Smoke and Mirrors

The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files #5

by Craig Halloran

Unexpected twists ...

With John Smoke now free from prison, Sidney Shaw's life doesn't get any easier. No longer an FBI agent and with the bills stacking up, she takes up the Bounty Hunter business. Together, her and Smoke, go after another villainous fiend on the Black Slate.

Success quickly turns to failure as Congressman Wilhelm is shot and video evidence reveals John Smoke as the shooter. The manhunt for Smoke begins and Sid's life is turned upside down trying to exonerate the man she thinks she loves.

Did Smoke do it or is it all a bunch smoke and mirrors?

Keeping the faith in her man, Sid’s fights to save him before the Drake get’s to him first.

Genres: Paranormal, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Shapeshifters, Audiobook, Zombies

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 25, 2015

About the author

Craig 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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Over 4000 reviews
4-Star+ Average Rating

Reviews

[Zain · Rating 5 out of 5]

He’s Baaack!

Still kicked out of the FBI, unemployed Sid is having difficulty paying bills.

But with Smoke finally back on the scene, she joins him in the Bounty Hunter business.

However, a successful capture of a Black Slate despot is put in jeopardy, when Smoke is framed for a murder.

Will Sid be there for him?

[Cal Bowen · Rating 3 out of 5]

And the decline begins. The writing is still there, but the story is starting its downward turn into silliness and losing me in caring for characters because ... of story things. I do not want to spoil anythng, but a couple of character revelations were weak and kind of left field and the 'relationship' is going from one point to another with skipping ALOT of steps in between.

Started off strong but now things seem to just be cracking at the seams.

[Gilbert Stack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of different monsters fill the pages of the fifth book in the Supernatural Bounty Hunter series, as did several surprises—not the least of which is that the Drake Corporation would like to recruit Sydney to work for them. This twist, corrupting their most dangerous adversaries, was a good one as we have run into corrupted agents before and this helped to explain how that happened. There are also growing troubles at the FBI as what looks to me to be more Drake Corporation influence affecting the agency that is supposed to be bringing them down. Overall, this is probably the best book since the first one because of the surprises and the wider variety of threats. I’m looking forward to seeing what Smoke and Sydney do next.

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[Kitty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another "did not disappoint"... though I have to say that things are going in a direction I hadn't quite expected.

Note: these are NOT stand-alone books. You really need to start with number one, and read them in order. If the first one doesn't suck you in, then the rest of the series probably isn't for you.

[Jonathan Pettit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sydney Shaw and John Smoke go after yet another member of the Black Slate. The FBI continues to mess with Sydney and her liaison status including not keeping their bargains. The deaders continue to be an issue with them getting more challenging every time. John Smoke allegedly assassinates Congressman Wilhelm, or did he? Some of the descriptions or conversations are a bit, not sure how to say it, goofy, because the professionalism I would expect to see with the FBI is a bit lacking (but hey, it's fiction). Still a fun series, fast to read, and not too cerebral. Audible version with great narration by Holly Adams.

[Debra Kay Gerik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic series

These just keep getting better and better. It's so nice to see the bad guys get their due. Would live to see some of our own creeps in sheep's clothing get theirs. Too bad that part is fantasy. Makes me know just how badly I wasted my youth. But "vengeance is mine," saith the LORD.

[Cat- · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 !

[Curly's Ramblings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobook review- Worthy listen with interesting foes and likable lead characters. Entertaining storyline with plenty of action. The narrator did a great job! I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Format: audiobook
Narrator: Holly Adams
A riveting instalment that tugs a little on the heart strings.
Interesting characters and just why are the drake so interested in Sidney?
The intrigue continues

[Adam Mahler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great

I love a good cliff hanger ending! This story is amazing and I'm stoked to read the rest of the series

[James S · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is a quick and fun read. Great for when you have reached your reading plateau and just want something that reads fast.

[Zain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! Love it!

Just love the Sid and Smoke series sooooo much! Really enjoy the combination of the suspense and mystery that comes with each story.

[Wemdu · Rating 5 out of 5]

[audio book] Holly Adams (Narrator) 4 1/2-5 stars
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[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gimme more SMOKE!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sid & Smoke book 5

There be Giants here! The baddies get more insane in all kinds of ways as these stories progress. Just as the relationships between our heroes, their helpers and hinderers are changing and morphing in all new directions. This was a game changing volume. I loved it! Next!

[Charlotte Shea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Left me hungry for more

I just couldn't put the book down. I was hooked since book 1 and finished book 5 andI can't wait for book 6 to come out.
Awesome read and hungry for more of the series.
Cherie Harlow

[Karlena · Rating 2 out of 5]

damn the 5-book bundle, i kept hoping it would get better.

[Shelly Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terrific.