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In Liar's Dice, book four in the Shane Cleary Mystery Series, author Gabriel Valjan takes the reader back to 1970s Boston to follow the latest investigative case of ex-Boston cop turned PI Shane Cleary.
In this installment of the series, Shane is asked to find Sal, the nephew of Mr.B., the mob boss of Boston's Italian North End. There is an undercurrent of a potential territory feud that has it's sights on Boston, and Mr.B. isn't pleased with this development, especially when it involves bringing distrbution of cocaine into the city by the Canadian mob, the Boston Irish Southie Winter Hill Gang, and the NY five families. And if that isn't enough, Jimmy Hoban, a Vietnam veteran and advocate for veterans, the mentally ill, and the homeless, has been found frozen on the street, which draws Shane's attention since he is also an Army Vietnam veteran. And to make matters worse, tension in the city increases when three Boston Police Officers are shot dead, and the Feds show up. Shane has a lot on his plate, but it just gets more intense when an old Vietnam Army buddy shows up, and Shane's memories of Vietnam surface when his buddy Hunter is in town on a personal mission. Shane gets caught up in a dangerous game of Liar's Dice, a game of guesses, bluffs, and deception. Can Shane put the pieces of the puzzle together, and solve the interwining cases that are wrecking havoc in Boston?
Liar's Dice is a riveting crime story that easily draws the reader in from the start. The author provides the reader with a fascinating and richly detailed crime thriller set in 1970s Boston. Told in the first person narrative by Shane, this gritty noir story has enough drama, secrets, deception, tension, greed, murder, and surprising twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing if Shane will be able to uncover enough evidence to solve the various cases that are plaguing Boston. Shane deals with hostility from his ex-police brethren, crooked cops, mobsters, and wealthy individuals who try to hinder his every move. Trouble always seem to find Shane, it's the hazard of his job and it comes with the territory, but it doesn't deter him from finding the truth.
This suspenseful storyline is about intertwining cases that Shane slowly puts the pieces of the puzzle together, uncovering the underlying mafia tension, drug deals, and corruption in Boston that will keep the reader guessing. With an intriguing cast of characters, a great description of Boston and the throwback to the 1970s decade, and flashbacks to Shane's military past, Liar's Dice takes the reader on one heck of a thrilling rollercoaster ride!
Liar's Dice is a well-written, fast paced crime thriller story that left me interested in finding out what Shane's next investigative adventure will be in the continuation of the series.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Book Tours.
https://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2023/03/liars-dice-by-gabriel-valjan-...… (mer)
In this installment of the series, Shane is asked to find Sal, the nephew of Mr.B., the mob boss of Boston's Italian North End. There is an undercurrent of a potential territory feud that has it's sights on Boston, and Mr.B. isn't pleased with this development, especially when it involves bringing distrbution of cocaine into the city by the Canadian mob, the Boston Irish Southie Winter Hill Gang, and the NY five families. And if that isn't enough, Jimmy Hoban, a Vietnam veteran and advocate for veterans, the mentally ill, and the homeless, has been found frozen on the street, which draws Shane's attention since he is also an Army Vietnam veteran. And to make matters worse, tension in the city increases when three Boston Police Officers are shot dead, and the Feds show up. Shane has a lot on his plate, but it just gets more intense when an old Vietnam Army buddy shows up, and Shane's memories of Vietnam surface when his buddy Hunter is in town on a personal mission. Shane gets caught up in a dangerous game of Liar's Dice, a game of guesses, bluffs, and deception. Can Shane put the pieces of the puzzle together, and solve the interwining cases that are wrecking havoc in Boston?
Liar's Dice is a riveting crime story that easily draws the reader in from the start. The author provides the reader with a fascinating and richly detailed crime thriller set in 1970s Boston. Told in the first person narrative by Shane, this gritty noir story has enough drama, secrets, deception, tension, greed, murder, and surprising twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing if Shane will be able to uncover enough evidence to solve the various cases that are plaguing Boston. Shane deals with hostility from his ex-police brethren, crooked cops, mobsters, and wealthy individuals who try to hinder his every move. Trouble always seem to find Shane, it's the hazard of his job and it comes with the territory, but it doesn't deter him from finding the truth.
This suspenseful storyline is about intertwining cases that Shane slowly puts the pieces of the puzzle together, uncovering the underlying mafia tension, drug deals, and corruption in Boston that will keep the reader guessing. With an intriguing cast of characters, a great description of Boston and the throwback to the 1970s decade, and flashbacks to Shane's military past, Liar's Dice takes the reader on one heck of a thrilling rollercoaster ride!
Liar's Dice is a well-written, fast paced crime thriller story that left me interested in finding out what Shane's next investigative adventure will be in the continuation of the series.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Book Tours.
https://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2023/03/liars-dice-by-gabriel-valjan-...… (mer)
Hush Hush by Gabriel Valjan is the third book in the Shane Cleary mysteries. The story brings back Shane Cleary, an ex-cop turned PI who has let his license expire. That does not stop him as he takes a case requested by an old friend. The case is of a young black man imprisoned for a crime he says he didn't do. He has been accused of the murder of a wealthy, white college student.
The story is set in Boston during the '70s, racial inequalities and differences in Boston run high. Valjan gives a great description of the times, and tensions between the black community and the cops. Even the mob is included in the story along with dirty politics. In his investigation, he enters high society and the lowest of society. The problem is, whatever he may find, would be illegal due to the simple fact of not having a PI license.
He enlists his girlfriend Bonnie, who is a criminal defense attorney, to help him sift through all the evidence. A dangerous endeavor for them both. Like I said, the deeper he digs the more danger they are in. He is determined to get the facts and prove the young man's innocence.
This is a fast-paced story, one written with impeccable research of the times and the city of Boston, with the author's description of the times that brought me back to the turbulent '70s when I was a teenager/young adult. I lived in a different city but the issues were the same. If you enjoy a noirish story about a hardboiled PI then give this book a try. I have read other books by Gabriel Valjan and have never been disappointed.
I give this book 4 stars.… (mer)
The story is set in Boston during the '70s, racial inequalities and differences in Boston run high. Valjan gives a great description of the times, and tensions between the black community and the cops. Even the mob is included in the story along with dirty politics. In his investigation, he enters high society and the lowest of society. The problem is, whatever he may find, would be illegal due to the simple fact of not having a PI license.
He enlists his girlfriend Bonnie, who is a criminal defense attorney, to help him sift through all the evidence. A dangerous endeavor for them both. Like I said, the deeper he digs the more danger they are in. He is determined to get the facts and prove the young man's innocence.
This is a fast-paced story, one written with impeccable research of the times and the city of Boston, with the author's description of the times that brought me back to the turbulent '70s when I was a teenager/young adult. I lived in a different city but the issues were the same. If you enjoy a noirish story about a hardboiled PI then give this book a try. I have read other books by Gabriel Valjan and have never been disappointed.
I give this book 4 stars.… (mer)
In Hush Hush, book three in the Shane Cleary Mystery Series, author Gabriel Valjan takes the reader back to 1970s Boston to follow the latest investigative cases of ex-Boston cop turned PI Shane Cleary. Shane's PI license has lapsed, and he has no intention of renewing it. His new job is managing rental properties. But Shane's friend John asks him to look into the Dawson murder case for a friend of his whose son has been convicted of voluntary manslaughter. Shane agrees to research the case for new evidence to grant an appeal, which turns into uncovering a disturbing case involving race, wealth, and police corruption.
Hush Hush is a riveting crime story that easily draws the reader in from the start. The author provides the reader with a fascinating and richly detailed crime thriller set in 1970s Boston. Told in the first person narrative by Shane, this gritty noir story has enough drama, secrets, deception, tension, and surprising twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing if Shane will be able to uncover enough new evidence to grant an appeal for the case. Shane deals with hostility from his ex-police brethren, crooked cops, mobsters, and wealthy individuals who try to hinder his every move. Trouble always seem to find Shane, it's the hazard of his job and it comes with the territory, but it doesn't deter him from finding the truth.
This suspenseful storyline is about a murder case that Shane slowly puts the pieces of the puzzle together, uncovering the underlying race relations and corruption during that time in Boston that was kept hush hush, it will keep the reader guessing. With an intriguing cast of characters, a great description of Boston and the throwback to the 1970s decade, and flashbacks to Shane's past, Hush Hush takes the reader on one heck of a thrilling rollercoaster ride!
Hush Hush is a well-written, fast paced crime thriller story that left me interested in finding out what Shane's next investigative adventure will be in the continuation of the series.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book via the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours.
https://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2022/04/hush-hush-by-gabriel-valjan-v...… (mer)
Hush Hush is a riveting crime story that easily draws the reader in from the start. The author provides the reader with a fascinating and richly detailed crime thriller set in 1970s Boston. Told in the first person narrative by Shane, this gritty noir story has enough drama, secrets, deception, tension, and surprising twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing if Shane will be able to uncover enough new evidence to grant an appeal for the case. Shane deals with hostility from his ex-police brethren, crooked cops, mobsters, and wealthy individuals who try to hinder his every move. Trouble always seem to find Shane, it's the hazard of his job and it comes with the territory, but it doesn't deter him from finding the truth.
This suspenseful storyline is about a murder case that Shane slowly puts the pieces of the puzzle together, uncovering the underlying race relations and corruption during that time in Boston that was kept hush hush, it will keep the reader guessing. With an intriguing cast of characters, a great description of Boston and the throwback to the 1970s decade, and flashbacks to Shane's past, Hush Hush takes the reader on one heck of a thrilling rollercoaster ride!
Hush Hush is a well-written, fast paced crime thriller story that left me interested in finding out what Shane's next investigative adventure will be in the continuation of the series.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book via the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours.
https://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot.com/2022/04/hush-hush-by-gabriel-valjan-v...… (mer)
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Liar's Dice by Gabriel Valjan is the fourth book in the Shane Cleary series. It takes place in Boston in the 70s where the Boston/New York mafia and the mob in Canada vie for dominance in the drug trade that is flourishing in Boston.
The book relives his time in Vietnam and Shane, who is a former police officer but now is a P.I., has a strict code of honor that he follows when it comes to investigating crime. A crime that the police don't want to deal with.
Shane receives a visit from Tony Two Times requesting that Shane find Sal who is the nephew of the local crime boss. Shane is also trying to figure out how and why a former vet is found dead in Boston Commons. But as he investigates, he finds that Federal agents and the police have their own agendas.
Shane and his girl Bonnie find themselves mixed up in the crime families, hopefully, able to solve the crimes he is taxed with solving. The reader learns more about Shane's relationship between Bonnie and the cat, Delilah.
I have read quite a few books by Mr. Valjan in different series and I always enjoy them. His knowledge of the '70s, Vietnam, and the crime families in Boston, Canada, and New York is impeccable. If you are looking for a gritty type of noir then you can't go wrong reading one of Mr. Valjan's books. I look forward to the continuing story of Shane Cleary!
I give it 5 stars!… (mer)