The Reluctant Hustler Series: Book 5
Publication Date: December 1, 2024
Hustlers still need rules.
Chaos reigns across Philadelphia as lawlessness spreads like a disease. Even the Philly Irish Mob is unable to combat the rampant crime wave that hits businesses under their protection.
For some reason, the authorities refuse to curtail the growing violence and if Kyle Logan and his crew of misfit hustlers cannot find out why and then stop it, the city will be consumed by mobs and vigilantes warring for control and survival.
Think of Kyle Logan and his crew as modern-day Robin Hoods who operate with their own set of rules in crime-ridden Philadelphia.
With Legal Tender, author J. Gregory Smith serves up the fifth installment in The Reluctant Hustler series. Told in first person from Kyle’s perspective, this action-packed story can be read as a standalone.
Kyle and his team possess specially curated skills, allowing them to work efficiently outside of the law. They also have a somewhat dangerous sense of humor when it comes to how they resolve issues. Their approach to dealing with a sensitive squatter issue offers several opportunities for laughter.
The big challenge, however, is when the team stumbles on a number of small businesses being robbed, as well as an increase in people being terrorized by an unknown group.
With the help of advanced technology, Kyle and his team wade into the fray to protect the community. However, there’s a powerful group with an agenda backed by a variety of resources.
Legal Tender serves up an engaging story in the ongoing series about a man who lives life in the gray areas and has no qualms about doing what is needed to protect his community.
Prior to writing fiction full time, Greg worked in public relations in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Wilmington, Delaware. He has an MBA from the College of William & Mary and a BA in English from Skidmore College.
His debut novel, Final Price, was first released as a self-published work before being signed to Thomas & Mercer and re-released.
Greg is now working on a new thriller series (The Reluctant Hustler) starting with Quick Fix, released in 2018, as well as short stories.
Greg currently lives in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife and son.
