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Slow Bullet
Slow Bullet
by John L. Lansdale
Washington cover-ups. Crooked CIA operatives. International intrigue.
Veteran Clark McKay wants to find a murderer. But what happens when he uncovers so much more?
The former Army Special Forces Colonel is haunted by the loss of his wife and son, and nightmares of his time in Vietnam have been keeping him up at night. And on top of it all, the mirror on the wall keeps reminding him he’s not getting any younger.
After hearing terrible news about the murder of a close friend he served with in the war, McKay is determined to rise above his own problems and find the killer. No matter the cost.
His search for truth takes McKay across the globe, where he crosses paths with a multitude of unforgettable characters. From his kind-hearted godson and friend’s spitfire daughter, to a stubborn D.C. detective and a benevolent Brazilian prostitute – both good and bad sit squarely in the crosshairs.
Along the way, it becomes increasingly clear to McKay that his friend was murdered for uncovering the truth behind one of the nation’s most notorious conspiracies – the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
After wallowing in a murky ocean of corruption, McKay is brought to the conclusion he may have to resort to murder if justice is to be truly served.
Truth and fiction make for an interesting mixture in this fast-paced and entertaining novel.
There are always those who escape justice, and one hand will always wash the other.
Unless you have someone like Clark McKay willing to pay the ultimate price.
by John L. Lansdale
Washington cover-ups. Crooked CIA operatives. International intrigue.
Veteran Clark McKay wants to find a murderer. But what happens when he uncovers so much more?
The former Army Special Forces Colonel is haunted by the loss of his wife and son, and nightmares of his time in Vietnam have been keeping him up at night. And on top of it all, the mirror on the wall keeps reminding him he’s not getting any younger.
After hearing terrible news about the murder of a close friend he served with in the war, McKay is determined to rise above his own problems and find the killer. No matter the cost.
His search for truth takes McKay across the globe, where he crosses paths with a multitude of unforgettable characters. From his kind-hearted godson and friend’s spitfire daughter, to a stubborn D.C. detective and a benevolent Brazilian prostitute – both good and bad sit squarely in the crosshairs.
Along the way, it becomes increasingly clear to McKay that his friend was murdered for uncovering the truth behind one of the nation’s most notorious conspiracies – the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
After wallowing in a murky ocean of corruption, McKay is brought to the conclusion he may have to resort to murder if justice is to be truly served.
Truth and fiction make for an interesting mixture in this fast-paced and entertaining novel.
There are always those who escape justice, and one hand will always wash the other.
Unless you have someone like Clark McKay willing to pay the ultimate price.
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2017
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About the author
John L. Lansdale
33 books6 followersJohn L. Lansdale was born and raised in East Texas. He is married to the love of his life Mary. They have four children. He is a retired Army reserve Psychological Operations Officer and a combat veteran with numerous medals and awards. Past roles include inventor, country music songwriter and performer, and television programmer. He produced and directed the Television Special "Ladies of Country Music." He has also produced several albums in Nashville, hosted his own radio shows and won awards for producing and writing radio and television commercials. He was a writer and editor of a business newspaper. He has worked as a comic book writer for Tales from the Crypt, IDW, Grave Tales, Cemetery Dance and several more. He co-authored the Shadows West and Hell's Bounty novels with his brother Joe R. Lansdale. He is also the author of Horse of a Different Color, Slow Bullet, Zombie Gold, When the Night Bird Sings, Broken Moon, Long Walk Home, The Last Good Day and several other titles.
What Others are Saying about John L. Lansdale
"Mickey Spillane fans will welcome this page-turner...Lansdale effectively delays revealing the novel’s big secret until the end. Those who like their thrillers with a heavy dose of violent action will be satisfied." - Publishers Weekly review of Slow Bullet
"Slow Bullet is a straight-ahead thriller...it's about action, and there's plenty of that. Check it out." - Bill Crider's Pop Culture Magazine
"...the author’s innate ability to spin a complex tale painted with vivid characters and intense suspense provides readers with a well-paced book that they may find difficult to set down...a worthwhile suspenseful ride." - Amazing Stories review of Horse of a Different Color
"Has something for everyone… It's exciting, entertaining and educational. A fun ride." – legendary TV personality/actress/author Joan Hallmark, review of Zombie Gold
"...something unique and comfortable and difficult to put down. Highly recommended." – Cemetery Dance review of Hell’s Bounty
"True to Lansdale tradition, John L. Lansdale has compiled a piece of work that should appeal to a wide range of readers." – Amazing Stories review of Zombie Gold
What Others are Saying about John L. Lansdale
"Mickey Spillane fans will welcome this page-turner...Lansdale effectively delays revealing the novel’s big secret until the end. Those who like their thrillers with a heavy dose of violent action will be satisfied." - Publishers Weekly review of Slow Bullet
"Slow Bullet is a straight-ahead thriller...it's about action, and there's plenty of that. Check it out." - Bill Crider's Pop Culture Magazine
"...the author’s innate ability to spin a complex tale painted with vivid characters and intense suspense provides readers with a well-paced book that they may find difficult to set down...a worthwhile suspenseful ride." - Amazing Stories review of Horse of a Different Color
"Has something for everyone… It's exciting, entertaining and educational. A fun ride." – legendary TV personality/actress/author Joan Hallmark, review of Zombie Gold
"...something unique and comfortable and difficult to put down. Highly recommended." – Cemetery Dance review of Hell’s Bounty
"True to Lansdale tradition, John L. Lansdale has compiled a piece of work that should appeal to a wide range of readers." – Amazing Stories review of Zombie Gold
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December 13, 2023
Slow Bullet, John L. Lansdale [BookVoice, 2020].
A retired U.S. Army officer, suffering from PTSD from his service in Vietnam, and grieving the loss of his wife and son in a car accident, investigates the murder of his friend and his wife. The case involves a stolen government file, organized crime and international banking, and the body count mounts quickly. Swift pulpish action in the Spillane tradition.
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John L. Lansdale is a retired U.S. Army officer who specialized in psy-ops, and a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. He has written for Tales from the Crypt comics and various novels in the horror, Western, and crime genres.
A retired U.S. Army officer, suffering from PTSD from his service in Vietnam, and grieving the loss of his wife and son in a car accident, investigates the murder of his friend and his wife. The case involves a stolen government file, organized crime and international banking, and the body count mounts quickly. Swift pulpish action in the Spillane tradition.
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John L. Lansdale is a retired U.S. Army officer who specialized in psy-ops, and a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. He has written for Tales from the Crypt comics and various novels in the horror, Western, and crime genres.
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