Book review: Devil’s Kitchen by Candice Fox

Another great Candice Fox crime novel. Devil’s Kitchen was a red hot holiday read. Rogue New York firefighters using their good Samaritan jobs as cover to heist millions of dollars from banks, art galleries and jewelry stores. The crew leader is ruthless in his demand for loyalty. They need to protect their cover, but each of the men has a secret.

Fire is loud. It calls to people. Probably had been doing that since the dawn of time, Ben guessed. 

Enter Andy Nearland, the newest member of the Engine 99 fire crew. In fact Andy is an undercover specialist operative hired by the FBI to find out what the hell is going on with the robberies. She’s also tasked with tracking down the missing partner and child of one of the crew. Andy is smart, sassy, and ruthless, and not averse to using her looks as a secret weapon. But can she outsmart four desperate fire fighters?

Andy looked at Ben. Met his frantic gaze. She saw it in his eyes, the scene playing out. Andy taking the bullet in the brain. Her body rag-dolling on the floor. Ben next.

In typical Fox style Devil’s Kitchen is an action packed thriller. The story is crafted with rigorous research, quality writing, bold characters, humour and plenty of tension. Keep ‘em coming Candice!

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