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Jack Lynch #2
Smash Cut
Book by Steven Womack
Hardcover
First published October 1, 1991
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About the author
Steven Womack
32 books43 followersWith the publication of his novel, FADE UP FROM BLACK: THE RETURN OF HARRY JAMES DENTON, Steven Womack brings back his award-winning MUSIC CITY MURDERS series, featuring P.I. Harry James Denton
Womack began his first novel when he was eighteen-years-old. A short eighteen years later, he finally sold one. His first published novel, MURPHY'S FAULT, was the only debut mystery on the 1990 New York Times Notable Book List. Since then, he has published ten more novels, winning both the Edgar and Shamus Awards, as well as receiving multiple nominations for major mystery awards.
His Edgar and Shamus Award-winning Harry James Denton MUSIC CITY MURDERS series--DEAD FOLKS' BLUES, TORCH TOWN BOOGIE, WAY PAST DEAD, NOBODY'S CHAIN LAYS STRAIGHT, A MANUAL OF MURDER and DIRTY MONEY--has been republished by Spearhead Press.
A scriptwriter as well, Womack co-wrote the screenplays for PROUDHEART, which was nominated for the CableAce Award, and VOLCANO: FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN, an ABC television movie that was one of the most-watched television movies of the year.
Womack lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where for twenty-five years he anchored the screenwriting program at the Watkins Film School of Watkins College of Art. He also served five years as Chair of The Film School. When the college closed in May, 2020, he was the longest serving faculty member at the college.
A licensed pilot, Womack loves to fly and scuba dive in his spare time. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any spare time since 2001.
Visit his website at www.stevenwomack.com
Womack began his first novel when he was eighteen-years-old. A short eighteen years later, he finally sold one. His first published novel, MURPHY'S FAULT, was the only debut mystery on the 1990 New York Times Notable Book List. Since then, he has published ten more novels, winning both the Edgar and Shamus Awards, as well as receiving multiple nominations for major mystery awards.
His Edgar and Shamus Award-winning Harry James Denton MUSIC CITY MURDERS series--DEAD FOLKS' BLUES, TORCH TOWN BOOGIE, WAY PAST DEAD, NOBODY'S CHAIN LAYS STRAIGHT, A MANUAL OF MURDER and DIRTY MONEY--has been republished by Spearhead Press.
A scriptwriter as well, Womack co-wrote the screenplays for PROUDHEART, which was nominated for the CableAce Award, and VOLCANO: FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN, an ABC television movie that was one of the most-watched television movies of the year.
Womack lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where for twenty-five years he anchored the screenwriting program at the Watkins Film School of Watkins College of Art. He also served five years as Chair of The Film School. When the college closed in May, 2020, he was the longest serving faculty member at the college.
A licensed pilot, Womack loves to fly and scuba dive in his spare time. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any spare time since 2001.
Visit his website at www.stevenwomack.com
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April 28, 2024
I will point out again if you are sensitive don’t read these books. Personally I think he could have left out the explicit sex scenes and it would not have affected the story. Why do they think that adds to a really good, fast paced, otherwise intriguing story? Well that’s just me.
December 31, 2023
In Smash Cut, the woman Jack Lynch is hired to investigate is found murdered, and Jack Lynch's client is the suspect.
This is the most violent of the trilogy, which for me is the peak. This installment also manages to seriously humanise Jack Lynch, as his lease ends and he's forced to juggle apartment hunting with freelance work. Again, some solid plot twists and I enjoyed some of the witty dialogue. 4/5
This is the most violent of the trilogy, which for me is the peak. This installment also manages to seriously humanise Jack Lynch, as his lease ends and he's forced to juggle apartment hunting with freelance work. Again, some solid plot twists and I enjoyed some of the witty dialogue. 4/5
July 17, 2025
A Gripping Continuation of Jack Lynch's Journey
This second installment is a well-crafted continuation of Jack Lynch's story, filled with twists and surprises that keep readers hooked. Jack faces significant challenges, but his resilience leads him to triumph in the end. This trilogy is proving to be exceptional, and I can’t wait for the final book!
This second installment is a well-crafted continuation of Jack Lynch's story, filled with twists and surprises that keep readers hooked. Jack faces significant challenges, but his resilience leads him to triumph in the end. This trilogy is proving to be exceptional, and I can’t wait for the final book!
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