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Pat St. James Mystery #5
Rolling Thunder
Sequel to Murder on a Queen
Murder Most Book Five
Budget cuts shuffle the decks of the Prince George’s County Police Department. Separated after years as partners, Hank Capstone and Patrick St. James find themselves having to make a new start. Assigned as a training officer, Hank takes on the tough task of showing hot, fit young rookie Jessie Morgan the ropes. Unfortunately, Jessie’s beauty is only skin-deep as he seems to have a habit of spouting homophobic comments to anyone who will listen. Still, Hank watches closely, figuring his rookie hides a deeper secret.
While Hank is distracted by his new partner, secrets from his past resurface. A former Iraqi general with a grudge against Hank arrives in the area seeking revenge. Does his appearance connect to a terrorist threat made against the local mall? Hank and Patrick must reunite to save the day.
Murder Most Book Five
Budget cuts shuffle the decks of the Prince George’s County Police Department. Separated after years as partners, Hank Capstone and Patrick St. James find themselves having to make a new start. Assigned as a training officer, Hank takes on the tough task of showing hot, fit young rookie Jessie Morgan the ropes. Unfortunately, Jessie’s beauty is only skin-deep as he seems to have a habit of spouting homophobic comments to anyone who will listen. Still, Hank watches closely, figuring his rookie hides a deeper secret.
While Hank is distracted by his new partner, secrets from his past resurface. A former Iraqi general with a grudge against Hank arrives in the area seeking revenge. Does his appearance connect to a terrorist threat made against the local mall? Hank and Patrick must reunite to save the day.
- GenresM M Romance
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2013
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John Simpson
275 books125 followersJohn Simpson, a Vietnam-era Veteran, has been a uniformed Police Officer of the Year, a federal agent, a federal magistrate, and an armed bodyguard to royalty and a senior government executive. He earned awards from the Vice President of the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury. John has written articles for various gay and straight magazines. John lives with his partner of 35 years and three wonderful Scott Terriers, all spoiled and a breed of canine family member that is unique in dogdom. John is also involved with the Old Catholic Church and its liberal pastoral positions on the gay community.
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January 25, 2014
Note: For some reason, my review disappeared from GR. It was originally posted Jan 4, 2014. Here is the review as it appeared/disappeared at that time.
Original Blog Post: http://headouttheoven.blogspot.com/20...
My Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars
I have been a huge fan and follower of John Simpson since I first read Murder Most Gay. So, yes, I have been following this series and have loved every single one. On to a year after Murder On A Queen was released, we now have Rolling Thunder, the story where Pat and Hank meet and greet a new character, Jessie Morgan.
Jessie is a gay man trying so hard to be the most bigoted homophobe in town, thinking he should be so as he is gay himself. Calling him a closeted bitch was, for me, the best line in the book. Soon, we see Jessie experience the life of a gay man and meet the man of his dreams.
In the meanwhile, we have this side story, where a former general in Saddam Hussein's army finds himself without means to support his family and gets entangled with a group that not only results to a disastrous fatality but a means to get back at the evil westerners and the specific Joe who pulled that trigger. And really, this is the character I never expected to feel for. He is not only twisted, he is desperate in his need to avenge his life and country. This was a character written for us readers to understand that other side of the coin where drastic changes can lead to illogical logic.
Pat and Hank and their husbands are in this story and as per usual, I love these guys. They are such men but at the same time such queens, they just make me smile, laugh and wonder.
Rolling Thunder is a suspense thriller with some bit of action and a whole lot of snarkiness and I just loved it. This is a great addition to my list of favorites and can't wait for when the next adventure is released. I just hope it does not take another year.
Original Blog Post: http://headouttheoven.blogspot.com/20...
My Rating: 4.5 of 5 Stars
I have been a huge fan and follower of John Simpson since I first read Murder Most Gay. So, yes, I have been following this series and have loved every single one. On to a year after Murder On A Queen was released, we now have Rolling Thunder, the story where Pat and Hank meet and greet a new character, Jessie Morgan.
Jessie is a gay man trying so hard to be the most bigoted homophobe in town, thinking he should be so as he is gay himself. Calling him a closeted bitch was, for me, the best line in the book. Soon, we see Jessie experience the life of a gay man and meet the man of his dreams.
In the meanwhile, we have this side story, where a former general in Saddam Hussein's army finds himself without means to support his family and gets entangled with a group that not only results to a disastrous fatality but a means to get back at the evil westerners and the specific Joe who pulled that trigger. And really, this is the character I never expected to feel for. He is not only twisted, he is desperate in his need to avenge his life and country. This was a character written for us readers to understand that other side of the coin where drastic changes can lead to illogical logic.
Pat and Hank and their husbands are in this story and as per usual, I love these guys. They are such men but at the same time such queens, they just make me smile, laugh and wonder.
Rolling Thunder is a suspense thriller with some bit of action and a whole lot of snarkiness and I just loved it. This is a great addition to my list of favorites and can't wait for when the next adventure is released. I just hope it does not take another year.
November 28, 2013
As with the rest of the books in the series this one has a great mystery, some very funny moments between all the guys and some ultra hot smexy scenes. This book focuses mostly on Hank’s past. There are some great moments involving a new couple that we hadn’t met before and some wonderful moments between the characters we already know. One thing done in this book that wasn’t done before was to make me feel sorry for the villain.
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April 6, 2019
Death squads
Story followed a lot of people and gradually tied them in a bow for better or worse. Government agencies and cops working together to save lives. Story grabbed you and sucked you in.
Story followed a lot of people and gradually tied them in a bow for better or worse. Government agencies and cops working together to save lives. Story grabbed you and sucked you in.
February 26, 2014
Written in a stilted Dick and Jane manner with blah, one dimensional characters given eye rolling dialogue. I couldn't finish it.
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