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Tim Harrison Trilogy #2
Roll Me Away
Tim Harrison is back, years away from his problems in Whipping Post. He’s now a company driver for Saxon Brothers Trucking in Dallas Texas. He has settled down on a
ranch outside of the town of Cave Creek Arizona. He and his dog, Rory, are assigned a steady route between El Paso Texas and Tijuana Mexico, but Tim’s still fighting demons from the rape and murder of his wife. When a fellow Saxon Brothers trucker is murdered by a theft ring working out of El Paso Texas, Tim’s old buddy, JD Tolliver, gets involved in hunting down the gang.
In the process, JD winds up the hospital. Now with two employees having been attacked by the same theft ring, and no word from the police, the owner of Saxon’s, John Saxon, get involved. He enlists Tim’s aid, pulling him back into a situation Tim is not sure he wants to become involved with. He has other things, like possibly a new love life, on his mind.
ranch outside of the town of Cave Creek Arizona. He and his dog, Rory, are assigned a steady route between El Paso Texas and Tijuana Mexico, but Tim’s still fighting demons from the rape and murder of his wife. When a fellow Saxon Brothers trucker is murdered by a theft ring working out of El Paso Texas, Tim’s old buddy, JD Tolliver, gets involved in hunting down the gang.
In the process, JD winds up the hospital. Now with two employees having been attacked by the same theft ring, and no word from the police, the owner of Saxon’s, John Saxon, get involved. He enlists Tim’s aid, pulling him back into a situation Tim is not sure he wants to become involved with. He has other things, like possibly a new love life, on his mind.
320 pages, Paperback
Published September 27, 2023
About the author
Alan Webber
9 booksI’m the owner of a transportation firm. I’m also a blogger, newspaper commentator, podcaster, and author of the novels 4 novels and 8 novellas
Married 45 years, with 4 children and twelve grandkids. Pictures available upon request.
Alan N. Webber
5352 E. Butte Canyon Circle
Cave Creek AZ 85331
815-545-6001
awebber1957@gmail.com
Married 45 years, with 4 children and twelve grandkids. Pictures available upon request.
Alan N. Webber
5352 E. Butte Canyon Circle
Cave Creek AZ 85331
815-545-6001
awebber1957@gmail.com
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April 21, 2024
Realistic writing style, contemporary main character, and good pov changes...
Tim Harrison's life wasn't what he expected it to be. Dealing in the aftermath of tragedy, he's on the road to recovery with his sidekick and favorite dog, Rory. However, his life takes a turn when his friend, JD Tolliver, gets involved in the death of a trucker and winds up in the hospital himself. Soon, Tim partners with Saxon Brothers trucker business owner, John Saxon, to find the gang spreading fear and death through their larcenous activities. Is he ready for everything he's about to encounter?
The author, Alan N. Webber, gives us a straight-forward writing style. It's definitely a contemporary, no-holds-barred type of dialogue and narrative that gives you the thoughts, actions, and suspense of his characters. While I love the opening lines of this story, and the almost poetry-like wording, I find the blunt-speak both realistic and unnerving. I would definitely add a trigger warning for anyone sensitive to language, the political views held by the main character, or anyone uncomfortable with a storyline that includes rape.
The overall content of the book had several positives. This was a different storyline that hasn't been seen a lot: a trucker out to deal with a gang of thieves and partnering with his boss and a friend in an unlikely trio, but the points of view, differentiation of characters, revelation of back stories, and more help to keep you in-tune with the plot. The author is excellent at creating suspenseful scenarios and realistic characters. The switch from first person to third person helped give different scenes a special type of view and momentum. I loved the inclusion of Spanish, the map the author added, and actual restaurants along El Paso, making the story feel more authentic.
For me, the ending was true to life, with a bit of redemption, forgiveness, and a bittersweet feeling. Again, the author gives the reader a matter-of-fact writing style and detailed pictures of what's happening to his characters. These are all the things I like the best.
To conclude, although there are many positives to this story, I wouldn't call it my favorite read. I would recommend it for readers who like a suspenseful action story, or someone looking to deviate from the regular amateur-detective style, but in part because of the triggers I mentioned earlier and some of the storytelling, I would hesitate to recommend to anyone outside of those genres.
Thanks to the author for the opportunity to read via Reedsy Discovery.
Tim Harrison's life wasn't what he expected it to be. Dealing in the aftermath of tragedy, he's on the road to recovery with his sidekick and favorite dog, Rory. However, his life takes a turn when his friend, JD Tolliver, gets involved in the death of a trucker and winds up in the hospital himself. Soon, Tim partners with Saxon Brothers trucker business owner, John Saxon, to find the gang spreading fear and death through their larcenous activities. Is he ready for everything he's about to encounter?
The author, Alan N. Webber, gives us a straight-forward writing style. It's definitely a contemporary, no-holds-barred type of dialogue and narrative that gives you the thoughts, actions, and suspense of his characters. While I love the opening lines of this story, and the almost poetry-like wording, I find the blunt-speak both realistic and unnerving. I would definitely add a trigger warning for anyone sensitive to language, the political views held by the main character, or anyone uncomfortable with a storyline that includes rape.
The overall content of the book had several positives. This was a different storyline that hasn't been seen a lot: a trucker out to deal with a gang of thieves and partnering with his boss and a friend in an unlikely trio, but the points of view, differentiation of characters, revelation of back stories, and more help to keep you in-tune with the plot. The author is excellent at creating suspenseful scenarios and realistic characters. The switch from first person to third person helped give different scenes a special type of view and momentum. I loved the inclusion of Spanish, the map the author added, and actual restaurants along El Paso, making the story feel more authentic.
For me, the ending was true to life, with a bit of redemption, forgiveness, and a bittersweet feeling. Again, the author gives the reader a matter-of-fact writing style and detailed pictures of what's happening to his characters. These are all the things I like the best.
To conclude, although there are many positives to this story, I wouldn't call it my favorite read. I would recommend it for readers who like a suspenseful action story, or someone looking to deviate from the regular amateur-detective style, but in part because of the triggers I mentioned earlier and some of the storytelling, I would hesitate to recommend to anyone outside of those genres.
Thanks to the author for the opportunity to read via Reedsy Discovery.
November 28, 2023
Band of Brothers
“Roll Me Away” is a suspense thriller written colloquial style by Alan N Weber. For the main characters, or band of brothers, there is Tim, a widower, who can sometimes be a bad ass or a teddy bear. He conveniently forgot to tell his new girlfriend about his sketchy past. A Green Beret Vietnam veteran named John. The boss’ favorite employee is named Virgil. And an Iraq veteran named JD. They chase down the guys that murdered their friend no matter the potential self-harm. I know the life of a truck drivers isn’t all roses and sunshine as the cliché goes. This is a good book, and I appreciated the colloquial style writing, and the map inserts.
“Roll Me Away” is a suspense thriller written colloquial style by Alan N Weber. For the main characters, or band of brothers, there is Tim, a widower, who can sometimes be a bad ass or a teddy bear. He conveniently forgot to tell his new girlfriend about his sketchy past. A Green Beret Vietnam veteran named John. The boss’ favorite employee is named Virgil. And an Iraq veteran named JD. They chase down the guys that murdered their friend no matter the potential self-harm. I know the life of a truck drivers isn’t all roses and sunshine as the cliché goes. This is a good book, and I appreciated the colloquial style writing, and the map inserts.
February 15, 2024
“Roll Me Away” is a suspense thriller written colloquial style by Alan N Weber. For the main characters, or band of brothers, there is Tim, a widower, who can sometimes be a bad ass or a teddy bear. He conveniently forgot to tell his new girlfriend about his sketchy past. A Green Beret Vietnam veteran named John. The boss’ favorite employee is named Virgil. And an Iraq veteran named JD. They chase down the guys that murdered their friend no matter the potential self-harm. I know the life of a truck drivers isn’t all roses and sunshine as the cliché goes. This is a good book, and I appreciated the colloquial style writing, and the map inserts.
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