
Once a Thief
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Paul Michael
Facing enemies at every turn, private spy Simon Riske dashes across Europe to find the truth behind a mysterious investor in this high-stakes international espionage series: "comparison to the Bond novels is apt in many ways." (Booklist)
Simon Riske sits in sun-dappled Napa Valley, toasting the record hundred-million-dollar sale of a rare 1963 Ferrari which he restored himself. The buyer, a sophisticated French woman, Sylvie Bettencourt, has purchased the car for an unnamed client whose anonymity she will guard at all costs. Riske enjoys her company and the flowing champagne until Sylvie’s formidable Russian bodyguard storms in, claiming the vehicle is a fake. Riske is given an ultimatum. Prove the car is the real thing…or else.
Meanwhile, in Lugano, Switzerland, Carl Bildt, banker to the rich and nefarious, is killed by a powerful car bomb, moments before he can deliver evidence to the authorities and disappear into witness protection. His beautiful and headstrong daughter, Anna, rushes to Switzerland to investigate her father’s violent death.
As Simon Riske strives to prove the Ferraris’ authenticity and look deeper into Sylvie’s past–and the identity of her client—he crosses paths with Anna Bildt and discovers they have an enemy in common. From the bustling streets of London to a secret outpost high in the French Alps, from the freeports of Corsica to the glittering beaches of the Costa Smeralda, the Emerald Coast, of Sardinia, Riske and Anna find themselves players in a deadly game, where billions of dollars change hands and knowledge is paid for with your life.
Told with Reich’s signature stylish prose, clever plotting, and pulse-pounding action sequences, Once a Thief, is sure to appeal to longtime fans of the series and newcomers alike. Riske may be a bit older, showing a little wear and tear, but his desire to get the job done at any cost is stronger than ever.
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Thank You, you made my hikes, and my
bike rides fly by.
Outstanding!
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Outstanding
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Big surprise at the end!
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Another great
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Loved it!!
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Best of the series
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Another great Riske adventure
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lean into his foundation of skills, and turn the tables back around?
I was rage listening at points to the stupid decisions he kept making. Leaving the bad guy alive?
Of course that’s a bad idea. Working with the Russians? Another bad idea … says every thriller ever.
And yet that payoff at the end! The prior book lost itself in the twists and turns, but this one comes together fantastically.
There are still some minor annoyances. The series could benefit from more robust use of the regulars like Lucy. I think Simon needs more likability, maybe a fun hobby, foible, or funny-man to go with his straight man personality. The plots all rely too heavily on the information-McGuffin (always a microchip, USB file, or black book). There needs to be more action or humor to balance out the slow burn intrigue. However, the core thriller was strong enough to change my mind about stopping the series.
I’ll give the next one a go, if and when it comes out.
You got me, Mr. Reich, you got me!
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Best one yet!
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Love this series
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