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Leverage in Death
615 pages
A high-stakes, futuristic police procedural that balances gritty, explosive action with the comforting anchor of an enduring romance.
What it feels like
Reading this installment feels like slipping into a familiar, high-octane groove. The narrative kicks off with a shocking, adrenaline-fueled tragedy, immediately plunging you into a tense, high-stakes atmosphere. Yet, despite the grim reality of coerced bombings and corporate ruthlessness, the reading experience is deeply comforting for those who know the rhythm of this world. The brisk, dialogue-heavy prose pulls you through the meticulous layers of a complex police procedural, anchored by the wry banter and fierce devotion of a beloved power couple. It is a gritty, futuristic noir that delights readers who want their tough, uncompromising heroines to deliver absolute justice while leaning on a fiercely loyal found family. The result is a propulsive, deeply satisfying ride.
- Mood
- tense
- high-stakes
- futuristic-noir
- comfortingly familiar
- Tone
- gritty
- pragmatic
- intense
- wry
- affectionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- justice and retribution · corporate greed · found family · the weight of command · trauma and survival
- The writing
- Punchy, dialogue-driven, and efficient, balancing sharp procedural details with moments of intimate emotional resonance.
- The arc
- Moves from the shocking chaos of a devastating attack to the deeply satisfying restoration of order and justice.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave competent, tough-as-nails heroines, intricate murder investigations, and the steady anchor of a fiercely devoted power couple.
Content notes
- bombings
- hostage situations
- murder
- coerced violence
- trauma
About the book
For the airline executives finalizing a merger that would make news in the business world, the nine a.m. meeting would be a major milestone. But after marketing VP Paul Rogan walked into the plush conference room, strapped with explosives, the headlines told of death and destruction instead. The NYPSD's Eve Dallas confirms that Rogan was cruelly coerced by two masked men holding his family hostage. His motive was saving his wife and daughter -- but what was the motive of the masked men? Despite the chaos and bad publicity, blowing up one meeting isn't going to put the brakes on the merger. All it has accomplished is shattering a lot of innocent lives. Now, with the help of her billionaire husband Roarke, Eve must untangle the reason for an inexplicable act of terror, look at suspects inside and outside both corporations, and determine whether the root of this crime lies in simple sabotage, or something far more complex and twisted.
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