Go Brandy! HIGH CRIMES is one of a select list of titles to make it into Kirkus Review's "Best Books of 2022" issue in the indie category.


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What readers, influencers and reviewers are saying about HIGH CRIMES

 “Kane’s players are all characters with a
capital C, and the plot evolves organically from
their oversized personalities. The author’s
descriptive prose sets the perfect mood for this
mountain caper...The book offers an attractive
blend of humor and mystery, and by the end,
readers will be eagerly anticipating the next
Brandy Martini adventure...A colorful, character-
driven  detective tale that captures the crunchy
grit of modern Colorado.”
-Kirkus Reviews

 "[A] unique blend of darkness, action, levity,
absurdity and psychedelic silliness. Distinctive
from anyone else in the book landscape, Kane’s
unique voice is far more reminiscent of the
reigning masters of the cinematic comedic
thriller, the Coen Brothers...Kane’s depiction
of the residents and bohemian mountain
culture [...] is both endearing and addictive.
In nearly every way, Kane’s Boomville is as
culturally well-defined as the Coen Brothers'
"Fargo..." It’s rare that a book both
amuses and grips with suspense, but Kane
manages to do both.”
BestThrillers.com 

“A great, quirky voice and a distinctly
dark-humor vibe.”
—Ann Parker, award-
winning author of the Silver
Rush Mystery series.

“A suspenseful read that goes above and beyond
the usual scenario to attract readers who
look for humor as well as thought-provoking
mysteries...Readers will find themselves
doing something uncommon in a mystery read: simultaneously laughing and being drawn by
the unfolding drama and threats...[They] will find
themselves thoroughly engaged and delighted by
twists and turns that evolve alongside the
rollicking excitement and wry observations....Humor
in even the direst of situations...Kane crafts an
exceptional character and circumstances that
demand attention on different levels...A real
winner... Highly recommended as a refreshingly
original, witty mystery.
Diane Donovan,
Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"Humorous and gripping with plenty of ass-kicking
by a strong female protagonist, High Crimes is an
intriguing tale of drugs, money, fresh starts and
friendship....A fast-paced, enjoyable and thrilling
story that will make you gasp and smile in equal
measure....Kudos to Montana Kane for crafting
this irreverent, spirited and dark story....A wonderful character driven book…An ensemble cast that plays
perfectly off one another... It’s amusing, engaging
and will keep you on the edge of your seat...Hope-
fully, this is the start of a series so we can get more
Brandy Martini and the other crazy coots of Boomville, Colorado. And if it is, I recommend getting onboard
early to fully enjoy the ride.” 
-Steve Netter, Best Thriller Books 

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading the whole thing…
Captivating... Very funny, well put together...
I could literally envision myself in Boomville,
getting to know all the characters…"
–Reader No. 1

So much intensity that kept me hanging on...
You have a gift for dialogue and bringing
characters to life..."
–Reader No. 2

"I devoured this over the course of a lazy Saturday.
Perfect for fans of non-gory thrillers...Think
Stephanie Plum, only edgier and more action
packed. I can only hope there will be more
Brandy Martini novels on the horizon."

-Instagram influencer

"It started out a bit like a cozy mystery but with
more humor than is typical, at least in my
experience. But then the intensity ramped up,
and it was cozy no more. It was edge of your seat
biting your nails, intensity."
Instagram influencer

"This book has everything, plot, tensions, grit but
with humor too, great female lead character in
Brandy Martini, Pritzky is a great counter balance
to her and the secondary characters all prove
interesting too. Even Winston the dog is well
written." 
-Instagram influencer

"Very cool! I got this book from Amazon and
was precipitated into a gritty comedic tale
of a super cool and sexy female cop!
Nicely done, Montana!"

-YouTube viewer

"I loved the witty dialogue with all the
characters.... The mystery was interesting,
there was a perfect amount of action, and it
all tied in perfectly with the setting of
the Colorado mountains." 
-Instagram influencer

"If you enjoy Finlay Donovan and Stephanie Plum,
you’re definitely going to love reading
High Crimes: A Brandy Martini Novel.
"
-Instagram influencer

"Ohh the humor! Very enjoyable."
-Instagram influencer

"Simply a delight. "
-Goodreads reviewer