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Bonnie Parker, PI #3
Bad to the Bone
Small-town private eye and part-time assassin Bonnie Parker is back, in another high-voltage adventure set on the Jersey Shore.
Bonnie thought she'd put her troubles behind her when she killed mob boss Frank Lazzaro and got away clean. But nothing's that easy. Russian mafia kingpin Anton Streinikov has taken a personal interest in the killing — and in Bonnie herself. He wants her delivered to his greenhouse, where very bad things happen.
It doesn't help that Bonnie's latest client has set the cops on her tail, giving the local chief of police his best chance to put her behind bars. All in all, she's had better weekends.
As night falls, she finds herself hunted by bad guys and cops, outmaneuvered, outgunned, and in the fight of her life. Luckily, only the good die young—and Bonnie is bad to the bone.
BAD TO THE BONE is the latest thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestseller Michael Prescott, author of COLD AROUND THE HEART, BLOOD IN THE WATER, and FINAL SINS. With over three million copies sold in both print and digital editions, Prescott is one of today's leading writers of crime fiction and psychological suspense.
Bonnie thought she'd put her troubles behind her when she killed mob boss Frank Lazzaro and got away clean. But nothing's that easy. Russian mafia kingpin Anton Streinikov has taken a personal interest in the killing — and in Bonnie herself. He wants her delivered to his greenhouse, where very bad things happen.
It doesn't help that Bonnie's latest client has set the cops on her tail, giving the local chief of police his best chance to put her behind bars. All in all, she's had better weekends.
As night falls, she finds herself hunted by bad guys and cops, outmaneuvered, outgunned, and in the fight of her life. Luckily, only the good die young—and Bonnie is bad to the bone.
BAD TO THE BONE is the latest thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestseller Michael Prescott, author of COLD AROUND THE HEART, BLOOD IN THE WATER, and FINAL SINS. With over three million copies sold in both print and digital editions, Prescott is one of today's leading writers of crime fiction and psychological suspense.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2015
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About the author
Michael Prescott
53 books167 followersA pseudonym used by Douglas Borton, aka Brian Harper.
Douglas Borton grew up in New Jersey and attended Wesleyan University, then moved to Los Angeles and pursued a career as a screenwriter. After working with several independent producers, he eventually switched to writing novels, a much less stressful occupation. He has published 25 thrillers, starting with horror novels in the 1980s and continuing with suspense and crime novels in the '90s and beyond. His latest book is Bad to the Bone (2015), a sequel to Blood in the Water (2014). After twenty years in traditional publishing, he went the indie route in 2011 and has become one of America's bestselling ebook writers.
Douglas Borton grew up in New Jersey and attended Wesleyan University, then moved to Los Angeles and pursued a career as a screenwriter. After working with several independent producers, he eventually switched to writing novels, a much less stressful occupation. He has published 25 thrillers, starting with horror novels in the 1980s and continuing with suspense and crime novels in the '90s and beyond. His latest book is Bad to the Bone (2015), a sequel to Blood in the Water (2014). After twenty years in traditional publishing, he went the indie route in 2011 and has become one of America's bestselling ebook writers.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
August 14, 2019
Four stars overall, but I would give it five stars for the crime/suspense/thriller fiction genre. It has everything I want - engaging protagonist, pace and gratifying ending. Sometimes I just want a book to take me by the hand and lead me wherever it wants to go with seemingly little effort on my part and, so far, this whole series does just that.
July 8, 2017
Bonnie Parker is an anti-hero whom we appreciate and like from the start. Her actions and character throughout the story cement those feelings.
Michael Prescott writes in a way that keeps the reader engaged with storylines that move quickly and provide just the right level of backstory. Most characters have multiple dimensions, rarely falling into a single stereotype, and are full of personality. He details enough of the main players' history to weave in plot twists the reader doesn't usually anticipate. His books are a quick read for me, which, honestly, is one reason I enjoy them so much. Fast-paced action, solid character development, interesting plot twists, and not a 40-hour time investment.
Michael Prescott writes in a way that keeps the reader engaged with storylines that move quickly and provide just the right level of backstory. Most characters have multiple dimensions, rarely falling into a single stereotype, and are full of personality. He details enough of the main players' history to weave in plot twists the reader doesn't usually anticipate. His books are a quick read for me, which, honestly, is one reason I enjoy them so much. Fast-paced action, solid character development, interesting plot twists, and not a 40-hour time investment.
June 24, 2021
Entertaining mystery listening 🔰
Due to eye issues and damage Alexa reads to me.
Another entertaining will written mystery thriller adventure in the Bonnie Parker Series book three. The characters are interesting and will developed. The story line is set in northern New Jersey shore beginning with a murder and ends with Bonnie walking free. I would recommend this series to readers of mysteries. Enjoy the adventure of reading 📚2021🗽
Due to eye issues and damage Alexa reads to me.
Another entertaining will written mystery thriller adventure in the Bonnie Parker Series book three. The characters are interesting and will developed. The story line is set in northern New Jersey shore beginning with a murder and ends with Bonnie walking free. I would recommend this series to readers of mysteries. Enjoy the adventure of reading 📚2021🗽
March 16, 2021
Gruesome
Couldn't put it down except when it was so gory that I needed a break, or bodily requirements insisted upon it. The author seldom gives the reader a break from action. There are no boring little interludes. Bonnie Parker is one kick-ass female who gives her all to solve the problem at hand.
Couldn't put it down except when it was so gory that I needed a break, or bodily requirements insisted upon it. The author seldom gives the reader a break from action. There are no boring little interludes. Bonnie Parker is one kick-ass female who gives her all to solve the problem at hand.
February 26, 2018
And book 3 is also a good read
Three days! Three books! Where do these crazy plots come from? I certainly cannot wait to read the next book.
Three days! Three books! Where do these crazy plots come from? I certainly cannot wait to read the next book.
May 6, 2019
Very good read. Bonnie Parker is a hit woman. It is likely that she will be caught or killed. She does amazing things to get out of situations.
November 16, 2015
Bonnie Parker is a PI in a small town who sidelines as a hit woman. A girls got to make a living.
She is being pursued by the Russian mob because of a previous job. Her current client is freaking out and may give her up to the police. The local police chief has a hard on for her and would like nothing better than to to put Bonnie behind bars. Things aren't looking good for Bonnie. Bonnie is a hit woman with an attitude and a smart mouth, you can't help but root for her. The book grabs you from the beginning and keeps you hanging on until the end. I have been reading Michaels book since his Brian Harper days and have enjoyed every book. You won't go wrong with Bad To The Bone!
December 12, 2015
Bonnie Parker is back! Lots of twists and turns in this installment, and all of the twists get your heart pumping. I love Bonnie! Looking forward to the next installment.
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