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Bad Call
Librarian note: alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00G9GPV44
Ralph da Silva’s luck is going from bad to worse. Mixing Tequila with treacherous mountain roads and an unhealthy shot of poor judgment makes for a lethal cocktail, as Ralph finds out to his cost when he narrowly avoids a head-on collision in the remote mountains of Central America—and that’s when his problems really start.
Not knowing whether the other driver has been so lucky—and more concerned with saving his own skin at any cost—Ralph panics and flees the scene, but is horrified when he learns that the brutal Chief of the Secret Police, Luis Garcia Ramirez, has taken a personal interest in the case. What isn’t clear is why—is Ramirez determined to bring Ralph to justice or has he got a more sinister, ulterior motive?
As the suspense increases and the net tightens around him, Ralph is tormented by the rumors of past atrocities that surround Ramirez. Then, in a bizarre turn of events as he desperately tries to escape justice and the country, Ralph is forced to confront Ramirez and decide whether he’s being offered a way out or whether he’s about to deliver himself into the cold-blooded hands of his nemesis. One thing is certain—he can’t afford to make another bad call.
Bad Call is a psychological thriller with the suspicion of a noir caper mixed in.
Ralph da Silva’s luck is going from bad to worse. Mixing Tequila with treacherous mountain roads and an unhealthy shot of poor judgment makes for a lethal cocktail, as Ralph finds out to his cost when he narrowly avoids a head-on collision in the remote mountains of Central America—and that’s when his problems really start.
Not knowing whether the other driver has been so lucky—and more concerned with saving his own skin at any cost—Ralph panics and flees the scene, but is horrified when he learns that the brutal Chief of the Secret Police, Luis Garcia Ramirez, has taken a personal interest in the case. What isn’t clear is why—is Ramirez determined to bring Ralph to justice or has he got a more sinister, ulterior motive?
As the suspense increases and the net tightens around him, Ralph is tormented by the rumors of past atrocities that surround Ramirez. Then, in a bizarre turn of events as he desperately tries to escape justice and the country, Ralph is forced to confront Ramirez and decide whether he’s being offered a way out or whether he’s about to deliver himself into the cold-blooded hands of his nemesis. One thing is certain—he can’t afford to make another bad call.
Bad Call is a psychological thriller with the suspicion of a noir caper mixed in.
85 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 10, 2014
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March 17, 2018
This is a fascinating story. We follow the protagonist, a drunk, self-centred, disgusting man through his ineffective, feeble struggles, trying to escape the consequences of his acts.
A short, compelling story that will keep your interest until the surprising end.
A short, compelling story that will keep your interest until the surprising end.
April 16, 2018
How many bad decisions can one make? Watch out for Karma ...
March 12, 2018
Bad bad day
More reasons not to drink. The main character is a non-likeable functioning alcoholic whose life is spiraling downward. The ending is an appropriate twist.
More reasons not to drink. The main character is a non-likeable functioning alcoholic whose life is spiraling downward. The ending is an appropriate twist.
March 17, 2018
Loved this book, and especially Ralph’s thought processes. Highly recommended
July 12, 2018
What an amazing ending. I never expected it - not as thrilling as books I normally read but still enjoyable and well written.
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