Adobe Flats

Jim Grant Thriller #3

by Colin Campbell

On a personal mission to return an heirloom to the father of his former colleague and lover, Jim Grant isn't sure what to expect in the dusty flatlands of Texas. He isn't expecting trouble from the local cowboys . . . but trouble is what he gets.

With razor-sharp instincts honed from his years as a covert operator, Grant is a small town's last hope against an army of good old boys and a violent kingpin who has everything to lose. And if he manages to keep his boots above ground, he may be able to lay to rest the memory of a soldier who died too soon.

Praise:

"A stylish noir voice."--Kirkus Reviews

Genres: Mystery

360 pages, Paperback

Published September 8, 2014

About the author

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Ex-policeman. Ex-soldier. International tennis player. And full-time crime writer in Yorkshire.

Reviews

[Ron Gilmette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Colin uses a lot of movie and book references. A lot of "Bad Day at Black Rock" and Jack Reacher is mentioned. I don't think I'll make a big deal about following this series.

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a damn good series......

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

#3 in the Jim Grant, the Resurrection Man series. Through both direct allusion and pastiche, this novel pays tribute to actor Spencer Tracy in the film Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) and author Lee Child's character Jack Reacher (although with a 2015 copyright date, perhaps his novel Make Me is paying tribute to Adobe Flats (2014)). The similarities of unwelcome visitors - Spencer Tracy in Black Rock, Jack Reacher in Mother's Rest and Jim Grant in Adobe Flat are unmistakable.

Jim Grant, the Resurrection Man - On a personal mission to return an heirloom to the father of his former colleague and lover, Jim Grant isn't sure what to expect in the dusty flatlands of Texas. He isn't expecting trouble from the local cowboys...but trouble is what he gets. With razor-sharp instincts honed from his years as a covert operator, Grant is a small town's last hope against an army of good old boys and a violent kingpin who has everything to lose. And if he manages to keep his boots above ground, he may be able to lay to rest the memory of a soldier who died too soon

[Roberto Colon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Colin Campbell's new novel Adobe Flats is a thriller that won't let up. Jim Grant is a bi tough ex-military man who steps off a train in Absolution, Texas on an errand to deliver a package for an old friend? Walking through the town he gets the evil eye from the townfolks who aren't to friendly. The townfolks don't like strangers neither do Tripp Macready and his son Scott who own the town as they conduct their criminal activities. The townfolks are scared of Macready and think Grant is there to cause trouble. After Grant completes his errand he decides to stay in Absolution to help out the townfolks but when Macready sends his hired help of good ole boys to run him out of town that's when the action ignites. The story is entertaining the dialogue is fresh and the action is all over the place. Read it and enjoy. You won't be disappointed. I discovered a new author to add to my book collection and is name is Colin Campbell.

[Kelli Bragg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story - 1) because it's a Western, and 2) because it's a great adventure. There were times when I wondered why Jim seemed to make certain decisions/actions instead of leaving things be or waiting for a different time to act, but then I remind myself that he's ex-military, and they don't wait for a 'perfect' time. An exciting adventure, with some really great scene-building in the desert, and explanations as to why people do what they do. Recommended.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the third "Resurrection Man" book, British cop Jim Grant heads to Absolution, Texas (in the middle of nowhere) with the goal of finding closure in a dark moment in his life but he finds the locals there view him with suspicion. Jim uses his wits to maneuver the danger he finds himself in.

[Chris Conley · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first Colin Campbell book. I will read all the others. This was excellent. I was afraid at first that Jim Grant was going to be a British Jack Reacher. They are different men entirely.