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The Richard Jackson Saga #7
Third Time is a Charm
The Richard Jackson Saga
Book 7: Third Time is a Charm
An adventure filled series of a young man’s coming of age in the late 1950’s. Starting in the summer before his freshman year it follows him through high school and beyond. He finds wealth as an inventor and fame in Hollywood as he searches for a girlfriend. Wealth and fame prove easier than girls.
The seventh book, ‘Third Time is a Charm,’ has Rick making a movie he didn’t want to do, singing a song against his will and trying to complete the tenth grade.
Danger and adventure keeps coming his way, from a pedophile to the KGB the world seems out to get him. Life is strange when the Hell’s Angeles consider you one of them. The State of California can’t comprehend that self-study can be more efficient than a classroom. Flying multi-engine aircraft proves to be easy compared to getting and keeping a girlfriend.
For the young, this is a coming of age adventure, for those who lived it a trip down memory lane, and for those with a search engine Easters Eggs galore.
This tongue in cheek saga is all true, give or take a lie or two.
Book 7: Third Time is a Charm
An adventure filled series of a young man’s coming of age in the late 1950’s. Starting in the summer before his freshman year it follows him through high school and beyond. He finds wealth as an inventor and fame in Hollywood as he searches for a girlfriend. Wealth and fame prove easier than girls.
The seventh book, ‘Third Time is a Charm,’ has Rick making a movie he didn’t want to do, singing a song against his will and trying to complete the tenth grade.
Danger and adventure keeps coming his way, from a pedophile to the KGB the world seems out to get him. Life is strange when the Hell’s Angeles consider you one of them. The State of California can’t comprehend that self-study can be more efficient than a classroom. Flying multi-engine aircraft proves to be easy compared to getting and keeping a girlfriend.
For the young, this is a coming of age adventure, for those who lived it a trip down memory lane, and for those with a search engine Easters Eggs galore.
This tongue in cheek saga is all true, give or take a lie or two.
- GenresComing Of AgeFantasy
481 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 22, 2019
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January 29, 2023
Another really good read in this series.
December 11, 2023
I’ve become comfortable with the preposterous incidents and now accept them as integral part of the stories as they just add to the charm of the saga, which is why I have started giving five stars for these books.
However, I wasn’t as comfortable with this book, the CIA/FBI/KGB/MI6/PIA storyline didn’t always make sense and I wasn’t sure where Rick’s petulance came from with the Indian Movie.
However, I wasn’t as comfortable with this book, the CIA/FBI/KGB/MI6/PIA storyline didn’t always make sense and I wasn’t sure where Rick’s petulance came from with the Indian Movie.
August 18, 2025
Onward and upward
Rick continues his climb to fame,fortune and being the wealthiest person on the planet , he crosses swords with bureaucrats trying to justify their existence and makes a movie that actually means something as he watched his siblings grow up and his parents do what they do.!!
Rick continues his climb to fame,fortune and being the wealthiest person on the planet , he crosses swords with bureaucrats trying to justify their existence and makes a movie that actually means something as he watched his siblings grow up and his parents do what they do.!!
June 3, 2021
Amazing
What is amazing is that the author MC is in more adventures than Tom Swift and a young Indiana Jones combined. Even more is the writing and pacing allow for such suspension of disbelief, you never even notice. Now I will have to wonder how he meets JFK
What is amazing is that the author MC is in more adventures than Tom Swift and a young Indiana Jones combined. Even more is the writing and pacing allow for such suspension of disbelief, you never even notice. Now I will have to wonder how he meets JFK
December 7, 2021
Good series but needs editing/proofreading
I like the stories and characters a lot there are too many grammar or word placement errors and other errors.
Please get an editor or proofreader
I like the stories and characters a lot there are too many grammar or word placement errors and other errors.
Please get an editor or proofreader
December 11, 2021
Great story continuing the tale of Sir Richard!
Always a feel good story, this book drove in great elements of history and still kept Sir Richard down to earth. I am excited to continue this series!
Always a feel good story, this book drove in great elements of history and still kept Sir Richard down to earth. I am excited to continue this series!
December 7, 2023
Didn't get the title this time, but enjoyed anyway
The best thing about these stories is imagining what Rick will invent that will change the world and generate another fortune. the point is to be observant, recognise an idea as being new, and figure out how to make a lot of them.
The best thing about these stories is imagining what Rick will invent that will change the world and generate another fortune. the point is to be observant, recognise an idea as being new, and figure out how to make a lot of them.
April 4, 2020
Love this series
I just crave every book can’t wait till the next one it’s so nostalgic and over the top in a good way
I just crave every book can’t wait till the next one it’s so nostalgic and over the top in a good way
May 31, 2020
And Number 7 is history!
June 8, 2021
Good
More of the same thing. A young man working hard and suceeding , who would have thought that working smart and hard would work?
More of the same thing. A young man working hard and suceeding , who would have thought that working smart and hard would work?
September 12, 2021
Still going strong
Story is still fast paced and run to read. Another win on the characters, especially Princess Mary. I would like to see Ricky in a real fight though.
Story is still fast paced and run to read. Another win on the characters, especially Princess Mary. I would like to see Ricky in a real fight though.
November 22, 2021
Boring
The books are becoming more and more boring. The author is, apparently, running out of ideas. Declawing a cat is monstrous.
The books are becoming more and more boring. The author is, apparently, running out of ideas. Declawing a cat is monstrous.
August 1, 2022
Great Series
This Richard Jackson Saga series is a very interesting entertaining fast paced action packed story that I really enjoyed reading.
This Richard Jackson Saga series is a very interesting entertaining fast paced action packed story that I really enjoyed reading.
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July 2, 2024Fun read
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
January 13, 2020
Can't stop reading
As I read through the book, I love the reference of all the things I remember from my youth. I have come to except the luck that our hero seem to have. He also runs into some bad luck from time to time. I hope he gets a little better luck with the girls. I would love to see some more romance in the books now that Rick is a little older. I love the way Mr Nelson leads you a fast pace story that you just can't put down.
As I read through the book, I love the reference of all the things I remember from my youth. I have come to except the luck that our hero seem to have. He also runs into some bad luck from time to time. I hope he gets a little better luck with the girls. I would love to see some more romance in the books now that Rick is a little older. I love the way Mr Nelson leads you a fast pace story that you just can't put down.
October 10, 2019
Really good, cant wait for the next book.
October 15, 2019
Love this series!
So much happens, and the mc keeps gaining new experiences and skills. I so look forward to the mc's new adventures!
So much happens, and the mc keeps gaining new experiences and skills. I so look forward to the mc's new adventures!
November 14, 2019
Great stories
Read the whole series four times and enjoyed reading
It each time! Can't wait to read number 8! Write fast, Ed!
Read the whole series four times and enjoyed reading
It each time! Can't wait to read number 8! Write fast, Ed!
March 21, 2020
5 stars
Still going strong. This series is ruining my sleep. Finish late at night but still have to start next book
Still going strong. This series is ruining my sleep. Finish late at night but still have to start next book
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