A bullet-ridden body. A powerful family. A former detective caught in a web of corruption and murder. When Sam Laska discovers a body near the influential Cordele family's property, he's thrust into a conspiracy that will test his resolve and put everything he holds dear at risk. The Cordeles, desperate to protect their secrets, use their power to corrupt cops and silence potential threats. As the police prove unwilling or unable to pursue justice, Laska has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. Drawing on his skills as a former detective, Laska begins to unravel the mystery. But a shocking revelation linking his girlfriend to the Cordele family shakes his world and raises the stakes to unimaginable heights. Addie Cordele, alluring and dangerous, joins forces with her sadistic brother to deal with Laska once and for all. Their plan is simple: seduce him or kill him. ______________________________________________________________________ Praise for the Sam Laska series 5.0 out of 5 Stars ...grabs me from the opening pages and entertains throughout... 5.0 out of 5 Stars ...you get so involved you can't put it down. 5.0 out of 5 Stars - I read it in one day and afterwards, I immediately purchased the next book in the series. 5.0 out of 5 Stars - I couldn't put it down!! 5.0 out of 4 Stars - I found it hard to put the book down. I burned my dinner reading. The suspense goes on page after page.