Close Range — Nick Hale

Set in sophisticated Milan, Striker's second adventure includes sniper assassinations, violent protests over blood diamond mining in South Africa, mega-million dollar corruption, and Jake's first love interest

Jake Bastin is in Milan for an international football tournament. His dad will be the TV commentator -- but Jake knows this is a front. He is sure his dad's there on MI6 business. If only Jake could get close to the action, but instead he is stuck at a frenzied photo shoot for a priceless South African diamond. In all the chaos, a massive diamond heist takes place. When brutal assassinations quickly follow in retaliation, Jake finds himself playing center forward in another high-profile scandal -- but this time, it's personal.