Those who read the previous Jackson Steeg novel won’t be disappointed by SINNERS’ BALL. Ira Berkowitz’s story picks up a few months after the events of OLD FLAME. New readers, it’s best you read that book first, especially since it’s all about Steeg and the relationship with his brother, David, after having to pull his sibling’s ass out of a fire.
The fire in question was an abandoned warehouse which David owned and is seen as a serial killer’s burial ground and a target for arson. Steeg uncovers lot more than expected, with a high-class prostitution ring being a central problem. The bodies found in the warehouse are another; they were all men, except for one prostitute who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
This book never falters as it builds up the continuing story of the characters who populate Steeg’s life, including young lovers with some very dark secrets. Berkowitz paces the story well, keeping all the plots running, yet never tipping his hand. Certainly this series will find a wider audience, as Berkowitz definitely has the talent to win over more fans if he continues in this vein. —Bruce Grossman
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• OLD FLAME by Ira Berkowitz
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Thanks for the kind review. It’s much appreciated. Your take on Sinners’ Ball will certainly help the series find a wider audience.
Best,
Ira Berkowitz