| Author: | S.W. Lauden | ISBN: | 1230001542042 |
| Publisher: | Down & Out Books | Publication: | May 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | S.W. Lauden |
| ISBN: | 1230001542042 |
| Publisher: | Down & Out Books |
| Publication: | May 1, 2017 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Shayna Billups left Tommy Ruzzo and Seatown, Florida in smoking ruins before escaping to New Orleans. She’s slinging rum drinks at a pirate-themed dive bar when a treasure map grabs her attention. All alone and thirsting for adventure, Shayna follows the clues to North Carolina where she assembles a band of drug-dealing pirates to wage war on a murderous mayor and his blood-thirsty biker gang.
As the bodies pile up, Shayna wonders if Ruzzo will find her before she ends up in Davy Jones’ Locker.
Praise for Crossed Bones:
“Crossed Bones introduces readers to a cast of deliciously flawed characters, all of whom pursue questionable agendas by sketchy means. S.W. Lauden captures the complexity of human morality in a fast-paced tale of greed, manipulation, and obsession.” —J.J. Hensley, author of Resolve, Measure Twice, and Chalk's Outline.
“The only thing that burns hotter than Shayna Billups is Tommy Ruzzo’s need to keep her from self-destructing. Crossed Bones is the fast-paced follow-up to Crosswise that finds these two unforgettable characters in a world of drugs, sex, a powerful mayor, and all manner of pirates. This treasure hunt is not just bang for your buck, but also BOOM for your cannon powder!” —Jeffery Hess, author of Beachhead and Cold War Canoe Club.
“A sick slab of Jimmy Buffett noir fit for fans of Carl Hiaasen, with dive bar denizens on a treasure hunt full of rum, booty, and mayhem.” —Thomas Pluck, author of Bad Boy Boogie.
“S.W. Lauden cranks the action in a contemporary treasure hunt following a coked-out, hell-raising mama from the South up the East coast to a town dominated by pirates both legitimate and phony. Suspense and betrayal lurk on every page as Lauden brings this dizzying cliffhanger to a raucous conclusion.” —Alec Cizak, editor, Pulp Modern.
Shayna Billups left Tommy Ruzzo and Seatown, Florida in smoking ruins before escaping to New Orleans. She’s slinging rum drinks at a pirate-themed dive bar when a treasure map grabs her attention. All alone and thirsting for adventure, Shayna follows the clues to North Carolina where she assembles a band of drug-dealing pirates to wage war on a murderous mayor and his blood-thirsty biker gang.
As the bodies pile up, Shayna wonders if Ruzzo will find her before she ends up in Davy Jones’ Locker.
Praise for Crossed Bones:
“Crossed Bones introduces readers to a cast of deliciously flawed characters, all of whom pursue questionable agendas by sketchy means. S.W. Lauden captures the complexity of human morality in a fast-paced tale of greed, manipulation, and obsession.” —J.J. Hensley, author of Resolve, Measure Twice, and Chalk's Outline.
“The only thing that burns hotter than Shayna Billups is Tommy Ruzzo’s need to keep her from self-destructing. Crossed Bones is the fast-paced follow-up to Crosswise that finds these two unforgettable characters in a world of drugs, sex, a powerful mayor, and all manner of pirates. This treasure hunt is not just bang for your buck, but also BOOM for your cannon powder!” —Jeffery Hess, author of Beachhead and Cold War Canoe Club.
“A sick slab of Jimmy Buffett noir fit for fans of Carl Hiaasen, with dive bar denizens on a treasure hunt full of rum, booty, and mayhem.” —Thomas Pluck, author of Bad Boy Boogie.
“S.W. Lauden cranks the action in a contemporary treasure hunt following a coked-out, hell-raising mama from the South up the East coast to a town dominated by pirates both legitimate and phony. Suspense and betrayal lurk on every page as Lauden brings this dizzying cliffhanger to a raucous conclusion.” —Alec Cizak, editor, Pulp Modern.
