Make a Killing
Book 3 in the Billie Levine series
In this third installment to 2023's Death of a Dancing Queen, New Jersey P.I. Billie Levine finds herself facing off against Corporate America.
Private Investigator Billie Levine is finally getting the cheating spouse cases she’s always wanted; nothing to do but snap a few incriminating photos, sit back and get paid.
However, after the glamorous CEO of a luxury travel gear company offers Billie a ton of money to investigate suspected infidelity, Billie suddenly finds herself in the middle of a messy corporate takeover. The situation worsens when she discovers that her business rival, Jeremy Yang, is working for the CEO’s sleazy husband, a self-proclaimed health nut with a penchant for young women. When an employee mysteriously dies, Billie and Jeremy must temper their feud to unmask dark secrets - including each other’s.
Meanwhile Billie’s grandfather is working a criminal case with possible implications for her murder investigation. As more bodies turn up, Billie will discover just how lethal the corporate ladder can be.
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"The plot moves briskly and dangles a tantalizing assortment of red herrings, and Billie is a shrewd and appealing sleuth who strikes the right balance of skill and intuition. This series shows no sign of losing steam."
-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Set in New Jersey's crime world, this novel is a spunky take on hard-boiled detective drama."
-Library Journal
"An appealing and resourceful protagonist with realistic personal problems complements an intricate plot filled with valid suspects and motives. Readers will want to see more of Billie."
- Publishers Weekly
"Death of a Dancing Queen is an exciting mystery novel that connects the past and present of organized crime, all while showcasing the challenges of caring for a struggling family member."
-Foreword Reviews
"Giarratano deftly twists her plot, nonchalantly drops corpses and shrewdly discloses secrets like a seasoned pro."
- Shelf Awareness
"Giarratano capably keeps a plethora of balls in the air in the suspect- drenched, tangled plot, but the real draw here is Billie, her family, and the sundry, offbeat characters in their orbit—all fully fleshed and filled with infectious spirit. Fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and her entourage will be right at home. "
- Booklist