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The Erin O'Reilly Mysteries #15
Punch Drunk
As long as you’re breathing, you’re still in the fight
Erin O’Reilly has been walking a dangerous line. In order to save her lover, smooth-talking gangster and former bomb-maker Morton Carlyle, she’s been pretending to be a dirty cop. Her efforts have worked well—too well. Evan O’Malley and his underlings are convinced Erin is a criminal just like them. But that means, by the unwritten code of the underworld, she’s now fair game.
The O’Malley family is a tinderbox of hatred, resentment, and ambition. When a botched car bombing fails to kill O’Malley enforcer Mickey Connor, the blast sets the whole thing ablaze. The fearsome ex-boxer is sure Erin and her boyfriend are to blame, and he’s not the kind of man to just take a punch. He hits back—hard.
A serious error in judgment puts Erin’s family on the line, pulling her loved ones into the ring. With more than one life hanging in the balance, Erin and her K-9 Rolf will need every bit of strength, skill, and courage to face down their deadliest opponent in a fight without rules or referee, where the winner will be the one left standing.
Erin O’Reilly has been walking a dangerous line. In order to save her lover, smooth-talking gangster and former bomb-maker Morton Carlyle, she’s been pretending to be a dirty cop. Her efforts have worked well—too well. Evan O’Malley and his underlings are convinced Erin is a criminal just like them. But that means, by the unwritten code of the underworld, she’s now fair game.
The O’Malley family is a tinderbox of hatred, resentment, and ambition. When a botched car bombing fails to kill O’Malley enforcer Mickey Connor, the blast sets the whole thing ablaze. The fearsome ex-boxer is sure Erin and her boyfriend are to blame, and he’s not the kind of man to just take a punch. He hits back—hard.
A serious error in judgment puts Erin’s family on the line, pulling her loved ones into the ring. With more than one life hanging in the balance, Erin and her K-9 Rolf will need every bit of strength, skill, and courage to face down their deadliest opponent in a fight without rules or referee, where the winner will be the one left standing.
261 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2022
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About the author
Steven Henry
37 books81 followersSteven Henry is the USA Today bestselling author of the Erin O’Reilly mysteries and the Clarion Chronicles.
Steven learned how to read almost before he learned how to walk. Ever since he began reading stories, he wanted to put his own on the page. He lives a very quiet and ordinary life in Minnesota with his wife and dog.
Steven learned how to read almost before he learned how to walk. Ever since he began reading stories, he wanted to put his own on the page. He lives a very quiet and ordinary life in Minnesota with his wife and dog.
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May 11, 2022
Fantastic Action and Storytelling!
by Barbara Kelley
The Erin O'Reilly K-9 series is my favorite series to this date, and Steven Henry is now my number 1 favorite author. I love all the good guys and gals in this series, but my favorite will faithfully remain as Rolf, Erin's K-9 German Shepherd Dog. I love the way Rolf's psyche and thoughts are projected in all of his scenes. His favorite hobby is chasing bad guys, and if he gets to bite a few of them, then that's just an added bonus. The end result will be getting to chew and play with his Kong toy. This episode was so filled with action that there is no possible way to list all of them, but here are a few of the scenes: car bombing, a near bank bombing, a kidnapping, both good and bad guys getting shot and either injured or killed, and one really bad son-of-a-biscuit-eater getting his just rewards.Both Erin and Rolf are nearly killed, as well as Carlyle's bodyguard, Ian. Every current read is better than the previous ones, and I always look forward to the next volume. While reading this episode, I laughed (mainly at Rolf's scenes), cried when certain people were shot or injured, and became increasingly angry at the main bad guy, the buzzard on the front cover, Mickey Connor. I don't normally read all of these elements within the pages of any one book. Steven Henry has been blessed with the gift of storytelling, and even the curse words were justifiable and not overdone. I usually take a star away from my rating when there is too much cursing, and another star away from too much graphic sex. This series is perfect! This series is my happy place where I can hopefully continue to give 5 star ratings. I look forward to the next book. Oh, by the way, after I read the preview chapter of this book that was in the previous book, I had it figured out who Erin's sister-in-law was seeing. Just sayin'. Of course, you'll just have to read it to see if you come up with the same results that I did.
by Barbara Kelley
The Erin O'Reilly K-9 series is my favorite series to this date, and Steven Henry is now my number 1 favorite author. I love all the good guys and gals in this series, but my favorite will faithfully remain as Rolf, Erin's K-9 German Shepherd Dog. I love the way Rolf's psyche and thoughts are projected in all of his scenes. His favorite hobby is chasing bad guys, and if he gets to bite a few of them, then that's just an added bonus. The end result will be getting to chew and play with his Kong toy. This episode was so filled with action that there is no possible way to list all of them, but here are a few of the scenes: car bombing, a near bank bombing, a kidnapping, both good and bad guys getting shot and either injured or killed, and one really bad son-of-a-biscuit-eater getting his just rewards.Both Erin and Rolf are nearly killed, as well as Carlyle's bodyguard, Ian. Every current read is better than the previous ones, and I always look forward to the next volume. While reading this episode, I laughed (mainly at Rolf's scenes), cried when certain people were shot or injured, and became increasingly angry at the main bad guy, the buzzard on the front cover, Mickey Connor. I don't normally read all of these elements within the pages of any one book. Steven Henry has been blessed with the gift of storytelling, and even the curse words were justifiable and not overdone. I usually take a star away from my rating when there is too much cursing, and another star away from too much graphic sex. This series is perfect! This series is my happy place where I can hopefully continue to give 5 star ratings. I look forward to the next book. Oh, by the way, after I read the preview chapter of this book that was in the previous book, I had it figured out who Erin's sister-in-law was seeing. Just sayin'. Of course, you'll just have to read it to see if you come up with the same results that I did.
April 5, 2022
Still going strong.
Action, action, action! Erin, Rolf, Vic, Carlyle, Ian, and all kinds of good and bad guys mix it up as one really bad guy goes after Erin’s people. I sure cannot figure out how this whole undercover operation is going to work out - ever. I will breathe slowly and calmly and send an Irish blessing to Author Steven Henry.
Action, action, action! Erin, Rolf, Vic, Carlyle, Ian, and all kinds of good and bad guys mix it up as one really bad guy goes after Erin’s people. I sure cannot figure out how this whole undercover operation is going to work out - ever. I will breathe slowly and calmly and send an Irish blessing to Author Steven Henry.
April 9, 2022
hooked
I was hooked as soon as I started reading the first book in this series. Sometimes when you have a series some books aren’t as good as others. This isn’t true with Steven Henry. I’m so involved & headed to the last of the series…at least for now! You will not be disappointed’
I was hooked as soon as I started reading the first book in this series. Sometimes when you have a series some books aren’t as good as others. This isn’t true with Steven Henry. I’m so involved & headed to the last of the series…at least for now! You will not be disappointed’
May 1, 2022
Wow! What a great book!
I love all the main characters in these books. I've gotten so attached to them. This book kept me on edge through most of the chapters. It was a great story. There was so much action and excitement. You get to see a soft side to Vic, a tougher side to Erin and pure love and loyalty from Rolf! It had everything. Highly recommend this series.
I love all the main characters in these books. I've gotten so attached to them. This book kept me on edge through most of the chapters. It was a great story. There was so much action and excitement. You get to see a soft side to Vic, a tougher side to Erin and pure love and loyalty from Rolf! It had everything. Highly recommend this series.
May 23, 2023
Best Series Ever
This is one of the best series I have ever read in all of my 70 years!! The action is always edge of the seat intense and each story line is different but with the same central characters so you start to care about each one of them! When I finish one I can’t wait to start the next one! And I am never disappointed!! If you haven’t read Erin O’Reilly I can’t encourage you enough to get started!
This is one of the best series I have ever read in all of my 70 years!! The action is always edge of the seat intense and each story line is different but with the same central characters so you start to care about each one of them! When I finish one I can’t wait to start the next one! And I am never disappointed!! If you haven’t read Erin O’Reilly I can’t encourage you enough to get started!
March 29, 2022
Always great!
Never disappointed with this series. If new to this series start with the first and read through the series. Need to know the whole story because each one builds on the last
Never disappointed with this series. If new to this series start with the first and read through the series. Need to know the whole story because each one builds on the last
October 2, 2022
Another Winner!
Once again Mr. Henry you have us spell bound from page one to the end! BRAVO! I'm anticipating the next book. Trying to make sense of this review so I can eagerly delve into the next! Again another winner!!!
Once again Mr. Henry you have us spell bound from page one to the end! BRAVO! I'm anticipating the next book. Trying to make sense of this review so I can eagerly delve into the next! Again another winner!!!
March 23, 2025
Erin O’Reilly is totally engaging
If you have not met Erin, Rolf, Vince, Carlyle and the rest, hold on tight and enjoy the ride. If you have, ditto. Erin’s story just keeps on coming.
If you have not met Erin, Rolf, Vince, Carlyle and the rest, hold on tight and enjoy the ride. If you have, ditto. Erin’s story just keeps on coming.
March 28, 2022
I just have to say, I have become addicted to this series. Can't wait for the next one.
March 31, 2022
Great series
Fast action. Interesting characters. A GSD saving the day. What more do I need to enjoy spending some down time with a book.
Fast action. Interesting characters. A GSD saving the day. What more do I need to enjoy spending some down time with a book.
April 8, 2022
Another great story
I really really liked this book. I can't wait for the next one. I love the characters and especially Rolf.
I really really liked this book. I can't wait for the next one. I love the characters and especially Rolf.
April 20, 2022
Great Book
As usual another good book about Erin and Rolf. A lot of action in this one. Can’t wait till next one.
As usual another good book about Erin and Rolf. A lot of action in this one. Can’t wait till next one.
April 30, 2022
Erin O'Reilly Mysteries rank among my favorite books. I am along for the ride in every action-packed book. I love the characters and then cases. Can't wait for the next one.
May 2, 2022
love this series!
What a great bunch of people!! The O’Reillys and the Barley Corner folks are all people I’d like to know!!!
What a great bunch of people!! The O’Reillys and the Barley Corner folks are all people I’d like to know!!!
April 17, 2022
The plot thickens.
Whew! Lots of scary moments in this one, but things turn out for the best. Well, kinda, sorta. I highly recommend.
Whew! Lots of scary moments in this one, but things turn out for the best. Well, kinda, sorta. I highly recommend.
June 1, 2023
Best one yet!!!
May 13, 2024
#15 in erin o reilly mysteries!
Wow we have come a long way! Picked this one up after such a long time but the story so far was as vivid in my head as ever.
This was such a page-turner-up-all-night book! Like probably my favourite so far! Action packed and not 1 dull moment. Loved it!
I hardly read book series cuz they arent consistently good but the stakes in this story keep getting higher and it just keeps getting better and better!
Wow we have come a long way! Picked this one up after such a long time but the story so far was as vivid in my head as ever.
This was such a page-turner-up-all-night book! Like probably my favourite so far! Action packed and not 1 dull moment. Loved it!
I hardly read book series cuz they arent consistently good but the stakes in this story keep getting higher and it just keeps getting better and better!
October 5, 2024
These books are just so good. I blasted through Punch Drunk in a day. Erin and Cars are on Mickey's radar when his specially enhanced Hummer is blown up. With Mickey in it; and he thinks Carlyle is to blame. The big psychopath goes after Erin's family.
This book has so much action and breath-holding moments that I can't say too much to give anything away.
This book has so much action and breath-holding moments that I can't say too much to give anything away.
April 4, 2022
Couldn't put it down
This latest adventure hits a little too close to home for Erin. With h we family a target Erin takes down one really bad man. She and Rolf got their man. Read in 2 sittings .
This latest adventure hits a little too close to home for Erin. With h we family a target Erin takes down one really bad man. She and Rolf got their man. Read in 2 sittings .
April 9, 2022
Things are getting dangerous. Micky kidnaps Michelle, lan is shot trying to stop him and Micky wants Erin. What will happen when he sees Erin?
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