Robin M. (robinmy) - , reviewed on 7/31/2022 + 2106 more book reviews

Beauregard "Bug" Montage gave up the criminal life several years ago for his wife and kids. He is an honest, hardworking mechanic who is suddenly in a financial bind. Bug is behind on his business loan payments, his oldest son needs braces, and his mother is just days away from being evicted from her nursing home. When someone from his past needs a wheelman for a possible jewelry store heist, Bug decides to do one last job.

This book won both an Anthony Award and a Crime Writers Association Award, so I thought I'd give it a try. I wouldn't call it a mystery. It's a crime novel where we are rooting for the criminals to do the job and make a clean getaway. Well, the situation goes south very quickly, and we are treated to an action-packed, fast-moving ride. I believe this is the author's first novel. I'm looking forward to reading more of his books. My rating: 4.5 Stars.

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