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Black Friday
We all know a person like Raymond Winters. He is Everyman. You see him daily on your commute to work. He sits in the cubicle next to yours. He's the guy plodding through life, just going through the motions. He's not happy. His work is not fulfilling. But he never expected anything more. At 41, he's stuck in a rut, without the energy to climb out. Sure, he dreams of a different life. He dreams about it a lot. But Raymond knows the difference between dreams and reality. Then Raymond's life takes an unexpected sharp turn after a chance encounter with a strange woman. Overnight he finds himself alienated from his family, shunned by his neighbors, and questioning his own sanity. Raymond is in over his head, and if he survives, life will never be the same. In Black Friday, Nick Russell, New York Times bestselling author of the Big Lake mystery series, weaves a tale of betrayal, lust, and broken dreams that you will remember long after you finish the last page.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2015
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August 17, 2019
Great author
As per always a great and easy read. Mr. Russell never fails to keep me on the edge of my seat and not being able to put the read down. He writes so smooth and easy. He's a great teller of stories. I'm sorry I've read all his books thus far and he has no new ones currently.
If you love a good mystery, he's your man. I hope he has a new novel soon.
Thank you sir for all of your stories.
As per always a great and easy read. Mr. Russell never fails to keep me on the edge of my seat and not being able to put the read down. He writes so smooth and easy. He's a great teller of stories. I'm sorry I've read all his books thus far and he has no new ones currently.
If you love a good mystery, he's your man. I hope he has a new novel soon.
Thank you sir for all of your stories.
July 23, 2021
Thrills, chills, spills
What a story! What a wild ride! Mild mannered, everyday guy goes out shopping on Black Friday and his life changes when an attractive woman invites him to go out for coffee. How does that simple event turn the story into a gripping thriller? You can't imagine the twists and turns. Definitely a book you can't put down from a master of character development.
What a story! What a wild ride! Mild mannered, everyday guy goes out shopping on Black Friday and his life changes when an attractive woman invites him to go out for coffee. How does that simple event turn the story into a gripping thriller? You can't imagine the twists and turns. Definitely a book you can't put down from a master of character development.
January 20, 2022
A depressing read
There was nothing that enjoyed about this book. I was becoming so anxious that I finally skipped to the end to see how it ended.
I have enjoyed everything Nick Russell has written except this book. It was just too depressing.
There was nothing that enjoyed about this book. I was becoming so anxious that I finally skipped to the end to see how it ended.
I have enjoyed everything Nick Russell has written except this book. It was just too depressing.
August 23, 2023
My favorite novel!
This book was so compelling! The characters, the twisted plot, I read it in one sitting and loved it!. I hope Nick Russell continues to write these compelling books, because I certainly want to read them!
This book was so compelling! The characters, the twisted plot, I read it in one sitting and loved it!. I hope Nick Russell continues to write these compelling books, because I certainly want to read them!
March 22, 2025
Fan of Author
I’ve read several of Nick Russell’s books and I’m always intrigued to see if I can pick up that “little” piece of information he gives along the way that makes you think you know who is the bad guy. This one didn’t disappoint.
I’ve read several of Nick Russell’s books and I’m always intrigued to see if I can pick up that “little” piece of information he gives along the way that makes you think you know who is the bad guy. This one didn’t disappoint.
August 11, 2025
The Real Black Friday!
Great read and great ending. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire story. Nick Russell has proven ability as an entertaining writer for good story twists and very good endings. Thanks again.
Great read and great ending. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire story. Nick Russell has proven ability as an entertaining writer for good story twists and very good endings. Thanks again.
September 24, 2018
Best story
I've read all of Nick Russell books. He is one of the best authors ever. This is one of his best stories yet. I saved the best for last... 😳
I've read all of Nick Russell books. He is one of the best authors ever. This is one of his best stories yet. I saved the best for last... 😳
November 15, 2018
Great read
Could happen to anyone. Book kept me interested and guessing until the end. Would highly recommend to any murder mystery enthusiast.
Could happen to anyone. Book kept me interested and guessing until the end. Would highly recommend to any murder mystery enthusiast.
November 30, 2022
Another great Nick Russell Read
Another great whodunit by Nick. His imagination is unparalleled, making it always a surprise ending
Thank you Nick, looking forward to the next one!
Another great whodunit by Nick. His imagination is unparalleled, making it always a surprise ending
Thank you Nick, looking forward to the next one!
December 23, 2023
A good story for the season. Lots of twists and turns.
Well done.
Well done.
May 15, 2025
Great Book
this book was fantastic I had no
D no idea what was going on and never once suspected Wayne of being the bad guy.
this book was fantastic I had no
D no idea what was going on and never once suspected Wayne of being the bad guy.
June 7, 2016
Raymond Winters’ life is crumbling around him, and in some ways you’d think he’d be better off. An unfortunate mistake leads Raymond down a path of betrayal, murder and the struggle to defend his innocence. This is a fast paced psychological mystery that leaves the reader wondering if this could happen to them.
I’ve read all of Nick Russell’s Big Lake books and desperate for more of his excellent writing, I picked up Black Friday (and Dog’s Run, which is reviewed separately).
Typically I receive books for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review, however if I find an author whose work is exceptional, I will purchase their novels from that point forward. That is the case with Mr. Russell’s work, aside from the first Big Lake novel which I received for free, I have purchased all of his works. See all our reviews at http://www.bookexplosions.com/ or on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
I’ve read all of Nick Russell’s Big Lake books and desperate for more of his excellent writing, I picked up Black Friday (and Dog’s Run, which is reviewed separately).
Typically I receive books for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review, however if I find an author whose work is exceptional, I will purchase their novels from that point forward. That is the case with Mr. Russell’s work, aside from the first Big Lake novel which I received for free, I have purchased all of his works. See all our reviews at http://www.bookexplosions.com/ or on Goodreads at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
December 24, 2015
Watch Out Raymond Chandler
In BLACK FRIDAY, Nick Russell brings back the gritty noir of Raymond Chandler and Erle Stanley Gardner's writings. The protagonist is flawed and fighting for his life while evil both seen and unseen surrounds him. Mr. Russell continues with his uncanny ability to introduce characters we can empathize with as fear and evil invades their sleepy lives. As usual, I had trouble putting down one of Nick's mysteries, wanting to live within it's pages in one sitting. What's next?
In BLACK FRIDAY, Nick Russell brings back the gritty noir of Raymond Chandler and Erle Stanley Gardner's writings. The protagonist is flawed and fighting for his life while evil both seen and unseen surrounds him. Mr. Russell continues with his uncanny ability to introduce characters we can empathize with as fear and evil invades their sleepy lives. As usual, I had trouble putting down one of Nick's mysteries, wanting to live within it's pages in one sitting. What's next?
January 3, 2016
I had figured out the who but not the why until the very end . Well done Nick. You kept me on the hook until the end. This is a great read. This one is right up there with Dogs Run. Keep up the good work..
I had figured out the who but not the why until the very end. Well done, Nick. You kept me on the hook until the last few pages. Keep the good work coming.
I had figured out the who but not the why until the very end. Well done, Nick. You kept me on the hook until the last few pages. Keep the good work coming.
November 1, 2016
Super engaging!
I consider this to be the best of the books I have of Russell's. Talk about an edge of the seat thriller! One can really feel the frustrations off this poor guy as the story unfolded. Unfortunately, with today's justice system, this could and probably has happened!
I consider this to be the best of the books I have of Russell's. Talk about an edge of the seat thriller! One can really feel the frustrations off this poor guy as the story unfolded. Unfortunately, with today's justice system, this could and probably has happened!
January 8, 2016
Great murder mystery with a fine cast of characters and great insight into the key personalities. So many psychological issues examined in this book with suspense at every turn. Great look at the human condition in this western world rat race.
I do recommend this murder mystery.
I do recommend this murder mystery.
November 26, 2016
Don't start this unless you have time to finish.
What a great story. I started reading on Black Friday and just couldn't stop till I finished. I guess near the end it became clear who the bad guy was but not why he was.
What a great story. I started reading on Black Friday and just couldn't stop till I finished. I guess near the end it became clear who the bad guy was but not why he was.
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