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Cross Security Investigation
Calculated Risk
A client’s secret puts Lucien Cross on a collision course with ruthless gangsters…Being a private eye isn’t easy. That’s one thing Lucien Cross is about to find out the hard way. Ever since he opened Cross Security and Investigations, it’s been one blunder after another. And his latest mistake might mean his death.As a businessman, Cross is all about the bottom line. He’ll take as many cases as he can. The more affluent the client, the better. But Lucien has no idea the danger he faces now that he’s agreed to help recover a client’s stolen property.It should be a simple retrieval, but since his newest client has failed to disclose a few “minor” details, Lucien will find himself in a war with cold-blooded killers. It’s all or nothing for the city’s newest security firm and Lucien Cross. One misstep could lead to his company’s destruction or his untimely demise.
281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2021
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G.K. Parks
79 books191 followersG.K. Parks has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History. After spending some time in law school, G.K. changed paths and earned a Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Now, that education is being put to use, creating a fictional world based upon years of study and research.
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My books:
All of my books can be read as standalone novels, but for those who like to know the proper order, I've included it below.
The Alexis Parker Prequel series:
1) Assignment Zero
2) Agent Prerogative
3) The Final Chapter
**note all three are combined in the full-length novel Outcomes and Perspective**
The Alexis Parker series:
1) Likely Suspects
2) The Warhol Incident
3) Mimicry of Banshees
4) Suspicion of Murder
5) Racing Through Darkness
6) Camels and Corpses
7) Lack of Jurisdiction
8) Dying for a Fix
9) Intended Target
10) Muffled Echoes
11) Crisis of Conscience
12) Misplaced Trust
13) Whitewashed Lies
14) On Tilt
15) Purview of Flashbulbs
16) The Long Game
17) Burning Embers
18) Thick Fog
19) Warning Signs
20) Past Crimes
21) Sinister Secret
22) Zero Sum
23) Buried Alive
24) Trouble Brewing
The Julian Mercer series:
1) Condemned
2) Betrayal
3) Subversion
4) Reparation
5) Retaliation
6) Hunting Grounds
The Liv DeMarco series:
1) Dangerous Stakes
2) Operations Stakeout
3) Unforeseen Danger
4) Deadly Dealings
5) High Risk
6) Fatal Mistake
7) Imminent Threat
8) Mistaken Identity
9) Malicious Intent
10) Controlled Burn
Cross Security Investigations:
1) Fallen Angel
2) Calculated Risk
Visit my Amazon author page and follow me on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/G.K.-Parks/e/B...
Find me on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/LikelySuspects
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/g.k.parks/
Follow me on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/GKParks
My books:
All of my books can be read as standalone novels, but for those who like to know the proper order, I've included it below.
The Alexis Parker Prequel series:
1) Assignment Zero
2) Agent Prerogative
3) The Final Chapter
**note all three are combined in the full-length novel Outcomes and Perspective**
The Alexis Parker series:
1) Likely Suspects
2) The Warhol Incident
3) Mimicry of Banshees
4) Suspicion of Murder
5) Racing Through Darkness
6) Camels and Corpses
7) Lack of Jurisdiction
8) Dying for a Fix
9) Intended Target
10) Muffled Echoes
11) Crisis of Conscience
12) Misplaced Trust
13) Whitewashed Lies
14) On Tilt
15) Purview of Flashbulbs
16) The Long Game
17) Burning Embers
18) Thick Fog
19) Warning Signs
20) Past Crimes
21) Sinister Secret
22) Zero Sum
23) Buried Alive
24) Trouble Brewing
The Julian Mercer series:
1) Condemned
2) Betrayal
3) Subversion
4) Reparation
5) Retaliation
6) Hunting Grounds
The Liv DeMarco series:
1) Dangerous Stakes
2) Operations Stakeout
3) Unforeseen Danger
4) Deadly Dealings
5) High Risk
6) Fatal Mistake
7) Imminent Threat
8) Mistaken Identity
9) Malicious Intent
10) Controlled Burn
Cross Security Investigations:
1) Fallen Angel
2) Calculated Risk
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August 6, 2021
Calculated Risk
Very good book full of suspense. This is definitely a five star book. Can't wait for the next book in this series. I recommend this book.
Very good book full of suspense. This is definitely a five star book. Can't wait for the next book in this series. I recommend this book.
August 8, 2021
Calculated Risk
This is a very good set of books I hope there will be more of them in the future. It was a page turner from start to finish.
This is a very good set of books I hope there will be more of them in the future. It was a page turner from start to finish.
November 25, 2021
Trust your gut.
The early days of Cross Security, cramped space, minimum employees - Lucien, Justin, Gloria, Amir and a few operatives.
Lucien had money, he had ambition, he had dreams, he didn't have Jade. He didn't know what to do, couldn't come on too strong & frighten her off, not too distant or she would think he no longer cares.
The problem was, he wanted her to be with him permanently, to move her in, to tell her he loved her. He knew he couldn't do any of these things. She had come back for a few days, felt she was being followed and left again with no decision as to their future.
In the meantime a new client had appeared, Trey Knox. Having had his large collection of sports memorabilia stolen, he wanted Cross to recover it. The police were not getting anywhere, and he wanted it back like yesterday.
For some reason, his gut tweaked and he paused before accepting his new client. Sounded pretty standard gig, but as he inspected Knox's home he noticed the alarm was professionally disabled, as was other security equipment. He asked Knox if he had any debts, gambling or otherwise, any enemies who would do this, although answered in the negative, Lucien wasn't convinced.
As following events proved he should have trusted his gut.
In between locacating new premises, soul searching regarding his future with or without Jade, he finds the stolen property and illegal items in the storage locker. Conscious gets the better of him, and he phones the police with an anonymous tip off.
He could leave multiple ousies, signs and many kilos of coke to find their way to killing people.
And that is when the trouble really started...
Well worth the read, if only to get some knowledge of Lucien Cross in his early days.
G K Parks knows her stuff and always saves a little twist for the end when you think it is all over, but it's not quite.
The early days of Cross Security, cramped space, minimum employees - Lucien, Justin, Gloria, Amir and a few operatives.
Lucien had money, he had ambition, he had dreams, he didn't have Jade. He didn't know what to do, couldn't come on too strong & frighten her off, not too distant or she would think he no longer cares.
The problem was, he wanted her to be with him permanently, to move her in, to tell her he loved her. He knew he couldn't do any of these things. She had come back for a few days, felt she was being followed and left again with no decision as to their future.
In the meantime a new client had appeared, Trey Knox. Having had his large collection of sports memorabilia stolen, he wanted Cross to recover it. The police were not getting anywhere, and he wanted it back like yesterday.
For some reason, his gut tweaked and he paused before accepting his new client. Sounded pretty standard gig, but as he inspected Knox's home he noticed the alarm was professionally disabled, as was other security equipment. He asked Knox if he had any debts, gambling or otherwise, any enemies who would do this, although answered in the negative, Lucien wasn't convinced.
As following events proved he should have trusted his gut.
In between locacating new premises, soul searching regarding his future with or without Jade, he finds the stolen property and illegal items in the storage locker. Conscious gets the better of him, and he phones the police with an anonymous tip off.
He could leave multiple ousies, signs and many kilos of coke to find their way to killing people.
And that is when the trouble really started...
Well worth the read, if only to get some knowledge of Lucien Cross in his early days.
G K Parks knows her stuff and always saves a little twist for the end when you think it is all over, but it's not quite.
February 15, 2024
An intriguing story
I would highly suggest reading this story/series prior to starting the Alexis Parker series. I wish that I had known about this series before I read the other, but even though I read them backwards, they were both great series. I hope that there will be more books in this series in the near future.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and author.
I would highly suggest reading this story/series prior to starting the Alexis Parker series. I wish that I had known about this series before I read the other, but even though I read them backwards, they were both great series. I hope that there will be more books in this series in the near future.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and author.
December 22, 2021
Good read
Great to learn about Lucien Cross. Helps too know more about him when he meets Alexis Parker. Enjoyed both cross security books. Him and Alexis would make a good team. I just love Justin.
Great to learn about Lucien Cross. Helps too know more about him when he meets Alexis Parker. Enjoyed both cross security books. Him and Alexis would make a good team. I just love Justin.
September 14, 2022
Lucien Cross
Calculated Risk was a good novel to read. I had to read this after "Fallen Angel." I enjoyed reading about his beginning as a Private Security Owner. Lucien is mysterious but I understand his character better. Excellent books !!!
Calculated Risk was a good novel to read. I had to read this after "Fallen Angel." I enjoyed reading about his beginning as a Private Security Owner. Lucien is mysterious but I understand his character better. Excellent books !!!
August 26, 2021
Lucien gets caught up in a mob related crime when a man comes to him looking to recover his stolen sports memorabilia collection.
As he uncovers the fact that his client lied about why it was stolen, he gets himself on the mob’s radar for finding contraband when he locates the stolen sports stuff.
He also finds himself being followed by a friend of Jade’s ex, so wonders if it’s safe for her to be with him.
I enjoyed the book, but found the last part where there’s an added layer to the client’s deception a bit uninteresting. The suspense, danger, and Lucien’s paranoia are all exciting parts of his story. Love his friend Sarah, the introduction of Renner, and Freddy G.
KU
As he uncovers the fact that his client lied about why it was stolen, he gets himself on the mob’s radar for finding contraband when he locates the stolen sports stuff.
He also finds himself being followed by a friend of Jade’s ex, so wonders if it’s safe for her to be with him.
I enjoyed the book, but found the last part where there’s an added layer to the client’s deception a bit uninteresting. The suspense, danger, and Lucien’s paranoia are all exciting parts of his story. Love his friend Sarah, the introduction of Renner, and Freddy G.
KU
May 28, 2024
Moving On
Cross has been through a lot. Taking on what seemed like a simple investigation, with a new client, into a robbery. What happened next was a long difficult case which nearly killed him, not once but several times. The client turning out to be a complex liar who crossed a Russian mafia contingency dealing in weapons and drugs. Cross was out of his depth meeting dead ends and Russians that wanted him dead, determined to get to the bottom of it he carried on regardless.
Cross has been through a lot. Taking on what seemed like a simple investigation, with a new client, into a robbery. What happened next was a long difficult case which nearly killed him, not once but several times. The client turning out to be a complex liar who crossed a Russian mafia contingency dealing in weapons and drugs. Cross was out of his depth meeting dead ends and Russians that wanted him dead, determined to get to the bottom of it he carried on regardless.
August 29, 2021
Calculated Risk
Lucian and Jade part ways. He's working on his business, finding a bigger office and hiring specialists of all kinds. He takes a case that looks pretty straightforward but ends up with every complication in the world and finds that his client is involved with the Russian mafia and has an illegal import export business. He leaves Lucian high and dry but Lucian finds him and gives him a dire warning. On the way back home he contacts Jade for a few days in Vegas.
Lucian and Jade part ways. He's working on his business, finding a bigger office and hiring specialists of all kinds. He takes a case that looks pretty straightforward but ends up with every complication in the world and finds that his client is involved with the Russian mafia and has an illegal import export business. He leaves Lucian high and dry but Lucian finds him and gives him a dire warning. On the way back home he contacts Jade for a few days in Vegas.
May 12, 2022
Love reading the back story to Cross Security
March 7, 2025
If you read Ales Palmer books this is a great book to flesh out Cross.
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