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John Lee Quarrels #11
Pucker Factor
When a pair of would-be assassins ambush Somerton County Deputy John Lee Quarrels on a dark, lonely road late at night, it is only their ineptness and his quick thinking that saves his life. Wounded and disoriented, John Lee must make it through the forest on foot to find help, never knowing if his attackers are coming back to finish the job.
Soon tongues are wagging all over Somerton County and the rumor mill is in high gear with speculation about who might be behind the attack. Was it someone he had arrested in the past? Hitmen hired by a drug lord? A spurned lover? A jealous husband? A vengeful ex-wife? Or was it the richest man in town, out for revenge over John Lee killing his son?
As John Lee recovers from his injuries, two investigators from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, as well as Somerton County deputies, are investigating the possibilities and trying to get to the truth of the matter before another attempt is made on his life, which might be more successful.
Before the story ends, ugly truths are revealed about people from all walks of small town life, and the guilty must pay a heavy price.
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 , Pucker Factor , the eleventh 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*
Soon tongues are wagging all over Somerton County and the rumor mill is in high gear with speculation about who might be behind the attack. Was it someone he had arrested in the past? Hitmen hired by a drug lord? A spurned lover? A jealous husband? A vengeful ex-wife? Or was it the richest man in town, out for revenge over John Lee killing his son?
As John Lee recovers from his injuries, two investigators from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, as well as Somerton County deputies, are investigating the possibilities and trying to get to the truth of the matter before another attempt is made on his life, which might be more successful.
Before the story ends, ugly truths are revealed about people from all walks of small town life, and the guilty must pay a heavy price.
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 , Pucker Factor , the eleventh 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*
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2022
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August 16, 2022
A True Who Done it 🤔
In the Amazon promo for PUCKER FACTOR, Author Nick Russell sets the stage for this John Lee Quarrels book with this teaser: "Was it someone he had arrested in the past? Hitmen hired by a drug lord? A spurned lover? A jealous husband? A vengeful ex-wife? Or was it the richest man in town, out for revenge over John Lee killing his son?"
Now you get to follow the local and state investigators as they unravel the motives surrounding their list of suspects. No spoilers here, but there are surprises in the end. Stay with it!
In the Amazon promo for PUCKER FACTOR, Author Nick Russell sets the stage for this John Lee Quarrels book with this teaser: "Was it someone he had arrested in the past? Hitmen hired by a drug lord? A spurned lover? A jealous husband? A vengeful ex-wife? Or was it the richest man in town, out for revenge over John Lee killing his son?"
Now you get to follow the local and state investigators as they unravel the motives surrounding their list of suspects. No spoilers here, but there are surprises in the end. Stay with it!
March 17, 2025
it’s hard to keep a secret
When two men tried to kill a deputy things turned bad for them. John Lee was in the hospital for a while, but he survived finding out who paid these men to kill the deputy was an adventure.
I really enjoyed when the author went back-and-forth between the killers and the story. I like hearing both sides of a story.
I think you will enjoy this book. I know I did.
When two men tried to kill a deputy things turned bad for them. John Lee was in the hospital for a while, but he survived finding out who paid these men to kill the deputy was an adventure.
I really enjoyed when the author went back-and-forth between the killers and the story. I like hearing both sides of a story.
I think you will enjoy this book. I know I did.
August 18, 2023
THEORIES ABOUND IN THIS ONE THE WHOLE TOWN THINKS THEY REALLY KNOW WHO HURT JOHN LEE. I'VE READ ALL "THE BIG LAKE SERIES" (there's only one left) AND NOW THIS BEING #11 IN "THE JLQ SERIES". I SURE HOPE #12 IN THE JLQ SERIES "JACK POT" WILL BE OUT SOON. I THINK IN ALL THE JLQ SERIES THIS ONE HAD THE STRANGES ENDING OF ALL. ;D
I TRULY LOVE THIS AUTHOR AND ENJOYED READING BOTH OF THESE SERIES.
I TRULY LOVE THIS AUTHOR AND ENJOYED READING BOTH OF THESE SERIES.
April 5, 2024
Pucker Factor by Nick Russell
This is the 10th or 11th book in John Lee series that I have read. Interesting storyline with an attempt made to kill John Lee. The identity of the mastermind behind this attempt is a complete surprise, coming out of nowhere. By the way, quite a few editorial errors continue to exist.
This is the 10th or 11th book in John Lee series that I have read. Interesting storyline with an attempt made to kill John Lee. The identity of the mastermind behind this attempt is a complete surprise, coming out of nowhere. By the way, quite a few editorial errors continue to exist.
August 17, 2022
Another great read
Nick is a very favorite writer. His Fifty books are very hard to put down. I have been a fan for over ten years and I'm still waiting for the next book to appear.
Keep up the Great Job.
Nick is a very favorite writer. His Fifty books are very hard to put down. I have been a fan for over ten years and I'm still waiting for the next book to appear.
Keep up the Great Job.
September 12, 2022
it just keeps getting stranger in the Panhandle
Poor John Lee just can’t catch a break. No sooner is he shot and left for dead than it aLl starts to unravel around him. But good police work and a couple of dumb criminals wrap things up nicely, if not as expected.
Poor John Lee just can’t catch a break. No sooner is he shot and left for dead than it aLl starts to unravel around him. But good police work and a couple of dumb criminals wrap things up nicely, if not as expected.
November 1, 2022
Love Nick Russell books
I have read all of the series Mr Russell has written and enjoyed them all. I love this series with its crime solving interlaced with family and personal relationships. Great story kept me up.late to finish it.
I have read all of the series Mr Russell has written and enjoyed them all. I love this series with its crime solving interlaced with family and personal relationships. Great story kept me up.late to finish it.
January 12, 2023
Fantastic story line
Great reading, fantastic story line, page turner, couldnt put textbook down, really enjoyable, enthralling as a retired LEO really enjoy reading all of Nick Russell series best of the best.
Great reading, fantastic story line, page turner, couldnt put textbook down, really enjoyable, enthralling as a retired LEO really enjoy reading all of Nick Russell series best of the best.
February 26, 2023
Editor needed
A great storyteller, no question about that. But what is going on with all the repetition and extraneous material that distracts the reader's attention and interest? Please consider tightening these stories so that they grab and hold until you release us.
A great storyteller, no question about that. But what is going on with all the repetition and extraneous material that distracts the reader's attention and interest? Please consider tightening these stories so that they grab and hold until you release us.
July 2, 2024
For me this is the best Nick Russell book to date. He has you leaning one way and then hits you to another direction. Very well done. I suggest you read his books in sequence then it will be easier to understand.
September 1, 2025
Ever the Woman Scorned!
Whoa! Don’t mess with the wrong woman. As usual the Nick Russell twist has reared its ugly head. Just getting better as the series continues. Thanks again for great reading enjoyment.
Whoa! Don’t mess with the wrong woman. As usual the Nick Russell twist has reared its ugly head. Just getting better as the series continues. Thanks again for great reading enjoyment.
September 11, 2022
another great read
Love this series you feel as if you personally know the characters in the books. Hope John Lee and Maddie marry
Love this series you feel as if you personally know the characters in the books. Hope John Lee and Maddie marry
September 21, 2022
Another very good John Lee book
I really enjoy this series. It's sort of like Mayberry (Andy Griffith Show) on steroids. Bring on the next one!
I really enjoy this series. It's sort of like Mayberry (Andy Griffith Show) on steroids. Bring on the next one!
January 1, 2023
Pucker indeed
I love your John Lee Quarrels series! Its always entertaining !
I thoroughly enjoy the characters & storyline! Thank you!
I love your John Lee Quarrels series! Its always entertaining !
I thoroughly enjoy the characters & storyline! Thank you!
January 10, 2023
Wonderful series
I have so enjoyed reading this series! I've fallen in love with D W, John Lee and Maddy. Such great characters!
I have so enjoyed reading this series! I've fallen in love with D W, John Lee and Maddy. Such great characters!
March 9, 2023
good read
December 29, 2024
The best book in the series. The ending was exceptional... bravo!!
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