A desperate man who’ll do anything to save the woman he loves.A career cop who’s determined to stop him.And a gripping double cross you won’t see coming.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯“If I could give it 6 stars, I would!” Multi-Mystery fan.⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Jackson’s plan to … fan.
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Jackson’s plan to save his wife is not just misguided, it’s illegal. Robbing a bank is easy, blackmailing his old gang into helping him, not so much. But it’s not the shady friendships he needs to worry about, it’s the pair of prying teenagers who overhear his plans.
Detective Steel has received the tip-off of his thirty-year career. Trouble is. . . he knows what day a bank will be robbed, he just doesn’t know which one. So to catch the thieves he must let the crime happen.
As the heist draws closer, new clues are unveiled and Detective Steel uncovers a twisted tale of desperation with devastating consequences.
This stand-alone thriller, full of twists and conspiracies, will leave you begging for the truth until the final unpredictable end.
What readers are saying about DOUBLE TAKE:
“Double Take by Aussie author Kendall Talbot was an extremely different take on criminals, a crime and the consequences of what was done when it seemed there were no other options.” Brenda Telford.
“This story is so well planned and well written, it was as if it had actually happened! I was riveted to my chair while reading the twists and turns.” Multi-Mystery fan.
“An engaging and entertaining read that offers a fantastic and unique insight into the criminal mind whilst maintaining all the elements of suspense, adventure, and action that you expect from Talbot.” AusRom Today.
“Kendall has a great talent for creating vibrant, sympathetic and entirely likeable characters who aren’t who you’d expect. Double Take is engaging and beautifully paced, with perfect measures of tension, emotion, humour and drama. Well worth losing sleep to!” My written romance.
Packed with heart-stopping surprises, paced by razor-sharp plotting, and populated with richly rendered characters, Kendall Talbot’s books will leave you breathless and longing for more.
Look for other novels by Award winning, bestselling author Kendall Talbot:
- Lost in Kakadu
- Treasured Secrets
- Treasured Lies
- Treasured Dreams
- Out of Reach
- Out of Mind
- Out of Luck
Packed with heart-stopping surprises, paced by razor-sharp plotting, and populated with richly rendered characters, Kendall Talbot’s books will leave you breathless and longing for more.
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To say I enjoyed this book would be an understatement. From the beginning to the end, I found myself identifying with the characters and becoming fully enmeshed in the story to the point of not wanting to put the book down because I want to see where this story was going next. The multiple story twists kept me engaged until the very end. I received a copy of Double Take for signing up to the author’s email list and chose to provide this review.
I can’t begin to say how much I enjoyed Double Take (Detective Steel Mystery, #1) by Kendall Talbot or how late I stayed up reading this superb book. I have read several of Kendall Talbot’s books, loving them all. Exotic places and complicated mysteries seemed to be her forte. However with Double Take other than a couple of short plane trips near the end, all of the story takes place in Brisbane.
Usually criminals are the bad guys but Jack Rich has a story. Here it is told. By no means applauding criminals, it is certainly a different take on why one might be compelled to commit robbery. He and the other characters are complex with the plot having twists and turns that aren’t seen coming especially by the characters. This is because there are several groups of characters unknown to each other which all connect perfectly in the end. Bad decisions, betrayal, loss, guilt, restitution, redemption, forgiveness, and love all find their place in this story even more than the suspense or intrigue, though they are there too.
I wasn’t sure Ms. Talbot could write a one place story that would be 5 Stars for me since I loved visiting the different locales with her characters but she does so in spades. Jack, Candice, Steele and Trent and their story will stay with me for a long time. The only thing that would be better would be is if there is a second book coming soon. So in closing if you enjoy a great story with real, genuine characters and a strong descriptive plot then Double Take is the book for you.
I received the book through a Bookfunnel.com giveaway. Now I am so glad that I did. I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book has me hooked from the very beginning. There are a lot of plot twists and it keeps you guessing to the very end! I couldn’t put it down! I totally recommend this book!
One of the best novels I have read. Two young boys playing overhear a group planning a bank robbery. No one believes them at first until they tape a conversation with the planning of the bank heist. The boys Father has a live in girl friend, Gemma uses the boy’s tape recording by altering it and giving it to the police. She plans on stealing the money from the robbers. Many twists and name changes to keep you interested. I highly recommend this work to anyone that likes a crime mystery. I finished this in one day. I did not want to stop reading. I was given a copy to give an honest review.
This is a great thriller mystery. It will keep you guessing with all the twist and turns secrets and mystery. I voluntarily reviewed this ARC
One Messed Up Bank Heist!
What an intriguing story! This book has a rather slow build-up, at times even painful. Then it began to pick up the pace. Before even the 35% mark, I was having trouble setting it down. All of the characters and their motivations seemed to be spot-on. I know that I will be wrestling this in my mind for a while. The book reads like a good movie. By the end, I was seeing famous actors in all of the parts – which I never do. With the plot twists and ins and outs this could be quite the blockbuster! I highly recommend this book and this author.