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The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files #4
Smoke on the Water
The unexpected never rests …
Now that she's no longer an FBI agent, Sidney is restless. She drops Megan off at Grandma and Grandpa's so she can have some adult time, and then she goes to the shooting range. An old guy called Big Jake out-shoots her and then saves Sid from two huge goons who smell like the Drake. And then Big Jake turns up dead.
Missing Smoke and hoping to find out where he is, but saying she wants help finding Big Jake's killers, Sid sends a text to Phat Sam and Guppy.
Now that she's no longer an FBI agent, Sidney is restless. She drops Megan off at Grandma and Grandpa's so she can have some adult time, and then she goes to the shooting range. An old guy called Big Jake out-shoots her and then saves Sid from two huge goons who smell like the Drake. And then Big Jake turns up dead.
Missing Smoke and hoping to find out where he is, but saying she wants help finding Big Jake's killers, Sid sends a text to Phat Sam and Guppy.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2015
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Craig Halloran
179 books268 followersCraig Halloran grew up a role playing fiend and dungeon master's nightmare. Since, he's turned his boundless creativity into more than 80 acclaimed novels that span a wide variety of fantasy fiction sub-genres, from epic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery to future world apocalypse. Creator of the bestselling Darkslayer and the Chronicles of the Dragon series, he imagines unique worlds and wonders that are breathtaking in concept, and then brings them to life in stories brimming with excitement, suspense, and surprise. A former military policeman who now labors in the realm of the remarkable, Halloran has a large and loyal following of devoted fans who eagerly devour his page-turning, action-packed tales of fantastic adventure.
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For more news and anecdotes you can follow him at:
Facebook: The Darkslayer Report by Craig
Twitter: Craig Halloran
www.craighalloran.com (Website and Blog)
www.thedarkslayer.com
www.dragonwarsbooks.com
Or drop him a line anytime as he loves to hear from readers: craig@thedarkslayer.com
***
#1 Bestseller of Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery & KDP All-Star!
Dragon Wars (20 Books) releasing 2020-21
The Darkslayer Series #1 (6 Books)
The Darkslayer Series #2 (10 books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #1 (10 Books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #2 (10 Books)
The Odyssey of Nath Dragon, Prequel series, (5 Books)
The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 books)
The Henchmen Chronicles (5 Books)
The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer's Power (1 Stand Alone Book)
The Gamma Earth Cycle (2 Books, Work in Progress)
Zombie Impact (3 Books)
Top Spot: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Coming of Age Anthologies, Werewolves & Shifters
Top 5: Thrillers & Suspense/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters/Vampires
Top 10: Dark Fantasy
Top 10: Coming of Age
Top 100: Genre Fiction
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: (Free in Kindle Store)
#1 Epic Fantasy
#1 Sword & Sorcery
#1 Coming of Age
#1 Urban
#1 Horror
#1 Dark Fantasy
#1 Genetic Engineering
#1 Thrillers/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters and Vampires
Over 4000 reviews
4-Star+ Average Rating
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August 24, 2021
Where Is My Smoke? 💨
Kicked out of the FBI, Sid is going bananas.
She meets a new friend at the shooting gallery. He helps her fight off some supernatural creeps!
After the nice man is mysteriously killed, Sid decides to find his killer!
With Smoke still missing, she is definitely going to need some help, so calls on old friends of Smoke.
Phat Sam and Guppy are not a substitute for Smoke, but they’re interesting, and they’re willing to help her find Big Jake’s killer.
Still, how long will Smoke be missing?
Kicked out of the FBI, Sid is going bananas.
She meets a new friend at the shooting gallery. He helps her fight off some supernatural creeps!
After the nice man is mysteriously killed, Sid decides to find his killer!
With Smoke still missing, she is definitely going to need some help, so calls on old friends of Smoke.
Phat Sam and Guppy are not a substitute for Smoke, but they’re interesting, and they’re willing to help her find Big Jake’s killer.
Still, how long will Smoke be missing?
December 4, 2020
Smoke and Sydney are back to tackle two supernatural assassins who appear to be immortal. That would be bad enough, but Sydney quit the FBI in the last book and doesn’t have even the minimal support the FBI used to give her. Her ex-fiancé has taken over her role on the Black Slate with his current girlfriend and they are not happy that Sydney is also investigating the case—and making more progress than they are. That means that the work is twice as hard as the only progress that’s going to get made is by working around their FBI counterparts.
The action is fast paced, the dialogue is fun, and the bad guys are still bad. On top of that, Halloran gives us yet another unusual supernatural problem to resolve. There’s also some genuine tragedy in this book which reminds us that the danger is real and the stakes are huge.
I received this book from Free Audiobook Codes in exchange for an honest review.
If you liked this review, you can find more at www.gilbertstack.com/reviews.
The action is fast paced, the dialogue is fun, and the bad guys are still bad. On top of that, Halloran gives us yet another unusual supernatural problem to resolve. There’s also some genuine tragedy in this book which reminds us that the danger is real and the stakes are huge.
I received this book from Free Audiobook Codes in exchange for an honest review.
If you liked this review, you can find more at www.gilbertstack.com/reviews.
October 5, 2018
Wonderful!
Halloran has done it again! Another winner in urban fantasy series staring Sidney and John Smoke. Bring on the next book!
Halloran has done it again! Another winner in urban fantasy series staring Sidney and John Smoke. Bring on the next book!
March 17, 2018
Most literal title ever.....
Only because these villains literally....have a base underwater 😂😂.
The villans for me where sorta different then the ones we are used too.Not just because for the first time we have baddies that worked in a pair...and they not only looked normal but acted like complete sadistic psychos you see in movies! These guys love to inflicted pain and cause havoc...But does that stop it scare Sydney and smoke...hell no!
They are back again and amazing as ever . Not only does their relationship grow better between the two but as a team? They are also stronger then ever even if Sydney has left the FBI.
Rebecca , Cyrus new side peice gets on my last nerves and in this book gone is the pretty and nice shy girl we met before...she is just irratating. But I nice new 'human?' Villain to hate I guess.
Lodes of surprises and heartbreak in this book! Again! A real page turner u wouldn't wanna miss it 😁
Only because these villains literally....have a base underwater 😂😂.
The villans for me where sorta different then the ones we are used too.Not just because for the first time we have baddies that worked in a pair...and they not only looked normal but acted like complete sadistic psychos you see in movies! These guys love to inflicted pain and cause havoc...But does that stop it scare Sydney and smoke...hell no!
They are back again and amazing as ever . Not only does their relationship grow better between the two but as a team? They are also stronger then ever even if Sydney has left the FBI.
Rebecca , Cyrus new side peice gets on my last nerves and in this book gone is the pretty and nice shy girl we met before...she is just irratating. But I nice new 'human?' Villain to hate I guess.
Lodes of surprises and heartbreak in this book! Again! A real page turner u wouldn't wanna miss it 😁
December 24, 2020
Format: audiobook
Narrator: Holly Adams
I’ve enjoyed this book much more, I found Agent Sidney Shaw much more likeable in this story, I think she may have chilled out a bit of I’ve just got used to her lol.
The end of the last book seemed to be a turning point and this story brings about a new chapter for them all it seems!
Entertaining, attention grabbing and intrigue, we get a tiny glimpse of who ‘they’ are well, at least one of them, I look forward to finding out more.
I’m really enjoying this narrator she’s easy to listen to and delivers the dialogue well.
I will add that chapter 18 is actually chapter 18 from the previous book. The author has been informed.
Narrator: Holly Adams
I’ve enjoyed this book much more, I found Agent Sidney Shaw much more likeable in this story, I think she may have chilled out a bit of I’ve just got used to her lol.
The end of the last book seemed to be a turning point and this story brings about a new chapter for them all it seems!
Entertaining, attention grabbing and intrigue, we get a tiny glimpse of who ‘they’ are well, at least one of them, I look forward to finding out more.
I’m really enjoying this narrator she’s easy to listen to and delivers the dialogue well.
I will add that chapter 18 is actually chapter 18 from the previous book. The author has been informed.
December 8, 2020
Audiobook review- Action, action, and more action. The story is no stop entertainment with mystery and mayhem. Love the characters though this one pulled on my heart strings. The narrator did a great job! Only one problem; chapter 18 is from the prior book. The author has been notified. I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and and have voluntarily left this review.
January 23, 2023
Sidney Shaw, no longer an FBI goes after a newly found friend's murderers. They happen to be two bad boys that don't appear to be able to be killed. Smoke has unknown whereabouts so she calls Phat Sam and Guppy for assistance. The series is still fun and a fast read, great for road trips. Great narration for the audible version by Holly Adams.
July 31, 2025
Short, and sweet. Good as always. This book focuses more one Sidney with very few scenes with Smoke. Canonically it makes sense since Sidney is "off the case" following the end of book 3.
Nevertheless this is a fun urban fantasy romp: although admittedly this is a little light on the "urban fantasy" stuff until the end.
Nevertheless this is a fun urban fantasy romp: although admittedly this is a little light on the "urban fantasy" stuff until the end.
June 25, 2018
Not the type of book for everyone with all the descriptive words for sounds. But this is an action book filled with fighting helicopters and lots and lots of guns. I enjoyed this read slow to start but I’m invested!
This book adds to the first with move characters and development of the originals while it is a Bit repetitive it’s still and enjoyable read.
Addition of new things and twists and turns is awesome !
This book adds to the first with move characters and development of the originals while it is a Bit repetitive it’s still and enjoyable read.
Addition of new things and twists and turns is awesome !
October 5, 2023
Ha! My TBR list is out of control! I purchased this ebook in 2016, read #3 in 2017 and frankly don't remember much of the series. Yet I was still entertained by #4 and didn't have the urge to do housework or (gasp!) start another book.
June 22, 2018
Did not disappoint. :-)
September 12, 2018
Getting better every novel
I dig these books. They are exciting and addictive. Please give them a shot of you are on the fence about it.
I dig these books. They are exciting and addictive. Please give them a shot of you are on the fence about it.
June 9, 2019
Sid realizes there is more to the friendship/partnership that she has with Smoke. Why do they have to constantly have to abide by the rules when everyone else is out to kill them.
January 9, 2022
Back on track
My rating for the previous book was one star lower due to editing (or lack of it.) This installment is back on track! I love these characters and storyline.
My rating for the previous book was one star lower due to editing (or lack of it.) This installment is back on track! I love these characters and storyline.
February 24, 2022
[audio book] Holly Adams (Narrator) 4 1/2-5 stars
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June 23, 2022
The sound affects are nerve racking. But I love it!
July 9, 2022
3 stars
November 15, 2022
Actual stars 2.5.
August 29, 2023
Another great entry in the adventures of Sid and Smoke.
May 19, 2025
Great series!
Series is easy to get into and HARD to put down. I will get them all. Hope the remainder aren't too expensive I am 72 and read until my eyes blur.
Series is easy to get into and HARD to put down. I will get them all. Hope the remainder aren't too expensive I am 72 and read until my eyes blur.
March 6, 2017
Sid & Smoke book 4
More deaders/zombies, half dead bad guys, who knows what bad guys and some good guys that are iffy. I love Sid, her niece, Smoke and his crew. Off to the next book!
More deaders/zombies, half dead bad guys, who knows what bad guys and some good guys that are iffy. I love Sid, her niece, Smoke and his crew. Off to the next book!
April 13, 2024
I read the Kindle version and the book kept switching between calling the new agent Rebecca and Rachel. Very annoying. Pretty sure she was introduced as Rebecca.
August 13, 2015
Great main characters
I love these books. Sid is a strong female character that can kick butt and take care of herself. If she needs a little help sometimes it's o.k. because that help comes from Smoke. Smoke is the other main character. You want to know more about him. The author gives you just enough to get you by. I can't wait for the next book to come out!
I love these books. Sid is a strong female character that can kick butt and take care of herself. If she needs a little help sometimes it's o.k. because that help comes from Smoke. Smoke is the other main character. You want to know more about him. The author gives you just enough to get you by. I can't wait for the next book to come out!
August 13, 2015
I'm hooked!!
This just keeps getting better and better. I love how Sid finally admitted somewhat that she loved Smoke. Supernatural, murder and mayhem is a great combination. A lot of good characters died but I look forward to new one's. Did sister is back and I can't wait to find out what happens next.....
This just keeps getting better and better. I love how Sid finally admitted somewhat that she loved Smoke. Supernatural, murder and mayhem is a great combination. A lot of good characters died but I look forward to new one's. Did sister is back and I can't wait to find out what happens next.....
November 3, 2015
Awesome as ever
Awesome book, I just couldn't put the book down. I'm still hungry for more books to feed my imagination
Great read.
Awesome book, I just couldn't put the book down. I'm still hungry for more books to feed my imagination
Great read.
November 23, 2015
like the concept. laugh at that sound effects.....
June 11, 2022
Another great installment , going to the next.
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