| Title | : | The Inside Man (Levi Yoder, #2) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 358 |
| Publication | : | Published August 1, 2021 |
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As a member of a New York Mafia family, Levi Yoder’s role is unique: he’s a fixer, a solver of problems, a man whose code puts loyalty above all else, yet he’s a man with a conscience. An angel in wolf’s clothing.
In THE INSIDE MAN, Levi’s search for the kidnapped grandchild of a Japanese mob boss plunges him into a world filled with chaos.
When he’s falsely accused of a heinous series of crimes, the FBI makes Levi an offer he can’t refuse: use his mob connections to help investigate the murders of several undercover agents or find himself in jail awaiting trial, without a way to clear his name.
With the threat of incarceration hanging over his head and the life of a five-year-old at stake, Levi finds himself tracking a serial killer who he fears might lead him to suspects that are very close to home.
Jail or the life of an innocent little girl, Levi’s left with no choice.
The Inside Man (Levi Yoder, #2) Reviews
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Excellent thriller featuring Yoder. Still working with the New York Mafia, he becomes involved searching for a kidnapped granddaughter of a Yakusa head. Throw in an over zealous FBI agent who wants to use Yoder for his own purpose as well as major child trafficking criminals, and you have one hell of a novel. Several sub plots that eventually tie together keep the reader guessing. Don't skip anything as you might miss information you will need later.
Can be read as a stand alone but reading the first of the series helps. Ending sets up the next novel
Kindle Unlimited. -
I've been hooked on MA Rothman since Primordial Threat. I could not wait to meet this Levi character that I had read about in blurbs....Jason Bourne/James Bond-ish.... after reading Perimeter, the first Levi Yoder, I swore I would one click and pre-order, everyone, everytime. I am so glad I did. This book, The Inside Man did not disappoint!!
((I was a little sad to see Madison end things....maybe she'll be back...who knows? I am completely interested to see where things go with Lucy. Her story, her potential....Yes, please.
I can't wait for Book 3, and anything else that Rothman chooses to write.
Child sex trafficking isn't a palatable topic, it's ugly, it's vile, it's a lucrative evil business, and it's so very real.
Kudos to MA Rothman for including a link for more information, and how to support this fight, and for donating the proceeds from this book. Who does that!?!
One of my new favorite authors, that's who. -
(minor spoilers with a heads-up)
I started the series because it was advertised to be a fit for Jack Reacher fans.
But I gotta say I see very few similarities.
Jack Reacher is a one man-army who does things mostly by himself, that's what I like about the books.
But with Levi it's quite different.
*minor spoilers*
He has lots of people around and agencies on his side, helping him, they even supply him with gadgets (like Bond's Q), do jobs for him, tap into national agencies' databases etc etc. so Levi can basically get any information he wants.
Reacher has his experience and skill from his job as an MP.
Levi has his skills only partially from his job as a fixer. Lots of his skills he acquired in his 10 year hiatus he took after a catastrophic event in his life.
In many situations when a certain skill is needed, the author just adds the fact that Levi acquired that skill during this period.
He can shoot a sniper rifle like a pro, in that case I found no mention where he learned that. You have to assume it happened in that period.
All in all he can do anything and even has some supernatural abilities (they're kind of explained) , which I personally don't like at all.
It makes him some kind of an Übermensch.
Also other facts about Levi's past seem to be added/altered as it fits the story (the orphans he takes care of at home were never mentioned in the first book).
So all in all my take is you can't compare Levi Yoder with Jack Reacher.
In addition Levi is a lot less believable character compared to Jack Reacher. -
Thank you to author Mike Rothman for this Kindle copy of The Inside Man. Thanks to Goodreads for hosting this opportunity.
I really liked it. The story is well done with a nice pace to it. Good set of characters in a book of a very serious nature. The only downfall, and I see this WAY too often, is a lack of editing - a godd couple dozen errors in thi copy recieved I. Se what I mean?
Otherwise, this is a solid 4-star. -
I enjoyed reading this thriller - it was exciting and fun to read. Although the main subject matter was horrible (exploitative trafficking in underage minors), the premise was fascinating. Levi Yoder is a fixer for and American criminal organization who is "loaned" to the Japanese Yakuza to solve a kidnapping. His unique skills allow him to resolve the problem, but not without several threatening incidents. I will look forward to reading more books by M.A. Rothman.
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Wow !!!
You had me at a perimeter, Lazarus ( I know only his mother call’s him that) Levi it is ! What a creative write you are Mike. Especially your line about chapter 5, verses 20 and 21. An eye opener for the world , especially the protests going on today at colleges and universities across the world from people who don’t have a clue to the realities of the situation. Thank you!! Onwards to book 3 -
Good Story
I find that I am totally behind Levi Yoder as a man who saves the underdog. Normally I would not root for someone who belongs to a crime syndicate, but he does so much good in the world despite his alliance to the bad. Cannot wait to read more stories of Levi and what he does to right more wrongs. -
Rothman spins a good yarn with a terrible subject matter. Sci-fi fans probably love the cross-over between the genres; to me they were a bit of a distraction but overall this is still a good read. Nice touch to include an addendum to let us know what the author really thinks about the feasibility of his inventions
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Excellent read.
Not as gripping a read as the initial novel it is a sequel to, but any author who can take the horrid subject of child sex trafficking and use it as a compelling read in a novel deserves five stars. -
Yoder does it again
God second book with a protagonist that is easy to identify with. While the primary plot point was not a comfortable subject. I really enjoyed the story and look forward to the next one! -
Another great book in the series
I really am enjoying this series ,book and Author. It was a great read, wonderful characters, great storyline. I couldn't put the book down. Now onto the next book in the series! -
The action continues
Levi's story continues. Always an undercurrent of dangerous tension, because... Feds... Mob... International Crime organizations, and Levi is juggling his life amongst them all? Gotta move on to the next book in series. Now. -
Great read. My new series favorite
I can't wait for book 3 When you start reading you can't put the lol down. Way to go Mr. Rothman -
WOW Great Read,fast paced, thrilling !
Loved all the cool tech !! -
Couldn't put it down!
Well written thriller! Characters were developed and plot kept moving quickly along. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it if you enjoy suspense.
