Changing the Odds

Jack Shepherd Thriller #2

by Jeff Dowson

A prominent millionaire disappears and as the headlines grow more cynical by the day, Jack Shepherd knows that his search for a missing retired bookie can only end in misery. But in accepting May Marsh's commission to find her husband, Shepherd doesn't anticipate how high the odds stacked against him are as he is pitched into a world of ruthless exploitation, unbending violence and a heart-stopping confrontation with old enemies - the city's criminal royalty, the Settle family.

354 pages, Hardcover

Published April 1, 2017

About the author

Began my career as a theatre actor, writer and director. Specialising in new plays by British and European playwrights.
Moved to TV as an independent writer/producer/director. Substantial credits include arts programmes, entertainment features, documentaries, dramas and drama series and TV movies.
8 years ago decided to return to writing full time. The result has been a feature film script, a TV film script and 6 novels.
4 of them, CLOSING THE DISTANCE, CHANGING THE ODDS, CLONING THE HATE and BENDING THE RULES, feature Bristol private detective Jack Shepherd.
2 other thrillers feature Ed Grover, an American GI in Bristol after the Second World War - the first in the series ONE FIGHT AT A TIME, the second NEW FRIENDS OLD ENEMIES.

Reviews

[Fenris Oswin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given a proof copy of this to read as I liked Jeff's previous book "Closing the Distance" and I must say that I really enjoyed it.

Jeff's "Chandler" style of storytelling it quite refreshing and the plot twists and turns keeping you hooked till the end. I won't give away any spoilers, but be ready for a thrill packed ride that will make you want more!