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Nick McCarty: Cold Blooded Assassin #4
Bloody Shadows
Writer/Assassin Nick McCarty faces off with traitorous blackmailers, terrorist sympathizers, the Seattle ‘Ripper’, and powerful entities hell bent on either recruiting the most cold blooded killer in the land, or killing him and his family. They find out in terrifying terms when you go after the Terminator, you had better get him with the first strike. Because after you miss, he plays hard ball without mercy, and without hesitation.
Taking quirky to the extreme, Nick cuts off his trouble free vacation time in favor of a rapid fire series of spider webbed events. He leads what CIA Director Paul Gilbrech thinks of as Nick’s team of cartoons, The Unholy Trio, into one deadly action after another. From a criminal consultation with the local police becoming a mugger gang execution to a simple recon of a suspected Isis training center turning into a war zone, Nick repairs problems with deadly proficiency.
Bonus Story – Also another free Nick and Jean future bonus story with romance, violence, political intrigue, and of course much humor.
Taking quirky to the extreme, Nick cuts off his trouble free vacation time in favor of a rapid fire series of spider webbed events. He leads what CIA Director Paul Gilbrech thinks of as Nick’s team of cartoons, The Unholy Trio, into one deadly action after another. From a criminal consultation with the local police becoming a mugger gang execution to a simple recon of a suspected Isis training center turning into a war zone, Nick repairs problems with deadly proficiency.
Bonus Story – Also another free Nick and Jean future bonus story with romance, violence, political intrigue, and of course much humor.
- GenresThriller
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 15, 2015
222 people are currently reading
25 people want to read
About the author
Bernard Lee DeLeo
111 books92 followersBorn and raised in Warren, Ohio, Mr. DeLeo writes Pulp Fiction in many genres. Seventy of his novels are available on the Amazon marketplace and are free for Kindle Unlimited members. He served aboard the USS Ranger (CVA61) from 1969 until November of 1972. After the Navy, he earned an AA degree in Auto Technology from Chabot College in Hayward, CA, and a BA degree in English from Cal State Hayward.
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April 10, 2024
books like these are guilty pleasures. they are irreverent, action packed and filled with truly off center and slightly off kilter characters. I especially liked the bonus story where the kids are adults and part of the action. hope to see more stories with grown up Jean, Sonny, and Quinn. Re-read in July, 2017. Re-read again in january, 2018. Still good especially the after story about a grown up Jean. Re-read again in June 2019. A very guilty pleasure. Re-read again in 2020 during pandemic quarantine.
August 5, 2015
Love this book 4
I like the action and dialogue with all the characters.. I really love how the Unholy Trio take on fanatics, terrorists, rapists and serial killers.. too bad our Government is too politically correct to actually enforce our laws and back our law enforcement. I'm not a violent person but I sure do love to see the bad guy get his just rewards here on earth.. When is #5 going to be out?
I like the action and dialogue with all the characters.. I really love how the Unholy Trio take on fanatics, terrorists, rapists and serial killers.. too bad our Government is too politically correct to actually enforce our laws and back our law enforcement. I'm not a violent person but I sure do love to see the bad guy get his just rewards here on earth.. When is #5 going to be out?
November 29, 2020
Great
As always a fast moving action packed, kick butt story. I have read this series before, but realized I had not left a review for book 4. This is the third time I have read this series. I am a voracious reader but will hit a point that I am bored with what I am reading. So to solve that I re-read all of the books written by Mr. DeLeo. They have action, humor, and the God bless America patriotism. I am 70 and on a restricted income so it is great that I am able to read these books on KU.
As always a fast moving action packed, kick butt story. I have read this series before, but realized I had not left a review for book 4. This is the third time I have read this series. I am a voracious reader but will hit a point that I am bored with what I am reading. So to solve that I re-read all of the books written by Mr. DeLeo. They have action, humor, and the God bless America patriotism. I am 70 and on a restricted income so it is great that I am able to read these books on KU.
December 1, 2017
Shadows
It was good. I have to admit that at first I didn't care much for the added chapters but I've changed my mind. Now I do like them. They were good. Let's face it: I think we should have read these books first. We didn't so we'll just keep reading. They are good and worth reading!
It was good. I have to admit that at first I didn't care much for the added chapters but I've changed my mind. Now I do like them. They were good. Let's face it: I think we should have read these books first. We didn't so we'll just keep reading. They are good and worth reading!
August 13, 2018
Two in a row--a record (for reviews, that is)
As noted above, this is the second review in this series. The books are very good and enjoyable. Which is why I am reading. The books are entertaining and build upon each other but are complete in themselves. Thanks for writing them and making them available thru Kindle Unlimited.
As noted above, this is the second review in this series. The books are very good and enjoyable. Which is why I am reading. The books are entertaining and build upon each other but are complete in themselves. Thanks for writing them and making them available thru Kindle Unlimited.
March 23, 2017
I didn't like this as much as the last one. Still good but felt a little bit repetitive at times. Especially with the police officer Neil Dickerson - I couldn't be bothered searching it out but I'm sure at one point he knows that Nick is an assassin and then later is surprised. That or I have major deja vu. I like El Muerto, El Kabong and Payaso very much but would much prefer to see more of Jean and maybe less of Rachel. I didn't like Rachel as much in this one. On to the next one.
December 15, 2017
A family that plays together stays together
I read several books a week and this series is the only one so far that can make me laugh and cry and plot. If there ever was a must read this is it.
I read several books a week and this series is the only one so far that can make me laugh and cry and plot. If there ever was a must read this is it.
January 26, 2018
Cold blooded assassin
Nick or Diego or el. Muerto, whoever needs to help get the problem resolved. Transitions are fast and easy to resolve whether by logical calculations or seat of the pants. Consistent characters and the occasional die off makes sense.
Nick or Diego or el. Muerto, whoever needs to help get the problem resolved. Transitions are fast and easy to resolve whether by logical calculations or seat of the pants. Consistent characters and the occasional die off makes sense.
June 16, 2018
Great ride
I really enjoy this series! It's so well written. I love the relationships the characters have with one another. Hopefully the Amazon "book killers" don't have this sights here.
I really enjoy this series! It's so well written. I love the relationships the characters have with one another. Hopefully the Amazon "book killers" don't have this sights here.
July 19, 2018
Must Read - Action with Morales
My favorite author has done it again. I am still trying to figure out how he writes these incredible series —— yet they are all so different. I am still undecided on my favorite. I can’t wait to start next book!!!!!
My favorite author has done it again. I am still trying to figure out how he writes these incredible series —— yet they are all so different. I am still undecided on my favorite. I can’t wait to start next book!!!!!
August 27, 2017
Great adventures
Fast paced and very eventful. This series is profound in it's makeup. I love the characters and the dynamic relationships. Can't stop reading.
Fast paced and very eventful. This series is profound in it's makeup. I love the characters and the dynamic relationships. Can't stop reading.
September 7, 2017
SHADOWS
I read books very fast. I read this slowly because the dialogue was so funny I actually was laughing out loud my wife was telling me to hush. These books are great!😇
I read books very fast. I read this slowly because the dialogue was so funny I actually was laughing out loud my wife was telling me to hush. These books are great!😇
September 8, 2017
Another good read in the series. I like the short story at the end with kids grown. Strongly recommend your consideration. Thanks to author.
September 26, 2017
Good reading
Stories have good plot lines and move well.
At times though I found parts to be "preachy".
Looking forward to more.
Stories have good plot lines and move well.
At times though I found parts to be "preachy".
Looking forward to more.
October 22, 2017
Great Book!
Another fast paced action packed thriller. Can't wait to be reading the next book in the series. Always ready for more action.
Another fast paced action packed thriller. Can't wait to be reading the next book in the series. Always ready for more action.
January 21, 2018
Each book in the series is better than the last
Not good with reviews so I'll just say keep up the good work. It was very sad to see Dan die.
Not good with reviews so I'll just say keep up the good work. It was very sad to see Dan die.
February 11, 2018
Great job thanks
I really like reading the Hardcase,McCarty and Cantelli series. Please keep up the great writing adventures. Tim Retired Senior Chief USN
I really like reading the Hardcase,McCarty and Cantelli series. Please keep up the great writing adventures. Tim Retired Senior Chief USN
April 15, 2018
I love this series!
A story that keeps you turning the pages and keeps you rooted in the various plots & characters. Just want to run out and get the next book in the series!
A story that keeps you turning the pages and keeps you rooted in the various plots & characters. Just want to run out and get the next book in the series!
June 17, 2018
Action packed
I chose this rating because I was never bored. It kept me well entertained and I am looking forward to book five.
I chose this rating because I was never bored. It kept me well entertained and I am looking forward to book five.
February 9, 2019
fantastic series
May 4, 2019
Nick McCarty
If you are looking for something fun,or something that at times makes you laugh out loud. You have found it. This series is fantastic I hope it never ends
If you are looking for something fun,or something that at times makes you laugh out loud. You have found it. This series is fantastic I hope it never ends
November 7, 2019
Great book
I love the characters and the humor is great. I love Grace always saying "I hate you" cracks me up.
I love the characters and the humor is great. I love Grace always saying "I hate you" cracks me up.
August 12, 2020
Last book I'll get in this series.
Just a tired theme with little to offer other than someone getting butchered every so often.
Just a tired theme with little to offer other than someone getting butchered every so often.
October 15, 2021
Good read entertaining.
Good read for me, good mix with humor and violence. And a good description of the world of today. I read all of your books. And all your series.
Good read for me, good mix with humor and violence. And a good description of the world of today. I read all of your books. And all your series.
December 4, 2017
EXCEPTIONAL!!
September 26, 2015
Here's another excellent offering in Bernard Lee DeLeo's Cold Blooded series. Nick and his crew take on many new adventures in this volume, including a gang of vicious muggers, a Ripper-style serial killer, and an ISIS "training camp."
In addition, Nick must deal with unruly (and deadly) flag protesters with bombs, hit men on his doorstep, pimps with murder on their minds, and an FBI agent bent on revenge.
The book has many, many errors, mostly punctuation but with a few gems such as "did an admiral job"; "had to make due with"; "Nick poured over databases"; and "deep base voice."
I do not know if there will be a Book V, but I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and would be happy if it continued.
In addition, Nick must deal with unruly (and deadly) flag protesters with bombs, hit men on his doorstep, pimps with murder on their minds, and an FBI agent bent on revenge.
The book has many, many errors, mostly punctuation but with a few gems such as "did an admiral job"; "had to make due with"; "Nick poured over databases"; and "deep base voice."
I do not know if there will be a Book V, but I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and would be happy if it continued.
December 2, 2015
This is the fourth book in the series and, in my opinion, it is just as good and we'll written as the first. When one reads this series, you have to remember that it is fiction, specifically pulp fiction. The action is a little over the top, but that's what I read for. To get lost in the story for a little bit. The story was just as exciting and entertaining as the other three. There also was an into ducting of new characters with another twist at the end. Good Reading.
August 19, 2016
I enjoyed the story.
I enjoy Mr. DeLeo's stories so much I am working on my second read of the series. If you enjoy pulp fiction I highly recommend not only this book but the entire series. His writing is entertaining and has something for everyone, violence, hate, friendship, love, compassion, politics and much more. I could do a synopsis of the story, but Amazon and some many other people do it would be a waste of time to just be one more of the same.
I enjoy Mr. DeLeo's stories so much I am working on my second read of the series. If you enjoy pulp fiction I highly recommend not only this book but the entire series. His writing is entertaining and has something for everyone, violence, hate, friendship, love, compassion, politics and much more. I could do a synopsis of the story, but Amazon and some many other people do it would be a waste of time to just be one more of the same.
October 29, 2017
Wish we had real people like the fictional ones
Between Nick and Hard Case the world or the U.S. would be a safer place to live from the idiots letting ISIS fundamentals inside the boarders.
Between Nick and Hard Case the world or the U.S. would be a safer place to live from the idiots letting ISIS fundamentals inside the boarders.
June 7, 2015
Bloody Shadows
Great continuation to this series. Tons of action loads of laughs and plenty of emotions mixed in to keep you on the roller coaster that is Nick McCarthy and family.
Great continuation to this series. Tons of action loads of laughs and plenty of emotions mixed in to keep you on the roller coaster that is Nick McCarthy and family.
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