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Rula The Heist Kindle Edition

by Nicole Parris (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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"I write stories on the edge of possible." Rula: The Heist—a romance thriller with an intriguing paranormal twist. Rula: It’s an ancient game, preserved for generations within the noble family. In 1980, Philip, the patriarch, wants to allow other hand-selected outsiders to participate. Five people attend a masquerade party and agree to play the game. One of them, however—a magician who wears the matador’s costume—has figured out a way to cheat. He is sure he will come out the winner of the game. There are five priceless items to find, and he intends to find—and keep—them all.
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    October 25, 2018
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
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"Nicole Parris quickly ensnares the reader in a web of mystery. I was fascinated from the first page, and the further I read, the deeper I was drawn into the story. It's the first in a series, and by the end, matters have only grown stranger and more complex. I can hardly wait for the next book." -The Manhattan Book Review"The first installment in the Rula series by Nicole Parris, Rula: The Heist, sets the stage for a rollicking good series that the reader won't want to put down." -The San Francisco Book Review

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"I create stories on the edge of possible!" Nicole Parris 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JL1VMYC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ KDP Publishing; 1st edition (October 25, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1054 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 514 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Nicole's latest book:

Rula The Candidacy Party (Available now; Book 2 of The Rula Series)

Small time newspaper reporter Kate Bennett and her partner Anthony Cruz have been investigating an old jewel heist case from 1980 that they now know is intimately linked to Rula. For some reason, no cleanup crew was sent out that year, so the original players are still alive. One of them, McGuire Tennenbaum, a professional magician, has recently started leaving Kate many clues about the 1980 Rula game, including a journal notebook bearing the initials “CW.”

Kate and her partner Anthony Cruz view McGuire’s story as an exclusive news scoop that will make their news careers. The stakes get very much higher when they receive a personal invitation to participate in the present year’s Rula Candidacy Party.

"Rula: The Candidacy Party did not disappoint!" The Manhattan Book Review

"The Candidacy Party is an exciting continuation of the series. Complex and fast-paced, it’s a wild ride.." The San Francisco Book Review

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Catherine Grainger
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery at it's finest
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
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There was so much about this book that I thoroughly enjoyed, because it includes elements of all of my favorite genres. Rula The Heist by author Nicole Parris is an exceptionally written story of mystery, action, romance, paranormal intrigue, and even some family history and drama, as the story unfolds from beginning to end. Parris writes with an open and creative style, her settings are vividly described, the cast of characters is diverse and numerous, and and the dialogue between characters is intelligent and engaging. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
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V.E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
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Rula The Heist by Nicole Parris showcases the authors skill at creating a sense of urgency while you are reading. As a romantic mystery, this book covers all the bases, with young attractive lovers and a undertone of eroticism. Above all, Parris creates a atmosphere of doom and unpredictability when it comes to the plot and action. The prologue alone introduces a feeling of unease and excitement as a carriage ride goes horribly wrong. From there, with the introduction of the game of Rula, during a masquerade party, the author creates twists and turns that propel you as the reader toward the satisfying ending. There is intrigue, danger, excitement, ruthlessness and much more in this one of a kind book. The author imbues her characters with realism and a mysterious quality. Highly recommend for an interesting romantic thriller with a touch of the macabre.
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M. Hernandez-Alvarez
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and well-written
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2019
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This is a book that defies genre pigeon-holing. There is magic; there is romance; there is murder and death; it is definitely a thriller. I loved the changing time-line from the present day back to the eighties and the change of setting from the U.S. to London. The story concerns a game with the prospect of untold riches for the winner; this game has been being played for centuries at the invitation of one wealthy and mysterious family. I was gripped from beginning to end and particularly enjoyed the antics of the heroine, Kate, with her refreshing attitude to romance. The book ends on a cliff-hanger and I am now longing for Book 2.
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SophAnn
4.0 out of 5 stars Can't Wait to Dive into Book 2
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
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I was not initially familiar with the book Rula the Heist, or its author Nicole Parris. The book was an unexpected find. I was first drawn in by the cover, the dark castle, and the masked woman on the cover captured my attention.
The description of the book sealed the deal. I don’t love romance books, but I do like paranormal and thriller genres. Plus, the summary sounded extremely intriguing, a mysterious game played over the centuries that allows “other hand-selected outsiders to participate.” It fit perfectly for what I was in the mood to read.
I loved the book, except for the erotica. I am not a prude, and I didn’t read the reviews first, had I done so I would have known it was in the book. I think that erotica is fine, but not my cup of tea, and though the book mentioned romance, I don’t equate that with erotica.
Though the physical scenes didn’t ruin the book, neither did they add anything. In fact, the whole reason the book received four stars and not five was that I don’t like filler pages, and to me, that was all it was, or possibly shock value? Not really sure, but since it didn’t add to the book, I felt they were a waste.
I do love that it set you up for book two, and I love that book two is already published even more. If you aren’t into reading series, you may want to pass on this book since the book leaves you wanting to read the next one line.
The author does a fabulous job keeping the pace moving quickly, not to mention drawing the reader in right away. Plus, I love her character development, she creates characters with depth, they are interesting and likable, especially Kate.
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John H. Manhold
3.0 out of 5 stars 5* fascinating plot, empathetically characterized. 3* important caveat.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018
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RULA, The Heist ISBN: 9781976968525, copyright and written by Nicole Parris.
The story opens when a young woman checks out of a cheap hotel on the fourth day of a dismal rain in London. Apropos instructions she had been given, it was late in the evening when she hires a taxi to be taken to a remote location. Supposedly her activity was being undertaken in an effort to right numerous wrongs. On the way, her cab is struck purposely and repeatedly by a car she assumes contains someone wishing to steal the contents of a small metal box she had been instructed to guard with her life. It was a box that held centuries of secrets and codes of Rula - a strange, ancient game whose secrets had been retained for centuries by one noble Italian family and had impacted society through the years in often evil and unexpected ways. Another car attempts to cut in but quite literally explodes just before the three cars arrive at a bridge crossing a sizeable stream. The original attacking car precedes them onto and across the nearing bridge and on the other side shoots out the taxi’s tires to stop the car. The attacking car’s driver then shoots the driver, and moves to open the passenger door where “trapped alone in the back seat, a part of Abby died with him. She relaxed. This was how she imagined her life would end – on the side of a dark road, alone at the mercy of ‘them’.” From this initial activity the reader is taken on a complex journey that begins in 1980 when the heir to the noble Italian family decides to acquire five new players to participate again in the ancient game. One of the players engaged is a prominent, intelligent and cunning magician who has an agenda of his own in playing. The ensuing action then shifts constantly through multiple scenes in London and others here in the U.S. and involves the now twenty-year-older magician, his henchman, a beautiful, spoiled, rebellious, wealthy young woman wishing to make her own way as an investigative reporter, the small paper’s owner, a male co-worker, a new husband who is the best friend of a man who also serves in the same capacity with her, her dominant father and several other interesting individuals.
Discussion: First and foremost, the author has provided a well-written, fascinating plot with most empathetically presented characters in a story that should offer various degrees of appeal to devotees of mystery, suspense, romance, thriller, for those enjoying erotica and even a bit of paranormal interest. The plot is complex, the main characters all exhibit varying degrees of mental ‘quirks’, some from obvious past occurrences while others are discerned as arising from other unknown factors. Most of the rather copious descriptions of places and activity appear to be justified with the particularly descriptive erotic activity, although well-done, appearing to be somewhat overly presented in that the quantity does not add appreciatively to the story. Further from this reviewer’s perspective, although some confusion occurs occasionally, most is eliminated as one progresses through the book, so there is really only one problematic feature for certain prospective readers - those who do not like being forced to read a serial. This volume introduces the reader ONLY to the first part of a story that seemingly will be extended through several episodes.
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Christine Lough
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2019
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I was very impressed with this book, I read it in one weekend because I just couldn’t put it down. Just to warn you, it has got a very complicated plot, and there are a lot of twists and turns that will confuse you if you are not paying attention. But once you get to understand what’s really going on in the story, you will be hooked. There are several strong characters in the book, and they are also very relatable.

The romance plot is very interesting, you will be waiting with abated breath as you turn each page to find out what is going to happen next with the couple.

Another reason why I like this book so much is that it is set in London which is where I was born and raised and still live today. The way she described the scenery was very realistic because I have actually been to several areas that were mentioned.

All in all, this was a great book; highly recommended!
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H.Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars A thriller with a twist
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2019
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Rula The Heist by Nicole Parris is not your usual thriller it also has a romance and a paranormal twist flowing through it.

The reader is taken back to the 1980's in London, where we meet Philip, the patriarch who wishes to change how things used to be by allowing a handful of outsiders instead of just the noble family being allowed to play the ancient game of Rula. Five normal outsiders are invited to a masquerade party and give their consent to play the game. We meet the stranger dressed in a matador's costume, he isn't quite like the others however. This matador's a magician that is out for his own gain by figuring out how to cheat the game and come out the victor. The five items to be found will be his to keep, or so he thinks.

I liked this book but if you put it down and then return later it becomes a little confusing but once you get your teeth in, the romance paranormal thriller will become a intense enjoyable read.
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