and alcoholic and April is the one who sleeps with the Marshall who tries to capture them, although in the end April leaves him penniless, jobless and heartbroken.
One thing that all the MCs have in common is that they are screwed in the head in one way or another. For example, the Marshall, JR., talks to his “ghost”, looking for support and ideas on his revenge towards the sisters.
The first half of the book was a bit long and boring for me, but when the sisters decides to hunt Jr. after he tried to kill them,oh boy! Things become more interesting.
I’m curious to know what the second book of the trilogy is about.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book I've read written by Greg Jolley; he has done a great job at writing a good book; I will definitely be reading more of his books.

Molly & April are thieves on the run from Tropea, Italy through Michigan into Florida with ex-US Marshal chasing them.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Charlotte]

This book has non-stop action and takes you from Italy to Michigan and Florida at a moment's notice. The author does a great job describing each scene in such details that I almost felt I was in the middle of the scene. It was a very quick read because I couldn't wait to see what crazy things the characters were going to do next.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thrilling and intriguing story with lots of twists and turns. Plenty of drama to keep you turning the pages. Entertaining and interesting characters. Edge of your seat reading. Good read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle Whalen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recently won this book and grabbed it up eagerly. It is a fast read- reminds me of an old fashioned ( 60's-70's) scam/romp. I wanted to love it, but I didn't. I liked it. I could not engage with the characters but I thought the romp and the scams were pretty cool. Thank you, Greg, for the fun read. Good escapism.

[Pam Papworth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very different book from my regular reading. It was like an action movie, filled with thrills and adventure. But a little too graphic. I couldn't help but turn the pages to see what happened next. Thank you very much to the author, who sent it to me with no expectation of a certain review. I think I will look for the second book in the trilogy.

[Noose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was everything! Can’t wait for the next in the series.

[Jennifer Talwar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story was truly good, I give the book a 3.5 and rounded up. Not my favorite book, but certainly worth the time to read it.

[C. Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the kind of book I enjoy reading: Intriguing plot, keeps you engaged, keeps you guessing, enough detail to make it real without boring me to the point my mind drifts.


The characters are believable and likable. The world the author created and draws you in and the plot twists are subtle, and make you think.