Russian Roulette by Mike Faricy

Russian Roulette
by Michael Faricy

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Published: 2011
Genre: Thriller
ebook
Rating: 5

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At no surprise, dysfuntional PI Devlin Haskell falls in bed with his latest client. She's gone by the time he wakes and hasn't the foggiest notion that, from now on, he'll be dealing with the Russian mob.

Along the way he finds himself at odds with a Russian butcher, local police and an FBI task force investigating human trafficking.

In the process of getting answers Dev washes up on the far side of the law. He's shot, beaten, car bombed and used as a human shield, all in the name of justice, at least as he comes to see it.

An entertaining tale of rank ineptitude and one night stands.

Russian Roulette is another fast paced tale from the master of the bizarre, Mike Faricy.

Amusing quote:
Screw up this time? What do you mean? You've never had to bail me out before.

What about the Allman Brothers concert? she said.

That doesn't count.

The Allman Brothers, oh man, gnarly, Harold laughed.
- location 1614, chapter 26

Series:
Russian Roulette
Mr. Softee

My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): nail-biter
Whoa! this guy takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'.

The Private Investigator ambiance is portrayed well in this story with a likable main character who works in a laid-back style. Loved his quips with police counterpart/buddy. The dialogue caused me to chuckle at times.

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* review copy courtesy of author

* part of August Thrills-n-Chills event

The Friday 56: Mr. Softee by Mike Faricy

The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted at Freda's Voice.

If you want to play along, here are the rules:

Grab a book, any book.
Turn to page 56.
Find any sentence that grabs you.
Post it.
Add your (url) post in the Linky at Freda's Voice.

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Mr. Softee
by Mike Faricy
PAGE 56: this is an ebook, so sentence is from location 56

I nodded at the smiling Barbie doll sitting up straight in the vinyl chair.

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AND, here's a special offer...

--~ eBook Giveaway courtesy of author ~--
Win a copy of this ebook!

Open to all.

Offer ends: September 10, 2011

TO DO:
Check out those heels on the cover of this book!

Send me a link to a picture of a pair of funky high heels.

AND, leave your email (if I don't already have it)

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Participant entries:

Krysykat picks...


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* part of August Thrills-n-Chills event

Giveaway: Russian Roulette

Russian Roulette
by Mike Faricy
-thriller
At no surprise, dysfuntional PI Devlin Haskell falls in bed with his latest client. She's gone by the time he wakes and hasn't the foggiest notion that, from now on, he'll be dealing with the Russian mob.

Along the way he finds himself at odds with a Russian butcher, local police and an FBI task force investigating human trafficking. In the process of getting answers Dev washes up on the far side of the law.

He's shot, beaten, car bombed and used as a human shield, all in the name of justice, at least as he comes to see it.

An entertaining tale of rank ineptitude and one night stands. Russian Roulette is another fast paced tale from the master of the bizarre, Mike Faricy.

--~ eBook Giveaway courtesy of author ~--
Win a copy of this ebook!

Open to all.

Offer ends: September 10, 2011

TO DO:
Visit Mike's FAQs and tell me something you found of interest.

AND, leave your email (if I don't already have it)

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Contest has ended - winner is here

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~!~ August Thrills-n-Chills schedule ~!~

In My Mailbox - 7.31.11

Free from Kindle: beware some free offers are limited

Ashes
by Scott Nicholson
-horror

First Frost
by Jennifer Estep
-YA paranormal

One O'clock Jump:
a swing town mystery for the young at heart
(Dorie Lennox Mystery Series)
by Lise McClendon
-mystery

Survivors
by Sophie Littlefield
-zombopocalypse

For Review and giveaway:

Mr. Softee
by Mike Faricy
-thriller
courtesy of author
Thanks Mike!
stay tuned: giveaway set for August

Bedbugs
by Ben H. Winters
-horror
courtesy of publisher
Thanks Eric!
stay tuned: giveaway set for August

Free from Netgalley: got mine, get yours!

A U S T E N alert!
All of august will be...

Austenesque Extravaganza
at Austenesque Reviews
i'll be going to that party!

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Bookie Brunch schedule
Now follow me to the second Bookie Brunch meeting for a bit of chit chat at Beyond Strange New Words

Bookie Brunch Question of the day:
People often tackle the issue of characters or plot being unrealistic or not possible in real life.

Are you on the-book-must-be-believable/realistic side or not?

Why or why not?

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* get a heads up on free or discounted ebooks from Books on the Knob

* per usual, check out the sidebar for my current giveaways to you

* image from Leafcutter Designs - world's smallest postal service and you can get a letter kit at Chronicle Books

* In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and inspired by Pop Culture Junkie. A post where we share books acquired via mailbox, library, store, etc.

In My Mailbox - 7.24.11

Bought:

Captive of My Desires
by Johanna Lindsey
-still in pirate mode

For Review and giveaway:

The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities:
Exhibits, Oddities, Images, and Stories from Top Authors and Artists
edited by Ann Vandermeer and Jeff Vandermeer
courtesy of publisher
Thanks Jessica!
stay tuned: giveaway for this in October

Gypsy Knights
by Two Brothers Metz
courtesy of authors
Thanks Lafe and Rhett
stay tuned: giveaway for this ebook will appear during the rrRoad Trip event which starts later today!

Bring It Close
by Helen Hollick
re-released version
courtesy of author
Thanks Helen!
signup to win this book

Free from Netgalley: got mine, get yours!

Water's Edge
by Robert Whitlow
stay tuned: giveaway for this book will appear during August Thrills-n-Chills

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Won from contest:

Russian Roulette
by Mike Faricy
courtesy of author
Thanks Mike!
get yours at A Reelfoot Hoodrat's Thoughts
-hurry, don't know when the offer ends

Surprise Gifts:

Worldweavers
Gift of the Unmage
by Alma Alexander
Thanks to Giada of Dr. Stravagante’s Traveling Book Circus

The Amethyst Road
by Louise Spiegler
Thanks to Giada of Dr. Stravagante’s Traveling Book Circus

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UPCOMING event at vvb32 reads...

Word & Question
created by Shredded Cheddar
August host: vvb32 reads
JOIN in: write poetry with us
-basic details here
-my post on Aug 3 will give specifics

mini-schedule
Event theme tie-in: August Thrills-n-Chills
Aug 3: call for prompts
Aug 6: deadline for prompts
Aug 10-31: post poems

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Bookie Brunch schedule
Now follow me to the third Bookie Brunch meeting for a bit of chit chat at This Miss Loves To Read.

Bookie Brunch Question of the day:
Do you think people only read classics because they are classics or because they are actually enjoyable?

Related topics to consider: Is there a classic that you don't think should be a classic? Why do you think that?

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* get a heads up on free or discounted ebooks from Books on the Knob

* per usual, check out the sidebar for my current giveaways to you

* image from Leafcutter Designs - world's smallest postal service and you can get a letter kit at Chronicle Books

* In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and inspired by Pop Culture Junkie. A post where we share books acquired via mailbox, library, store, etc.