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If family, faith, and second chances matter more to you than gore and shock, this clean suspense thriller about a good man in over his head belongs on your TBR.
Bernard ‘Brick’ Lansky has built a quiet life in suburban St. Louis—a loving wife, a ten‑year‑old son, a rescue mutt who thinks he’s a lapdog, and a struggling furniture store he’s determined to keep afloat. When Brick discovers his business partner has been stealing and the company is buried in debt, the numbers aren’t just bad—they’re catastrophic. One desperate decision could cost him everything he loves.
There’s only one skill Brick can cash in fast: poker. Years ago he walked away from the high‑stakes tables of Las Vegas and the dangerous men who ran them. Now, with a mobbed‑up enemy watching for any sign of weakness, Brick is forced back into a world of smoky card rooms, whispered threats, and life‑changing pots. Every hand he plays raises the stakes not only for him, but for Danni, Gordie, and the fragile peace of their home.
All In is a tense, character‑driven story set in the Kiki Lowenstein universe, perfect for cozy mystery fans who crave more edge but still want a clean read—no graphic sex, no on‑page gore, and no gratuitous profanity. Expect emotional family drama, Jewish faith and tradition woven through the story, and a hero who will do anything to protect his own.
You’ll enjoy All In if you like:
Bernard ‘Brick’ Lansky has built a quiet life in suburban St. Louis—a loving wife, a ten‑year‑old son, a rescue mutt who thinks he’s a lapdog, and a struggling furniture store he’s determined to keep afloat. When Brick discovers his business partner has been stealing and the company is buried in debt, the numbers aren’t just bad—they’re catastrophic. One desperate decision could cost him everything he loves.
There’s only one skill Brick can cash in fast: poker. Years ago he walked away from the high‑stakes tables of Las Vegas and the dangerous men who ran them. Now, with a mobbed‑up enemy watching for any sign of weakness, Brick is forced back into a world of smoky card rooms, whispered threats, and life‑changing pots. Every hand he plays raises the stakes not only for him, but for Danni, Gordie, and the fragile peace of their home.
All In is a tense, character‑driven story set in the Kiki Lowenstein universe, perfect for cozy mystery fans who crave more edge but still want a clean read—no graphic sex, no on‑page gore, and no gratuitous profanity. Expect emotional family drama, Jewish faith and tradition woven through the story, and a hero who will do anything to protect his own.
You’ll enjoy All In if you like:
- Clean suspense thrillers with real emotional stakes
Domestic and family‑in‑danger stories with a strong marriage at the center
Poker, Vegas, and high‑pressure games of chance
Mob and organized‑crime tension without graphic content
Companion novels that expand a beloved cozy mystery world
Step into Brick Lansky’s first stand‑alone adventure today and discover a gripping, page‑turning story that bridges cozy mystery warmth with pulse‑pounding, clean suspense.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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