A Bullet for Carlos- Book Review

Top Five Finalist in Mystery - Kindle Book Review Awards 2013

Detective Connie Giannelli's life has been torn apart several times. First when her mother died and then years later when she found out her Uncle Dominic was in the mob. Her life is about to be shredded again, and this time it could destroy her.

Connie's love of family and her badge are both threatened when an undercover drug bust leaves two cops dead and the drugs missing. Internal Affairs is looking for any excuse to take her badge, but she's not worried
about them finding the missing drugs--her secrets could prove to be far worse.

Now Connie's racing against the clock to figure out who killed her partners and took the drugs--dirty cops or Uncle Dominic's friends. And she has to do it before IA pins the whole damn thing on her.This is the second book by Giacomo Giammatteo that I have read. The story is wonderful. The characters are well drawn and fully developed which is a skill that Giammatteo has master and shows in everything I have read by him.


Review

This is a story of loyalty and family. Two themes that permeate this writer books. I was drawn in from the first pages and stayed up reading late into the night to finish the book because I couldn't bear to put it down.

In the story the main character is a female cop who was raised by her mob boss "uncle". Loyalty to family and loyalty to her job are in conflict through out the story and the end leaves you wondering if there will be a sequel. Lets hope we see more of these characters.