Blood on the Earth by John Lavi (CreateSpace): “The head of a newly formed organized-crime unit searches for killers after a mob-related act of vengeance ignites a series of murders….The story moves at a steady clip thanks to shifting locales in various United States cities and brutal, concise confrontations that occasionally spin off into gunfights or close combat. A riveting but grim and unflinching tale of two assassins.”
The Houdini Killer by P. Moss (Squidhat Records): “In the late 1970s, Evie Eastway, a bartender and aspiring writer, is struggling in New York City until she survives an assault on 44th Street. During the ordeal, her attacker is accidentally shot dead with his own gun, which Evie keeps. This sets her on a path to fame as an anonymous vigilante killer….Moss shines when she focuses on the conflicts that a murderer faces when plans go awry, and the story as a whole comes together well at the end.”
Fatal Longevity by A.D. Pascal (Self): “An intelligence analyst looks into supposedly natural deaths around the world that have perplexing circumstances. David works for a covert intelligence organization. His latest assignment focuses on the mysterious death of Günther Fischer in Portofino, Italy….The cliffhanger ending will definitely whet readers’ appetites for the next volume. An engaging global tale featuring unexplained deaths, striking locales, and plenty of intrigue.”
St. Petersburg White by Gregory C. Randall (Windsor Hill Publishing): “The identities of two Russians tied to a deadly explosion in a small Midwestern town must be kept secret—even from the Russian authorities. In Randall’s tale, a string of power outages in Maise, Iowa, results in the local ethanol plant exploding. The blast kills 150 residents.…Pistols, speeding cars, and vodka on the rocks make for fast-turning pages. Like matryoshka dolls, a many-layered, inviting treat.”
Myra Forsberg is an Indie editor.
