Dark Humor

The Nils Shapiro Series, Book 5

By: Matt Goldman

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews

Nils Shapiro embarks on an international quest to avenge his wife’s murder in this gripping, emotionally charged thriller from New York Times bestselling and Emmy Award-winning author Matt Goldman.

Sammy Sykes is evading the law―and justice.

Nils is on a mission to hunt down Sammy Sykes, the drug kingpin responsible for the ambush that led to his wife’s death two years ago. Despite the efforts of local law enforcement and the FBI, Sammy is still on the loose.

It’s time for Nils to take the law into his own hands.

A trip to see Sammy’s daughter in prison gifts him a lead that’s impossible to ignore. Resuming his life as a private investigator, Nils goes deep undercover. Fueled by revenge and a deep sense of justice, Nils’ pursuit of Sammy takes him all the way from Minnesota to Europe, where his survival skills―and resolve―are put to the ultimate test.

A thrilling detective novel written in Matt Goldman’s unique, sharp style. The long-awaited return of beloved private eye Nils Shapiro is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Robert Crais, and Harlan Coben.

©2025 Matt Goldman (P)2025 Blackstone Publishing

Pure Pleasure

Everything about this book is enjoyable. Clever, funny, suspenseful, narration. Matt Goldman is subtlety spectacular.

Another Hit!

I LOVE the Nils Shapiro stories and not just because I live in Edina, MN!! Matt Goldman has become one of my favorite authors and this one did not dissapoint. I also really like the narrator he uses.

A great story after a few years!

I liked the story a lot. I was confused by all the events that happened in this book from the last one. Did I miss a book? And, it all made sense at the end. Such great characters.