Richard Rybicki

A disgraced detective's investigation into a suspicious death plunges him into a deadly conspiracy that threatens everything he holds dear. Sam Laska, a former Chicago Police detective, thought he'd left the murder business behind. But when a friend asks him to investigate a questionable death, he finds himself drawn into a treacherous web of drug dealers, hired killers, and political puppet masters. As Laska unravels the conspiracy, he's captivated by an alluring medical examiner's assistant. But with each step he takes, the danger grows, and his mistakes put those closest to him at risk. Faced with an impossible choice, Laska must sacrifice himself to bring the killers to justice and protect the ones he loves. Can Laska untangle the web of deceit and corruption before it's too late, or will he become the next victim in this deadly game?______________________________________________________________________Praise for the Sam Laska series5.0 out of 5 Stars …grabs me from the opening pages and entertains throughout…5.0 out of 5 Stars …you get so involved you can't put it down. 5.0 out of 5 Stars - I read it in one day and afterwards, I immediately purchased the next book in the series. 5.0 out of 5 Stars - I couldn't put it down!!5.0 out of 4 Stars - I found it hard to put the book down. I burned my dinner reading. The suspense goes on page after page.

A bullet-ridden body. A powerful family. A former detective caught in a web of corruption and murder. When Sam Laska discovers a body near the influential Cordele family's property, he's thrust into a conspiracy that will test his resolve and put everything he holds dear at risk. The Cordeles, desperate to protect their secrets, use their power to corrupt cops and silence potential threats. As the police prove unwilling or unable to pursue justice, Laska has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. Drawing on his skills as a former detective, Laska begins to unravel the mystery. But a shocking revelation linking his girlfriend to the Cordele family shakes his world and raises the stakes to unimaginable heights. Addie Cordele, alluring and dangerous, joins forces with her sadistic brother to deal with Laska once and for all. Their plan is simple: seduce him or kill him. ______________________________________________________________________Praise for the Sam Laska series5.0 out of 5 Stars  …grabs me from the opening pages and entertains throughout…5.0 out of 5 Stars  …you get so involved you can't put it down. 5.0 out of 5 Stars  - I read it in one day and afterwards, I immediately purchased the next book in the series. 5.0 out of 5 Stars - I couldn't put it down!!5.0 out of 4 Stars - I found it hard to put the book down. I burned my dinner reading. The suspense goes on page after page.