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The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files #6
Up in Smoke
Unexpected visits ...
Bounty Hunter John Smoke finds himself at a loss since Sidney Shaw's abrupt departure. Going weeks with no trace of her at all Smoke gets an unanticipated encounter with Reginald the Doppelganger. If Smoke wants to see Sid, he needs to perform a mission, hunt down and take out a rival criminal underworld called The Many.
Feeling he's being played, but without much choice if he wants to see Sid again, Smoke sets out into another one of The Drake's twisted labyrinth's.
Can he survive? Will he find Sid? Perhaps Sid doesn't want to be found, but Smoke will stop at nothing to find out.
Bounty Hunter John Smoke finds himself at a loss since Sidney Shaw's abrupt departure. Going weeks with no trace of her at all Smoke gets an unanticipated encounter with Reginald the Doppelganger. If Smoke wants to see Sid, he needs to perform a mission, hunt down and take out a rival criminal underworld called The Many.
Feeling he's being played, but without much choice if he wants to see Sid again, Smoke sets out into another one of The Drake's twisted labyrinth's.
Can he survive? Will he find Sid? Perhaps Sid doesn't want to be found, but Smoke will stop at nothing to find out.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 26, 2016
About the author
Craig Halloran
183 books272 followersCraig Halloran grew up a role playing fiend and dungeon master's nightmare. Since, he's turned his boundless creativity into more than 80 acclaimed novels that span a wide variety of fantasy fiction sub-genres, from epic fantasy, sword-and-sorcery to future world apocalypse. Creator of the bestselling Darkslayer and the Chronicles of the Dragon series, he imagines unique worlds and wonders that are breathtaking in concept, and then brings them to life in stories brimming with excitement, suspense, and surprise. A former military policeman who now labors in the realm of the remarkable, Halloran has a large and loyal following of devoted fans who eagerly devour his page-turning, action-packed tales of fantastic adventure.
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For more news and anecdotes you can follow him at:
Facebook: The Darkslayer Report by Craig
Twitter: Craig Halloran
www.craighalloran.com (Website and Blog)
www.thedarkslayer.com
www.dragonwarsbooks.com
Or drop him a line anytime as he loves to hear from readers: craig@thedarkslayer.com
***
#1 Bestseller of Epic Fantasy and Sword & Sorcery & KDP All-Star!
Dragon Wars (20 Books) releasing 2020-21
The Darkslayer Series #1 (6 Books)
The Darkslayer Series #2 (10 books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #1 (10 Books)
The Chronicles of Dragon, Series #2 (10 Books)
The Odyssey of Nath Dragon, Prequel series, (5 Books)
The Supernatural Bounty Hunter Files (10 books)
The Henchmen Chronicles (5 Books)
The Red Citadel and the Sorcerer's Power (1 Stand Alone Book)
The Gamma Earth Cycle (2 Books, Work in Progress)
Zombie Impact (3 Books)
Top Spot: Epic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Coming of Age Anthologies, Werewolves & Shifters
Top 5: Thrillers & Suspense/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters/Vampires
Top 10: Dark Fantasy
Top 10: Coming of Age
Top 100: Genre Fiction
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: (Free in Kindle Store)
#1 Epic Fantasy
#1 Sword & Sorcery
#1 Coming of Age
#1 Urban
#1 Horror
#1 Dark Fantasy
#1 Genetic Engineering
#1 Thrillers/Supernatural/Werewolves & Shifters and Vampires
Over 4000 reviews
4-Star+ Average Rating
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July 27, 2021
Smoke is a character written for the MALE gaze and the MALE gaze only, indicative in the way that ALL the men envy him and ALL the women (young, old, and everything in between) trip over themselves to get to him.
Need proof? One woman literally JUMPS IN FRONT OF HIS MOVING CAR just for the CHANCE to get some action with him. BULL. SHIT. And the way that EVERY woman, including Sid’s sister, is SO aggressive in trying to “tempt him away from Sid” is also pathetic and unrealistic. SOME women are like that, but every single one in these ridiculous books?
It’s clear this author is far more interested in catering to the male gaze and writing the ideal fantasy life for a character he DESPERATELY wants to embody, than he is on actually writing a half-decent plot and engaging storyline.
The fact so many males believe THIS is the kind of man that ALL women will just throw themselves on and fight each other over is both sad and pathetic. Male authors? Do better. Y’all have NO IDEA what women really want. Smoke is a man’s man, and nothing better.
This isn’t a story. It’s a sad excuse for a prepubescent young boy’s sexual fantasy. Again, do better.
Need proof? One woman literally JUMPS IN FRONT OF HIS MOVING CAR just for the CHANCE to get some action with him. BULL. SHIT. And the way that EVERY woman, including Sid’s sister, is SO aggressive in trying to “tempt him away from Sid” is also pathetic and unrealistic. SOME women are like that, but every single one in these ridiculous books?
It’s clear this author is far more interested in catering to the male gaze and writing the ideal fantasy life for a character he DESPERATELY wants to embody, than he is on actually writing a half-decent plot and engaging storyline.
The fact so many males believe THIS is the kind of man that ALL women will just throw themselves on and fight each other over is both sad and pathetic. Male authors? Do better. Y’all have NO IDEA what women really want. Smoke is a man’s man, and nothing better.
This isn’t a story. It’s a sad excuse for a prepubescent young boy’s sexual fantasy. Again, do better.
March 30, 2018
I gotta say...
Even though I was excited for this book from the start (because it's from Smoke pov) it sort of lagged during the middle of it. I think the reason being is because all the other books are fast pace action and this one had a lagging moment.
This didn't stir the awesomeness of the series and it's characters though! I always wanted to know what smoke was thinking and this book helped with that. Still lodes of unanswered questions on why he is such a great fighter and so fast....But whereas in Sydney eyes he is this big and tough guy. In this book we learn he is like everyone else...and he bleeds just like everyone else too.
Lodes of action and mail biting moments that will leave you excited and wanting more after its over!
Even though I was excited for this book from the start (because it's from Smoke pov) it sort of lagged during the middle of it. I think the reason being is because all the other books are fast pace action and this one had a lagging moment.
This didn't stir the awesomeness of the series and it's characters though! I always wanted to know what smoke was thinking and this book helped with that. Still lodes of unanswered questions on why he is such a great fighter and so fast....But whereas in Sydney eyes he is this big and tough guy. In this book we learn he is like everyone else...and he bleeds just like everyone else too.
Lodes of action and mail biting moments that will leave you excited and wanting more after its over!
June 5, 2022
Sydney was coerced into joining the Drake Corporation at the end of the last book and Smoke isn’t dealing with it very well. That’s bad for him—and, as you might imagine—bad for Sydney’s new bosses.
This time we also see some of the Drake Corporation’s supernatural competition, but the enemy of his enemy is not necessarily Smoke’s friend. Smoke’s in it up to his ears and every time you think it can’t get any worse for him—it does.
If you’ve been wanting one of these novels to be all Smoke all the time, you’ve finally gotten your wish.
This time we also see some of the Drake Corporation’s supernatural competition, but the enemy of his enemy is not necessarily Smoke’s friend. Smoke’s in it up to his ears and every time you think it can’t get any worse for him—it does.
If you’ve been wanting one of these novels to be all Smoke all the time, you’ve finally gotten your wish.
August 5, 2025
These books are just so much fun.
Whether it's the pop culture references, or Smoke's smart aleck quips. It's just fun.
After the events of the last book, we get a Smoke POV book. Sidney is missing, and smoke goes on the hunt for her. Death, and destruction be damned.
As with the other books in the series enjoy it for what it is; a short, fun adventure that doesn't over stay it's welcome.
Whether it's the pop culture references, or Smoke's smart aleck quips. It's just fun.
After the events of the last book, we get a Smoke POV book. Sidney is missing, and smoke goes on the hunt for her. Death, and destruction be damned.
As with the other books in the series enjoy it for what it is; a short, fun adventure that doesn't over stay it's welcome.
June 25, 2018
Not the type of book for everyone with all the descriptive words for sounds. But this is an action book filled with fighting helicopters and lots and lots of guns. I enjoyed this read slow to start but I’m invested!
This book adds to the first with move characters and development of the originals while it is a Bit repetitive it’s still and enjoyable read.
Addition of new things and twists and turns is awesome !
This book adds to the first with move characters and development of the originals while it is a Bit repetitive it’s still and enjoyable read.
Addition of new things and twists and turns is awesome !
March 5, 2021
Format: audiobook
Narrator: Holly Adams
I have to say I’ve never really taken to sid’s character but the story is certainly more enjoyable with her and John as partners, probably because it’s all action but this one had a bit of a lull with John tracking down Sidney after she was kidnapped.
I still can’t get used to the weapon sounds though.
All in all an enjoyable book.
Narrator: Holly Adams
I have to say I’ve never really taken to sid’s character but the story is certainly more enjoyable with her and John as partners, probably because it’s all action but this one had a bit of a lull with John tracking down Sidney after she was kidnapped.
I still can’t get used to the weapon sounds though.
All in all an enjoyable book.
June 9, 2019
I know it is said that everyone has a dobbler ganger but this just hit too close to home. And the only way they stumble on it is when Smoke proposed and the but head and Mrs show up to show out. Sid quits to save her sister and niece only to feel trapped in more was than one.
July 6, 2020
Love this series!
This is the absolute best series I've was in a long time. It just keeps getting better. There are a lot of amazing authors out there but I have to admit that you Mr. Halloran are my favorite.
This is the absolute best series I've was in a long time. It just keeps getting better. There are a lot of amazing authors out there but I have to admit that you Mr. Halloran are my favorite.
December 17, 2020
Audiobook review- Good story with plenty of action. Likable good guys and bad guys. Entertaining storyline. The narrator did a nice job bringing the story to life. I received a free copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
July 5, 2018
Not my favorite of the series.
September 14, 2018
Another great smoke story
These books are so very entertaining! The non-stop action and the great story !and this a great to read! If you haven't read them all please do so!
These books are so very entertaining! The non-stop action and the great story !and this a great to read! If you haven't read them all please do so!
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February 24, 2022
[audio book] Holly Adams (Narrator) 4 1/2-5 stars
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August 10, 2023
good read
Good action adventure in the supranational world. Also, Having a person make all of your super cool toys is a great plus.
Good action adventure in the supranational world. Also, Having a person make all of your super cool toys is a great plus.
March 14, 2017
Sid & Smoke book 6
Getting Sid back is the goal. Smoke is lost without her. What a mad, wild trip is was! On to book 7!
Getting Sid back is the goal. Smoke is lost without her. What a mad, wild trip is was! On to book 7!
February 28, 2016
Enjoyed the book. But
I really enjoyed the book. But it was too short! I devoured it in one evening! I liked having Smokes POV for a change.
I really enjoyed the book. But it was too short! I devoured it in one evening! I liked having Smokes POV for a change.
March 22, 2016
Another good entry in the series, but as some have said it was a bit short. All in all, it was an enjoyable read and adds to the series. Now I just have to wait for the next entry in the series.
April 1, 2016
Smoke Never Disappoints
We find Smoke just where he flourishes best.......against the odds. Separated from Sid and growing desperate with worry, some touchy alliances must be made.
We find Smoke just where he flourishes best.......against the odds. Separated from Sid and growing desperate with worry, some touchy alliances must be made.
June 11, 2022
Another terrific installment.
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