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Bubba the Monster Hunter Novellas
Monsters Beware: Bubba the Monster Hunter, Vol. 1
He's big, he's bad and he's here to save the day. From the author of The Black Knight Chronicles comes a new series of supernatural comedy with a Johnny Cash soundtrack and a Kevin Smith twist. The first collected edition of Bubba the Monster Hunter stories features the three "B's" of fine literature - beer, boobs and blood. Add the fourth B for Bubba and you've got a rollicking good time!
Meet Bubba the Monster Hunter, a 6'5" 340-pound hero for the working man. If it goes bump in the night, Bubba'll kill it. Vampires, Zombies, Ghouls, Werewolves, Ghosts, Witches, Warlocks, whatever. If it can be shot, he'll shoot it. If it can be hit, he'll hit it. And if there's a payday involved, he's on the case.
Voodoo Children
In this first Bubba the Monster Hunter story, everybody's favorite redneck is chasing zombies through the hills of Tennessee. Follow Bubba through beer joints, strip clubs and graveyards as he and his best helper Bertha (a .50 Desert Eagle Pistol) make sure that what's dead, stays dead.
Ballet of Blood
In Ballet of Blood, Bubba has to investigate a mysterious touring dance troupe that of course turns out to be more than he expected.
Bubba, backed up as always by the hilarious Skeeter, has to make do with his wits and what weapons he can find backstage at a theatre to get out of his most dangerous adventure yet.
Ho-Ho-Homicide
Bubba's back and this time he's in costume! Everybody's favorite redneck monster hunter goes undercover as a mall Santa to get to the bottom of a series of mysterious murders. Along the way he encounters snotty kids, annoying mothers, a smokin' hot elf, the spirit of Christmas and a tribe of fairies that would rather make war than toys!
Tassels of Terror
Bubba's back, and this time it's personal! A mysterious fire destroyed a topless club in South Carolina, and Bubba must get to the bottom of the mystery and rescue a missing stripper before more bloodshed ensues. A timeless story of love and pole dancers.
Meet Bubba the Monster Hunter, a 6'5" 340-pound hero for the working man. If it goes bump in the night, Bubba'll kill it. Vampires, Zombies, Ghouls, Werewolves, Ghosts, Witches, Warlocks, whatever. If it can be shot, he'll shoot it. If it can be hit, he'll hit it. And if there's a payday involved, he's on the case.
Voodoo Children
In this first Bubba the Monster Hunter story, everybody's favorite redneck is chasing zombies through the hills of Tennessee. Follow Bubba through beer joints, strip clubs and graveyards as he and his best helper Bertha (a .50 Desert Eagle Pistol) make sure that what's dead, stays dead.
Ballet of Blood
In Ballet of Blood, Bubba has to investigate a mysterious touring dance troupe that of course turns out to be more than he expected.
Bubba, backed up as always by the hilarious Skeeter, has to make do with his wits and what weapons he can find backstage at a theatre to get out of his most dangerous adventure yet.
Ho-Ho-Homicide
Bubba's back and this time he's in costume! Everybody's favorite redneck monster hunter goes undercover as a mall Santa to get to the bottom of a series of mysterious murders. Along the way he encounters snotty kids, annoying mothers, a smokin' hot elf, the spirit of Christmas and a tribe of fairies that would rather make war than toys!
Tassels of Terror
Bubba's back, and this time it's personal! A mysterious fire destroyed a topless club in South Carolina, and Bubba must get to the bottom of the mystery and rescue a missing stripper before more bloodshed ensues. A timeless story of love and pole dancers.
87 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 31, 2011
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About the author
John G. Hartness
194 books596 followersJohn G. Hartness is a teller of tales, a righter of wrong, defender of ladies’ virtues, and some people call him Maurice, for he speaks of the pompatus of love.
He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles (Bell Bridge Books), the Bubba the Monster Hunter comedic horror series, the Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter dark fantasy series, and many other projects.
In 2016, John teamed up with a pair of other publishing industry ne’er-do-wells and founded Falstaff Books, a small press dedicated to publishing the best of genre fictions “misfit toys.”
In his copious free time John enjoys long walks on the beach, rescuing kittens from trees and playing Magic: the Gathering.
For free short stories and to follow his activities and appearances on his newsletter, follow this link - http://eepurl.com/fV4In
He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles (Bell Bridge Books), the Bubba the Monster Hunter comedic horror series, the Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter dark fantasy series, and many other projects.
In 2016, John teamed up with a pair of other publishing industry ne’er-do-wells and founded Falstaff Books, a small press dedicated to publishing the best of genre fictions “misfit toys.”
In his copious free time John enjoys long walks on the beach, rescuing kittens from trees and playing Magic: the Gathering.
For free short stories and to follow his activities and appearances on his newsletter, follow this link - http://eepurl.com/fV4In
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March 4, 2018
Want lyrical writing, epic adventures and inspiring characters? Really? You ignorant?
This is *Bubba* - he who bumps back the night.
Grab a beer, pick up a shot gun and jump into the truck for some Monster Hunter 'ventures. This book be high art, like a dancer working a pole. Ain't nothing else like it, and shouldn't be.
Kick back and load up on the ammo and tell the monsters to "Come get some."
Shorts appearing in this book: (1) Voodoo Children; (2) Ballet of Blood; (3) Ho-Ho-Homicide; (4) Tassels of Terror. ... I've reviewed each of these stories individually elsewhere. Five star for the first two, four star for the second two.
(Read as part of the Bump in the Night book. - Now available in the Bubba year 1 collection: Scattered, Smothered, & Chunked - cheaper than buying the books individually)
This is *Bubba* - he who bumps back the night.
Grab a beer, pick up a shot gun and jump into the truck for some Monster Hunter 'ventures. This book be high art, like a dancer working a pole. Ain't nothing else like it, and shouldn't be.
Kick back and load up on the ammo and tell the monsters to "Come get some."
Shorts appearing in this book: (1) Voodoo Children; (2) Ballet of Blood; (3) Ho-Ho-Homicide; (4) Tassels of Terror. ... I've reviewed each of these stories individually elsewhere. Five star for the first two, four star for the second two.
(Read as part of the Bump in the Night book. - Now available in the Bubba year 1 collection: Scattered, Smothered, & Chunked - cheaper than buying the books individually)
January 16, 2020
Bubba is all about drinking beer, getting lap dances, and kicking monster butt. Unfortunately for the monsters the strip club is closed!
Bubba comes from a family of Monster hunters, but he wants noting more than to play football and lead a normal life. But, after breaking his knee, and his college and football career over he is forced to return home and take up the life of a monster hunter.
We follow Bubba while he deal with love sick voodoo necromancers, warlocks who conduct spirit orchestras,and a werewolf who just can't take No for an answer.
This is more of a short story collection and it is very entertaining, if a long way from fine literature. It is entertaining, but I'm not really sure I would want my friends to know I am reading it. It's kind of a guilty pleasure.
Bubba comes from a family of Monster hunters, but he wants noting more than to play football and lead a normal life. But, after breaking his knee, and his college and football career over he is forced to return home and take up the life of a monster hunter.
We follow Bubba while he deal with love sick voodoo necromancers, warlocks who conduct spirit orchestras,and a werewolf who just can't take No for an answer.
This is more of a short story collection and it is very entertaining, if a long way from fine literature. It is entertaining, but I'm not really sure I would want my friends to know I am reading it. It's kind of a guilty pleasure.
November 28, 2018
So damn funny! What an idea, a Southern good ole boy monster hunter. Genius!
March 4, 2017
Kindle Unlimited Going through the entire Bubba the Monster Hunter collections and not sure if the boy is on drugs or should be...but he makes real interesting reading...and a little wonder if his mama dropped him on his head, hard, repeatedly, on purpose, bless his heart.But John G be sure to tell Bubba if he's ever back down this way to holler;I bet that boy is more fun than wrasslin' a pig...a supernatural no bitey one of course. P.S. Come on down, and we'll shoot or set something on fire, darlin'. **all books listed this way are part of either Season 1, Season 2, or Season 3
Family Tradition - A Bubba the Monster Hunter Prequel
Scattered, Smothered and Chunked - Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 1
**Voodoo Children, Ballet of Blood, Ho-Ho-Homicide, Tassels of Terror, Cat Scratch Fever, Love Stinks, Hall & Goats, Footloose, Sixteens Tons, **Family Tradition PREQUEL** Final Countdown
Grits, Guns & Glory - Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 2
Grits, Guns & Glory - Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 2
*Included in this volume - UnHoly Night - Love Hurts - Dead Man's Hand - She's Got Legs - Howl - Double Trouble - Elf off the Shelf - Casket Case - Stone Cold Crazy - Rest High on that Mountain - Bad Moon Rising*
Wine, Women, & Song: Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 3
*collected edition including following four novellas: Moon over Bourbon Street - Night at the Museum - Midsummer - Oh Bubba, Where Art Thou?
Books are available in above ways/sets as well as individually and in other types of collections from this writer.
Family Tradition - A Bubba the Monster Hunter Prequel
Scattered, Smothered and Chunked - Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 1
**Voodoo Children, Ballet of Blood, Ho-Ho-Homicide, Tassels of Terror, Cat Scratch Fever, Love Stinks, Hall & Goats, Footloose, Sixteens Tons, **Family Tradition PREQUEL** Final Countdown
Grits, Guns & Glory - Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 2
Grits, Guns & Glory - Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 2
*Included in this volume - UnHoly Night - Love Hurts - Dead Man's Hand - She's Got Legs - Howl - Double Trouble - Elf off the Shelf - Casket Case - Stone Cold Crazy - Rest High on that Mountain - Bad Moon Rising*
Wine, Women, & Song: Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 3
*collected edition including following four novellas: Moon over Bourbon Street - Night at the Museum - Midsummer - Oh Bubba, Where Art Thou?
Books are available in above ways/sets as well as individually and in other types of collections from this writer.
March 29, 2012
This is an entertaining, albeit totally mindless, collection of short stories about a redneck who kills zombies and other such beasties for sport and profit. Most of the book consists of action sequences of Bubba killing paranormal beings. It does not pretend to be anything more than it is, and there is quite a bit of tongue in cheek humor here. Mixed in for no apparent reason is a very short story called "Zombie Mom" which is preciously hilarious and is about a nuclear family whose senior female has been bitten and is turning into a zombie. The family would normally decapitate her, but she's a really good cook.
Overall I am giving this three stars for being entertaining without a hint of pretense of trying to be anything else.
Overall I am giving this three stars for being entertaining without a hint of pretense of trying to be anything else.
December 18, 2015
Bubba, who's larger than life both physically and metaphorically, would maybe be a bit tedious as a character in a novel. These short stories are the perfect scope for him. My favorite of the collection was "Ho-Ho-Homicide", a Christmas-themed story that's not so much about the monster du jour as it is about getting Bubba to play Mall Santa for a day. This collection also includes a pair of non-Bubba stories, and the whole makes for a quick but fun read.
July 17, 2012
Want a very entertaining read?? Give Monsters Beware a chance. A truly unforgettable read. What a great protagonist!! Action…check. Carnage…check. Humor…check. Three great reasons to check out this great book by an author I will be keeping tabs on.
August 8, 2012
This short collection is a fast, fun read. If you can't enjoy a redneck with an inordinate armament hidden in his truck, chasing after all kinds of beasties...you take yourself too seriously. Really. Read this.
June 4, 2014
The Bubba stories are a nice break from your average paranormal fiction: for starters, Bubba's idea of "romance" involves visiting the nearest strip joint. Whatever your paranormal pest problem, Bubba has the tool for the job.
February 3, 2016
A collection of short stories with the same main character. They feature a redneck monster killer, who appears to have crawled out from the shallow end of the gene pool. Of course I am enjoying reading this!
I will read others. I need a laugh.
I will read others. I need a laugh.
July 26, 2012
Joe Bob Briggs got muscles, weapons and a gay Bosley. This is just plain fun.
February 13, 2015
The only reason I gave this book a 3 star was because it two stories that weren't Bubba related
July 12, 2015
The short stories of Bubba were ok.
Mainly mindless action, carried out by a chauvinistic pig.
The 2 short stories in the end were a bit of a redeeming factor. though not by much.
Mainly mindless action, carried out by a chauvinistic pig.
The 2 short stories in the end were a bit of a redeeming factor. though not by much.
August 27, 2025
1-Voodoo Children 3 stars
2-Ballet of Blood 3 stars
3-Ho-Ho Homicide 4 stars
4-Tassels of Terror 3 stars
I own the collection “Scattered, Smothered and Chunked".
2-Ballet of Blood 3 stars
3-Ho-Ho Homicide 4 stars
4-Tassels of Terror 3 stars
I own the collection “Scattered, Smothered and Chunked".
June 25, 2012
Bubba is my kinda guy!
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