Elite Desires

De: Adam McKim

Narrado por: Sam Rosenthal

It was supposed to be a routine homicide. A body in a back alley. No witnesses. Another forgotten victim in a city that knows how to bury the truth. But Detective Marcus Cole doesn’t let things go—especially not when something feels wrong. What begins as a simple case soon leads him down a dark path of hidden networks, whispered names, and power structures built to protect the worst kind of men. As he digs deeper, Marcus finds himself crossing lines that can't be uncrossed. With pressure mounting, allies slipping away, and enemies watching from the shadows, one question remains: how far will he go to bring justice to the people the system forgot?

Taut, atmospheric, and unflinching, Elite Desires is a gripping crime thriller about the weight of silence, the price of truth, and one detective’s fight to expose the darkness hiding in plain sight.

©2025 Adam McKim (P)2025 Adam McKim

Hook, line, and sinker ... this one snags firm

I'll be first to admit that listening to a realistic modern-day crime drama is far off track from my usual sci-fi, fantasy, LitRPG, non-fiction, and military styled lists. But, Adam Kim knocks it out of the park with Elite Desires. Despite its relative short length, the story felt deep and detailed, the characters familiar, the dialogue natural and unhurried, and the subject matter timely. Each step further into the dark and murky trafficking ring unveils additional conspiracy and coverup while leaders remain shrouded in secrecy. It's up to a determined detective and a rag-tag team of operatives to discover who is connected, and how to stop it. Sam Rosenthal performs narration and voices with clarity and cadence tuned to perfection. [Disclosure: I received this title for free and listened at 2.0x.]

Decent story, good twists.

Okay, it's a decent story, it has some good twists, it's got some punchy dialogue and it's pacing is well done. That said, this is not really a novel that will make you think. The characters are likable, but most of them are rather one dimensional. Some of the dialogue is stilted, and some of it is kind of ham-fisted. It's a great afternoon read if you just want the good guys to beat the bad guys.

There is also one hiccup in the audio about an hour in.

I did get this for free for review.

Excellent Story

Marcus Cole is a detective who is just worn down by not being able to stop or bring to justice crimes in his town. The author puts a lot of depth into this main character and the reader is cheering for him to succeed.
Narration is well handled and the entire storyline is excellent

Short and Engaging

Overall Rating: 3.75/5

Elite Desires is another well-written detective story that kept me engaged from start to finish. The plot was compact yet satisfying, with likeable characters, and Sam Rosenthal’s narration was spot on, bringing the characters and pacing to life. Overall, a solid and enjoyable listen.