A Game of Luck: A Sam Roma Detective Mystery

Name: A Game of Luck: A Sam Roma Detective Mystery
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Sandra J. Cady

by Sandra J. Cady

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

5.0 (2)

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Last checked: May 6, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy procedural mysteries with flawed protagonists who carry emotional baggage into their cases.
You want a female detective who feels real: capable but struggling with mentorship, departmental politics, and personal guilt.
You appreciate stories where the investigation becomes personal because the victim connects to the detective's own unresolved trauma.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer lighthearted mysteries with minimal emotional complexity or character depth.
You're looking for fast-paced action over character development and interpersonal tension.
You want a detective story focused purely on plot mechanics rather than the detective's internal conflicts and relationships.

About this book

Detroit homicide detective Sam Roma investigates the murder of a beloved teacher. Complicating her work, she is assigned a new homicide investigator, Tom Green, who makes rookie mistakes and faces personal struggles. Sam questions whether she can mentor him effectively, especially given her suspicions about his involvement in departmental politics. Sam's own past guilt intersects with the case when she discovers connections to middle school students near the murder. She must navigate complex relationships and confront long-standing memories while protecting her family's secret. As the investigation deepens, Sam uncovers secrets and lies involving school staff, students, and a former gang leader. The case reveals a complex web of betrayal, jealousy, and unexpected twists.

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