When the mayor keels over dead in the middle of a speech, a clandestine student society immediately takes credit for his demise. Their mission is to create a perfect political system by any means at their disposal. Clare Vengel, a rookie officer fresh from the police academy and beyond bored with her routine as a beat cop, volunteers to go undercover as a student to infiltrate the secretive organization. A streetwise amateur mechanic, Clare takes a dim view of book smarts—she is of the opinion that higher education is for people who can't handle the real world. In short order, she alienates a popular professor and begins to lose the respect of her police superiors. Soon, another politician is killed, and Clare steps up her clandestine involvement with the suspect students. When two more politicians die, the race begins to apprehend the culprits before her own duplicity can be revealed.
"A clever, well-plotted murder mystery that introduces a sexy, profane and appealing young cop heroine in Clare Vengel, and entertainingly skewers politics, politicians, and university poli-sci majors alike." —Kim Moritsugu, The Restoration of Emily
"[A fast-paced, readable debut . . . Spano has created an enjoyable read, which bodes well for future entries." —Quill & Quire
Anonymous
Posted March 23, 2012
A good solid detective/mystery. Recommended for those cold and rainy days curled up in a big comfy chair or chaise lounge. Good reading.
34 out of 37 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 23, 2012
There is bad language in this book I do not recommend reading
33 out of 136 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 23, 2012
Typical mystery novel. Doesnt offer anything new to the genre. And to everyone who says not to get a book because there are "bad words"...what are we all five year olds. Get woth the damn times
25 out of 43 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 23, 2012
I am an adult (not a 5 yr old) and I don't appreciate books with foul language and/or overt sex. I am glad when a reviewer lets me know if those things are included in the book so that I can make a knowledgable decision.
22 out of 71 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 23, 2012
Maybe free Friday, but not worth reading due to horrible language.
16 out of 62 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 23, 2012
I am on page eighty five, and so far it is an excellent book. Quit the whining over the "inappropriate language". Please, we are not in first grade! Dont be so quick to condemn the book.
14 out of 20 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 23, 2012
I haven't even read it yet, but because of all the customer complaints about bad language - "oh my" - I can't wait to read it. If it is a good book, what difference does it make if "offensive" language is used to emphasize subject matter. Get over it and read the story.
10 out of 25 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 29, 2012
This book should have come with a warning label! I don't mind an F-bomb once in a while, but 2 or 3 per chapter is too much. I only read 3 chapters and had had enough. So really, I don't know if the story was good at all. I've actually deleted it off my nook. Hope this helps someone else who doesn't like bad language.
6 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 29, 2012
I made it about a third of the way through the book before my desire faded to zero. There are too many other decent books to read and i couldn't see wasting my time on this one. Talk about a story line that goes nowhere very slowely. The characters aren't interesting in the least. You don't feel any type of connection to any of them. The story goes off on long tedious tangents, i couldnt remember what the story was about. Avoid this one... its free but i still felt like i had been taken.
6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 23, 2012
The book was an okay book. I mean theres gotta be a reason why they made it free. There is some strong language but if you are mature i think you can handle it.
6 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 29, 2012
I didn't finish the book. The story was not engaging enough to overlook the language and the sexual comments.
5 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 23, 2012
Friday Freebie
5 out of 49 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 5, 2012
This was a rather unusual premise, but kept me involved all the way through. I would recommend.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 4, 2012
A promising start for a series. Clare is quirky enough to be interesting. As an American I especially enjoy reading novels set in other countries-- I pick up a little education while I am reading just for fun. I don't know why this book drew so many complaints about language-- it did not seem unusually excessive to me. Just because I don't speak that way doesn't mean I'm upset to read it.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 31, 2012
Really good book. Could not put it down. But mostly enjoyed the character Clare.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 24, 2012
I admit I haven't read this book yet but it's free so what do you have to lose? I don't understand how people can expect the Free Friday choices to appeal to everyone. Open your mind readers, these free books are an opportunity to try new authors at no cost to you. I have found some wonderful books I would never have bought, along with some I didn't care for. Don't like it? Delete it. Don't be stuck in a rut, try something new!
4 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 12, 2012
Got this as a Free Friday book and was pleasantly surprised. I am likely to read more in the future.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 9, 2012
What is takes to be a woman police officer and be undercover right out of the academy. Well written, with sparks of humor that work.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 6, 2012
Lots of suspense and intrigue, a must read.
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 26, 2012
it was a quick and easy read. Language, what language? It wasn't anymore than you see on late night television.
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Overview
When the mayor keels over dead in the middle of a speech, a clandestine student society immediately takes credit for his demise. Their mission is to create a perfect political system by any means at their disposal. Clare Vengel, a rookie officer fresh from the police academy and beyond bored with her routine as a beat cop, volunteers to go undercover as a student to infiltrate the secretive organization. A streetwise amateur mechanic, Clare takes a dim view of book smarts—she is of the opinion that higher ...