Synopses & Reviews
Convinced he has a greater chance to die–of boredom–at his desk job than he ever faced in narcotics, Las Vegas police sergeant Ron Yeager agrees to slip off the retirement track long enough to head up an undercover task force designed to combat the recent surge in auto thefts.
Then he meets his inexperienced team of officers, most of whom seem completely incapable of infiltrating the seamy underbelly of Sin City. In particular, Mackenzie “Mack” Hazards determination to wear her faith like a badge threatens to send Yeagers blood pressure skyrocketing. And then theres maverick Jesse Lunden, who thinks hes learned all he needs to know in his three years of undercover work.
As Yeager gambles his reputation on transforming this group of egos and eccentrics into a force to be reckoned with, he stumbles onto a much bigger scheme than anyone expected. This could be the showstopper of their careers–if his back doesnt give out first.
This second book in the Occupational Hazards series blends wacky characters, sincere faith, and surprising plot twists into one hilariously addictive read.
Synopsis
Convinced he has a greater chance to die-of boredom-at his desk job than he ever faced in narcotics, Las Vegas police sergeant Ron Yeager agrees to slip off the retirement track long enough to head up an undercover task force designed to combat the recent surge in auto thefts.
Then he meets his inexperienced team of officers, most of whom seem completely incapable of infiltrating the seamy underbelly of Sin City. In particular, Mackenzie “Mack” Hazards determination to wear her faith like a badge threatens to send Yeagers blood pressure skyrocketing. And then theres maverick Jesse Lunden, who thinks hes learned all he needs to know in his three years of undercover work.
As Yeager gambles his reputation on transforming this group of egos and eccentrics into a force to be reckoned with, he stumbles onto a much bigger scheme than anyone expected. This could be the showstopper of their careers-if his back doesnt give out first.
This second book in the Occupational Hazards series blends wacky characters, sincere faith, and surprising plot twists into one hilariously addictive read.
About the Author
Rene Gutteridge is the author of ten novels, including the Boo series; My Life as a Doormat, a 2006 Women of Faith selection; and Scoop, the first Occupational Hazard novel. Trained as a screenwriter, she also has been published extensively as a playwright. She served as director of drama for First United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City for five years. Now a full-time writer, Rene lives with her husband, Sean, and their two children in Oklahoma City.
Reading Group Guide
1. What was the most surprising thing you learned about undercover work?
2. Could you identify with Rons feelings of uselessness? How have you struggled with this and resolved it in your own life?
3. Why do you think Mack had an impact on Jesse?
4. What superstitions do you have in your life? Why do you think people are sometimes more willing to trust lucky socks than God?
5. Have you ever felt burned-out like Kyle? What kinds of things did God use to help you recover? What truths did you learn along the way?
6. Much of Lauras resentment came from something that didnt actually happen in real life, but rather was a scenario on paper. Have you ever been influenced by something that didnt really happen but felt real nevertheless?
7. Lauras search for self-satisfaction came in a way she never expected, through the reconciliation with her father, instead of a job promotion. In what unexpected ways has God satisfied you?
8. What about Mack do you believe was most influential with the people around her? What aspect of Laura was hardest to deal with for you, the reader?
9. What part of the plot was most surprising to you? What was the funniest part of the book?
10. Which character did you identify the most with?
11. Which character made you want to scream?
12. What part of undercover work do you think would be the scariest?