One-Armed Bandit (Audio CD)

~ (Author), Running Time: 7.72 Hrs. (Editor), Read by Michael Taylor (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Four people, brutally murdered during the robbery of a Las Vegas convenience store. As the police investigation of the killings moves forward, the cops begin to suspect that robbery may not have been the motive at all. It appears more and more likely that the killer was really after one of the victims and the heist was only a diversion. But which one was the real target? Was it the young clerk? How about the Hispanic man who worked at the airport? Or maybe it was the tough guy who was employed as a bouncer at a drug-infested club. Then again, could it be the young woman from New York State who spent her nights playing video poker? Detectives Steve Garneau and Terry Bolton follow the clues they hope will answer their questions and lead them to the identity of the killer dubbed the One-Armed Bandit.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Books In Motion; Steven Garneau Series, book 2 edition (August 6, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605480908
• ISBN-13: 978-1605480909
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,421,070 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Hot slots Murder Mystery!, March 15, 2004

By	Betsie's Literary Page (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One-Armed Bandit (Paperback)

Las Vegas area Patrol officers responded to a radio call regarding a convenience store robbery where four people have been brutally slain.

Store surveillance tape-recorded the robbery and shootings.

The motive for the shooting may have been robbery, however, that aspect of the case remains under investigation, while crime scene and forensics personnel are called out to process the scene.

Assigned to the case are long time veteran of the Metro Homicide Force, Steve Garneau and his younger partner of two years, Terry Bolton.

Once detectives review the surveillance tape, the identity of the shooter is uncovered, a man identified only as a cold-blooded killer and dubbed: "One Armed Bandit."

Clues provided by the surveillance tape immediately show that robbery was not the motive and detectives move quickly to solve the case to keep from losing track of the killer.

Within several weeks of the murders one-by-one suspects are grilled for information, as the motive begins to unfold. News of scandalous and incriminating evidence, as well as conspirator names are revealed, leading detectives closer to the murderer.

Author, Dennis Griffin grabs reader's attention from page one with descriptive details as the murders occur. The suspense surrounding the victims, as well as surprises keep readers on the edge.

Congratulations Mr. Griffin, you have done detective sleuths proud!

Reviewed by Juanita Reynolds

5.0 out of 5 stars One-Armed Bandit, November 1, 2003

By	toni rich eisenstein (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One-Armed Bandit (Paperback)

ONE-ARMED BANDIT is a suspense filled mystery. From cover to cover, it holds a reader's interest. Exactly what was behind the killing of four seemingly innocent convenience store customers? They all went in to make purchases and the surveillance tape shows a one-armed thief gunned them down. But, was robbery the motive? Or was there an invisible thread that tied Julio Cortez, Candy Kauffman, Steve Knight and Jimmy Eagan together; other than their deaths? The murders were so heinous the coroner's investigator said, "It's the worst one I've been to, and I've seen a lot of them over the years." And exactly who is the man with one arm? He certainly had super skills to off four people without being stopped. We can speculate throughout the novel, but Detective Steve Garneau and his female partner, Terry Bolton must determine exactly what transpired. You'll be surprised as it enfolds. The author, Dennis Griffin, has investigative tactics down to a science. This book is begging for a sequel. How about it, Dennis? Are you going to treat us to another? This reader hopes so!

5.0 out of 5 stars One-Armed Bandit, November 1, 2003

By	toni rich eisenstein (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One-Armed Bandit (Paperback)

ONE-ARMED BANDIT is a suspense filled mystery. From cover to cover, it holds a reader's interest. Exactly what was behind the killing of four seemingly innocent convenience store customers? They all went in to make purchases and the surveillance tape shows a one-armed thief gunned them down. But, was robbery the motive? Or was there an invisible thread that tied Julio Cortez, Candy Kauffman, Steve Knight and Jimmy Eagan together; other than their deaths? The murders were so heinous the coroner's investigator said, "It's the worst one I've been to, and I've seen a lot of them over the years." And exactly who is the man with one arm? He certainly had super skills to off four people without being stopped. We can speculate throughout the novel, but Detective Steve Garneau and his female partner, Terry Bolton must determine exactly what transpired. You'll be surprised as it enfolds. The author, Dennis Griffin, has investigative tactics down to a science. This book is begging for a sequel. How about it, Dennis? Are you going to treat us to another? This reader hopes so!