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Eagle Rock: An Ashe Cayne Novel, Book 4 by Ian Smith 
Series: An Ashe Cayne Novel, Book 4
Published by Amistad on August 6, 2024
Genres: Black & African American Mystery Thriller and Suspense, Cozy Culinary Mysteries, Private Investigator Mysteries
Pages: 368
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Billionaire Elliott Kantor, who ruled over a mammoth real estate portfolio in Chicago, was a creature of habit. His trainer came to his house three mornings every week for a five-thirty workout. By six-thirty he was in the car and his driver drove him down into the city where he’d get a shave and trim from his barber every morning, then head over to his offices on Wacker. He always ate breakfast at his desk, had two young assistants who tended to his every whim and demand, then spent all day in and out of meetings growing a business that had already made him one of the wealthiest men in the country.
There were few surprises in his world. Or so everyone thought, until Kantor died in his sleep at age 77, leaving behind a vast fortune and grieving wife, son, and five grandchildren.
When Simon Kantor enlists Ashe Cayne to explore his father's death, the probing private investigator learns there was plenty of "activities" Elliott participated in after hours, including a sex traffic ring. And as Ashe and readers will discover this is only the beginning, and as our hero dives deeper and deeper into Elliott's hidden world, this may be the end for the intrepid Mr. Cayne.
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Eagle Rock by Ian K. Smith is a riveting plunge into the concealed world of Chicago’s upper crust. At its heart is Elliott Kantor, a billionaire renowned for his predictable routine and vast real estate empire. Smith meticulously paints a picture of power and wealth, only to shatter it with Kantor’s sudden death at 77. This event leaves behind a mourning family and a legacy veiled in enigma, setting the stage for a gripping narrative.
Enter Ashe Cayne, a tenacious private investigator hired by Kantor’s son, Simon, to dig into the circumstances surrounding his father’s death. What begins as a straightforward case quickly spirals into a labyrinth of illicit activities, revealing Kantor’s involvement in a sinister sex trafficking ring. Smith’s narrative is gripping, with Cayne’s investigation peeling back layers of deception and moral corruption.
This book masterfully combines the intrigue of a murder mystery with the intensity of a thriller. Ashe Cayne is a compelling protagonist whose determination to uncover the truth propels the story forward with relentless momentum. Smith’s portrayal of the underbelly of wealth and power is chilling and fascinating, making Eagle Rock a must-read for fans of suspense and detective fiction.
Eagle Rock is a gripping tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. It delves into the dark secrets of a seemingly untouchable billionaire and the dangerous world uncovered by an unyielding investigator.
Reviewed by: Orsayor
