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For fans of the likes of Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, Dennis Lehane, and James Ellroy, this gripping crime thriller delivers smart detective work, escalating suspense, and a team of unlikely partners you'll want to follow long after the mystery is solved.
A missing insurance executive.
Two million dollars gone.
A conspiracy that reaches from City Hall to the Los Angeles underworld.
Private investigator Jake Hansen thought he was chasing one missing man. Instead, he finds himself caught in a web of political corruption, organized crime, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
With retired NYPD detective Pete Mills and former ex-con Lamar Wagner, Jake begins putting the pieces together... until Sophie's past turns the investigation into something deeply personal.
Because solving the case won't mean much if it costs him the people who put him back together.
Fast-paced, twist-filled, and driven by characters readers won't soon forget, In For a Dime is a crime thriller that's hard to put down.
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Reader Profile & Best Moment to Read
Pick up In For a Dime when you're in the mood for a crime thriller that's as much about the people as the mystery. It's the perfect choice for readers who love piecing together clues, following unexpected twists, and rooting for flawed but fiercely loyal characters. By the final page, you'll have solved a gripping conspiracy, met a cast worth coming back for, and found yourself eager for Jake Hansen's next investigation.
Themes, Ideas & Atmosphere
Fast-paced, suspenseful, and grounded, with sharp dialogue, escalating tension, and unexpected twists. The story balances a layered crime investigation with character-driven relationships, delivering a gritty but accessible detective thriller that emphasizes both the mystery and the people at its center.
If You Loved These, You'll Love This
If you liked Michael Connelly and Robert Crais, you'll like In For a Dime for its smart detective work, layered conspiracy, and memorable investigative team, but with an ensemble of unlikely partners whose personal bonds become just as important as solving the case. Fans of Dennis Lehane will also appreciate the way the investigation becomes deeply personal as the stakes continue to escalate.
The Story Behind the Book
When I finished Ten to the 405, I realized Jake's story wasn't really about solving a single case. It was about the people he'd surrounded himself with along the way.
That became the starting point for In For a Dime.
I wanted the mystery to be bigger, the conspiracy more layered, and the investigation more dangerous. But I also wanted to see what would happen when the people Jake relies on were no longer standing on the sidelines. The deeper I got into writing, the clearer it became that this wasn't just another case. It was a chance to explore loyalty, trust, and what people are willing to risk for each other.
Los Angeles continues to play an important role in these books. Every neighborhood, bar, restaurant, and side street has its own personality, and I wanted the city to feel as alive as the characters moving through it.
I hope readers come away with a satisfying mystery, but even more than that, I hope they feel like they've spent time with people they'd be happy to meet again in the next Jake Hansen story.
The Central Question
At its heart, In For a Dime explores what happens when the line between professional duty and personal loyalty disappears. As Jake Hansen investigates a missing insurance executive and two million dollars in stolen funds, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the original case. But the greatest challenge comes when the investigation becomes personal, forcing him to confront what he's willing to risk for the people who helped put his life back together. Readers should come away thinking about the value of trust, the strength of chosen family, and the reality that the truth often comes at a cost.