Foul Play, Tori Carrington
Foul Play, Tori Carrington
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Foul Play
A Sofie Metropolis Novel

Author: Tori Carrington

Narrator: Rebecca Rogers

Unabridged: 8 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2007

Synopsis

After shooting one of her own clients and accidentally getting involved with the mob, Sofie Metropolis is finally starting to get the hang of the PI business. She’s just landed her first high-profile case. A local Astoria girl has made good by marrying an up-and-coming South American pitcher who has just been signed by the New York Mets. Reni Venezuela’s good looks and charm—not to mention his fastball and his slider—are bringing hordes of fans to Shea Stadium. But despite his stellar record, Reni’s wife insists something’s wrong with her husband. Can Sofie find out what?Meanwhile, romance and all its complications are heating up for Sofie. But while the Mets steamroll toward the pennant race, Sofie must tail Reni and hope that whatever she discovers—steroids or an affair?—won’t cost her beloved Mets the Series.

About Tori Carrington

Tori Carrington is the pen name of Lori and Tony Karayianni, a husband-and-wife writing team who have published more than twenty-five novels. They are recipients of the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award and have been nominated for the RITA Award. They live in Toledo, Ohio.

About Rebecca Rogers

Rebecca Rogers has been a professional actor and performer for twenty years, specializing in improvisation with ComedySportz and period acting with several renaissance festivals across the country. She is director of the Northwest Renaissance Festival and founder of the Society for Renaissance Performers in Spokane, Washington.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tori on July 15, 2008

wow - where to begin....This book had two good things going for it - it was written by a Tori (who is actually a husband/wife team who combined their names...) and is about baseball. could it go wrong? Yep. This is definitely a Janet Evanovich knock-off.....what a coincidence - the PI is single, has......more

Goodreads review by Christyn on March 26, 2014

I have a like/hate relationship with this series. There were parts I liked and parts that drove me absolutely nuts - like throw-book-against-wall, fire-breathing, obscenity-screaming nuts (not that I did any of this - two of them would have been rude to other library patrons and one is unfortunately......more

Goodreads review by J. on November 16, 2008

Foul Play is the third Sofie Metropolis mystery (after Dirty Laundry and Sofie Metropolis). Tori Carrington ― the husband and wife team of Lori and Tony Karayianni ― made their mark on the publishing world writing Harlequin romance. For the Metropolis books they’ve combined the romance formula with......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on August 05, 2012

It is easy to compare Sofie with Stephanie, however as I continue to read this series, which so far has 5 books with a sixth due out this fall. This series becomes more likable with each new installment, maybe because with all the comparisons to Plum, Metro is really her own girl, and believe it or......more

Goodreads review by Stacy on July 01, 2012

Sophie’s wonderful Greek family is as warm and welcoming and pushy as ever. Sophie hasn’t seen sexy Jake Porter in a month, so when a handsome Greek banker her mother has chosen for her younger sister shows up on Sophie’s doorstep, she cannot resist temptation. And there is also her ex-fiance making......more

Quotes

“If you love My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Stephanie Plum, this is definitely the series for you!” Christine Feehan, New York Times best-selling author

“Smart, sassy Sofie knocks the ball out of Shea Stadium in this colorful concoction.” Publishers Weekly

“The flair and cultural humor this dynamic writing duo brings to their Sofie books is energizing and giggle-producing. Snappy dialogue and offbeat characters ensure a great time!” Romantic Times BookReviews

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