Government Fraud, International Intrigue, and Deep Sea Conspiracy Allie Whitman has combined her expertise in accounting and a knack for "sniffing out fraud" in government contracts into a successful and lucrative career as a professional whistleblower.
Attorney Conner Norman acts in Allie's behalf as lawyer for Devil to Pay, Inc.
a shell corporation that files fraud suits based on Allie's discoveries.
Allie's life suddenly begins to fall apart as the results of bad choices and closely held secrets come to light.
Conner finds himself in a dilemma as trust, loyalty, professional ethics, and deep inner convictions threaten to endanger his career, his character, and his life.
Rick Acker is fast becoming recognized as a fresh voice in the genre of the legal thriller/suspense novel.
"When the Devil Whistles" is intense drama and unrelenting tension, with a riveting fast-moving plot.
Acker is a master at building suspense, conflict, and tension.
His intricate plotting and intriguing story line take his carefully defined characters in uncharted waters that are beyond realism, yet believable.
Acker is gifted in his ability to create a sense of constant uncertainty and surprise through his intricate plot twists, and unpredictable circumstances.
An underlying theme of ethics in business and the consequence from wrong personal choices move the story forward enriching the perceptions of Acker's characters and the driving force behind Conner's motives and actions as they impact the final climatic explosive outcome of "When the Devil Whistles.
" Acker is well on his way to being identified in the ranks of best-selling authors like John Grissom, Scott Turow, and Steve Martini.
Discussion questions and author's notes at the conclusion of the book give insight into Rick Acker, his profession, his motivation, and his faith.
Abingdon Press, 978-1426707674 As reviewed for Midwest Book Review.