At the beginning of the book I did not understand how the author was going to connect everything together. Two different cities, a handful of people and at the time it seemed like two different plots. However the author brings it all together for the reader. The author has readers hopping around the world, from the USA to Italy. This book will keep the reader entertained and wondering what is happening next.
I loved how the author included several different mafias in this book. This is not just an average read. The author keeps the readers mind occupied. If you are looking for a fast pass crime/mystery book for a weekend read then check this book out.
The cast of characters are Chip who is a US senator’s son, McCabe who is on a scholarship in Rome, Sharon a bored wife who wants some adventure, Joey who is a thug in the mafia, and Ray an ex-secret service agent.
Chip and McCabe are on a semester tour in Rome. Chip is this young adult that has an attitude that he should get the royal treatment no matter what he does, including having his crimes overlooked. McCabe is good friends with Chip but takes a lot of the blame for Chip’s mistakes.
Sharon is just bored with her marriage. She cannot remember the last time she had sex with her husband. She meets up with Joey and thinks it is a dream comes true. She wants to have the cake and eat it also.
Joey is a thug in the mafia. This is not known during the first part of the book. He has this carefree attitude and wants everything he cannot have. He has
Ray is Sharon’s husband. During the beginning of the book the reader might think Ray has a totally different career. He sounds like he is just burned out of everything in his life at the moment.
The cover makes me think of a James Bond movie. I can see Sean Connery or Roger Moore as Ray. However we all know that 007 was never married so that little bit in the book would have to be changed. The title fits this book perfect. The last thing the guys saw was ‘The Girl’. Granted it was not the same girl but it was a girl.
If you have followed my blog for more than a day or so you will know that I cannot write a detailed review without giving away spoilers. I always stop before that happens. Well here is the stopping point. Sorry.
Thanks for a great read Peter.