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High Stakes

By: Iris Johansen
Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers
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Publisher's summary

Number one New York Times best-selling author Iris Johansen enters the world of high-stakes gambling in her latest gripping novel.

©2021 Iris Johansen (P)2021 Grand Central Publishing
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Critic reviews

"Dive into the explosive world of Iris Johansen, where villains get exactly what they deserve and the good guys - eventually - win the day. That's a world I want to live in!" (Tami Hoag, number one New York Times best-selling author)

"Johansen keeps readers on the edge of their seats." (Booklist)

"Just by seeing the Iris Johansen name...you know [it] will be an explosive, unforgettable story." (Suspense Magazine)

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Good read

I enjoyed reading this book. it was full of excitement. another win for this incredible author.

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Ridiculous but fun

This was a fun escapist story. I was sucked in and wanted to see what would happen next. I thought the narration was quite good, but near the end I was almost crying with laughter at the narrator's "Blam" and "rat-a-tat-tat" gunfire. I know that the narrator had to read what was written, but the inflection on the gunshots were cartoonish and made me think of classic Batman action scenes.

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Fantastic!!

I’m never disappoints in a Johansen novel and this one is another great read/story!

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Staked out

I enjoyed reading this book but found it a little lack luster from your usual writings which have me on the edge of my seat. It was good but not great. I still love reading your books

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super fun

enjoyed the story quite a bit... good action and character development in an entertaining read.

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Unexpectedly Good

Although I really like mysteries and thrillers, I wasn't sure I would like this, as I'm not too interested in the Russian or other Slavic mobs. Surprisingly, this book was very interesting, mostly because the characters are so "real."
The narrator is great, and does all the characters' voices, both female and male, well. This book is worth the credit. I'm on my way to finding any sequels.

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Solid book, entertaining

I enjoyed High Stakes, and I appreciated that there was little if any profanity and explicit sex.

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another great book by Iris Johansen

This was an action filled story with a romantic twist. narration was clear, easy listening

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enjoyable listen

This was typical Iris Johanson. Strong Women characters without them being so stubborn they are stupid. I like the connection to other books and characters.

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Intriguing story

I thought that this story was intriguing and it kept my interest. However, I was put off by how the narrator made me feel about the two lead female characters. I thought she did a pretty good job with the male characters but Laura came off as a whiny bratty teenager. I found it hard to see her as a match for Tanner. I wasn't any fonder of Maria's "voice". Neither one of these women sounded like Johansson 's usual kick a$# female characters.

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