Milan Jacovich Mysteries: Win, Place, or Die (Series #17) (Paperback)

from Readanon

This is only the second book by Les Roberts that I have read, but I've enjoyed them both. I have learned more about harness racing than I ever expected. I can't say this is one of my favorite series, but it is an interesting one and one I will probably read more of.

from Gatorhater

An average the mill crime drama, while Glenn Gallagher is visiting the Northcoast Downs horse racing track, he becomes sick and before Milan Jacovich a private investigator can get him medical help from the local hospital, he dies from a massive heart attack. Glenn's son, Chloe feels that somethi...

from brookeott

I have read most of Les Roberts' books and have enjoyed them for their light entertainment value. Coming from northern Ohio I particularly like the local references. This book was not one of his best but still a good quick read. I did get heartily sick of being reminded every few pages of his die...

from lupoman

I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this book for the first 150 pages or so; I was riveted, and couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out what's going to happen next. Then I was losing interest. The grip on my throat was loosening, and eventually I lost all interest in the book fo...

from smcgurr

Another enjoyable book in the Milan Jacovich series, especially for current or former residents of northeast Ohio. This book has Milan and his partner, K.O., investigating a death at a local harness racetrack (modeled after Northfield Park, "Where every 19 minutes, the place goes crazy."). You kn...