Something Substantial: A novel by the author of JC's Last Chance and Coyote Stands

by Mose Duane

Jaclyn Ramsey returns to the small town of Upland, Arizona to exact retribution on her beautiful double-crossing partner, Sherri Denny, but only after she gets her hands on her share of their ill-gotten money. Jaclyn has also sworn vengeance by way of death against the Chief of Police of Upland, the man who turned Sherri against her. Town Marshal John Buckner orders his deputy Gilbert Chávez to track Jaclyn down. Sherri becomes involved with Justin Putnam, a pro pool player in town to play in a documentary about the legendary J.C. Forkner that is being filmed at his Last Chance saloon. Rosie River, an excellent pool player in her own right, also in Upland to locate Jaclyn and Sherri, takes up with the women—sort of. Mayhem pursues, and Upland police officers try to solve a murder.

328 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 2017

About the author

Mose Duane is an American author known for his practical guides and fiction novels. His most recognized works are part of the “A Rookie’s Guide to” series, which focus on billiards and pool table topics. These include: Pool Table Maintenance and Repair, Pool Table Assembly, Playing Winning Pool, Buying or Selling a Pool Table.

Beyond instructional books, he has also written several novels: JC’s Last Chance, The Great Pool Table Heist of Arizona, Coyote Stands, Something Substantial, Bigg Dick: Real Justice, Pussy Willows: A Bigg Dick Novel.

Mose Duane served in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division before attending Indiana University’s School of Business. His writing blends technical know-how around quirky storytelling, themes of justice, and pool culture.

In addition to writing (7th novel coming), he enjoys playing pool and golf. He lives in Arizona with his one and only and forever wife.

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