Bulletproof

by Mickey Dubrow

A novel that takes on our gun culture point blank.

Nell Slagle’s brother killed twenty-five people, most of them children, at a middle school. Before he did, he killed his mother and injured Nell. Shunned by society, addicted to heroin, and homeless, Nell is sure that her life can’t get any worse, until a defense contractor’s experiments make her bulletproof. With her new power, Nell decides that those who profit from murder should face the consequences. She becomes a mass shooter who targets gun shows.

348 pages, Paperback

Published August 4, 2024

About the author

For over thirty years, Mickey Dubrow wrote television promos, marketing presentations, and scripts for various clients including Cartoon Network, TNT Latin America, and HGTV. His short stories and essays have appeared in Prime Number Magazine, The Good Men Project, The Signal Mountain Review, Full Grown People, and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency. His first novel, American Judas, was a Finalist for the 2020 Georgia Author of the Year Award in the category of First Novel. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, author Jessica Handler.

Reviews

[Jess Coffman · Rating 5 out of 5]

So excited to read! Best giveaway book I’ve received so far. definitely went above and beyond!!! Thank you thank you!

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fast paced read that I enjoyed. I kept thinking it would make for a great TV show, so I wasn’t surprised to see that the author has written for TV!

Here is how I tend to rate books:
5 stars - outstanding, would read multiple times and keep in my personal library
4 stars - great book that I thoroughly enjoyed
3 stars - average read but would recommend to others
2 stars - would not recommend to others
1 star - I don't give these out as I would just DNF

I received this book through a Goodreads Giveaway and was asked to give my honest review.

[Lauren Harr · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writing, humor, and characters reminded me of some of my favorite Hiaasen novels. Though it contains tough issues--our obsession with guns, violence, and revenge--Nell is a character you can relate to and the odd balls she runs into are mostly delightful. I was rooting for her all the way along to find peace, love, and a place where she could exist in the world.