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Shake BouchonSeries

This series plunges readers into the thrilling world of a likable rogue caught between the criminal underworld and his own moral compass. Each installment follows our protagonist as he navigates dangerous situations, often spurred by a misplaced act of chivalry that lands him in hot water with powerful crime lords. Expect a relentless blend of high-stakes action, witty dialogue, and darkly humorous encounters, all set against a backdrop of exotic locales and morally ambiguous characters.

Double Barrel Bluff
Gutshot Straight
Whiplash River

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  1. 1

    Gutshot Straight

    • 304 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
    3.9(85)Add rating

    Professional wheel man Charles "Shake" Bouchon is too nice a guy for the life he's led and not nice enough for any other. Fresh out of prison, he's supposed to deliver a package to Vegas strip-club owner Dick "the Whale" Moby and pick up a briefcase for Shake's former boss and lover, Alexandra Ilandryan, pakhan of L.A.'s Armenian mob. But when the "package" turns out to be Gina, a wholesome young housewife, Shake decides to set her free—a move as noble as it is boneheaded. Now Shake and Gina are on the run in Panama—looking to unload the briefcase's unusual contents while outmaneuvering two angry crime bosses, a heartbroken ex-linebacker, and a sadistic thug plagued by erectile superfunction. And Shake's learning that Gina is less wholesome and more complicated than he initially imagined.

    Gutshot Straight
  2. 2

    Whiplash River

    3.7(1057)Add rating

    What sets him apart is how well he evokes love, making the romance...as compelling as the mystery.-Boston GlobeLou Berney immediately earned a seat of honor at the mystery masters' table with his crackling caper novel, Gutshot Straight-a lightning-fast, fiendishly clever suspenser that screamed for a sequel.

    Whiplash River
  3. 3

    Double Barrel Bluff

    A Novel

    • 320 pages
    • 12 hours of reading
    4.1(117)Add rating

    Multi-award winning, this book captivates readers with its intricate storytelling and rich character development. It explores profound themes of love, loss, and resilience, set against a backdrop that blends historical and contemporary elements. The narrative weaves together multiple perspectives, offering a deep emotional resonance and a thought-provoking examination of human relationships. With its compelling prose and vivid imagery, the book invites readers on a transformative journey that lingers long after the last page is turned.

    Double Barrel Bluff