The Body Market
A Leine Basso Thriller
by D.V. Berkom
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Pub Date Jan 08 2015 | Archive Date May 15 2015
Description
Everything's for sale...
Former assassin Leine Basso is hired by a wealthy Beverly Hills power couple to find their missing daughter, Elise, last seen partying with her boyfriend at a club in Tijuana. At first, police believe the two teenagers are the victims of a carjacking. But when Leine finds their missing vehicle with the boyfriend's mutilated body inside, and the local cartel warns her away, she knows if Elise isn't already dead, she will be soon, or worse.
In the lethal world of organized crime, there's always a worse.
As Leine races to uncover the reason behind Elise Bennett's disappearance, she must also battle the powerful interests fighting to keep her from the truth.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
Named a TOP PICK by Night Owl Reviews
"I've read several of the Leine Basso thrillers, but this one sets the standard for adventure thrillers and is, in my humble view, the best yet. Biting dialogue and gritty descriptions are hallmarks of Berkom's fiction, and she writes action scenes that are as brilliant as freshly spilt blood.." ~Blogger/Reviewer Charles Ray
"Berkom has conceived an addictive heroine: smart, beautiful, compassionate, brave ... but hasn't made her too perfect to be incredible.... Berkom has an unmatched ability to paint a scene to a T, no matter if it's fast-paced action or in the bedroom...This book has a little bonus extra short story at the end. Don't, whatever you do, pass it over. It's priceless...To say I'm looking forward to the next book is an understatement." ~ Cath 'n' Kindle Book Reviews
"Now this is an author who knows how to write! I have enjoyed all the books in the Leine Basso series but this is undoubtedly her best." ~ Carol E. Wyer, Bestselling author
"The plot of The Body Market is easy to see as plausible with two older teens stretching their wings beyond what is prudent and having it backfire in a big way. When Leine tries to discover what happened, it makes for a fast-paced story ... the more it developed, the more I wondered how it could ever come to a happy resolution." ~ Books and Pals
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781311225801 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Tara K, Reviewer
I received this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. LOVED IT!! I mean right away, the name of the book is what drew me in, but the story kept me there. Very exciting, twisty, turny, great book. It is a number 3 so I will have to go back and read numbers 1 and 2...:)
Lee M, Librarian
This was a new author to me, although not the first book in the series. Was action packed and full of twists and turns. I didn't feel I had missed out by not reading the first couple of books, but will rectify that anyway.
Liked the lead characters of Leine and the background to the story was well written and engaging.
I look forward to more by the author.
Barb K, Reviewer
This is the third book in a series, but stands alone very well. The story pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you engrossed until the end. I really enjoyed the story and the characters. Am off to buy the first two!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley.
Jamie B, Reviewer
What an exciting book! I've never read this author before but will definitely add to the "Must Read" list of authors. Recommended. (Amazon reviewed).
Hazel H, Reviewer
Oh my goodness, I can’t even begin to explain how much I enjoyed this book from start to finish so before I try, I want to thank the author, publisher (Duct Tape Press) and NetGalley for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest and impartial review.
I have never read anything by D.V. Berkom before and therefore have not read the first 2 books in this series but I really didn’t feel I missed out at all. There is a back story to the main character, Leine Basso, which, although is touched upon in this book, I felt the author gave enough of it to give me a good insight into her motivations and strength. Leine is a very strong character but with a soft and caring side and you see all of these in this story. Now don’t get me wrong, she is not so perfect that she becomes unbelievable rather that she has flaws that make her more plausible.
The other main character in this story, Elise, is not your usual victim. Despite her going through some horrific experiences, she maintains a strength and fighting spirit throughout which was unexpected given where she comes from and although not the most likeable character at the beginning, I did start to warm to her as her plight deepened.
The secondary characters add other dimensions to the story with each one being expertly developed and none feeling superfluous or an afterthought.
The story is a difficult one to cover, that of kidnapping, murder, organ theft and trafficking but D.V. Berkom writes without sensationalising those subjects. The pace of the story is fast and it’s very difficult to stop reading even though you have to get up for work the next morning!
Overall, a great read that I thoroughly enjoyed and now I’m off to get the first 2.
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