| Category: | Detective & Mystery |
|---|---|
| Author: | Kevin G. Chapman |
| Publisher: | First Legacy Publishing |
| Publication Date: | January 4, 2026 |
| Number of Pages: | 338 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-958339-30-5 |
| ASIN: | B0FY4TS75Y |
Treacherous Hack by Kevin G. Chapman is the seventh
book in the Mike Stoneman Thriller series, yet it remains a perfect read as a
standalone mystery. This gripping crime thriller is set in the dark, dangerous
underworld of New York City’s organized crime, cyber hacking, and political
corruption. The story follows Detective Mike Stoneman and his partner, Jason
Dickson, as they investigate the brutal murder of Lou Palazzo, a shop owner
entangled in a web of data theft, Chinese espionage, and gang warfare.
Meanwhile, young cyber-savvy students Ryan Gelb, Will Scarano, and Sarrie
stumble upon a stolen data file linked to the murder, risking their lives to
uncover hidden secrets. As the investigation unfolds, alliances shift, and the
characters race against time to find a lost data file that holds the key to
exposing a conspiracy involving Chinese hackers, corrupt officials, and the
Mafia. The story culminates in a violent confrontation at Lou’s pawn shop, with
police, gangsters, and hackers battling for control of the stolen data.
Kevin G. Chapman has crafted a twisty narrative with unforgettable
characters and a web of crime that takes you to unexpected places. The suspense
is exacting, and you are left guessing from page to page. The scenes are
well-crafted, and the characters are elaborately drawn; most of them are not
what they appear to be —secrets, deception, and dealings in the dark. Treacherous
Hack explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, crime, and justice. Lou
Palazzo’s desperate protectiveness, the gritty resolve of Detectives Dickson
and Stoneman, and the youthful determination of Ryan and Will are plot points
that captivated me. Apart from the suspense, the pacing is brisk, and the multiple
viewpoints heighten the tension, pulling you into a story where technology
intersects with violence and deception. This one is a classic, compulsive, taut,
and thrilling story, one of those that keeps you awake through the night. Chapman
has crafted a real winner in this one.
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