Review: The Devil’s Necktie – John Lansin

A sizzling thriller for fans of James Patterson and Patricia Cornwell—an exciting tour into the real-life world of cops, crime, drugs, and murder.

Retired inspector Jack Bertolino had strict rules when dealing with confidential informants. But Mia had the kind of beauty that could make a grown man contemplate leaving his wife, his job, and his kids. After a passionate night together, Mia is found murdered—and Jack is the lead suspect.

Facing threats from the LAPD, the 18th Street Angels, and a Colombian drug cartel, Jack delves deeper into the seedy world of drug dealers and murderers and discovers that the top players knew Mia personally. And now Jack is torn between fearing for his life and seeking revenge for his slain lover… either way, the body count will rise.

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Release Date: December 26th 2012
Publisher: Gallery Books/Karen Hunter Publishing
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

Every once in a while, you find a hidden gem of a book when you least expect it.  That’s what happened when I chose to read The Devil’s Necktie.  This book has everything.  Murder, action, suspense, romance, violence, humor, fear and charm.  It’s a thrilling masterpiece of suspense that I could not put down until I’d finished reading the very last page.

Jack, a newly retired cop, finds himself in the middle of a disastrous situation when a woman he spent the night with ends up murdered – leaving him as suspect number one.  From the moment her body is found, Jack is thrown in to a world of gangs, violence and action, as he fights to prove his innocence.

This book was fantastic!  The story was brilliant, the characters are well developed and their dialogue smart.  It’s eye-opening and intense with graphic detail.  When they say fans of James Patterson will enjoy this book, they’re really selling themselves short.  Patterson is a phenomenal writer, but this is better.  Much better.