The Ortega Gambit

She’s running from her past. But is she racing toward death?

Lucina D’Alesso craves a fresh start, away from Italy and her painful memories. So when she’s mysteriously offered a nanny position in America despite her lack of qualifications, she jumps at the chance to escape. But her inexperience turns into terror when Lucina and her new young charge are kidnapped.

Hell-bent on saving the child she’s grown to adore, Lucina secretly plans a daring breakout. But even if they flee their terrifying captors, she must expose their deadly deceit or she’ll never shake the violent reach of the Mafia.

Can Lucina bust the corrupt cartel and save them both before she joins her family six feet under?

The Ortega Gambit is a riveting standalone crime thriller novel. If you like fiery heroines, shadowy schemes, and pulse-pounding games of cat and mouse, then you’ll love J. Palma’s fast-paced story.