“A Card Not Played” by Dennis Jung is now available for purchase

“A Card Not Played” by Dennis Jung is the third installment novel in a series of featuring Lilly DeFranco, a fearless escape from the prison of Arizona. Jung once again thrusts readers into a world where the lines between right and wrong blur. Proudly published by Citi of Books, this book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.

Dennis Jung is the author of eleven published novels. His interest in the creative process of writing fiction dates back to junior high school, but he only began writing in earnest after an extensive sabbatical traveling in the Pacific and Asia. He retired from a lengthy career in pediatrics in 2018. He currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A lengthier biography can be found on his website: dennisjung.com. 

“A Card Not Played” featured Lilly DeFranco, readers are once again immersed in a world where morality is as murky as the shadows Lilly navigates. Having transitioned from a life of crime to working for the crime boss Jeronimo Hermosa, Lilly is tasked with overseeing his agave plantation as he prepares to retire. However, her hopes for a fresh start are dashed when cartel figures, including the vengeful Miguel Becerra, enter the scene, setting off a dangerous chain of events that forces Lilly to confront her past and the precarious nature of her current life.

The plot thickens as Jeronimo devises a risky plan to eliminate Becerra, and Lilly convinces him to let her accompany him to Austin as his eyes and ears. The introduction of Vera, a mysterious intermediary for Becerra, adds another layer of intrigue, complicating Lilly’s efforts to protect both Jeronimo and her lover, Jaime Soledad, who is caught in a web of conflicting allegiances.

As the tension escalates, readers are drawn into a gripping narrative filled with unexpected twists and moral dilemmas. Jung’s masterful storytelling not only keeps readers on the edge of their seats but also delves into the complexities of human nature and the choices we make in desperate circumstances.

Overall, as Lilly grapples with her identity and the consequences of her past, “A Card Not Played” serves as a powerful exploration of survival, loyalty, and the quest for redemption. With the promise of more to come in the upcoming fourth installment, “Into Wrongdoing,” fans of the series are left eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Lilly DeFranco’s tumultuous journey.