Buzzard Bait

Nick Sibelius #3

by Richard Hacker, R.W. Hacker

Nick Sibelius’ latest client, Dillon, appears to be the victim of a grudge between competitive bass fishermen. When suspects start dying at the hands of a serial killer known as the Musikillogist, he discovers Dillon has stumbled into a plot with national ramifications. Hoping to pass the case to the Texas Rangers, he is instead recruited to head the Governor’s special task force. He learns the Governor’s major campaign contributor and secret lover, Bruce Reynolds, has a plan to secede from the Union, resurrecting the Republic of Texas. Faced with Reynolds’ serial killer hit woman and a remotely controlled drone air force, Nick makes a desperate attempt to prevent civil war, the destruction of the Governor’s political career, and his client’s unnatural demise. Secessionists, drones, and serial nowhere else but Texas.

258 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2014

About the author

Richard Hacker lives and writes in Seattle, Washington. His latest novel, VENGEANCE OF GRIMBALD, published by Del Sol Press is the second in the sci-fi/fantasy thriller series, Alchimeia. Previous work includes the first book of the series, DIE BACK and three humorous crime novels set in Texas: KILL'T DEAD OR WORSE, ALL HAT & NO CATTLE, and BUZZARD BAIT. He has been recognized by the Writer's League of Texas and the Pacific Northwest Writers Association.

After living many years in Austin, Texas he moved, along with his wife, to Seattle, Washington. He enjoys hiking, cooking, singing jazz, sketching, and having adventures on his scooter. His writing partner is a springer spaniel named Jazz, who helps with proofreading and ball fetching.

He is currently working on next book in the Alchimeia series, as well as a humorous sci-fi novel, THE BIFURCATION OF DUNGSTEN CREASE.

Reviews

[Stephanie Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny, edgy and with an eerie connection to real events...Hacker is a crime author in the tradition of Lee Child. Great fun.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really wish I had read the first in this series before I read this one (the 2nd in the series) as the author does refer back to instances in that book many times and I was left wondering! Other then that this was in my opinion a mad cap PI adventure novel which was thoroughly entertaining. I am really not sure which of the characters I liked best--they were all unique and definitely not like anyone you would meet in real life-or at least I hope they aren't! Talk about a chain reaction--yup--a chain reaction. Nick is still waiting for a normal PI job-you know like a divorce or something EASY. I think I better read the 1st in this series before I read the third--but read them I will!!

I received an e-book copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are MINE!

[Joyce Bamberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another in the great suspenseful and fun series Hacker writes so well. His wit and insight make it a page turner.

[Jacqui Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was fast and fun read with characters in Texas that come to life!