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Shadowrun Novels #70
Shadowrun: On the Rocks
The streets are about to explode…
And Puyallup’s local paranormal investigator Jimmy Kincaid is caught right in the middle of it. The neighborhood’s criminal syndicates are on the brink of all-out war, and if they go at it, the streets will run red—literally.
But Jimmy’s got more problems besides trying to keep the peace between feuding mobsters. Someone’s sending him a very particular message by sending him severed limbs. And then there’s the pairs of hitmen coming after him. Last but certainly not least, he’s got to broker a deal between the biggest elven street gang in Seattle and a vicious Triad gang—and not get himself killed in the bargain.
But when an old enemy comes to town for revenge, Jimmy finds his already fairly chaotic life completely upended—and never to be the same again. To settle the score, he’ll have to face off against the deadliest assassin ever to stalk the Seattle streets—and use every bit of skill, guile, and luck he has to survive….
And Puyallup’s local paranormal investigator Jimmy Kincaid is caught right in the middle of it. The neighborhood’s criminal syndicates are on the brink of all-out war, and if they go at it, the streets will run red—literally.
But Jimmy’s got more problems besides trying to keep the peace between feuding mobsters. Someone’s sending him a very particular message by sending him severed limbs. And then there’s the pairs of hitmen coming after him. Last but certainly not least, he’s got to broker a deal between the biggest elven street gang in Seattle and a vicious Triad gang—and not get himself killed in the bargain.
But when an old enemy comes to town for revenge, Jimmy finds his already fairly chaotic life completely upended—and never to be the same again. To settle the score, he’ll have to face off against the deadliest assassin ever to stalk the Seattle streets—and use every bit of skill, guile, and luck he has to survive….
- GenresCyberpunkScience Fiction
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Published August 2, 2022
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About the author
Russell Zimmerman
43 books46 followersRussell ("Rusty" when he's not working) got started in writing as a freelancer for wargames like Warmachine, and since then has contributed to dozens of projects including fan-favorite fiction in Shadowrun and writing the international award-winning PC game Satellite Reign.
His most noteworthy work has been for the Shadowrun role-playing game and associated properties, and in more recent years he's become a regular contributor to the universes of BattleTech and Warhammer 40,000, as well.
During his career he's spilled some ink for a wide variety of genres and games, including Vampire 20th Anniversary, Earthdawn, Mutants & Masterminds, Gangs of the Undercity, multiple video games, and more! By working for Shadowrun, BattleTech, and Earthdawn, he's finished the old-school FASA trifecta, and is as such officially unstoppable.
His most noteworthy work has been for the Shadowrun role-playing game and associated properties, and in more recent years he's become a regular contributor to the universes of BattleTech and Warhammer 40,000, as well.
During his career he's spilled some ink for a wide variety of genres and games, including Vampire 20th Anniversary, Earthdawn, Mutants & Masterminds, Gangs of the Undercity, multiple video games, and more! By working for Shadowrun, BattleTech, and Earthdawn, he's finished the old-school FASA trifecta, and is as such officially unstoppable.
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December 22, 2022
I like all the books in the Shadowrun world. I just can't get enough.
September 24, 2021
With On The Rocks, Zimmerman gives us the most intense entry in the series yet. For a series that tends to crank up plenty of pressure, that is saying a lot.
With the multiple points of view of the previous novel, I enjoyed learning more about other characters in the series, but I have to admit, I could read from Jimmy's POV until the sun grew cold, and with On The Rocks, we go back to following Jimmy around nearly full time.
After almost dying, Jimmy is doing his best to leave the major leagues behind and go back to street level dealings, but the events of the past are coming to a boil, and Jimmy can't avoid reaping what he has sown.
Zimmerman is in fine form, and he gives a fantastic amout of flavor to Puyallup and its denizens. Hell, there is even a Dominican piraguero in the neighborhood, and reading about him made my day. The writing is top notch, the action sharp, and Kincaid's humor black as Puyallup ash.
Kincaid goes through a wringer, and he does not come out unscathed. Zimmerman delivers multiple gut punches, pulls on your heartstring plenty, but the laughs and the sheer grit that he imbues into Jimmy really balance it out.
It might be his finest book yet. I could not stop reading.
I definitely want more. I will keep buying Kincaid books (and anything he publishes) as long as he keeps cranking them out.
With the multiple points of view of the previous novel, I enjoyed learning more about other characters in the series, but I have to admit, I could read from Jimmy's POV until the sun grew cold, and with On The Rocks, we go back to following Jimmy around nearly full time.
After almost dying, Jimmy is doing his best to leave the major leagues behind and go back to street level dealings, but the events of the past are coming to a boil, and Jimmy can't avoid reaping what he has sown.
Zimmerman is in fine form, and he gives a fantastic amout of flavor to Puyallup and its denizens. Hell, there is even a Dominican piraguero in the neighborhood, and reading about him made my day. The writing is top notch, the action sharp, and Kincaid's humor black as Puyallup ash.
Kincaid goes through a wringer, and he does not come out unscathed. Zimmerman delivers multiple gut punches, pulls on your heartstring plenty, but the laughs and the sheer grit that he imbues into Jimmy really balance it out.
It might be his finest book yet. I could not stop reading.
I definitely want more. I will keep buying Kincaid books (and anything he publishes) as long as he keeps cranking them out.
September 16, 2021
An interesting shift in the story of Jimmy Kincaid
I really love the cyberpunk detective noir feel of this series, but I was starting to feel like Jimmy was a little too powerful, a little too Gary Stu, if you will. This book definitely turned things on its ear and responded to my feelings a bit. Definitely looking forward to seeing where things go now.
I really love the cyberpunk detective noir feel of this series, but I was starting to feel like Jimmy was a little too powerful, a little too Gary Stu, if you will. This book definitely turned things on its ear and responded to my feelings a bit. Definitely looking forward to seeing where things go now.
February 27, 2022
The best in the Jimmy Kincaid series.
It hits even hard than 3 high caliber rounds to the chest. (Book 2)
This time he is dealing with a syndicate war and blowback from the last novels.
Also someone or something has delivered 30 human arms to his apartment.
Are these things connected will Jimmy and his friends survive intact? Will they ever be the same?
It hits even hard than 3 high caliber rounds to the chest. (Book 2)
This time he is dealing with a syndicate war and blowback from the last novels.
Also someone or something has delivered 30 human arms to his apartment.
Are these things connected will Jimmy and his friends survive intact? Will they ever be the same?
April 25, 2024
Eh, I'm tired of the same villains, the mafia turf wars, Jimmy's poor choices. And now with Jimmy losing what little magic he had left ... no hacking, no runs ... I'm not sure how this is Shadowrun anymore.
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October 26, 2021
Wonderful entry in the saga of Jimmy Kincade. A rollercoaster ride from cover to cover. Rusty kept me hungry all the way through the book and ready for the next installment.
March 12, 2023
Das war eine atmosphärische und unterhaltsame Zeit mit Jimmy Kincaid. Der Roman setzt den Konflikt mit den Ancients fort und setzt noch einiges dazu.
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