I lived through when all the background history in this novel was taking place--The Bay of Pigs, the assassination of John F Kennedy and many others I might add. What I didn't know was that Dallas, Texas (where that fatal shot hit President Kennedy) was known as the Hate City for a while. Obviously it is not anymore. This was the period in time when Castro over threw the prior Cuban government and that country was in total chaos. People were being imprisoned for no apparent reason other then they did not like Castro or his regime-children were sent (without their parents on occasion) to the US for safety-usually Miami. This is the possible story of one such child and how his life devolved. And all to avenge the shooting of our President JFK.
Booker is asked to try and find out who is stealing artifacts from a Dallas Museum by the curator. This takes a back seat to the murder of a rich CEO--then a librarian? It does get kind of complicated but comes together smoothly in the end. Someone even tries to kill a mob boss-----Meanwhile his assistant is really getting her game on--and his "landlord" who he does not have to pay rent--is branching out with Dax--that guy who pilfered money from wealthy widowers!!
I really am enjoying this series--definite laughter in between some deadly games-add in some psychological mayhem and sit back and enjoy!!
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After a life filled with destruction of others and himself, and his body ravaged by disease, there's only one thing left for Javier Calero to do. Leave a legacy that will finally bring meaning to his life—and to the death of an American president more than fifty years ago.
The CEO of a green energy company is murdered behind his million-dollar estate, his neck nearly severed in two. Recruited to aid the widow and find a savage killer, Booker finds himself in the middle of a family train wreck.
Days later, thrust into the crossfire of a deadly sniper, Booker eludes sure death with the uncanny arrival of a young woman who only wants to save her father from harm. But she can't do it without Booker's help.
Joining forces with a Latin spitfire, Booker and his new sidekick, Maggie, embark on a twenty-four-hour quest to hunt down a killer determined to make an indelible mark on history—just like the one that struck down John F. Kennedy a half-century earlier, which launched a cascade of assassination investigations and theories.
BOOKER - Hate City weaves a historic tale of thrills and suspense, examining the justifications of the unjustifiable.
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Booker: Streets of Mayhem (Booker #1)On a cool October afternoon, the majestic blue sky above Dallas is polluted with swells of gray smoke, carrying shattered memories of fifteen people, mostly children, who've just been killed by an explosion on a bus.
A white supremacist group claims responsibility, opening old wounds, turning neighbor against neighbor--fracturing the community.
A Southeast Dallas native, Booker T. Adams couldn't be more invested in the city…in the people he'd served for the last seven years as a beat cop for the Dallas Police Department. Without warning, it becomes personal for Booker on so many levels. And as panic grips the city, he must decide how much he's willing to sacrifice to end the chaos.
With his career called into question and his family in the crosshairs of one terrorist act after another, Booker invests every fiber of his being to protect a broken community, and to stop the brutal, senseless slayings.
If he fails, terrorism will reign in the city of Dallas.
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Booker: Tap That (Booker #2)
A performance for the ages.
Courtney Johnson brings the house down in the heart of the vibrant Dallas Arts District. Later, shrills pierce the hallways of Wyle Theater when Courtney, a budding Broadway musical star, is found dead, a single bullet to the head.
Driven to find the killer before panic tears apart the arts community and all those who support it, private investigator Booker T. Adams discovers evidence of a professional hit, then uncovers a lovers ' triangle that takes him all the way to the mean streets of Boston.
And then it happens again. Another performer killed, someone Booker had met. Rocked by the shocking murders, performers and patrons alike fear that a serial killer is on the loose, and no one knows when and or where another dead body will show up.
But professional obligations quickly morph into personal vendettas. Running against an unforgiving clock, Booker is forced to solicit the help of a crime boss, The Shark.
With his life threatened at almost every turn, and his heart being put through a meat grinder, Booker taps into every resource at his disposal to stop more than just a killer.
But at what price?
Full of unforgettable characters, bone-chilling suspense and stunning thrills, BOOKER - Tap That is a wild ride that will test even the most fervent reader's quest for a luminous reading experience.
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A veteran of the corporate wars, former journalist, and true studier of human and social behavior, best-selling author John W. Mefford has been writing novels since he first entered the work force twenty-five years ago, although he never put words on paper until late 2009.
John writes novels full of intrigue, suspense, and thrills, but they also evoke an emotional connection with the characters.
When he’s not writing, he chases three kids around, slaves away in the yard, reads, takes in as many sports as time allows, watches all sorts of movies, and continues to make mental notes of people and societies across the land.
John lives in Frisco, Texas with his beautiful wife, three opinionated kids, and a feisty fat cat who rules the world.
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28 comments :
Looks like an interesting and mysterious book to read. Would love to add this on the long list of book I can read this summer. Thanks.
Definitely one for the hubbie, he loves this genre!
I'm adding this series to my must-reads for this summer. I love a good mystery, especially when it's part of a series since I usually hate for a good book to end.
My father loves reading in this genre. I just may have to gift him a copy for Father's Day this year!
I, too, didn't know about the hate city name. I remember watching the JFK shooting while watching tv. I was 6.
Sounds like a very interesting book. Definitely something to add tom my summer reading list.
Sounds like an interesting book series!
Sounds like a great series! I've been doing so much reading lately, I will have to check this out!
I will add this series to my reading list. They look interesting. Thank you for sharing, would have never found it otherwise.
Very interesting start to a series. I'm always looking for titles to add to my reading list and will put this on there.
Sounds like a great book. I like mysteries. My mother was 2 years old when JFK was shot. I sometimes wonder how differently things would play out if he was allowed to finish his Presidency. One thing can change history for lots of things it seems.
This is right up my father's alley. He loves these type of books. He has a whole collection. This could be a nice Father's Day Gift. I know he will like it.
This looks like an interesting book. I love to read so I will definitely check it out!!
I did not know that about Dallas. It was an interesting time.
This looks like a book my dad and aunt would love to read. Thanks for the review and the giveaway!
These stories sound super intense and their descriptions certainly grabbed me. They seem like thrillers that start off on the small scale but end up in a web of schemes.
These books sound like a great read! I have been looking for a new author to follow.
I'll definitely have to check this out. Been looking for a new series and have to finish my yearly books goal!
Thank you for highlighting as am always looking for that next interesting read! I will be checking this out more soon!
This sounds like an amazing book indeed. I am going to check some of these books out for sure. He sounds like an amazing author. Thanks for sharing.
Well hello there fellow bookworm! This series looks interesting, my grandma loves these types of stories!
I don't know that Dallas was once called Hate City, just like what you've mentioned on your post. And the story seems intriguing.
I'm always looking for a good mystery book to read! For some reason I find myself lately downloading a book and not finishing because it doesn't really capture my attention. My have to check this one out!
Sounds like a really interesting and exciting book. I am really getting into books about the time period. I will be checking it out. Thanks!
Sounds like a good series to read. I just wish I had more time in hand! Great review :)
I like the historical aspect of this one. Sounds great!
I've never actually read a book in this genre before but I'd love to. I really like the historical aspect of this one too - what history graduate wouldn't? :)
This appears to be appealing and bring up potentially true issues.
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