Blond Cargo by John Lansing Book Review

I love a great story that involves a lot of action plus keeps those pages moving. I was excited to be able to check out a new installment about PI Jack Bertolino from author John Lansing that promised to deliver the goods, so to speak!

Blond Cargo by John Lansing

Publisher: Gallery Books/Karen Hunter Publishing (October 20, 2014)
Sold by: Simon and Schuster Digital Sales Inc
Language: English

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Jack Bertolino is back…in the sequel to John Lansing’s bestseller The Devil’s Necktie! Jack’s son, Chris, was the victim of a brutal murder attempt and Vincent Cardona, a mafia boss, provided information that helped Jack take down the perpetrator of the crime. Jack accepted the favor knowing there’d be blowback. In BLOND CARGO, the mobster’s daughter has gone missing and Cardona turned in his chit. Jack discovers that the young, blond mafia princess has been kidnapped and imprisoned while rich, politically connected men negotiate her value as a sex slave. John Lansing taps into the real life world of cops, crime, drugs and murder in BLOND CARGO to deliver another sizzling whodunit.

My Thoughts:
I was not wrong when I figured this book was going to be captivating. From the beginning of the story, you are sucked into the crime and drama that seems to follow PI Jack Bertolino around. A retired narcotics police officer, Jack knows the streets and knows that a favor given to him will come back to be repaid and Blond Cargo is that favor.

While I have never read a book by John Lansing before, including the prequel to this new book, I did not feel lost in the least. There was plenty of explanation about prior events and people that were encountered in the book to make sense and keep me engaged in this fast paced storyline.

The story is realistic and pulled from today’s headlines. It tells the story of money, drugs, and the sex slave trade, from the top floor of a large corporation, to the seedy underworld of the streets of LA, and all the way across multiple continents. It is a great combination of thriller and suspense for those that love crime and drama genre of fiction books.

I loved the face paced storyline that kept me engrossed in this book, page after page. Jack is a likable guy and he knows is craft well. This book will not disappoint, especially the ending! I cannot wait to read another of John Lansings books!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.