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Jack Lynch #3
The Software Bomb
A public relations job at a bank leads to troubleshooter Jack Lynch's latest case as he investigates the connection betwen the bank, a lottery, and a computer hacker who has placed a software bomb in the bank's computer system
- GenresMystery
Hardcover
First published January 1, 1993
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About the author
Steven Womack
32 books43 followersWith the publication of his novel, FADE UP FROM BLACK: THE RETURN OF HARRY JAMES DENTON, Steven Womack brings back his award-winning MUSIC CITY MURDERS series, featuring P.I. Harry James Denton
Womack began his first novel when he was eighteen-years-old. A short eighteen years later, he finally sold one. His first published novel, MURPHY'S FAULT, was the only debut mystery on the 1990 New York Times Notable Book List. Since then, he has published ten more novels, winning both the Edgar and Shamus Awards, as well as receiving multiple nominations for major mystery awards.
His Edgar and Shamus Award-winning Harry James Denton MUSIC CITY MURDERS series--DEAD FOLKS' BLUES, TORCH TOWN BOOGIE, WAY PAST DEAD, NOBODY'S CHAIN LAYS STRAIGHT, A MANUAL OF MURDER and DIRTY MONEY--has been republished by Spearhead Press.
A scriptwriter as well, Womack co-wrote the screenplays for PROUDHEART, which was nominated for the CableAce Award, and VOLCANO: FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN, an ABC television movie that was one of the most-watched television movies of the year.
Womack lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where for twenty-five years he anchored the screenwriting program at the Watkins Film School of Watkins College of Art. He also served five years as Chair of The Film School. When the college closed in May, 2020, he was the longest serving faculty member at the college.
A licensed pilot, Womack loves to fly and scuba dive in his spare time. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any spare time since 2001.
Visit his website at www.stevenwomack.com
Womack began his first novel when he was eighteen-years-old. A short eighteen years later, he finally sold one. His first published novel, MURPHY'S FAULT, was the only debut mystery on the 1990 New York Times Notable Book List. Since then, he has published ten more novels, winning both the Edgar and Shamus Awards, as well as receiving multiple nominations for major mystery awards.
His Edgar and Shamus Award-winning Harry James Denton MUSIC CITY MURDERS series--DEAD FOLKS' BLUES, TORCH TOWN BOOGIE, WAY PAST DEAD, NOBODY'S CHAIN LAYS STRAIGHT, A MANUAL OF MURDER and DIRTY MONEY--has been republished by Spearhead Press.
A scriptwriter as well, Womack co-wrote the screenplays for PROUDHEART, which was nominated for the CableAce Award, and VOLCANO: FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN, an ABC television movie that was one of the most-watched television movies of the year.
Womack lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where for twenty-five years he anchored the screenwriting program at the Watkins Film School of Watkins College of Art. He also served five years as Chair of The Film School. When the college closed in May, 2020, he was the longest serving faculty member at the college.
A licensed pilot, Womack loves to fly and scuba dive in his spare time. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any spare time since 2001.
Visit his website at www.stevenwomack.com
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December 31, 2023
In The Software Bomb, Jack Lynch investigates a hacker.
The most straightforward of the series, very predictable. By this point of the trilogy I think I was getting bored of our protagonist and his dry wit. I appreciate that this book attempted to make Jack Lynch's Bond girl love interest more interesting with her niche job and paragraph of dialogue that helps Lynch on his case, but it's still barely the bare minimum. If this series was longer, I think I would still stop after this one.
The most straightforward of the series, very predictable. By this point of the trilogy I think I was getting bored of our protagonist and his dry wit. I appreciate that this book attempted to make Jack Lynch's Bond girl love interest more interesting with her niche job and paragraph of dialogue that helps Lynch on his case, but it's still barely the bare minimum. If this series was longer, I think I would still stop after this one.
July 17, 2025
A Satisfying Conclusion to Jack's Journey
In the final book of the trilogy, Jack faces significant challenges—financial struggles, eviction, and the loss of his mother. True to his character, he rises to the occasion, dedicating himself to solving the case while finding new strength in his life and relationships. The story wraps up nicely, leaving no lingering cliffhangers, yet I find myself eager for more of Jack's adventures. A satisfying conclusion to a fantastic trilogy!
In the final book of the trilogy, Jack faces significant challenges—financial struggles, eviction, and the loss of his mother. True to his character, he rises to the occasion, dedicating himself to solving the case while finding new strength in his life and relationships. The story wraps up nicely, leaving no lingering cliffhangers, yet I find myself eager for more of Jack's adventures. A satisfying conclusion to a fantastic trilogy!
April 29, 2024
I think I might have liked this story better than the others. Maybe it was a topic I easily understood. But like one of the other reviewers I am glad it is over. Not as much gratuitous sex.
July 17, 2025
A Satisfying Conclusion to Jack's Journey
In the final book of the trilogy, Jack faces significant challenges—financial struggles, eviction, and the loss of his mother. True to his character, he rises to the occasion, dedicating himself to solving the case while finding new strength in his life and relationships. The story wraps up nicely, leaving no lingering cliffhangers, yet I find myself eager for more of Jack's adventures. A satisfying conclusion to a fantastic trilogy!
In the final book of the trilogy, Jack faces significant challenges—financial struggles, eviction, and the loss of his mother. True to his character, he rises to the occasion, dedicating himself to solving the case while finding new strength in his life and relationships. The story wraps up nicely, leaving no lingering cliffhangers, yet I find myself eager for more of Jack's adventures. A satisfying conclusion to a fantastic trilogy!
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