At Their Own Game, Frank Zafiro
At Their Own Game, Frank Zafiro
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At Their Own Game

Author: Frank Zafiro

Narrator: Peter Husmann

Unabridged: 6 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Code 4 Press

Published: 06/17/2014


Synopsis

Book #1 in the SpoCompton SeriesJake Stankovic has been flying below the radar for years, dealing safely in stolen property crime with his two-man crew. But times are tough, so he decides to step up to the big money with a drug deal. Everything that can go wrong, does. The deal goes bad, a vengeful detective sets his sights on Jake, one of his crew might be a turncoat, and a woman from a long past affair suddenly reappears. All of this would be complicated enough on its own, but for Jake, it's even worse.The woman is the detective's ex-wife.And Jake Stankovic used to be a cop.Now Jake must face new problems and old vendettas in an all-in proposition with lives on the line. He has to find a way to get his money back, keep the girl, and beat everyone involved... At Their Own Game.
(*NOTE: Jack McCrae mysteries, Sandy Banks thrillers, and Stanley Melvin PI Stories also take place in the shared universe of the SpoCompton series)

Reviews

Goodreads review by Monnie on September 13, 2014

When I read the description of this book at Amazon.com, it got my attention right away. The "hero," Jake Stankovic, is a relatively successful thief with a crew of two, but there's a big difference: Jake used to be a police officer. Then when I learned the author is a retired law enforcement officer......more

Goodreads review by T.G. on January 01, 2021

At Their Own Game had rapid-fire pacing and unpredictable turns that rival Pulp Fiction. Just when you thought you knew what Jake Stankovic was going to do next, the rules change on him. He has to think quick on his feet if he is going to be that last man standing at the end of this one.......more

Goodreads review by Jefft on May 25, 2015

I really enjoyed the main character. He had a lot of flaws and and was an ex-cop. I was definitely surprised how he dealt with'traitors'. I also enjoyed the plot and just as I thought I knew what was coming next...surprise. I'd like to see this made into a series. I think much more can done with the......more

Goodreads review by Judith on December 28, 2020

Another high five for Frank Zafiro. At Their Own Game and it was wonderful as expected, yet still unexpected. You would figure someone who was a cop would know how to put forth believable stories from a legal standing. What is right, who is wrong… At Their Own Game is a cop story, but not from the e......more

Goodreads review by Colin on January 22, 2020

Frank Zafiro’s AT THEIR OWN GAME is the first novel in his SpoCompton series. Zafiro’s River City novels are a tribute to good cops doing a tough job. While they may have personal frailties, when they put on the badge, they do their best to protect and serve River City. This is not the world Zafiro re......more