Champagne Problems — G.K. Parks

The fourth installment in the Cross Security Investigation series pits Lucien Cross against a new nemesis as he fumbles to gain footing on his latest case involving underground gambling and unknown scammers. Alan Kershaw is Cross Security's typical client, a wealthy businessman with a problem. However, his problem isn't the kind Cross Security usually handles. Kershaw was scammed by an unknown entity after being informed he'd won an online jackpot. Kershaw's bank account was zeroed out, but it's not the money he wants back. It's his dignity. Lucien Cross is hesitant to take the case. Scams like this are usually orchestrated by overseas entities who have nefarious plans for the stolen funds and no qualms about leaving a body count. But business has been slow lately, so Lucien agrees to look into things. What he finds are more victims. All local. All scammed in a similar fashion. Is this an international issue, or one with ties much closer to home? With rival investigator Ace Darrow assisting on the case, Lucien may just have the backup he needs, or the newest member of the team could prove to be the final nail in his coffin.