It was a great entertainment.

I have a great sweet spot for all kinds of thieves, and even bigger for heist stories. This is just such a story. Blair and her three friends form a famous group of thieves. In this book, they must retrieve the tapes on which politician Jim Jacobson confesses to a crime. If they don't, Jacobson will threaten the family of one of them. There is also place for revenge, as Jacobson is responsible for Blair's imprisonment. So the stakes are really high all the time.

What I like the most is how smart and clever they all are. Not only are they very experts in their field, but they can also come up with original plans that will allow them to overcome any obstacles and get what they want. I also like that they use their skills as much as they use modern technology. They also just make a great team together.

If you love fast-paced action stories, you'll love this book. Our group of thieves make not one but several different jobs in this book. They are all interesting and well thought out. Not always everything goes as planned, but these guys can think fast and always have plan B. Watching them work is really fun. The story is full of twists and turns, the action keeps you on the edge of your seat.

I hadn't read the previous books in this series, but that wasn't a problem at all. I was able to fully enjoy this story without them. Although I admit that I have already added the previous books in this series to my TBR list. I can't wait to read them.

The Manhattan Job is the third instalment in the Spider Thrillers Heist series and is the most thrilling and engaging episode so far. Corrupt FBI Agent Jim Jacobsen has climbed his way up the job ladder trampling on anyone who gets in his way and now is a part of both state and federal government with high hopes of making it as president. No one knows just how ruthless Jim is more than Blair Morgan, a former FBI Agent, whose superior was none other than Jim; he disgraced her and had a hand in ending her career as well as those of her team and sending them all to jail. Four digital tapes exist and are proof of Jim’s corrupt nature; they leave no room for doubt as they tell some convincing truths backed up by objective evidence. Naturally, Jim wants to make sure none of his dirty secrets can come out and obliterate his chances of becoming a successful politician. Unfortunately, the tapes have been stolen from Blair’s possession by the elusive Wraith and she must do everything in her power to reclaim them.

It soon becomes a race as to who can locate them sooner with both sides risking it all and becoming increasingly desperate. But good ol’ Jim didn't count on Blair’s team The Sky Thieves, a professional and intelligent group of pilferers, who are hellbent on exposing him and his slimy ways. Will revenge be sweet for Blair and her crew? This is a brilliant addition to a great series with a riveting and action-packed plot and plenty of high-stakes drama. Blair is an admirable, likeable and intelligent protagonist and is one of the leaders of the group alongside Sterling, a seemingly indomitable truth seeker who chases justice and the idea that you shall reap what you sow. The short, snappy chapters make this a fast and furious read that grips you like a vice and brings all the twists, thrills and palpable tension needed to satisfy thriller readers. Well written, entertaining from start to finish and a superb choice for much-needed pandemic escapism, this is an enjoyable, nail-biting adventure.

Really successful thieves are well educated and smart. Jim Jacobson has risen from the ranks of the FBI to state and federal government. He had his eye rising from a seat in Albany to a chair in Washington DC. Along the way he did not hesitate to do everything necessary for self- promotion.

A series of four digital tapes could derail his chances for upward mobility and he was determined to acquire those tapes and continue climbing the ladder. Standing in his way is a group of professional thieves’ called “The Sky Thieves” intent on exposing him for the corrupt politician he has become.

Trained FBI operatives are working on both sides of this novel. Blair is a former FBI Agent burned by the aspiring Mr. Jacobson. She is being trained by fellow master criminals including Sterling who was broken out of a maximum-security prison by the Sky Thieves. Their current mission is to stop this man on his road to the presidency.

The book reads like a primer into the many tools available to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and its’ operatives. Criminals of course soon gain access to these tools and work both sides of the law. Many of the tools are the things of former science fiction! Laser voice recorders, observation tools, disguises and devices which disarm phones without detection are just a few of the tools available.

Read the book and see if you can identify other science fiction tools. Quantico is a very good finishing school for those who would become master criminals. Enjoy! 4.5 stars - CE Williams

This is the third book in this series, which focuses on a fugitive Blair and her team of thieves, who are on a mission to expose the man in charge of taking them to prison and who plans to be president. To be the third book in a series and not have read the first two, I must say that I didn't feel lost and it was really easy to understand the story since it's focused on the mission and not so much on the relationship of the plot with the others books.

Main characters

Our protagonist; Blair, is a former FBI agent who decided to "retire" due to the corruption of her former boss Jim, who took it upon himself to blame her and her team. She's an interesting and strong character, she is mature and very intelligent, I quite like her and can be considered as one of the leaders of the group. While Sterling, the true leader, is someone who is determined and seeks justice, with the sole objective of protecting his mother and Blair, his character is not bad but it was not to my liking, there were times when he bothered me so I'm neutral with him.

For the rest of the team, Marco is a serial and intelligent character, like Sterling I don't like him very much but I feel that it's because of his lack of dialogue, in general, he is a forgettable character. Instead, Alec is the funny character of the group and quite skilled, I think he is my favorite because he made the story entertaining, but again it would have been better to see a little more of him.

Plot

First of all, I must say that I like the plot since it's presented like it was a movie, but due to this it must be recognized that it makes the story predictable, that is, they get robbed and have to recover it to expose the villain, simple, common, it's not original, although there were some moments where the story surprised me but mostly everything was kinda obvious, and some conversations were somewhat awkward.

Because the chapters are short the reading is very fast and fluid, there are also several action scenes that are very well described and easy to imagine. While there is a bit of romance, the focus of the book is on the plot and not the characters.

Side characters

Our villain, Jim, is a former FBI agent who is running to be the next president and has a serious history of corruption that Blair's team wants to expose. Throughout the book we see how Jim is a terrible antagonist, he literally didn't have any kind of control and many of his scenes were laughable and basically felt unnecessary due to his lack of character.

Instead "Wraith", the one who stole the tapes from Blair is probably my favorite character, to begin with, I was surprised when it was revealed who it was and I sincerely hope that it appears in later books. He felt more like the villain and made a very good impression.

Finally, it's a good and entertaining story, it's a quick read and anyone can read it to pass the time.

Is this book for you?

Perfect for: Lovers of heist, crime, and action.
Do I recommend it? Yes.

TW: violence, attempted kidnapping.
Heroine: 6/10
Hero: 5/10
Type of Relationship: F/M
Violence/dark scenes: 1/10
Plot: 7/10
POV: third person
Type: series
Cover: 6/10

My thanks to the author Jason Kasper, Severn River Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to get this ARC for an unbiased review.

Another winner from Jason Kasper. This series keeps getting better and better. According to conventions, the third book in the series has no business being better than the first two but it looks like Jason missed the memo.

This is another pulse-pounding break-neck-action heist thriller in the series. Suspend your beliefs a bit and it is an amazing ride. Blair and Sterling are back for their biggest game yet and the stakes get higher and higher. Can't wait for the next installment ( it is a given with an open ending).

Big fan of the author and follow him across multiple series. Looking forward to more

This is the first book I have read in Spider Heist Series and I thoroughly enjoyed it .
It's fast paced and kept me engaged till the end .

The story revolves around Blair and her team . Blair and her team want to expose a corrupt politician who is also Blair's ex-boss and ex- FBI agent . Blair has the proof to expose her ex-boss but its stolen ,and how Blair and team plan to get it back forms the story.



Looking for the next one in the series.