I’m shouting it out today for first installment of the Jake Hansen mysteries: In for a Dime.

Here’s the scoop:

When private investigator Jake Hansen investigates a missing accountant and two million dollars in stolen funds, the trail points to political corruption, organized crime, and a conspiracy that reaches from City Hall to the Los Angeles underworld.

Jake Hansen thought he’d finally found solid ground.

When a missing insurance executive disappears alongside two million dollars in stolen funds, what begins as a straightforward investigation quickly unravels into something far more dangerous.

Joined by retired NYPD detective Pete Mills and former ex-con Lamar Wagner, Jake discovers the missing money is only the first piece of a much larger puzzle.

Then it gets personal. When Sophie’s past catches up with her, the investigation stops being just another job. As the lines between the case and his chosen family begin to blur, Jake realizes that uncovering the truth won’t matter if it costs him the people who put him back together.

Packed with sharp dialogue, truly unexpected twists, and a cast you’ll want to follow long after the mystery is solved, In For a Dime is a crime thriller that delivers both a satisfying investigation and characters worth coming back for.

For fans of Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, Dennis Lehane, and James Ellroy, In For a Dime combines smart detective work, escalating suspense, and a team of unlikely partners who are as compelling as the mysteries they unravel.

About the Author:

Kevin R. Andrade is the author of the Jake Hansen Mystery series, including Ten to the 405 and In For a Dime.

A Mexican American raised in Ohio, Kevin earned degrees in English and Political Science from Bowling Green State University before building a career as a speechwriter, music journalist, travel writer, and novelist. He has lived in Los Angeles, Mexico City, Boston, and New York City, experiences that continue to influence the authentic settings, dialogue, and characters throughout his fiction.

Before writing novels, Kevin crafted speeches for politicians, interviewed music legends, and explored destinations around the world as a travel writer. Those experiences taught him that every person has a story worth telling, a philosophy that continues to shape the characters and investigations at the heart of the Jake Hansen Mystery series.

Thank you to Penny at Author Marketing Experts and the author, Mr. Andrade, for sharing this title with me!