"South Beach Shakedown is a glitzy, high speed run from the back alleys to the burnt beaches of Miami Beach. In the hands of Don Bruns, it's hard to tell where the terrain is most dangerous."    —Michael Connelly, author of The Lincoln Lawyer "South Beach Shakedown moves fast, but never loses its way. The plot is tight, well structured, and never predictable. Characters are seedy and desperate, but never dull! Sex, drugs, and rock and roll, this book has them all. Bruns gives his readers an insider's look at the down and dirty music business, a tour of Miami Beach so real you smell the ceviche, a bird's eye view of strip clubs and a fast-moving plot with interesting, believable suspects. It's a good read. I'll be looking for Bruns' next book."    —Boca Raton News "South Beach Shakedown is a spicy, skillfully written, deftly plotted look behind the glittering facade of South Florida's high rolling recording industry. Rolling Stone-style music journalist Mick Sever makes a terrific reluctant sleuth. The best yet from Don Bruns!"    —Julia Spencer-Fleming, Edgar finalist and author of All Mortal Flesh "In South Beach Shakedown, Don Bruns will get your blood pulsing and pounding to the brisk staccato rhythms of Miami. From speedboats to rock stars to Asian mobsters, Bruns keeps you Salsa dancing so fast, you won't catch your breath until you turn that last page."    —Christine Kling, author of Surface Tension "In South Beach Shakedown, Don Bruns has crafted another fine crime novel featuring the rock scene's prime reporter, Mick Sever, who gets himself in deep trouble trying to help his technical 'ex'-wife and a dysfunctional 'ex'-friend in South Florida's most famous destination. My advice: Fasten your seatbelt for a great ride."    —Jeremiah Healy, author of Turnabout and The Only Good Lawyer