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John Lee Quarrels #9
Fresh Out Of Mojo
When a small town cop working the late night shift finds a battered woman dying of an overdose, Deputy John Lee Quarrels and the men and women of the Somerton County Sheriff’s Department know that even their rural Florida community is not immune to the scourge of hard drugs. As more addicts turn up dead a massive effort is launched to find whoever is supplying the poison and bring them to justice.
A series of early morning raids bring in every known dealer and anyone else suspected of being involved in the local drug trade, except for one. How did the vicious criminal manage to elude the police, and what secrets is he hiding? How long will it be before the mysterious person who launched the deadly epidemic of tainted heroin is back in business?
As John Lee and the state and local law officers he works with try to put an end to the rising death toll, a medical examiner reveals new evidence about how the first woman actually died that raises even more questions. Meanwhile, another woman, caught in the middle, fights her own addiction and tries to survive a brutal captor who is undecided whether he should make her disappear forever or allow her to live.
The story builds to a blazing finish that left every early reader with the same comment, “Wow!”
As sultry as a Florida back road in August, as mysterious as the South's live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, and as deadly as a copperhead strike, Fresh Out Of Mojo, the ninth book in New York Times bestselling author Nick Russell's John Lee Quarrels, series is sure to hook you from the first page and keep you reading late into the night.*This book contains violence, strong language, and adult situations some readers might find objectionable*
A series of early morning raids bring in every known dealer and anyone else suspected of being involved in the local drug trade, except for one. How did the vicious criminal manage to elude the police, and what secrets is he hiding? How long will it be before the mysterious person who launched the deadly epidemic of tainted heroin is back in business?
As John Lee and the state and local law officers he works with try to put an end to the rising death toll, a medical examiner reveals new evidence about how the first woman actually died that raises even more questions. Meanwhile, another woman, caught in the middle, fights her own addiction and tries to survive a brutal captor who is undecided whether he should make her disappear forever or allow her to live.
The story builds to a blazing finish that left every early reader with the same comment, “Wow!”
As sultry as a Florida back road in August, as mysterious as the South's live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, and as deadly as a copperhead strike, Fresh Out Of Mojo, the ninth book in New York Times bestselling author Nick Russell's John Lee Quarrels, series is sure to hook you from the first page and keep you reading late into the night.*This book contains violence, strong language, and adult situations some readers might find objectionable*
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2021
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February 13, 2021
INSIDE THE DRUG WORLD -- LITERALLY A CUT-THROAT BUSINESS
"WOW" is the best way to describe what I learned about how drug suppliers, street dealers, and victims live and die in the drug world. Author Nick Russell has captured the inside life and death experiences of drug dealers and the frustrations shared by law enforcement teams who try to stop them.
Yes, there is a lot of violence, strong language, and "adult" situations in this story, but I think this content is appropriate to tell this story. The reader is led through this dangerous and greedy world, and the ending will keep you guessing UNTIL THE FINAL PAGES!
"WOW" is the best way to describe what I learned about how drug suppliers, street dealers, and victims live and die in the drug world. Author Nick Russell has captured the inside life and death experiences of drug dealers and the frustrations shared by law enforcement teams who try to stop them.
Yes, there is a lot of violence, strong language, and "adult" situations in this story, but I think this content is appropriate to tell this story. The reader is led through this dangerous and greedy world, and the ending will keep you guessing UNTIL THE FINAL PAGES!
February 25, 2021
Waiting for number 10!!
Never get tired of John Lee and the community of Sommerton County! This time it's heroin laced with fentanyl. The ending in this one was a little off for me but still a great read! Mr. Russell is one of my favorites, I've read all the John Lee Quarrels books as well as The Big Lake series. You can't go wrong with Nick Russell!!
Never get tired of John Lee and the community of Sommerton County! This time it's heroin laced with fentanyl. The ending in this one was a little off for me but still a great read! Mr. Russell is one of my favorites, I've read all the John Lee Quarrels books as well as The Big Lake series. You can't go wrong with Nick Russell!!
August 6, 2023
I DIDN'T REALLY CARE FOR THIS ONE AS MUCH AS THE OTHERS. IT HAD TOO MUCH ABOUT DRUGS AND ADDICTION, WHICH FOR ME IS VERY DEPRESSING. A LLITTLE TO REAL AND ADDICTION IS SUCH A FUTILE DISEASE.MO MATTER HOW MANY PROGRAMS THERE ARE THE DRUGS NEVER STOP NOR DOES THE NEED FOR THEM. AT LEAST THIS ENDED RIGHT. ;D
March 21, 2024
Fresh out of Mojo by Nick Russell
This is the ninth in John Lee series that I have read. Fast-paced crime thriller involving drugs with lots of action. I wanted to mention much earlier when writing my review of previous books. In general it would help to have good editing and proofreading. There are quite a few English errors.
This is the ninth in John Lee series that I have read. Fast-paced crime thriller involving drugs with lots of action. I wanted to mention much earlier when writing my review of previous books. In general it would help to have good editing and proofreading. There are quite a few English errors.
March 4, 2021
Lawyer speak
The narrative was boring and predictable just a scene from any crime show or movie ,surprising ending with April getting her vengeance ,wondering what happened at Jammel house
The narrative was boring and predictable just a scene from any crime show or movie ,surprising ending with April getting her vengeance ,wondering what happened at Jammel house
April 23, 2021
Although these are always good, this might be even better.
This story moved quickly and kept you guessing up until the final couple of chapters. New characters were well defined. Excellent ending!
This story moved quickly and kept you guessing up until the final couple of chapters. New characters were well defined. Excellent ending!
August 13, 2021
Another 5 star book
Nick has done it again! Couldn't put the book but hey I can read into the wee hours of the morning and sleep in. Just love the Maddy and John Lee characters. Hurry up and publish the next one!
Nick has done it again! Couldn't put the book but hey I can read into the wee hours of the morning and sleep in. Just love the Maddy and John Lee characters. Hurry up and publish the next one!
April 17, 2022
What a great story!
Really enjoyed this one! The ending was awesome! I really wanted all the dealer's to spend a long time behind bars, but the author dealt with part of them in such a big way!
Really enjoyed this one! The ending was awesome! I really wanted all the dealer's to spend a long time behind bars, but the author dealt with part of them in such a big way!
March 12, 2025
drugs
I’m not into drugs or stories about drugs and drug dealers!
It was a waste of my time and the writers time dreamt up. Please don’t waste your time reading this one in the series. You will miss nothing but DRUGS!
I’m not into drugs or stories about drugs and drug dealers!
It was a waste of my time and the writers time dreamt up. Please don’t waste your time reading this one in the series. You will miss nothing but DRUGS!
February 23, 2021
Drugs and violence
I did not like this story. Too much bad language and violence. People are dying because of a bad batch of dope.
I did not like this story. Too much bad language and violence. People are dying because of a bad batch of dope.
March 14, 2021
John Lee and the community of Sommerton County are hip-deep in waring drug dealers and over doses from fentanyl laced heroin. I always enjoy Nick Russell's fast-paced stories and his wonderful characters. I'm looking forward to finding out what happens next. Cheers Lynda L. Lock
July 13, 2021
I am a fan, Nick, but this was not my favorite.
January 10, 2024
Total surprise
This book was a real surprise ending . I would not ever thought it would take a twist like it did. Must read, you will enjoy.
This book was a real surprise ending . I would not ever thought it would take a twist like it did. Must read, you will enjoy.
February 2, 2024
I have really enjoyed the John Lee Q series so far. When are the last 2 coming out?
December 25, 2024
Good storyline. Ending was a tad too abrupt.
July 28, 2025
Burning in Hell a fitting End
Good times were had by all in the end. Final destruction with out police intervention, a perfect end. Good story for all to read. Thanks as always.
Good times were had by all in the end. Final destruction with out police intervention, a perfect end. Good story for all to read. Thanks as always.
January 4, 2026
I really loved book one, but all the other ones are the same old, same old
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