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Nicholas Colt #5
Rattled
In Rattled, private investigator Nicholas Colt picks up a hitchhiker, a man with much more on his mind than getting from one place to another. As the horrible, venomous truth unfolds, Colt is forced to bet his own life on a roll of the dice.
This edition includes an excerpt from the novel COLT
Rattled is 7500 words, approximately 35 pages.
For another great deal on thrillers in this critically-acclaimed series, search for the new box set titled 4 Nicholas Colt Novels (A Colt Universe Collection Volume 1).
Suggested reading order for the series:
COLT
LADY 52
POCKET-47
CROSSCUT
SNUFF TAG 9
RATTLED (Short story)
KEY DEATH
BLOOD TATTOO
SYCAMORE BLUFF
THE REACHER FILES: FUGITIVE
THE REACHER FILES: VELOCITY (Short story)
THE BLOOD NOTEBOOKS
Note: Although published at a later date, the events in AMERICAN P.I. and LADY 52 precede those in Jude Hardin's debut thriller POCKET-47. All of the books listed work as stand-alone thrillers, depending on reader preference. Nicholas Colt also appears in several short stories, including the one titled RACKED.
Praise for Jude Hardin’s Thrillers:
POCKET-47 sucked me in and held me enthralled. Author Jude Hardin keeps the pace frantic, the thrills non-stop, but best of all is his hero, the wonderfully ironic Nicholas Colt. This is a character I'm eager to follow through many adventures to come.
—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of ICE COLD.
The best PI debut I've read in years, fit to share shelf space with the best of Ross Macdonald, Sue Grafton, and Robert B. Parker. POCKET-47 is so hot you may burn your hands reading. Highly recommended.
—J.A. Konrath, author of the Jack Daniels mysteries
Hardin gets everything right in his powerhouse thriller debut, which introduces rock star–turned–PI Nicholas Colt.
—Publishers Weekly on POCKET-47
KEY DEATH is an exhilarating thriller that punches way above its weight. It hits you hard and fast with crackling suspense, hair-raising twists and stunning revelations. Word of advice: don't start on this one unless you're prepared to stay up all night.
—John Ling, author of THE BLASPHEMER
Colt is a physical, no-holds-barred PI, reminiscent of Robert B. Parker's Spenser and Lee Child's Jack Reacher, and his debut is action-packed. With a hefty toll of dead bodies, some described in cringe-inducing detail, this is crime fiction at its rawest. Hard-boiled connoisseurs should make Colt's acquaintance now.
—Booklist on POCKET-47
With CROSSCUT, Jude Hardin takes the PI novel and psychological suspense to a new, unrestrained level. Fast, fierce, and relentless.
—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling creator of Rambo
This edition includes an excerpt from the novel COLT
Rattled is 7500 words, approximately 35 pages.
For another great deal on thrillers in this critically-acclaimed series, search for the new box set titled 4 Nicholas Colt Novels (A Colt Universe Collection Volume 1).
Suggested reading order for the series:
COLT
LADY 52
POCKET-47
CROSSCUT
SNUFF TAG 9
RATTLED (Short story)
KEY DEATH
BLOOD TATTOO
SYCAMORE BLUFF
THE REACHER FILES: FUGITIVE
THE REACHER FILES: VELOCITY (Short story)
THE BLOOD NOTEBOOKS
Note: Although published at a later date, the events in AMERICAN P.I. and LADY 52 precede those in Jude Hardin's debut thriller POCKET-47. All of the books listed work as stand-alone thrillers, depending on reader preference. Nicholas Colt also appears in several short stories, including the one titled RACKED.
Praise for Jude Hardin’s Thrillers:
POCKET-47 sucked me in and held me enthralled. Author Jude Hardin keeps the pace frantic, the thrills non-stop, but best of all is his hero, the wonderfully ironic Nicholas Colt. This is a character I'm eager to follow through many adventures to come.
—Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of ICE COLD.
The best PI debut I've read in years, fit to share shelf space with the best of Ross Macdonald, Sue Grafton, and Robert B. Parker. POCKET-47 is so hot you may burn your hands reading. Highly recommended.
—J.A. Konrath, author of the Jack Daniels mysteries
Hardin gets everything right in his powerhouse thriller debut, which introduces rock star–turned–PI Nicholas Colt.
—Publishers Weekly on POCKET-47
KEY DEATH is an exhilarating thriller that punches way above its weight. It hits you hard and fast with crackling suspense, hair-raising twists and stunning revelations. Word of advice: don't start on this one unless you're prepared to stay up all night.
—John Ling, author of THE BLASPHEMER
Colt is a physical, no-holds-barred PI, reminiscent of Robert B. Parker's Spenser and Lee Child's Jack Reacher, and his debut is action-packed. With a hefty toll of dead bodies, some described in cringe-inducing detail, this is crime fiction at its rawest. Hard-boiled connoisseurs should make Colt's acquaintance now.
—Booklist on POCKET-47
With CROSSCUT, Jude Hardin takes the PI novel and psychological suspense to a new, unrestrained level. Fast, fierce, and relentless.
—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling creator of Rambo
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First published December 7, 2012
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April 30, 2014
Nicholas Colt, ex-southern rocker and part time P.I. since his license had been lifted picks up a hitch-hiker on his fiftieth birthday. A skinny old man with long gray hair that looked harmless.
Big mistake!
That bit of generosity sets off a chain of event that threaten Colt's life and makes for a fast moving story. The title comes for the old man's weapon of choice: a rattlesnake in a can with the threat to throw it on Colt if he didn't follow orders,
Excellent.
Big mistake!
That bit of generosity sets off a chain of event that threaten Colt's life and makes for a fast moving story. The title comes for the old man's weapon of choice: a rattlesnake in a can with the threat to throw it on Colt if he didn't follow orders,
Excellent.
December 1, 2017
Book grabbed me from the opening passage with "It had been twenty years since I'd picked up a hitchhiker, so naturally I chose the one carrying a rattlesnake in a coffee can." Protagonist was likeable and a wisea$$ with some amusing dialogue like "How about I just pull over to the shoulder and get out. You can have the car. Really. I've been thinking about getting a new one anyway." Had a rousing climax such that I can't wait to acquire my next book from this author!
July 12, 2023
Crazy Little story about Colt picking up a hitchhiker and this guy’s perverse idea of fun over a rattlesnake pit. 5
May 23, 2024
quick and to the point
A very quick but fun short story. It really does seem that Nicholas Colt has nothing but bad luck. Especially, when trying to help others.
A very quick but fun short story. It really does seem that Nicholas Colt has nothing but bad luck. Especially, when trying to help others.
December 14, 2013
I was stunned with this book, never in my wildest did I expect what happen!.. This short story is a fast but gut wrenching read. VERY WELL WRITTEN, with a excellent story line. Exciting, I was holding my breath and didn't realize it till it came rushing out. The characters are strong and even though it's a short the writer put the story together with the right words that clearly defined the cast. Knowing the area that this took place, I can totally picture this maybe happening. If you are ready for a quick wake me up story, you have picked the right book. Check it out for yourself, but don't forget to breath!
January 17, 2014
RATTLED
This was a short story that read like a novel and I loved it. Truly Intense yet with Colt debonair.
This was a short story that read like a novel and I loved it. Truly Intense yet with Colt debonair.
April 25, 2015
A very short story but interesting.
I would have liked more details and a beefier ending.
Makes me want to read more!
I would have liked more details and a beefier ending.
Makes me want to read more!
March 12, 2015
excellent!
October 22, 2019
Short and sweet
I would have loved this story to go on for another 150-200 pages. It got me hooked on page 1 and let me go very soon after. Very good, but very short
I would have loved this story to go on for another 150-200 pages. It got me hooked on page 1 and let me go very soon after. Very good, but very short
December 13, 2013
Good book. It only took me about 30 minutes to read.
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