Kansas City attorney Josephina Jillian Jones, 3J to her friends, has dealt with people perpetrating online disinformation, white supremacists, and clients hiding assets, so when a couple who heads up a company that builds inner city housing for marginalized communities comes to her for legal help because their longtime banking partner has shut off their funding, the case appears at first blush to be tame by comparison. But when the bank president disappears and his greed-driven brother seems the likely culprit, things heat up. And when it appears the Kansas City mob is involved, the race is on to save both the company and the bank president. Lives are at stake and the clock is ticking. 3J has a reputation for being fierce and determined, but she’s going to need both help and a little luck to save the day this time. "A smart tale of legal wrangling in the boardroom, the law office, and on the streets of Kansas City. Our verdict - GET IT. " Kirkus Reviews "Richly drawn, with cinematic flair and vibrant details make scenes and settings leap off the page, fully immersing you as if you were part of the unfolding plot. . . . Shaiken demonstrates a writing style that is both sophisticated and engaging, masterfully balancing narrative complexity with thematic depth." Sheri Hoyte for Reader Views ". . . Shaiken offers an explosive tale that is quickly paced with adrenalizing exchanges. . . . Shaiken . . . masterfully balances intricate legal details with heart- pounding suspense. . . . [A] layered, thrilling narrative and insightful social commentary. . . ." Lily Andrews for Reader Views "In true Shaiken style, an appreciation for history is highlighted and the suspense is amped up from start to finish ensuring the reader is immersed in this riveting account. . . ." Essien Asian for Readers' Favorite "Shaiken . . . strike(s) gold a fourth time . . . with a glittering new story." Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite "Shaiken's thriller, Cram Down, is extraordinary. I was intrigued from the first page until the end. All the twists and turns had me guessing until the end." Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite Mark lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, Colorado. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for almost forty years before moving on in 2019 to write, volunteer, travel, and play music. He is the author of the following books in his best-selling, award-winning 3J Legal Thriller Series, all set in Kansas City, with a backdrop of Jazz, BBQ and history: "Cram Down," "Unfair Discrimination,"  "Automatic Stay," and "Fresh Start." He is also the author of "And . . Just Like That - essays on a life before, during, and after the law" (a memoir).