High Stakes

By: Iris Johansen

Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers

All bets are off as #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen introduces gambler Logan Tanner—a man with a secret past that’s about to come back to haunt him.

Logan Tanner lives the exhilarating life of a professional gambler, taking risks with nerves of steel. From casinos in Macau to Monte Carlo to Milan, he’s racked up a fortune and become a living legend.

But all the glitz and glamor hide a dark and violent past as an “extractor”—a world that comes rushing back to him when the beautiful and innocent Lara Balkon enters his life. Soon Logan is drawn into a conflict between two Russian mafia bosses over Lara, whose life now hangs in the balance.

Logan has been offered something more valuable to him than money—information he desperately needs—in exchange for getting Lara out of Russia and to safety. But Tanner soon discovers that Lara is a force to be reckoned with in her own right.

Tanner’s search for the truth leads them to the bright lights of Las Vegas, where the person who was hunting Lara now lies in wait for them. With the stakes climbing with each deadly confrontation, Logan and Lara are soon catapulted into a game against pure evil. The odds are stacked against them, but it’s a game they know they must play … even if it may cost them their lives.

“There's no one like Iris Johansen!” ―Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of the Martini Club books

Critic reviews

"There's no one like Iris Johansen!"—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author

"A master storyteller, Iris Johansen brings characters to life like no other."—Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author

"Dive into the explosive world of Iris Johansen, where villains get exactly what they deserve and the good guys--eventually--win the day. That's a world I want to live in!"—Tami Hoag, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Johansen keeps readers on the edge of their seats."—Booklist

"Just by seeing the Iris Johansen name . . . you know [it] will be an explosive, unforgettable story."—Suspense Magazine

Good read

I enjoyed reading this book. it was full of excitement. another win for this incredible author.

Ridiculous but fun

This was a fun escapist story. I was sucked in and wanted to see what would happen next. I thought the narration was quite good, but near the end I was almost crying with laughter at the narrator's "Blam" and "rat-a-tat-tat" gunfire. I know that the narrator had to read what was written, but the inflection on the gunshots were cartoonish and made me think of classic Batman action scenes.

Fantastic!!

I’m never disappoints in a Johansen novel and this one is another great read/story!

Staked out

I enjoyed reading this book but found it a little lack luster from your usual writings which have me on the edge of my seat. It was good but not great. I still love reading your books

super fun

enjoyed the story quite a bit... good action and character development in an entertaining read.