Treacherous Hack

Mike Stoneman Thriller, Book 7

De: Kevin G. Chapman

Narrado por: Kevin G. Chapman

A thrilling, fast-paced police procedural with complex relationships and an unusual murder twist

From the award-winning Mike Stoneman Thriller series comes Book #7 — a gripping crime thriller set in the heart of a frozen New York City.

When electronics store owner Lou Palazzo is gunned down at a snowy Manhattan intersection, NYPD homicide detectives Mike Stoneman and Jason Dickson catch a case that’s anything but ordinary. Back at Lou’s shop, two Chinese nationals linked to a powerful Shanghai cybercrime ring are dead. The only clue? A missing laptop computer, possibly containing something Lou was willing to die to protect.

Meanwhile, NYU student Ryan Gelb is panicking. His hacked laptop held the stolen university data — data he quietly gave to his Uncle Lou. Now Lou is dead, and whoever killed him is coming for the file. . . and for Ryan.
Caught between international cybercriminals, New York mobsters, and the police, Ryan is desperate to recover the file and avoid being expelled — or worse, executed.

As Mike and Jason untangle a web of secrets, lies, and digital deception, they're met with stonewalling from all sides: NYU won’t talk, witnesses are hiding the truth, and even their closest allies are keeping dangerous secrets.
With the body count rising and a deadly showdown looming, the race is on to solve the mystery, recover the missing file, and avoid turning Lower Manhattan into a bloodbath.

Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, John Sandford, and David Baldacci, this high-stakes police procedural mixes hard-boiled action, cybercrime intrigue, and unforgettable characters in a gripping thriller you won’t be able to put down.

©2025 Kevin G. Chapman (P)2025 Kevin G. Chapman

Chapman literally tells a chilling story!

5+ Stars
Kevin G. Chapman literally tells a chilling, can't put down Stoneman Thriller

In Treacherous Hack, the reader is once again, brought into the life of Mike Stoneman, who is a methodical investigator who relies on his experiences and sharp instincts to solve complex cases. He is accompanied by his partner loyal partner, Jason, and his beautiful wife, Michelle, the county coroner. Enter, Lou, who is involved in hacking and cybercrimes while trying to avoid the dangers from his past. From the cover, which is amazing, to the end, this book makes you keep listening until it's end. It's a five-plus masterpiece with intricate plot, filled with twists and turns, that are not just about Lou's cybercrimes, but organized crime, and personal drama, which brings in the layers and plot developments that Chapman is so good at bringing to life. This isn't just a thriller, but it brings in the tests of loyalty and secrets, and what some will go through to protect someone they love, or the lengths others will do to break that bond, or worse. Treacherous Hack is part of the Mike Stoneman Thriller series, and this is volume seven. I am a big fan of Kevin G. Chapman and want to be a part of whatever this author writes or narrates. Chapman has a grand imagination, and talent for showing the story. Not only am I a fan of the author, but Stoneman, and his integrity that is never lost. The author's storytelling style is unique and magnificent. I love the fact that the author narrated his own work, and I know it's not an easy thing to do, so kudos to Chapman for creating this world of Mike Stoneman and bringing this story to life. This book deserves both a read and a listen! I am a huge fan of Chapman, and Treacherous Hack on audiobook is a definite listening recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to listening to many more titles by this author. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who listens to this book, to also write a review.