Lust, Money and Murder, Book 1 - Lust (Free Book): A Female Secret Service Agent Fights One of the World's Most Dangerous Criminals

Mike Wells

Jun 2011 · Lust, Money & Murder Series Book 1 · Trump Card Weather Publishing

About this ebook

Born in the worst suburb in Pittsburgh, Elaine Brogan is bright, beautiful and bold. When her father is falsely arrested for passing counterfeit $100 bills, Elaine vows to become a Secret Service agent and track down the man responsible. After barely surviving the arduous Secret Service Training Academy in Laurel, Maryland, she is transferred to bleak and blustery Great Falls, Montana. But things do not go as planned, and Elaine soon finds herself betrayed and thrown into an adventure that takes her halfway around the world, from dark and mysterious Sofia, Bulgaria, to Moscow Russia, and finally, to Milan, Italy. In the end, will Elaine find the love and happiness she truly seeks…or will she turn to a life of obscene wealth, power and corruption?

Reviews: 

“Revenge, determination and love fuel this thoroughly enjoyable fast paced thriller.” – Samuel’s Book Reviews. 

“You will be hooked! Not since Sidney Sheldon has a male author captured a woman’s perspective so well. it has it all — intrigue, love and realism.” – Kathleen Bursaw “bookster” 

“Good book for those who like a little mystery, a little intrigue, a little romance and an average person as a heroine. I couldn’t put this book down. The tone was light and easy going, story well written and easy to follow. Counterfeiting details seem to be well researched, without being boring and technical.” – Christine, at Goodreads 

“A fun filled rollercoaster Love, revenge, danger, and pride propel the reader through this excellent novel. The protagonist, Elaine, grows throughout this entire story and at each stage the reader can relate to what she experiences. Fantastic read!” – Theresa Fitzgerald, Book Reviewer

Fans of Sidney Sheldon and James Patterson will enjoy this book. 

Keywords: international, spies, revenge, conspiracy, financial, gambling, casino, mafia, Italy, Milan, Russia, Moscow, murder, treasury, secret service, FBI

Ratings and reviews

From the prologue itself, the story will keep you hooked. Every chapter's end is a shocking revelation mixed with a feeling of loss and hope simultaneously. The story races forward in a similar manner, like you are reading a Sidney Sheldon crime thriller. The plot of the novel soon moves to the backstory of a cop in a secret service. A girl with a mission to get justice for the suicide of her father was just about to begin an emotional and physical tumult. The training to become a secret service agent is exciting to read. Every lesson is a life-threatening challenge. In doing so, the author lets the audience clearly know the strengths and weaknesses of Elaine. The detailed description also prepares the reader for how the character flaws will impact Elaine in the coming chapters. As the real work of a secret service agent starts, Elaine meets many a****oles, as her instructor Luna has said. The shock of losing the real purpose of becoming a secret service agent is quickly revealed, as if the author were in a hurry to give closure to Elaine's past. As the story progresses from one city to another, different characters are introduced with varying personalities. The transition is a test of the protagonist's skill as she gains experience as a secret service agent. The introduction of the handsome and desirable "hero" is obvious and a relief from the sexual abuser Elaine finds at her earlier workplace. The author does a clever job of indulging the reader in romantic fantasies between Elaine and Nick. The unobvious shocking news is again revealed at the end of another chapter. The novel is so intriguing and interesting that you will never know when it's coming to an end if you don't check the page numbers. I finished reading this book in one sitting in 2 hours. It's entertaining, fast-paced, and engaging thriller novel that is definitely 'unputdownable'.

Lust, Money, & Murder is a great read. I couldn't put it down. Was almost half way through the book after 3 hours. Glued to my seat. Couldn't wait to see what happened next. Do not for get to pick up your e-book copy or hard copy at your local store. You will not be disappointed.

I was hooked from the beginning! The plot involves you in a seemingly neutral way. Characters feel like they could walk right out of the words. The setting makes you want to find it for a vacation. I advise you to read it now and avoid a boring day. You won't regret it!

About the author

Mike Wells is an American bestselling author of over 20 "unputdownable" thriller and suspense novels, including Lust, Money & Murder and Passion, Power & Sin. He is also known for his young adult books, such as The Mysterious Disappearance of Kurt Kramer, The Wrong Side of the Tracks, and Wild Child, which are used by English teachers in high schools and colleges worldwide. Formerly a screenwriter, Wells' fast-paced, cinematic writing style is often compared the late Sidney Sheldon's, with quick cuts between scenes, engaging action/dialogue, and plot twists. He currently lives in Europe and teaches part-time in the Creative Writing program at the University of Oxford.