Female PI, still learning, but smart and skilled

Gwynn is a fairly new PI. Her employer has trained her well and she has a newly acquired skill set. She also has partners in the field who work for her boss too. She has a strange relationship with her boss. He's also her boyfriend/lover. But sometimes in their relationship he's the boss and sometimes he's her boyfriend.

Gwynn is quick thinking and talented. Gwynn has been positioned in the office at an oil drilling company. Something is off about production and that's why Gwynn has been placed there. Also, an employee has apparently taken off with no notice, other employees are puzzled, but the reader knows he's dead.

It turns out there is a whole lot going on, as Gwynn discovers. It's dangerous, but she's determined to do her job and uncover the dirty-doers.

I like Gwynn, admire her bravery and skill sets. I am looking forward to reading more of her exploits.

I listened to the audio version of this book. The narrator is ok, but while she does a decent job narrating, she mispronounces some common words and that bothered me.

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A Detective Heroine Who's Tough as Nails

I really enjoyed this edge of your seat murder mystery set in the oil patch. Gwynn Reznick, Goss's heroine is a tough as nails investigator who can take a punch as well as throw one, an she has the bruises to prove it. She's undercover, posing as an accountant when she stumbles on an accidental death that looks a lot more like murder to her. In the process of investigating, she finds there's a whole lot rotten in this company, but sorting it out could cost her life.
Well written, well read, well worth your time.

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A THRILLING NARRATION OF A SUSPENSEFILLED BOOK

Ms. Goss takes the Gwynn Resnick series five steps higher in Cisco Bandits. It was/is a book that is a thrill a minute, leaving you guessing from the beginning to the last page just who, what, and why so many people were dying (supposedly) by accident.
I adore the characters and Natalie D really brings them to life. Each one is fully formed, and you feel as if you’d love to know some of them, and yes, work for Ruben, except of course that danger is usually best read about.
The twists and turns of the plot keep you reading far into the night. I even had to plug my kindle in to finish listening, as I couldn’t put it down and the book was way to engrossing to stop for the night.
Ms. Goss has a rare talent for pulling the reader into the story and making it so real you feel as if you are there.
Natalie D’s narration is perfect. Gwyn sounded exactly like I expected her to, and it was easy to differentiate the players. Her voice is smooth yet brings the thrilling moments to life. A wonderful addition to my audio library.

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Mystery solved.

I'm not at all interested in the oil industry. But this story was amazing! Full of action. Full of sub plots. Cleverly written. Lots of characters. A real murder-mystery. I had no idea who the bad guys were. Wonderful, clever, sharp, beautiful, brave Gwynn. Working to solve her first case. Her absentee boss/boyfriend ruled the job from the phone and monitors.

I listened to an Audible version of this book gifted to me from Story Origin. The narrator had her work cut out for her. There were so many characters. She had several different voices, but not enough for everyone. Still she brought alot to the feel of this story. Very easy to listen to and understand.
Because of the numerous characters, and some of them had alias'; I wondered if I wouldn't have been just as happy to be reading and have visual names.

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REALLY GOOD THRILLER DRAMA. COULDNT STOP LISTENING

STORY IS GREAT, WELL WRITTEN AND EASY TO FOLLOW.

ACCEPTABLE FOR TEENS AND UP.

NARRATOR WAS GOOD, WELL SPOKEN AND EASY TO FOLLOW.

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Dirty deeds and deception are great

Cisco Bandits is Book 2 in the Gwynn Reznick series, however it is a stand alone if you did not read The Cost of Crude, even though I highly recommend you read it. The Cost of Crude introduces readers to Gwynn, who is extremely resourceful and fearless, as well as her boss Reuben, who is efficient at running undercover operations. A love affair ensued, and the two are now engaged and enduring a long distance relationship - as well as employee/boss roles. In Book 2, lead character, Gwynn goes on her first assignment after extensive training. Shortly after she arrives to investigate one death, two more occur, and the rookie detective witnesses both without the perps knowing. Gwynn's skills and technique are solid, however she occasionally becomes defiant and breaks rules in an effort to learn more about what's going on inside Prudell Oil. I could relate to her desire to learn as much as possible about who is involved and what dirty deeds are up their sleeves, but I'm not as strong as Gwynn and would likely crumble like a blubbering crybaby if I were tied up and slapped around. Inge-Lise is an excellent writer with a nice moving flow whose twists and turns keep readers guessing who the bad guys might be. I guessed wrong, and am happy that I couldn't figure out the culprit(s). When we learn the villain(s) up front, we lose respect for an author's storytelling ability. Will Gwynn's stubborn determination cause her to foolishly blow her first case and possibly lose respect of her fiancé and her job? Maybe even both? Cisco Bandits has a strong cast of characters, but I'm eager to read Book 3 to see what happens with Gwynn Reznick and Ruben Dordi, and whether their love can survive the stress of treacherous working conditions. I highly recommend this intriguing read with intricate plot twists for those who enjoy this genre.

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Clandestine Operative

Inge-Lise Goss has written a creative and interesting story which I found entertaining. While working on assignment, Gwynn's investigative techniques have caused her to get noticed by that someone who doesn't want their activities to become known. I enjoyed this story with its talented cast of characters and unique twists and turns that kept the reader guessing until the end of the book. Natalie D's narration was great, and her voice was pleasant. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily left this review.

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Can't stop listening

This is a great investigating book. Gwynn placed in what Rheuben thought was an easy assignment ends up with more deaths. This book was very detailed, and the story line was great to follow. I enjoyed reading a mystery that had actually human characters.

I received this book for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

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