The Thieves

A high-stakes entertaining thriller

by Susan Specht Oram

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Pub Date Jan 24 2023 | Archive Date Feb 02 2023

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General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

Her sudden foray into crime may have her feeling guilty as sin, but this feisty mastermind refuses to let anyone else steal her plunder.

Jasmine Bucker is determined to save her father. But his rare form of deadly lung disease calls for cash she doesn’t have, so the devoted daughter turns to burglary and snatching the money from her shady boor of a boss. Though when her getaway is cut short by sirens, she vows to hunt down the bogus cops after they grab the greenbacks and vanish.

Stranded and broke, Jasmine realizes she must outwit callous crooks used to walking on the wrong side of the law. And with her dad’s hourglass about to run out of sand, she’ll need all the help she can get to liberate the life-saving loot…

Can Jasmine pull off an audacious, high-stakes recovery mission?

The Thieves is the fast-paced second book in The Millersville series. If you like quirky characters, devious plots, and fiendish twists and turns, then you’ll love Susan Specht Oram’s entertaining escapade.

Read The Thieves to climb into a clever caper today!

Her sudden foray into crime may have her feeling guilty as sin, but this feisty mastermind refuses to let anyone else steal her plunder.

Jasmine Bucker is determined to save her father. But his rare...

Advance Praise

“I loved this book! It was a fun story, and the twists were great.”

"The initial premise of Jas and Phil robbing her employer and then getting robbed is intriguing, and the fact that it all happens so quickly keeps the story compelling. Alternating chapters between the two women is a good way to build interest.”

"I really liked the main characters, Jas and Phil, and I really wanted them to outsmart Bets and Zerk to get the money back! The plot is super engaging, and I love heist-type stories. It’s really unique to have that from 'regular' people, rather than career criminals. I think that makes it an interesting and fresh perspective.”

“It’s a fun read.”

"I liked the way the story alternates between Bets' and Jasmine's points of view.”

“I’m just curious about how Jas and Phil plan to get the money back!"

"I liked the pace of the story. It allowed me to get to know the characters a bit better. The pace of the build-up had me turning the pages."

"The story was really engaging, and I liked the characters a lot.”

“It roped me in and made me want to continue reading."

“It’s light-hearted with some good humor, while at the same time keeping me guessing what's next.”

“"I especially liked the way the story alternated between Bets and Jas, so we got both stories at the same time.”

"I think the author is great at coming up with complex characters. I loved that I often had mixed feelings about the characters.”

“As the story went on, I was inclined to just go with the implausibility because the story ended up so comical.”

“I liked how you portrayed the inexperience of both sets of robbers and how each had hopes and dreams for the money they stole.”

"I found the book extremely enjoyable! I thought it was a very unique and well-written plot, and the characters were fascinating and really added to the book’s appeal. I also liked that the pace kept moving pretty quickly throughout the book.”

“I loved this book! It was a fun story, and the twists were great.”

"The initial premise of Jas and Phil robbing her employer and then getting robbed is intriguing, and the fact that it all happens...