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Faux Friends Kindle Edition

by A.J. McCarthy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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"A potent, briskly-paced crime thriller featuring a detective whose vulnerability creates first-class suspense." –Best Thrillers

Chantal Pouliot, of the Quebec police force, is relegated to mind-numbing desk duty because of a case that went wrong six months earlier. A break comes her way in the form of a white-collar cyber-crime case, something she hopes will help restore her status as an undercover detective. The downside is having to collaborate with an RCMP team that will join her in Quebec City.

When the safe, tedious job she envisaged turns to murder with a potential link to organized crime, Chantal is thrown back into the life she wanted, with Jeff Lafond by her side once again. But somebody is playing games with them, and that person is aware of her past. Is someone close to the investigation involved? What is the purpose of the game and how many people will the murderer sacrifice in the race to win it?

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A.J. McCarthy crafts a fine interplay between thriller and murder mystery story... - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

...gives the reader nonstop action, compelling characters, and a strong, complex plot that skillfully navigates the culturally and linguistically diverse cities of Canada - John Hazen, author of the Francine Vega Investigative Thriller Series

The author's technique of raw, magnetic characters and great plotlines is a gift - Amy Shannon, Amy's Bookshelf Reviews

A.J. McCarthy continues her seemingly predestined course to being Canada's best thriller author - Timothy Sojka, author of Payback Jack and Politikill

A.J. McCarthy delivers a thrilling mystery with this one. It will keep you guessing until the very end. Who needs enemies when you have Faux Friends - Christina Berry, author of Up for Air

About the Author

A.J. McCarthy grew up with books by Agatha Christie, Sidney Sheldon, and many other masters of mystery and suspense. She's an award-winning author with five published suspense mysteries to her credit and plans to have many more to come. She's a member of International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Crime Writers of Canada. For more information about A.J. and her work, please go to www.ajackmccarthy.com.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B091DDXD4D
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Rose Writing (June 10, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1005 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 269 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1684337259

Best Sellers Rank: #1,877,132 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3,695 in Conspiracy Thrillers (Books)
- #4,685 in Conspiracy Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #6,266 in Hard-Boiled Mysteries (Kindle Store)

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As an author of mystery suspense novels, A.J. McCarthy is always on the lookout for new ideas. Her friends and family are cautious, concerned they may become a victim in her next novel. Those who are more adventurous offer up ideas and are willing to sacrifice certain family members for the cause. A.J. bides her time, waiting for the right moment and the perfect victim. She hides behind a quiet, accountant-like façade, and few know what she’s really thinking.

She’s a member of Crime Writers of Canada, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. When she isn’t writing, chances are she is reading.

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Intriguing read

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021

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McCarthy pens an intriguing suspenseful story in Faux Friends. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it, but I think this one has become my favorite. The characters were real and very complex, with different levels, especially Chantal. The backstory of Chantal aids in how she reacts and acts to her current situation, as well as what will happen very soon. She thought her life would be mundane forever, but something gains her attention, and that's all I say for now. I don't give away spoilers. What an amazing story to read, so much that I savored every word, and often reread pages before flipping to the next. The thrills and intrigue is written clearly and the characterizations are engrossing. Love this story. The author's technique of raw, magnetic characters and great plotlines is a gift. It's a great story to follow and try to figure out what will happen next. Faux Friends is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author.

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mauireader

A twisted cybercrime turns deadly

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021

A great twisting mystery involving cyber crimes, murder and betrayal. This is the first book by this author that I have read. It is a standalone but there are things that happened in the past books which puts the main character, Chantal, in her current position. She is now in the crosshairs as the case progresses. I thought there was pretty good depth and descriptions of both the setting and characters. It makes me want to go visit Quebec City now, there was interesting details and historical depth that gave me a sense of being there.
I like strong independent heroines that Chantal mostly pulled off. She did make some epically poor judgements and I felt that was a bit unrealistic. There were a lot of players in this story and at times keeping up with who knew who, and how they knew them, I got a little lost in a couple of places.
Even though they caught the bad guy, the end was left a bit open ended in my opinion, maybe it will be worked out in the next book. I still have several questions about some things. Overall an action packed, suspenseful read. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.

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Ray Gaudet

Great story, love the characters

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021

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I like where the action takes place. Characters are credible and it’s fast paced. My kind of book. Looking forward to the next one, I’m a fan!

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Meg Gruber

Great premise of a story

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021

In Faux Friends, the author had a great story with intriguing characters. At time, however, the story was not as enthralling as other times. The story seemed to jump at times with no connection between “scenes”. I did enjoy the premise.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021

In the new, paper free Quebec police department, Chantal Pouliot has been tasked with readying files for scanning. It’s not the exciting police work Chantal craves but she is on a psychologist ordered break since a difficult case months earlier. Energetic, impulsive and bored, she hopes to return to detective work when she’s assigned to a white collar crime case, working with two RCMP officers, Mark Pratt and Owen Lockwood. The case at first seems simple. Money routed between businesses in Hong Kong and Quebec is disappearing. If Chantal, Owen and Mark can find the link between companies, the case will be solved. Unfortunately, it is not that simple and, before the complicated case is unravelled, relationships will be destroyed and lives will be threatened.

While I enjoyed the characters in Faux Friends, the white collar cyber crime plot and the evocative Quebec location, I wished that there had been more about Chantal’s history at the start of the mystery, or less overall. I was a little confused by all the early references and thought I might have missed a previous series entry. However, Faux Friends is a sold thriller. 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Black Rose Writing and A.J. McCarthy for this ARC.

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Susan Denison

A page turner

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2021

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Just when you (the reader) is convinced which character is the implementer, another twist introduced. As the characters interact, personalities reflect real life situations of people in same occupation working together. If you enjoy a good mystery add Faux Friends to your read list. Excellent character study.

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021

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I loved this book. Lots of twists and turns, suspenseful at every step. I can hardly wait for her next book.

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S. J. Main

Good crime thriller

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021

Faux friends is a crime thriller story about Chantal Pouliot working with the Quebec police force. Due to a case that has gone wrong, she is given desk duty, but when a new case comes forward, Chantal is eager to jump back into the investigation game. She’d give anything just to get her old status back, and that’s when the story picks up, introducing a thrilling journey of organized crime.

Chantal’s previous experience does influence the new one, and thankfully she isn’t all alone in solving the crime. Her personality is interesting to know. Chantal even risks her own life in order to decode the mystery.

The literature is filled with many aspects of thrill and scenes of excitement. The pace of the story was steady at first but then fastened as I read along. The author has written a good story, and I look forward to reading more from him.

I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read crime thrillers and mystery stories.

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M. Diane Rogers

Excellent police mystery. Lots of action!

Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2021

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Excellent police mystery. Fast paced throughout; interesting characters. Set mostly in Quebec; great background. Will be reading more of Chantal Pouliot's cases soon, I hope.

Jeanette Fay

Ok

Reviewed in Australia on December 11, 2021

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Didn't love it didn't hate it. The storyline was a bit too convoluted but also a bit make it up as you go for my liking. It's one of those reads that you need to make your own decision on. I'll look up the sequel if it's under $4 I may or may not buy it. Yes I am totallt ambivalent about it.

Brian Jeffrey

I'm being generous

Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2021

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In truth, I didn't more than 20% into the book before I found myself skimming and then giving up. The story certainly didn't grab my attention or interest. Your mileage may vary. It was a 1-star book for me but I gave it an extra star for being Canadian.

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