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Title: The Shaman and the Mafia

Author: Elizabeth Upton

Narrator: Will Kennedy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-14

Publisher: Twin Star, Santa Barbara Press

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense

Publisher's Summary:

Marietta Collins, a former nun, becomes enmeshed in the tragedy of a brutal murder. Marietta, now the head of a youth drug rehab center, is dedicated to ridding the community of the growing criminal element. The victim of a suspected mafia hit was her friend Joseph Gleason who was a drug informant. During the course of the investigation, she meets the victim's brother, FBI assistant director Raymond Gleason. There's an instant attraction between the two. He becomes her first lover and their romance blossoms into a deep love for each other. Raymond gives FBI agent Jerry Young, who is also his best friend, the responsibility of investigating the murder and hunting down the mafia's kingpin. Marietta and Jerry have a brief clandestine affair that they are both later sorry for. Jerry, haunted by his guilt for his violent past, turns to his childhood mentor, a mysterious Cherokee shaman to save him from the burning fires of lust and his desire for vengeance.

Also involved in the search for the murderer is Detective Riley, a tough, trash-talking female cop, formerly with the NYPD. She discovers that her new boss Sgt. Sorrento is on the take from the mob. Other minor characters help tell this gripping story.

This is an action-packed mystery and love story that also examines the conflicted emotions of the characters as they try to make sense of their lives through the web of crime, darkness, and light.

Members Reviews:

Enjoyed reading it very

Very interesting, well written crime story with lots of unexpected twists and turns. Enjoyed reading it very much

Five Stars

A colorful earthy crime story with plenty of action.

Full of Surprises by Very Interesting Characters

This author knows how to tell a tale with lots of twists and turns. Iâm not sure why I was surprised at some of the content, but this former nun can write a story with the best of them. I laughed, I cried and when I couldnât get to sleep, I just stayed up till dawn when I finally finished. I had been under the impression that Marietta would be the primary character but much to my surprise, it really was Jerry who carried the load. Barney, former cop turned PI whose hobby is cooking, was a delight to follow and someone I would want on my side in a pinch. The story never got bogged down even though it did, at times, leave me wondering, âNow where did that come from?â As is to be expected, the good guys win, but not before a lot of blood is spilled, tears are shed, and a really good guy leaves this world. Overall, this is a very well-written book and Iâd love to see more from Upton. Sheâs a gifted storyteller.

Good Story--Interesting Characters

I had he privilege of editing this book and found it fast-moving and fascinating. I enjoyed the layers Elizabeth creatively employed and the surprises along the way. I've already recommended it to my friends and colleagues who enjoy a good story told through the eyes of interesting characters.

Fun

A little contrived but a fun and captivating story.