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The Erin O'Reilly Mysteries #16
Bossa Nova
Justice is a matter of perspective.
A pleasant Sunday dinner at an Italian restaurant takes a nasty turn for Detective Erin O’Reilly when the waiter slits the throat of a long-time patron. It’s an open-and-shut case, but this murder is only the beginning. All across New York, captains in the Lucarelli Mafia family are being picked off in a series of carefully-orchestrated hits.
Erin and her K-9 Rolf, still recovering from the trauma of their last case, jump back into the action. They’ll need to stay sharp, especially since this isn't the first time they've tangled with the new boss of the Lucarellis, slick mafioso Vinnie Moreno. “The Oil Man” has a knack for slithering out of trouble, and he’s not alone. The Mafia has deep roots in New York City, some of which have insinuated themselves into the ranks of law enforcement.
Street justice is the rule of the day. Amid conflicting codes of honor, Erin finds herself questioning what justice really means, and whether it’s possible to take down the bad guys while staying on the side of the angels. And in the end, as she runs out of options, Erin may be in the most danger from herself.
A pleasant Sunday dinner at an Italian restaurant takes a nasty turn for Detective Erin O’Reilly when the waiter slits the throat of a long-time patron. It’s an open-and-shut case, but this murder is only the beginning. All across New York, captains in the Lucarelli Mafia family are being picked off in a series of carefully-orchestrated hits.
Erin and her K-9 Rolf, still recovering from the trauma of their last case, jump back into the action. They’ll need to stay sharp, especially since this isn't the first time they've tangled with the new boss of the Lucarellis, slick mafioso Vinnie Moreno. “The Oil Man” has a knack for slithering out of trouble, and he’s not alone. The Mafia has deep roots in New York City, some of which have insinuated themselves into the ranks of law enforcement.
Street justice is the rule of the day. Amid conflicting codes of honor, Erin finds herself questioning what justice really means, and whether it’s possible to take down the bad guys while staying on the side of the angels. And in the end, as she runs out of options, Erin may be in the most danger from herself.
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2022
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Steven Henry
35 books79 followersSteven Henry is the USA Today bestselling author of the Erin O’Reilly mysteries and the Clarion Chronicles.
Steven learned how to read almost before he learned how to walk. Ever since he began reading stories, he wanted to put his own on the page. He lives a very quiet and ordinary life in Minnesota with his wife and dog.
Steven learned how to read almost before he learned how to walk. Ever since he began reading stories, he wanted to put his own on the page. He lives a very quiet and ordinary life in Minnesota with his wife and dog.
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July 31, 2022
A Really Great Episode!
by Barbara Kelley
Before you read "Bossa Nova", you should read Saline Solution, an Ian Thompson Story, which you can get for free. It is the story of how Ian meets his girlfriend, Cassie Jordan, who has a six-year-old boy named Ben. Cassie is Ian's physical rehab nurse after he was shot by the police during the book " Punch Drunk". He was trying to save Erin's sister-in-law from being kidnapped and the police thought he was one of the bad guys. Ian tells Cassie that the police were just doing their job when they shot him and he holds no grudge against them. While Ian is only in a couple of chapters of "Bossa Nova", the short story, told through Cassie's third person point-of-view, will explain much of the first chapter in the novel. If allowed, I would give Saline Solution a 5 star rating. It really brings out Ian's whole inner psyche.
Once again, Steven Henry has written a spellbinding book that everyone reading will remember for a long time. The story deals with members of the Luccarelli crime family, mainly leaders and mob bosses being murdered one-by-one. The bodies are piling up, and while Erin has her ideas about who is ordering the hits, she can't prove it. She knows this guy is guilty and will just get away without it because he has dirty cops and dirty feds on his side. But, what if you could kill somebody and really make it look like an accident or an act of God? If you were a good, law-abiding citizen who would probably never hurt a fly, would you actually commit a murder for the greater good? These are the inner turmoils of one Detective Erin O'Reilly. Will she or will she not commit murder? As always, my favorite character if K9 Rolf, the ever loving German Shepherd Dog, that has one of the best written personalities in the entire series. His favorite activity is chasing bad guys and getting a chance to bite them if they tick him off, or if they bother or hurt Erin. He has more than one attitude trait: he gets hurt and pouts when Erin leaves him behind; he gets happy, tail wagging so hard that he could probably knock over the big Russian detective in the room; he gets serious when he has his K9 vest on and has to be ready for work; he gets relief when he is able to anoint every tree in the neighborhood with a warm, watery blessing; and he gets to be a regular happy puppy dog when playing with his Kong ball, or while doing his little happy dance. I love the way the author really seems to know just what Rolf is thinking. This series is packed full of great characters and a perfect storyline. I gave this book 5 stars.
by Barbara Kelley
Before you read "Bossa Nova", you should read Saline Solution, an Ian Thompson Story, which you can get for free. It is the story of how Ian meets his girlfriend, Cassie Jordan, who has a six-year-old boy named Ben. Cassie is Ian's physical rehab nurse after he was shot by the police during the book " Punch Drunk". He was trying to save Erin's sister-in-law from being kidnapped and the police thought he was one of the bad guys. Ian tells Cassie that the police were just doing their job when they shot him and he holds no grudge against them. While Ian is only in a couple of chapters of "Bossa Nova", the short story, told through Cassie's third person point-of-view, will explain much of the first chapter in the novel. If allowed, I would give Saline Solution a 5 star rating. It really brings out Ian's whole inner psyche.
Once again, Steven Henry has written a spellbinding book that everyone reading will remember for a long time. The story deals with members of the Luccarelli crime family, mainly leaders and mob bosses being murdered one-by-one. The bodies are piling up, and while Erin has her ideas about who is ordering the hits, she can't prove it. She knows this guy is guilty and will just get away without it because he has dirty cops and dirty feds on his side. But, what if you could kill somebody and really make it look like an accident or an act of God? If you were a good, law-abiding citizen who would probably never hurt a fly, would you actually commit a murder for the greater good? These are the inner turmoils of one Detective Erin O'Reilly. Will she or will she not commit murder? As always, my favorite character if K9 Rolf, the ever loving German Shepherd Dog, that has one of the best written personalities in the entire series. His favorite activity is chasing bad guys and getting a chance to bite them if they tick him off, or if they bother or hurt Erin. He has more than one attitude trait: he gets hurt and pouts when Erin leaves him behind; he gets happy, tail wagging so hard that he could probably knock over the big Russian detective in the room; he gets serious when he has his K9 vest on and has to be ready for work; he gets relief when he is able to anoint every tree in the neighborhood with a warm, watery blessing; and he gets to be a regular happy puppy dog when playing with his Kong ball, or while doing his little happy dance. I love the way the author really seems to know just what Rolf is thinking. This series is packed full of great characters and a perfect storyline. I gave this book 5 stars.
July 4, 2022
Really good read!
Erin and Rolf and company always make for a good read. Erin is so torn over what she should do, vs what she can do. Good Catholic girl, she ends up talking it out with The One. My only criticism is it ended far too soon.
Erin and Rolf and company always make for a good read. Erin is so torn over what she should do, vs what she can do. Good Catholic girl, she ends up talking it out with The One. My only criticism is it ended far too soon.
July 25, 2022
More twists and plans
Wow, when Erin gets going she just keeps going until she can figure it out. The unexpected plot is about to take off and who's in the middle. Some secrets come out and some surprises.
Wow, when Erin gets going she just keeps going until she can figure it out. The unexpected plot is about to take off and who's in the middle. Some secrets come out and some surprises.
November 6, 2022
Jammed Packed Action
Not a dull moment in Bossa Nova! The raw emotions continue page after page. The line is drawn & it’s so easy to cross it. One moment & your life is changed forever.
Not a dull moment in Bossa Nova! The raw emotions continue page after page. The line is drawn & it’s so easy to cross it. One moment & your life is changed forever.
October 8, 2024
The Italians are cleaning house and there are dead wise guys everywhere. Erin actually debates killing the new man pulling strings. She's in deep and she worries.
Vic and his lady are at loggerheads; she's mad and he has no idea why.
Another great adventure.
Vic and his lady are at loggerheads; she's mad and he has no idea why.
Another great adventure.
June 28, 2022
Just loving this series. Looking forward to the next book in September.
July 4, 2022
Well done
I love this series! This Book 16 is again another fine offering in the ongoing adventures of Erin O'Reilly, her K9 Rolf, and a multitude of gangsters. Highly recommended.
I love this series! This Book 16 is again another fine offering in the ongoing adventures of Erin O'Reilly, her K9 Rolf, and a multitude of gangsters. Highly recommended.
December 11, 2022
Love Erin O’Reilly Books
Steven’s stories hold my attention to the extent that I like to actually read them rather than listen on audible.
Rating is related to the overall content.
Steven’s stories hold my attention to the extent that I like to actually read them rather than listen on audible.
Rating is related to the overall content.
July 14, 2022
Another engrossing read by Mr. Henry. The main story arch continues with quite a few more complications with the various "mob" factions and, of course, Erin gets dragged into all of it. It appears to be wearing on her, understandably. Some questions about who are the good guys at times. Sort of like real life. Hopefully, an end is in sight for Erin and crew (and me). I might need a priest soon myself. Oh, and that Vic! Enough said.
August 5, 2022
The book ended too quickly
It seemed I was just getting into the story and it was over. The New York Police department and the mob have always seemed to have had a symbiotic relationship that is interesting and frightening at the same time and story fed my imagination as to what that relationship might be.
It seemed I was just getting into the story and it was over. The New York Police department and the mob have always seemed to have had a symbiotic relationship that is interesting and frightening at the same time and story fed my imagination as to what that relationship might be.
March 21, 2023
A mafia .education
I learned how the mafia works basically and how little value a life has &certain members have very little use for men they work with. This can also pertain to different law enforcement sys- tems.
I learned how the mafia works basically and how little value a life has &certain members have very little use for men they work with. This can also pertain to different law enforcement sys- tems.
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