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The Life and Times of the Bayou Banditos
The Bayou Banditos from the swamps of Louisiana have for years tracked and captured murderers, bank robbers and drug smugglers in places where no law enforcement officials would dare go. From the swamps of the South to mountainous terrains of the Rockies, these unorthodox trackers will go anywhere to track down their targets. The news organizations call them lawless bounty hunters. Law enforcement agencies despise them, but they are needed for their unusual tracking talents.
The Bayou Banditos Buck, Bubba, JRod and Portagee are a father and son’s team of trackers. They each have their own unique skill set which makes them an unpredictable force to contend with. Their collection of weapons and firearms are for the most part relics of the past, but suited for their style and the conditions in which they work.
The Bayou Banditos now find themselves in the undesirable position of being the hunted. Trapped in the jungles of a foreign country they are considered assassins with drug cartel death squads tracking them. If the death squads don’t kill them the beasts of the jungle will. There is no room for mistakes in this life and death struggle for survival.
Over the years, it’s common in book introductions and even movie trailers to boldly say that this book or movie is based on an actual story or actual events. Some claims are less bold and they might say, “This book or movie was developed from true facts.”
Let me assure you, I guarantee that this book is 100 percent truly factual based on my imagination. So be confident that when you read The Life and Times of the Bayou Banditos, it is all true from my perspective, just maybe not from anyone else’s.
The most amazing fact about this novel is that the family photo (of my sons and I), pictured on the front cover of this book, inspired this, my tenth novel.
The Bayou Banditos are fictional characters molded in the likeness of me and my sons. The names of the characters are my sons’ actual nicknames. Those who know them will not be surprised by their fictional counterparts’ personalities and demeanors.
The Bayou Banditos Buck, Bubba, JRod and Portagee are a father and son’s team of trackers. They each have their own unique skill set which makes them an unpredictable force to contend with. Their collection of weapons and firearms are for the most part relics of the past, but suited for their style and the conditions in which they work.
The Bayou Banditos now find themselves in the undesirable position of being the hunted. Trapped in the jungles of a foreign country they are considered assassins with drug cartel death squads tracking them. If the death squads don’t kill them the beasts of the jungle will. There is no room for mistakes in this life and death struggle for survival.
Over the years, it’s common in book introductions and even movie trailers to boldly say that this book or movie is based on an actual story or actual events. Some claims are less bold and they might say, “This book or movie was developed from true facts.”
Let me assure you, I guarantee that this book is 100 percent truly factual based on my imagination. So be confident that when you read The Life and Times of the Bayou Banditos, it is all true from my perspective, just maybe not from anyone else’s.
The most amazing fact about this novel is that the family photo (of my sons and I), pictured on the front cover of this book, inspired this, my tenth novel.
The Bayou Banditos are fictional characters molded in the likeness of me and my sons. The names of the characters are my sons’ actual nicknames. Those who know them will not be surprised by their fictional counterparts’ personalities and demeanors.
238 pages, Paperback
First published November 15, 2013
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About the author
R.C. Farrington
25 books16 followersRod Farrington a resident of Benton, LA has traveled extensively to Bermuda over the last twenty years. All of his novels to date are centered in Bermuda with a touch of Louisiana. The novels are action adventure with strong historical and geographical accuracy. The "Spinners" trilogy is based around on five teenagers who discover the gateway to the Bermuda Triangle. Rod spends most of his spare time in Bermuda exploring old forts, deserted islands, jungles and caves. His novels are filled with pirates, Confederate blockade runners, sharks and even modern day terrorists. Rod's seven novels rank among the bestselling novels in Bermuda.
"The Isle of Devils Holy War" was awarded the Shreveport - Bossier regional 2008 Gold ADDY award.
"Death Diamonds of Bermudez" was awarded the Shreveport - Bossier regional 2009 Silver ADDY award.
"Phantom Mauraders of the Bermuda Triangle" was released in March 2012. This novel was awarded a 2012 Bronze Addy Award.
"Blood Fangs Quest for the Dark One " was released in October 2012. This is the first novel in the "Blood Fangs" series. This novel was awarded a 2012 Bronze Addy Award.
The next novels in the series will be released in 2013.
"Blood Fangs - Samantha Savage Beast Huntress"
"The Life and Times of the Bayou Banditos"
Rod's novels are the best selling action adventure novels in Bermuda. Visit his web site: www.bermudaspinners.com.
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December 15, 2013
This was a first reads giveaway signed by the author. Thank you for the opportunity to read it.
First off, the Bayou Bandito part is not exactly as literal as I was thinking. These guys may be from the bayou but the story does not take place there. I guess the name only pertains to the group itself and has no bearing on the story for all intents and purposes.
I enjoyed the "characters" in the story, they are obviously the driving force with their colorful personalities and idiosyncrasies. What red blooded and testosterone filled young boy has not dreamed of storming the jungle and taking on a drug cartel. Well, here you go because all you have to do is read. Unfortunately the plan of action is not much different than a young boy would come up with while laying on the ground with his friends using sticks to draw in the dirt. I guess that fits the characters M.O. It was an entertaining read and enjoyable enough story. Bonus points for keeping Flynn intact.
First off, the Bayou Bandito part is not exactly as literal as I was thinking. These guys may be from the bayou but the story does not take place there. I guess the name only pertains to the group itself and has no bearing on the story for all intents and purposes.
I enjoyed the "characters" in the story, they are obviously the driving force with their colorful personalities and idiosyncrasies. What red blooded and testosterone filled young boy has not dreamed of storming the jungle and taking on a drug cartel. Well, here you go because all you have to do is read. Unfortunately the plan of action is not much different than a young boy would come up with while laying on the ground with his friends using sticks to draw in the dirt. I guess that fits the characters M.O. It was an entertaining read and enjoyable enough story. Bonus points for keeping Flynn intact.
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