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Risk: Three Crime-fighting Women RISK All for Love, Lust and Justice. Paperback – Large Print, July 22, 2017

by Sam Skyborne (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 195 ratings
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Toni Mendez, an ex-cop turned private investigator in London, takes on a case to find the truth behind the violent murder of the young wife of a successful entrepreneur, Lucille Ransom-Evans. Little did she know that this case would bring to her door Maxine Bennett, a feisty, opinionated, American detective, on the hunt for a serial killer.Maxine not only infiltrates Toni's working life presenting a sore reminder of a profession she once loved, she also invades her private life by seducing her best friend, Lizbeth Du Cannon. As the investigation continues, Toni is immersed more and more, both professionally and privately, into a subculture she knew only from a distance - the LGBTQ+ world. She is forced to reassess everything she thought she knew about herself and the foundations of her long-term friendship with Lizbeth.
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    Toni Mendez
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    360 pages
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    English
  4. Publication date
    July 22, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    6.14 x 0.82 x 9.21 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1974495140
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    978-1974495146
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; Large Print edition (July 22, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1974495140
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1974495146
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.41 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.82 x 9.21 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 195 ratings

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Sam Skyborne is the proud author of a number of award winning novels. She has an English degree, a masters in Artificial Intelligence and currently lives and loves in London, United Kingdom) while happily going on writing adventures across the globe ... or as far as the mind will travel.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Cathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Toni, You Go Girl!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021
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This is a well-written and very entertaining book. Just enough of the PI and police procedural, mixed with Skyborne’s excellent portrayal of Toni’s episode(s) of self-discovery. I really enjoyed this book. 👍🏼
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4.0 out of 5 stars Twists
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2020
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I liked some parts of this story, but some of the twists were harder for me to follow. The idea of a serial killer on different continents worked but some of surrounding storyline didn't mesh.
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Loek
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly written!
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
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A page-turning unconventional story with unique characters and brilliantly written. A masterful mix of tension, intrigue, emotional strain, twisted cases, thrilling suspense and a clever plot. The ending was hot, very very hot and unexpectedly. I really devoured this book and highly recommend it.
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Adriana
4.0 out of 5 stars Crime story with a difference
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2017
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Well written crime story with a fast paced ending that was a catalyst to awaken the true sexuality of the main character.
Most enjoyable read.
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Lucilla Kammerer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book - kept me enthralled and I fell in ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
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Excellent book - kept me enthralled and I fell in love with the characters. Pacing is excellent and the characters are well developed and ones you would want in your life.
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Random
4.0 out of 5 stars An emotional roller coaster ride--in a good way
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020
A story with a complex plot and complex characters. The author did an incredibly good job of making me truly dislike the characters of Lizbeth and Maxine. I’m not sure if that was the intent to the end, but I’m nothing if not loyal to the MC. Not only was I rooting for her MC to solve the crime, but to get the girl. Now, I never give spoilers so that is as much I will ever give regarding characters and plot, but I couldn’t help myself.

I can honestly say that I was surprised at a twist and turn here and there. And though at times I found it hard to follow, on the whole, I was simultaneously entertained and frustrated. The ending is also so incredibly sensual and will knock your socks off. Just sayin’. So, be prepared for a book that will have you on the edge, turning pages eagerly to find out what’s next.
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Fergus MacDougal
5.0 out of 5 stars Good detective story with some substance
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020
I enjoyed both the murder mystery and the issues relating to Toni's self discovery. The circumstances surrounding the murder seemed realistic and allowed Skyborne to draw attention to some of the different motives people have for buying into senseless prejudices, and this too gives the story a welcome realism. Haters are going to hate, but sometimes intolerance is driven by fear. As the title suggests, there's risk in hiding and risk in being authentic.

I admit there were times I was frustrated by Toni's stubbornness and her unwillingness to communicate honestly with her best friend Lizbeth, who is pretty awesome. That said, it was clear her heart was in the right place and I enjoyed seeing her learn to be honest with herself as her search for Erica's killer forced her to face aspects of herself she'd buried. Among the catalysts in Toni's journey to be honest with herself is the jealousy she feels as Maxine and Lizbeth begin seeing one another romantically. I have some mixed feelings about Maxine, but she's good people to and it looks like she is good for Lizbeth, if only for a little while. Where Toni has buried her sexuality to fit the expectations she grew up with, Maxine has gone the other way, and as her sister suggests, she seems to have lost something too. In any event, Toni and Maxine are great foils for one another, and while both women still have some growing to do at the end of the story, it looks like everyone will have a chance at a happy ending.
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AMofOz
1.0 out of 5 stars There's no plot here.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021
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ridiculously ham-fisted way for the author to write monologues and opinions on sexuality.
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Horseygirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2024
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Another great read by this author (whom l've only recently discovered - I thought I didn't have much time to read in my busy life but I'm now about to start a fifth novel of hers in only a couple of months, her writing is definitely encouraging me to make the time!)
This one was a good 'who done it' story, with some interesting twists, mixed carefully throughout with a lesbian romance - which also had some surprising twists!
Throughly enjoyable read, would recommend this author 👍
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4.0 out of 5 stars I really liked this story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2020
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I like reading crime novels. They read fast and I enjoy the twists. This story was just that. This is a really good story, it had me booked from the first few chapters. Give it a go and enjoy.
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Lily
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good read :)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2017
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I really enjoyed everything about this book. The characters are excellent & you really feel you get to know them and can relate to them. There are lots of twists & turns along the way which you don't see coming & which keep you turning pages. RISK cleverly combines crime, romance, and some brilliantly written sex-scenes, and is a great read from start to finish. I really appreciate the fact this book has a real story line and plot, and that the additional romance within its pages just happens to be between women. Definitely recommended.
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Gerry Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Stimulating page turner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2017
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Not your usual detective novel, yes it has a crime, intrigue but this book offers more, much more.

The sexual tension between the detectives is well,.... Very tense.

This is a gripping page turner in every sense of the word, both for plot and characterisation.

Yes it deals with lesbian relationships which are often fraught. But it is not your usual shallow lesbian novel, this spreads it's wings further, it captures your imagination and draws you in.

This book is definitely a Risk worth taking
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Evi
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and exciting!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2019
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I read Simulation by this author and loved the book, so decided to read Risk and Alice too, and I certainly wasn’t disappointed!! Risk has a fantastic storyline centred around the dynamics between the three main female characters with a crime investigation at the heart of it, and with love, lust and new discoveries woven into the plot, it makes it a very gripping and exciting read! Absolutely loved it!
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