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Money Run is the first book in the Lou Malloy Crime Series.
Lou Malloy learns of his sister's death right before he is released from prison, having served 15 years for the theft of $15 million from an Indian casino. He wants two things: to keep the $15 million, which no one has been able to find, and to track down and punish whoever killed his sister. Lou Malloy teams up with Hilary Kelly, a private investigator. In no time, Lou has found the hidden $15 million, recovered guns and ammunition hidden with the money, and murdered two low-level mobsters and fed them to the crocodiles. As the body count rises, the story grows more complex and his sister's death becomes more mysterious. |
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Fifteen years ago, Lou Malloy robbed a
casino on Indian territory. A casino involved in money laundering.
Fifteen million bucks. He is caught by the police and serves fifteen
years in prison. Money never found. Just before he comes out of
prison, Lou finds out that his sister is murdered. He is thirsty for
vengeance. Is she murdered because of him and his fifteen million
bucks? Those bastards have to be punished!
Many people are interested in those
money. Dirty money that were already included in the laundering
process. Hilary Kelly, a PI, tails the former prisoner for the same
reason. Very soon, they start to work together as a couple. She wants
a revenge too. Lou's sister was her friend, at least she says so.
No one is safe. There are many people
after Lou and Hilary. Lou and Hilary are after the people who killed
his sister. Everyone wants the money. No one can be trusted. The run
for the dead money starts.
Lou Malloy is a classic anti-hero as a
main character. He kills people almost everywhere, he doesn't choose
the place or time. There is too much blood where ever he goes. But
there is some decency in his character. He doesn't kill innocent
people. He loves his sister very much, he is doing whatever it takes
to find her murderers. He has been hurt in life and he is not afraid
to hurt others. An eye for an eye. He is smart and brave, but also
too much impulsive.
With a character like Lou Malloy, the
action scenes are so tensed and hard-boiled. The author visualized
the killing scenes very well, included many bullets and blood all
over the places. Described to the tiniest details, the killing scenes
are so vivid and adrenaline-fulfilled. Some of them happen so fast,
you've turned the page and BAM, three people dead! In the same time,
the author added Hilary, as a balance, a person who can restore Lou's
faith in humanity. The characters are so unpredictable, it is very
hard to separate the good guys from the bad guys. There is no single
character that can be described as just good or just bad. Even Hilary
is like a wolf in a sheep's clothing. You don't know who to trust.
Overall, I enjoyed in this very bloody
run for the fifteen million bucks. Full of action, blood and bullets,
it is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you on alert-mode till the
very last page.
My opinion: 4,5 / 5.
You can buy the book on Amazon.com.
About
the Author:
J.
Frank James has a passion for writing, and he certainly has the
knowledge and experience to write realistic crime thrillers, thanks
to his extensive background in law. Jim attended law school, where he
was a member of the law review. He even went on to pass the state bar
and started his own law practice that specialized in complex
litigation. Jim's experience in law helps lend credibility to his
crime fiction books. He has also traveled extensively and gains
inspiration for his crime thrillers from his travels. From observing
other cultures and gaining new experiences, Jim is able to infuse new
life into his books and develop believable characters that readers
can identify with.
J.
Frank James writes crime thriller novels that are gripping and
suspenseful. He is the author of the Lou Malloy Crime Series and the
Indigo Marsh Detective Series.
J.
Frank James is also an artist and he creates all of his own book
covers.
To
learn more, go to http://www.jfrankjamesbooks.com/
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