The Raven

Author: Mike Nappa
Genre: Thriller/Suspense

As part of his street performance, a deception specialist who goes by the name The Raven picks his audience's pockets while they watch. It's harmless fun--until he decides to keep the wallet of a prominent politician, hoping for a few extra bucks. When he finds compromising photos of the councilman and his "personal assistants," The Raven hatches a plan to blackmail the man. However, he quickly finds himself in over his head with the Ukrainian Mafia and mired in a life-threatening plot code-named "Nevermore."

Private investigators Trudi Coffey and Samuel Hill must scramble to sort out the clues to rescue The Raven from a wild card bent on revenge.

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Reviewer: Theresa Goldrick

The Raven, a street magician, works his magic to pick the pockets of unsuspecting victims.  This works well for him until he picks the wrong pocket, and tries to blackmail a prominent member of society.  The book features Private investigator Trudi Coffey, and police officer Samuel Hill, who were formerly married as well as partners in the PI business. Trudi stops in to see Raven just as he being beaten and tortured by men who have possible ties to the Russian mob.  In the meantime, Samuel is hearing word on the street about Nevermore, a possible attack by the Russian Mob.  Follow the story as author Mike Nappa weaves a tale of greed and vengeance. Enjoy the ride as the many twists and turns in the plot, until the final breathtaking climax at the end.  

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.

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