Hotshot

A Sam Blair Mystery, Book 1

De: Gene Peck

Narrado por: Mike Hennessy

At the end of Prohibition, Kansas City, Missouri was known as "Crime Capital USA.” It was a wide-open anything-goes town run by a corrupt political boss in bed with the Sicilian mob. In this legal thriller based on true events, Assistant US District Attorney Sam Blair witnesses the Union Station Massacre—where three gangsters mow down a prisoner and four lawmen.

Despite talk of a failed rescue attempt, he’s sure the prisoner was murdered. To learn why, Sam must survive attempts on his life, avoid getting entangled in an FBI coverup, and battle psychological baggage from the unsolved murder of his sister, Midge.

His job is made all the harder when he is called to prosecute the head of the local mob for tax evasion, and the city’s political boss for bribery. And what will Sam do when his two best friends betray him, and he learns the shocking truth that links the Union Station Massacre to his sister’s death?

©2022 Eugene S Peck (P)2023 Eugene S Peck

Historical Based Thrilling Mystery

This is a historically based mystery built around the end of prohibition, and the occurrence of the deadly Union Station Massacre during 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri. Sam Blair is the Assistant US District Attorney faced with prosecuting local members of the mob for tax evasion and the city’s political boss for bribery. It is the personal connection that he discovers under the layers of deception and betrayal that will shatter him!

The author, Gene Peck, blends a captivating mystery within historical occurrences providing a deeper understanding and connection of a specific era and known activities. His characters were well-developed and fit the historical pieces well. The dialogue too fit nicely and flowed smoothly while also retaining an authentic feel.

The narrator, Mike Hennessy, spoke clearly and concisely. His distinctive accents and voices were unique to each character. His skilled voice kept the story flowing properly and smoothly for the listener. In addition, Hennessey projected the appropriate amount of tonal inflection and energy into his performance.

This is a truly captivating story filled with action and suspense. I was surprised as to what/who the “Hotshot” referred to in the story – it was unexpected!

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Loved it

Great book, very enjoyable and definitely easy to understand. Feels like a calming book to listen to. Overall very enjoyable book to listen to.