Review of Morrow's Con

[Tina Keefover]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Morrow's Con" by Earl James.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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This review is for the first book of "Morrow’s Con Stories". Morrow’s Con: Opening Gambit by Earl James is about a young felon who has been tutored in the art of the con by his mentor, Edwin. It’s now his time to run a con of his own.

Seven years after Morrow was released from his three-year stint in prison, he is lying low working as one of four drivers for Arnie Westcott, the number two highest-ranking member of the Santangelo crime family in Phoenix.

Morrow’s co-worker, Rafe, invited him to Indianhead Pub after work on a Friday night. Rafe informs Morrow of a gig to steal a painting back for its former owner, Jacob Almeda. The painting had been stolen from him years ago.

Morrow meets with Jacob Almeda at his mansion. They discuss the painting that was stolen. It is called Gabriel’s Steed. After some haggling, Morrow is awarded the six hundred thousand dollar gig.

Morrow thinks it’s an easy con, but he is met with a multitude of twists and turns. Failing to do his due diligence in reviewing his client, with lives at stake, Morrow is constantly changing his plans and team members.

Morrow and his team also deal with taking care of the fighting problem for his boss, Westcott. Westcott runs the south side of Phoenix and Damon Berger runs the north side of Phoenix. They have been fighting among themselves even though they both work for the same mob boss, Ian Santangelo. Morrow comes up with a plan to halt Barger’s continuing assaults after he is badly beaten. Morrow doesn’t want Barger or his men interfering with his con for Gabriel’s Steed.

Read Morrow’s Con: Opening Gambit by Earl James to find out what happened.

Earl James shines in delivering this action-packed story of Morrow’s first con. The author brings the characters to life and keeps you guessing. The writing was flawless, and I rate it five out of five stars. I look forward to reading Morrow’s next con.

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