The Mugger, The Truth Lies and The Hunt for the Ransomware Hackers
Still working through the edits on the new KD Thorne thriller, The Hunt for the Ransomware Hackers. Hydroelectric dams are being targeted by ransomware attacks, and KD and Blunt are on the trail of the hackers.
My right knee replacement (August 2) turned out well, though I’m still hard at the physical therapy to regain full range of motion of the knee. It’s slowing me down on getting this book done, but so it goes.
Recently read The Mugger (87th Precinct book 2, 1956) by Ed McBain. I commented on book 5 in this series last October. These are first-rate police procedurals that delve into the personal lives of the cops who work out of the 87th precinct in a fictional city somewhat modeled on New York City. This series was released from 1957 to 1984.
On this outing, a mugger who preys on women late at night is terrorizing the city. When one of his victims is murdered, the detectives of the 87th go into overdrive to catch him. Meanwhile, a street cop who’s asked for a favor by an old acquaintance finds himself shoved into the middle of the case.
No superheroes in these books, just straight-up, by-the-book police work, following leads, questioning suspects, and catching the occasional lucky break. Fast-paced, hard-to-put-down reads. It that’s your cup of joe, the kindle version is $1.99 today.
Also read The Truth Lies (Grifter’s Daughter book 4) by Duane Lindsay. I commented on the first book in this series back in May. These books are in the same vein as the Ocean’s 11, 12, 13, and 8 movies, where a group of specialist grifters set up an elaborate con to fleece a bad guy.
This time out, Dani Silver’s straight arrow brother has been set up by crooked cops and imprisoned, so she assembles a crew to break him out, clear his name, and rob the crooks.
Lots of twist and turns, plans going awry, and bickering among the grifters as Dani and her crew work the con. A fun read.That’s all for now. Happy reading!