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Harry Starke #10-12
The Harry Starke Series: Books 10 - 12
An assassin with an attitude. Killers on the hunt. A twist in the tale that will leave you breathless.Howard writes in a style that is reminiscent of J.A Jance and Lee Child, while Starke also reminds me of Spenser and Travis McGee.
Three more sizzling crime novels packed with murder, mystery, action and heart-stopping suspense… and a little humor. Blair Howard’s unique stories, his wickedly woven plots and his no-nonsense style of writing will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride right to the very last page.
From the lightning-paced quest for revenge by an assassin hired by Harry's arch enemy in Calaway Jones, to the hunt for an ingenious serial killer in Emoji, to murder, sex, and alternative lifestyles in Hoodwinked, they will keep you turning the pages late into the night - you won't be able to put them down!
Fans of Harlan Coben, Michael Connelly, Lee Child, or Tami Hoag love Harry Starke.
You can’t read just one. So grab your copy and join Harry on the hunt for justice today.
Three more sizzling crime novels packed with murder, mystery, action and heart-stopping suspense… and a little humor. Blair Howard’s unique stories, his wickedly woven plots and his no-nonsense style of writing will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride right to the very last page.
From the lightning-paced quest for revenge by an assassin hired by Harry's arch enemy in Calaway Jones, to the hunt for an ingenious serial killer in Emoji, to murder, sex, and alternative lifestyles in Hoodwinked, they will keep you turning the pages late into the night - you won't be able to put them down!
Fans of Harlan Coben, Michael Connelly, Lee Child, or Tami Hoag love Harry Starke.
You can’t read just one. So grab your copy and join Harry on the hunt for justice today.
- GenresThriller
626 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 7, 2018
About the author
Blair Howard
689 books350 followersBlair C. Howard is a Royal Air Force veteran, a retired journalist, and the best-selling author of more than 50 novels, including the international best-selling Harry Starke series, and 23 travel books. In 2021, having been fascinated by the heavens almost from childhood, and a SciFi fan for almost as long, he decided to try his hand at writing a military space opera. His first journey into this genre resulted in the Sovereign Stars series. Book 1 in the series, Avenger was quickly followed by Gods of War and Armored Fleet.
Blair lives in East Tennessee with his wife Jo, and Jack Russell Terrier, Sally.
Blair lives in East Tennessee with his wife Jo, and Jack Russell Terrier, Sally.
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November 29, 2018
Surprises
Three excellent stories. One with the past coming to bite Harry in the butt. Someone is trying to kill him. There are twists to the story and the savior is a surprise.
Emoji is the second murder and the beginning is straight forward but you add in the twists and the killer is a bit of a surprise. Harry has a few surprises happening in his personal life. But the book has plenty of action and many changes is Harry’s career and this murder just add to his personal life and decisions.
The final story will keep you alert and make you wonder who the killer is. The ending is a surprise but it is a justified end
I recommend this book and the rest of the series!
Three excellent stories. One with the past coming to bite Harry in the butt. Someone is trying to kill him. There are twists to the story and the savior is a surprise.
Emoji is the second murder and the beginning is straight forward but you add in the twists and the killer is a bit of a surprise. Harry has a few surprises happening in his personal life. But the book has plenty of action and many changes is Harry’s career and this murder just add to his personal life and decisions.
The final story will keep you alert and make you wonder who the killer is. The ending is a surprise but it is a justified end
I recommend this book and the rest of the series!
April 21, 2020
Can't Get Enough of Harry Starke
Have read all twelve books of this series and thoroughly enjoyed every one. Harry has an interesting background which supports his persona well. It's good old fashioned investigating. The characters are familiar and you can anticipate their responses to given situations. Each book has a different twist with plenty of action, but can be read separately. Entertaining, satisfying, the good guys prevail. Highly recommended.
Have read all twelve books of this series and thoroughly enjoyed every one. Harry has an interesting background which supports his persona well. It's good old fashioned investigating. The characters are familiar and you can anticipate their responses to given situations. Each book has a different twist with plenty of action, but can be read separately. Entertaining, satisfying, the good guys prevail. Highly recommended.
May 17, 2020
CALAWAY. JONES.
I love all of his books, and this is another winner. Even in prison Harper, is out for revenge, calling in Shady to get a job done. First has to be mental anguish for Harry, and wife Amanda, before killing. Harry has his job cut out for him, to keep family safe and find the assassin. The plot flows, characters you will love. Each can be read separately. Awaiting the next one in the series.
EMOJI
two months since he's been in the office, he doesn't want to go back. Enough is enough, but others not listening, he's 47, they are expecting their first child, life was a gift, after his close call with death.
Chattanooga students being killed, the nightmares have come again for him. He knew he would be haunted till he could put her to rest. Another fast pace story, that draws you in. Feeling the emotions of Harry, as he fights with himself doing what he needs to do. Readers will enjoy another good story as they all are in this series.
HOODWINK
Isla a prominent Dr. news saying she died from a fall off her horse. Harry was a close friend of her husband. Curiosity he goes to the autopsy, Lt.Kate is there, and wondering, why he is, then he knows, the husband is a suspect. Jim was a pussycat, he appreciated life, a vet. Harry, tired of being semi retired and a pencil pusher, trying to write a book. Wants to
dig into the case, something wasn’t right, and it was bugging him. Kate, is like a pit bull, and doesn’t want Harry anywhere near the case. The lawyer Harry recommended think’s Jim is guilty, also. Interviewing the husband, opens another whole scenario, which surprises Harry. They can find plenty of players, but no evidence. This was a great plot, the characters are all there, like a chess game, but who is going to win. The outcome is surprising, Harry is stunned. He did a fabulous job with this story, readers won’t forget it.
I love all of his books, and this is another winner. Even in prison Harper, is out for revenge, calling in Shady to get a job done. First has to be mental anguish for Harry, and wife Amanda, before killing. Harry has his job cut out for him, to keep family safe and find the assassin. The plot flows, characters you will love. Each can be read separately. Awaiting the next one in the series.
EMOJI
two months since he's been in the office, he doesn't want to go back. Enough is enough, but others not listening, he's 47, they are expecting their first child, life was a gift, after his close call with death.
Chattanooga students being killed, the nightmares have come again for him. He knew he would be haunted till he could put her to rest. Another fast pace story, that draws you in. Feeling the emotions of Harry, as he fights with himself doing what he needs to do. Readers will enjoy another good story as they all are in this series.
HOODWINK
Isla a prominent Dr. news saying she died from a fall off her horse. Harry was a close friend of her husband. Curiosity he goes to the autopsy, Lt.Kate is there, and wondering, why he is, then he knows, the husband is a suspect. Jim was a pussycat, he appreciated life, a vet. Harry, tired of being semi retired and a pencil pusher, trying to write a book. Wants to
dig into the case, something wasn’t right, and it was bugging him. Kate, is like a pit bull, and doesn’t want Harry anywhere near the case. The lawyer Harry recommended think’s Jim is guilty, also. Interviewing the husband, opens another whole scenario, which surprises Harry. They can find plenty of players, but no evidence. This was a great plot, the characters are all there, like a chess game, but who is going to win. The outcome is surprising, Harry is stunned. He did a fabulous job with this story, readers won’t forget it.
September 30, 2022
Hoodwinked (The Harry Starke Novels Book 12), my forty-third read from author Blair Howard.
Apocalypse (The Harry Starke Novels Book 13)., my forty-fourth read from author Blair Howard.
Aftermath (The Harry Starke Novels Book 14), my forty-fifth read from author Blair Howard. Well-written and enjoyable, edge-of-your-seat detective fiction, thoroughly entertaining! I always look forward to the next work from Howard. A Blair Howard book is like a visit from an old detective friend. I received a free Audible copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." Tom Lennon’s excellent narration to the enjoyment of an excellent book. The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
Apocalypse (The Harry Starke Novels Book 13)., my forty-fourth read from author Blair Howard.
Aftermath (The Harry Starke Novels Book 14), my forty-fifth read from author Blair Howard. Well-written and enjoyable, edge-of-your-seat detective fiction, thoroughly entertaining! I always look forward to the next work from Howard. A Blair Howard book is like a visit from an old detective friend. I received a free Audible copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." Tom Lennon’s excellent narration to the enjoyment of an excellent book. The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
January 31, 2023
I love this Harry Starke series. Blair Howard is a master of his genre. The characters he has created have come to be as familiar to me as real people. They are well rounded with personalities one comes to know well after just two or three books, but after 12 - I know them well. In this set of three, Harry is struggling to come to terms with the life he had led and the things he has seen. He is suffering a form of PTSD and is losing his will to continue. The love!y Amanda gives him everything he needs, but in the last case, his instinct, his "second sight" let's him down. Fortunately the lovable geek, Tim sets things right just in time. I'm so glad there's another set of three books to read. I'm just about to start on them!
July 6, 2018
The series just gets better and better
This box set includes three full-length books: Hoodwinked, Emoji and Calaway Jones. These three books continue the Harry Starke saga. This series is great, well written with complex characters and an entertaining storyline. Fast-paced and full of action, this is a great series. Once you start reading, you'll find them hard to put down. I read a reader copy and voluntarily chose to write a review.
This box set includes three full-length books: Hoodwinked, Emoji and Calaway Jones. These three books continue the Harry Starke saga. This series is great, well written with complex characters and an entertaining storyline. Fast-paced and full of action, this is a great series. Once you start reading, you'll find them hard to put down. I read a reader copy and voluntarily chose to write a review.
July 29, 2021
The Harry Starke Collection Books 10-12 is a great collection of three entertaining murder mysteries. This collection includes Calloway Jones, about an assassin after Harry. Emoji is about a murdered girl. Hoodwinked is about a friend of Harry’s who is accused of killing his wife.
The narrator, who narrates the entire series, does a terrific job with the books.
I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook. This is my honest and voluntary review.
The narrator, who narrates the entire series, does a terrific job with the books.
I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook. This is my honest and voluntary review.
April 22, 2018
I'm Hooked
I haven't written a review before because I can't come up with the right words. But I love the Harry Starke series. I like all the characters. There's great suspense and twists that I don't see coming. Harry's tough and driven but has a good heart. Can't wait to start the next book.
I haven't written a review before because I can't come up with the right words. But I love the Harry Starke series. I like all the characters. There's great suspense and twists that I don't see coming. Harry's tough and driven but has a good heart. Can't wait to start the next book.
July 9, 2019
Twists and turns
Harry finally lost yet won. His trademark gut failed him this once! Expecting him to pull another rabbit from his hat kept tension mounting as every avenue became a dead end; and then he snapped back as people reading skills kicked in and he solved yet another case. Nicely twisted.
Harry finally lost yet won. His trademark gut failed him this once! Expecting him to pull another rabbit from his hat kept tension mounting as every avenue became a dead end; and then he snapped back as people reading skills kicked in and he solved yet another case. Nicely twisted.
August 4, 2019
Another Winner
The stories just keep getting better, the plots more intricate. The last one in this group involves a close friend ofStarke being accused of murdering his wife. Only Harry believes in his innocence. The ending has a great twist.
On a side note, I do wish the author would hire a competent copy editor. The myriad of mistakes and typos are distracting.
The stories just keep getting better, the plots more intricate. The last one in this group involves a close friend ofStarke being accused of murdering his wife. Only Harry believes in his innocence. The ending has a great twist.
On a side note, I do wish the author would hire a competent copy editor. The myriad of mistakes and typos are distracting.
May 29, 2020
Good
Another good book from Howard Blair. I love Harry Stark series he is down to earth and doesn’t give up until he’s solved the problem. This one is different from the other ones where he is trying to prove his best friend innocent when everyone else thinks he’s guilty. There are lots of twists and turns in this book and well worth a read
Another good book from Howard Blair. I love Harry Stark series he is down to earth and doesn’t give up until he’s solved the problem. This one is different from the other ones where he is trying to prove his best friend innocent when everyone else thinks he’s guilty. There are lots of twists and turns in this book and well worth a read
May 11, 2021
What a wonderful series this is, characters that are easily imaginable and believable,
Each book is extremely well written and flowed easily.
This is my first read/listen to this author and I especially like this series.
I received this audiobook set for free from the author and audiobooks unleashed and wanted to give an honest review.
Each book is extremely well written and flowed easily.
This is my first read/listen to this author and I especially like this series.
I received this audiobook set for free from the author and audiobooks unleashed and wanted to give an honest review.
July 17, 2021
Still shaking my Head
I am truly astonished when I read books and stories in the Harry Stark series by Blair Howard. When you are an avid reader such as I am, it becomes more difficult to find masterful authors that keep my interest. Yes I do read that many books on a regular basis. I am pleased to announce that Blair Howard has become one of my favorite authors!
I am truly astonished when I read books and stories in the Harry Stark series by Blair Howard. When you are an avid reader such as I am, it becomes more difficult to find masterful authors that keep my interest. Yes I do read that many books on a regular basis. I am pleased to announce that Blair Howard has become one of my favorite authors!
April 29, 2022
12 stars needed wowee what a ride!! Harry at his best or worst I’ll take it all,
Harry Stark series 10-12 with all the stand by winners and new bride Amanda. These stand you up from start to finish and don’t let you down or breath regular until the end. Each book is outstanding, each complete on its own. And each will capture you from start to finish
Harry Stark series 10-12 with all the stand by winners and new bride Amanda. These stand you up from start to finish and don’t let you down or breath regular until the end. Each book is outstanding, each complete on its own. And each will capture you from start to finish
May 15, 2018
Excellent series.
This Harry Starks series is excellent, exciting, and a well written mystery. I love Harry and his friends. I started reading book1 and did not stop until the last bok12. I now need more Harry Starke. Start writing Mr. Howard. You are now my new favorite author.
This Harry Starks series is excellent, exciting, and a well written mystery. I love Harry and his friends. I started reading book1 and did not stop until the last bok12. I now need more Harry Starke. Start writing Mr. Howard. You are now my new favorite author.
July 2, 2018
This series keeps getting better. I love Harry, he may be a badass but he also has a heart and compassion. I have been binging this series for about a week and now I just bought Apocalypse and going to start it right away!
October 13, 2018
Harry Starke.
What a brilliant character. I have read all 4 box sets and could not put them down. Away to get the next book. Long live Harry Starke! !!! Thank you Blair Howard for giving us a new hero.
What a brilliant character. I have read all 4 box sets and could not put them down. Away to get the next book. Long live Harry Starke! !!! Thank you Blair Howard for giving us a new hero.
March 9, 2019
Having read Michael Conolly's "Harry Bosch" series ; I can honestly say that Blair Howard's Harry Starke series were hard to put down once I started to read them. I finished all 12 books in less than 2 weeks. Blair is one author that will remain on my "must read" list.
March 20, 2019
Two days to read 3 books...awesome!!!
Books 10-12 were great. Couldn't put them down. Great writing Mr. Howard. Enjoyed them all. I hope The Harry Starke series will continue for quite a while!
Books 10-12 were great. Couldn't put them down. Great writing Mr. Howard. Enjoyed them all. I hope The Harry Starke series will continue for quite a while!
April 2, 2019
Excellent series
I have read this whole series and care about the characters.
That is one of my measures of a good book. I found the plots unpredictable and enjoyed the swiftness of the story unwinding. I will watch for more Blair Howard works.
I have read this whole series and care about the characters.
That is one of my measures of a good book. I found the plots unpredictable and enjoyed the swiftness of the story unwinding. I will watch for more Blair Howard works.
April 7, 2019
Harry Starke 10 to 12
I am hooked. The Starke series is addictive. The stories are well written. Yes the good guys win in the end but do not always come out unscathed. This is my favourite read at the moment.
I am hooked. The Starke series is addictive. The stories are well written. Yes the good guys win in the end but do not always come out unscathed. This is my favourite read at the moment.
September 15, 2019
Book 12. What happened ....?
To the children. Tansy and James. I feel that this book has no roots put down.... that there was more that should have been said. Love reading these but have the sense that each book is less well rounded, with book 12 being a perfect example.
To the children. Tansy and James. I feel that this book has no roots put down.... that there was more that should have been said. Love reading these but have the sense that each book is less well rounded, with book 12 being a perfect example.
January 30, 2020
A Stunner! A Masterpiece! Nobody Is Infallible!
I was unable to guess the ending to this book. That is very unusual for me. I co not want to say anything more and spoil the plot. Buy this book and read it!
I was unable to guess the ending to this book. That is very unusual for me. I co not want to say anything more and spoil the plot. Buy this book and read it!
April 3, 2020
Brilliant as usual!!
I am not an avid reader, so when I say I couldnt stop reading this I think it'll give you an idea of how skilled Blair Howard is in gripping his readers and keeping me with him all the way!! Cant wait to read the next one!
I am not an avid reader, so when I say I couldnt stop reading this I think it'll give you an idea of how skilled Blair Howard is in gripping his readers and keeping me with him all the way!! Cant wait to read the next one!
November 15, 2020
Great story teller
This story is a great example of all the Harry Starke books I have so far read.
It holds the attention from page one.
I can't wait to start my next story.
Keep them coming Harry.
This story is a great example of all the Harry Starke books I have so far read.
It holds the attention from page one.
I can't wait to start my next story.
Keep them coming Harry.
July 28, 2021
Fantastic series!
This series is awesome! The story lines and the characters flow so well! You don’t want to put them down!! Thank you for putting out a great series! I look forward to reading mire from you!
This series is awesome! The story lines and the characters flow so well! You don’t want to put them down!! Thank you for putting out a great series! I look forward to reading mire from you!
June 3, 2018
Awesome
This book has been as good as all the prior books in this series. I would recommend it to everyone.
This book has been as good as all the prior books in this series. I would recommend it to everyone.
July 2, 2018
Brilliant books. Love reading Blair Howard books as all great story lines.
August 13, 2018
Harry gets into all kinds of trouble but Hoodwinked is the best of them all.
November 4, 2018
Great Series
I have really enjoyed the Harry Starks series. Lots of twists and turns. Can't wait to start the Kate Gaza's series.
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I have really enjoyed the Harry Starks series. Lots of twists and turns. Can't wait to start the Kate Gaza's series.
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