(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

At a low point in his lowly career, Victor finds himself skulking through the streets of Philadelphia carrying a bag full of money for an ambitious politician. It is a rotten job on the wrong side of anyone’s line, but with bag in hand Victor is suddenly hobnobbing with the city’s elite, filling his bank account, and involved with the politician’s gorgeous and deranged sister. But just when Victor begins to think he’s got a future in the political game, one of his payoffs ends up in the pocket of a dead woman, and Victor goes from bagman to fall guy. Now Victor’s only way out might lie with a brotherhood of shady characters with sacks full of cash, bad fedoras, and their own twisted set of rules. Will Victor’s new friends help him find a killer or bury him deep?

*3.5 stars*

Let me tell you what I didn't like first - the plot was pretty boring. Cliched situations and run-of-the-mill antagonists. Nothing that stands out and makes me want to read more. Except...

The writing style is quite fresh and clever. The dialogue is often sharp and witty, the humour is quite often and keeps you reading with a smile on your face. The characters are well-drawn (the good guys, anyway) and you feel really engaged with Victor and his ways. Is this enough to make me go back and read more? Probably.


Paul
ARH