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Second Pocket First – Gregory Grosvenor

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Issey had always been a thief, but not a particularly good one. The thrill of lifting someone’s property was overwhelming since he was a boy stealing mail. Lockpicking was his specialty, but as an adult working … Continue reading

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: Girl From Rostov – Shitij Sharma

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Everything adds up. Every second, every lie, every breath. In the end, it all catches up with you.” “Even if you have little to do with it. Family, for instance.” That’s what young Maya had to … Continue reading

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Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz: The Jewish Mob: A Family Affair – Alan Geik

(Reviewed by Don Jung) #CommissionsEarned There are a lot of family histories out there to read about, but this one is different. While Alan Geik’s parents were not directly in the mafia, many of their relatives and friends he met … Continue reading

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: The Girl from Rostov- Shitij Sharma

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Everything adds up. Every second, every lie, every breath. In the end, it all catches up with you.” “Even if you have little to do with it. Family, for instance. “ That’s what young Maya had … Continue reading

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Career Criminal 1 (Volume 1) D Henderon

(Reviewed by Heidi A. Swan) “Without further thought, I removed the huge Rambo knife from my waistline and slit his throat from ear to ear…Meanwhile, Felicia was switching hotels faster than a fugitive on the run. It was rare to … Continue reading

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The Girl from Rostov- Shitij Sharma

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Everything adds up. Every second, every lie, every breath. In the end, it all catches up with you.” “Even if you have little to do with it. Family, for instance. “ That’s what young Maya had … Continue reading

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