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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
One of his stronger books not involving Charles Carr Nov 13, 2009
By Jeff
Shakedown is a terrific novel about hustling in Las Vegas, in oh so many ways. It follows FBI Agent John Novak as he tracks down a set of leads that point to a Las Vegas kingpin. There's deceit and double dealing aplenty, copious amounts of blackmail, mob hits, and all the glamor of Las Vegas. Ironically for Petievich, there are 'bad guys' who are more appealing than some of the good guys, and a constant parade of willing suckers lined up to be fleeced in almost every conceivable way.
More ambitiously plotted than his novels about Charles Carr, this one holds together quite well and is as good as To Die in Beverly Hills, which I loved. This is another book that is impossible to put down, but is a heck of a read. The last 50 pages defy any one to put them down.
Highly recommended.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A Breakdown Of The Biz Of The Shakedown Jan 13, 2009
By William Mann
FBI Agent John Novak is a member of the Organized Crime Task Force in Los Vegas. The Task Force is a parking lot for losers, dead-enders and problem employees of one kind or another. The Justice Department lawyer who heads the Task Force is a major tool. But Novak has some pretty good investigative skills, and he wants to bring down the head of the Vegas Mob. His pursuit of the Mob Boss brings him into contact with some colorful characters who have pulled some neat capers. I can't say much more without giving too much away, but know that the writing is lean -- direct and to the point. And the story feels real. It has some guts and grime, not like one of those "written so it can become a TV movie on The Romance Network" police stories that they sometimes try to slop us with. If you are interested a gritty look at a less than perfect hero on the job in Vegas, this book is for you.
2 of 4 found the following review helpful:
great las vegas mystery Dec 20, 1999
By Doug Atkins
If you are a fan of Las Vegas, and great mysteries, this book is for you. The lean prose keeps the pace exciting, and this book is a lot of fun, just like the author's other works. I wish he would have written more of them.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
What the critics said... Jul 29, 2010
By JPV
"'Shakedown' is exciting, tough and gritty, superbly written with never a false note either in style or in characterization...Put this book high on your list. It is as good as they come." - New York Times Book Review 6/26/88
"Petievich joins Dutch Leonard and Jimmy Cain as the kind of guy whose books you can't stop reading, even though you're afraid they're going to end soon." - Tom Dowling, San Francisco Examiner 4/29/88
"I read 'Shakedown" without even coming up for air, and when I finished I felt shaken down, myself. This is first-rate stuff." - Stuart Woods
"...this is mean, shifty, and fast enough the keep thick-skinned readers nicely on edge." - Kirkus Reviews
0 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Author's been there... Feb 18, 2004
By John Bowes
done that, and it shows. His writing is lean and sharp. A fun read with no bs.
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