Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Mildred Raising the Ante

Subtitle: (Mildred Unchained #3)

Author: Toni Kief

Genre: Crime/Women’s Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 3

Best read after earlier books in series? Can be read as stand-alone

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45317159-mildred-raising-the-ante

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Mildred started with her security job at the casino 2 years ago. The septuagenarian still has it. More so, she is promoted to head of her own division and another retired officer joins her team. Will she be able to find out more about the secrets hidden in her past?

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I loved the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The many disguises Mildred comes up with.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the third book in the series. I couldn’t stop myself and had to read the entire series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

I’ve not read any books like this before other than the first two in the series. Very enjoyable.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like mysteries with humour, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

G-MA ON THE FLOOR. It has been nearly two years since Mildred Petrie’s life made a change. It was a job of desperation which she needed to survive on her own since her husband’s death. She continues to fight crime on behalf of the Ivory Wind’s Casino. With her small team of unexpected misfits, she has rebuilt her biography with Arnie and the rest of her new family. They all pull together to maintain safety and support to the Casino guests. Mildred’s personal mystery combines with the ongoing challenges. Free flowing money, alcohol, music and conferences – What could go wrong?

About the Author:

Toni Kief, a small town Midwestern nomad from a family of high spirits and laughter. Presently in the Northwest, she plans to stay for the view, trees and friends. Her life story includes years in Insurance as an adjuster in Florida and Washington state. A longtime civil rights activist, she shares stories about lunches with politicians, leaders, and artists. Toni’s defines her genre as OA –older adult. She continues to gathers stories prime for embellishment in unlikely situations. Toni is one of the founding directors of The Writers Cooperative of the Pacific Northwest. Sharing more information and short stories at www.tonikief.com.