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John Lee Quarrels #12
Jackpot
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Jackpot (John Lee Quarrels Book 12)
by Nick Russell (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars (96)
4.6 on Goodreads 45 ratings
Curtis Darling was without a doubt one of the most annoying men who ever lived in Somerton County, Florida. And given the number of rednecks, racists, wife beaters, petty thieves, drunks, methheads, and other assorted losers who called that part of rural north Florida home, that was saying a lot. Even so, the county was shocked when Curtis and his wife Mary Lou are found brutally slain in their own home.
Who would do such a thing, and why? Was someone finally fed up with Curtis and his constant bragging about how tough he was, or his whining about how he couldn’t catch a break? Did one of the many people he owed money to decide to collect the debt in blood? Or was someone after the big lottery windfall that Curtis had been boasting about to anyone who would listen? Was the killer a respected family man Curtis had cheated, a mysterious hermit living in the nearby forest, or someone from the murdered couple’s past?
As the story unfolds, fear, racism, revenge, greed, and long buried small town secrets come to light, and more blood will be shed before it’s all said and done.
As sultry as a Florida back road in August, as mysterious as the South's live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, and as deadly as a copperhead strike, Jackpot, the twelfth book in New York Times bestselling author Nick Russell's John Lee Quarrels series is sure to hook you from the first page and keep you reading late into the night.
*This book contains violence, strong language, and adult situations some readers might find objectionable*
Jackpot (John Lee Quarrels Book 12)
by Nick Russell (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars (96)
4.6 on Goodreads 45 ratings
Curtis Darling was without a doubt one of the most annoying men who ever lived in Somerton County, Florida. And given the number of rednecks, racists, wife beaters, petty thieves, drunks, methheads, and other assorted losers who called that part of rural north Florida home, that was saying a lot. Even so, the county was shocked when Curtis and his wife Mary Lou are found brutally slain in their own home.
Who would do such a thing, and why? Was someone finally fed up with Curtis and his constant bragging about how tough he was, or his whining about how he couldn’t catch a break? Did one of the many people he owed money to decide to collect the debt in blood? Or was someone after the big lottery windfall that Curtis had been boasting about to anyone who would listen? Was the killer a respected family man Curtis had cheated, a mysterious hermit living in the nearby forest, or someone from the murdered couple’s past?
As the story unfolds, fear, racism, revenge, greed, and long buried small town secrets come to light, and more blood will be shed before it’s all said and done.
As sultry as a Florida back road in August, as mysterious as the South's live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, and as deadly as a copperhead strike, Jackpot, the twelfth book in New York Times bestselling author Nick Russell's John Lee Quarrels series is sure to hook you from the first page and keep you reading late into the night.
*This book contains violence, strong language, and adult situations some readers might find objectionable*
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 24, 2023
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December 28, 2023
Excellent
In Nick's own words as he was working in this book, the storyline changed in the middle of the book and surprised him how it turned out.
I highly recommend you take the time to read ALL on Nick's books. He has the ability to make you think that you are in the middle of the book as you are reading the book.
In Nick's own words as he was working in this book, the storyline changed in the middle of the book and surprised him how it turned out.
I highly recommend you take the time to read ALL on Nick's books. He has the ability to make you think that you are in the middle of the book as you are reading the book.
February 10, 2024
This is a children's book? Not a good 1 though.
I think the old author Is getting senile this is really simplistic , Really Don't make no sense..
Silly old timers backwards backwoods. There is no way this story could possibly appeal to an educated Call Cajun American man, Or woman.
I think the old author Is getting senile this is really simplistic , Really Don't make no sense..
Silly old timers backwards backwoods. There is no way this story could possibly appeal to an educated Call Cajun American man, Or woman.
February 19, 2024
One of my favorites
John Lee has been one of my favorite characters of Mr. Russell's. There are always twists and turns in his books and they a!ways !save yoh wanting more. This series is located in F!orida and as usual the police department has a lot to deal with including a murder. I look forward to the next book and another adventure.
John Lee has been one of my favorite characters of Mr. Russell's. There are always twists and turns in his books and they a!ways !save yoh wanting more. This series is located in F!orida and as usual the police department has a lot to deal with including a murder. I look forward to the next book and another adventure.
April 12, 2024
Jackpot by Nick Russel
This is book twelve in John Lee series that I have read. The storyline was pretty interesting. However, with most of previous books, the perpetrators of the crimes emerge somewhat out of the blue in the final 2-3 percent of the book without adequate buildup.
This is book twelve in John Lee series that I have read. The storyline was pretty interesting. However, with most of previous books, the perpetrators of the crimes emerge somewhat out of the blue in the final 2-3 percent of the book without adequate buildup.
December 30, 2023
The Mayhem Continues
Nick Russell’s books always take a turn toward the end, and end up way off what everyone was thinking. This one is no exception. A real page-turner, with a satisfying ending!
Nick Russell’s books always take a turn toward the end, and end up way off what everyone was thinking. This one is no exception. A real page-turner, with a satisfying ending!
January 19, 2024
Barb
I love the John Lee Quarrels books. The depth of the characters and the emotion evoked from the stories makes these books a 10+. Nick Russell is a great writer. This book did not disappoint and I look forward to the next one!
I love the John Lee Quarrels books. The depth of the characters and the emotion evoked from the stories makes these books a 10+. Nick Russell is a great writer. This book did not disappoint and I look forward to the next one!
January 24, 2024
Review of Jackpot
Great storyline, the author really understands small town Southern politics, racism and poverty. The story also includes Childhood Trauma and how difficult it is to overcome it.
Great storyline, the author really understands small town Southern politics, racism and poverty. The story also includes Childhood Trauma and how difficult it is to overcome it.
January 28, 2024
Great book and story as usual
Nick Russell is A good author his books are one of my favorite and John Lee one of my favorite characters. Matter of fact when I have a book by him I read the entire book in one setting.
Just can't put it down .
Nick Russell is A good author his books are one of my favorite and John Lee one of my favorite characters. Matter of fact when I have a book by him I read the entire book in one setting.
Just can't put it down .
March 19, 2024
Who has the Ticket
This was my first John Lee Quarrels book. It was a good story line. And show what greed in people will do. The introduction to the characters was good for me. Being a new reader. Great read and the ending is such a big surprise.
This was my first John Lee Quarrels book. It was a good story line. And show what greed in people will do. The introduction to the characters was good for me. Being a new reader. Great read and the ending is such a big surprise.
March 23, 2024
Awesome as always
I read through the entire series in record pace, though I only read a couple of hours per day, depending on weather. Tough to put it down, wanting more. And now am very anxious for the next one to release!
I read through the entire series in record pace, though I only read a couple of hours per day, depending on weather. Tough to put it down, wanting more. And now am very anxious for the next one to release!
February 13, 2025
murder is never good
Winning the Lottery isn’t always a good thing! Shooting your mouth off about it can also bring you trouble.
See who wanted the money and who you could trust.
Very interesting story that I know you’ll enjoy reading.
Winning the Lottery isn’t always a good thing! Shooting your mouth off about it can also bring you trouble.
See who wanted the money and who you could trust.
Very interesting story that I know you’ll enjoy reading.
January 4, 2024
Wow! What a book!
January 14, 2024
Unlucky loto
Very easy read. Author has great sense of humor. Lot of easy to follow twists and turns. I follow all of his novels.
Very easy read. Author has great sense of humor. Lot of easy to follow twists and turns. I follow all of his novels.
January 28, 2024
Nick Russell strikes again!
Typical Nick Russell book…. Keeps you reading from beginning to end without a break! Can’t wait for the next one !
Typical Nick Russell book…. Keeps you reading from beginning to end without a break! Can’t wait for the next one !
April 17, 2024
Tragedy...
May 8, 2024
WHAT A CRAZY CASE WITH AN ENDING I HAD GUESSED AT AND STILL DIDN'T GET ALL OF IT RIGHT. THIS WAS A VERY COMPLEX STORYLINE. 'D
May 30, 2024
Loved it
Have been following this series from the beginning. Love the characters and the stories. Patiently waiting for the next one
Have been following this series from the beginning. Love the characters and the stories. Patiently waiting for the next one
June 16, 2024
PLEASE WRITE MORE JACK LEE BOOKS
How could you stop writing books about John Lee and Maddy????? I read all 12 books over 3 days and I loved everyone of them!!
How could you stop writing books about John Lee and Maddy????? I read all 12 books over 3 days and I loved everyone of them!!
June 21, 2024
Good book
December 31, 2024
Great storyline...better ending
September 24, 2025
Deadly Lottery
Once again Nick Russell does not disappoint. Another great story about Somerton County. I continue to look forward as the saga continues. Thanks again.
Once again Nick Russell does not disappoint. Another great story about Somerton County. I continue to look forward as the saga continues. Thanks again.
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