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Pale Ale Rider
There's trouble brewing...
Tyler is a teenage tearaway with the eyes of a serial killer. But when he decides to rob Big Paul’s local, The Lamb & Flag, he gets more than he bargained for.
Will Tyler lose his bottle and hop it, or end up getting smashed? Because Cullen thinks he’s seen dead eyes like those somewhere before, and now he has a plan: he’s not bitter, he’s just a little twisted.
Novella #3 in the hilarious CULLEN series of novels and novellas.
Tyler is a teenage tearaway with the eyes of a serial killer. But when he decides to rob Big Paul’s local, The Lamb & Flag, he gets more than he bargained for.
Will Tyler lose his bottle and hop it, or end up getting smashed? Because Cullen thinks he’s seen dead eyes like those somewhere before, and now he has a plan: he’s not bitter, he’s just a little twisted.
Novella #3 in the hilarious CULLEN series of novels and novellas.
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2019
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May 14, 2019
i didn't know it was part of a series, it was okay for a short read
i would spur me on to read others
i would spur me on to read others
March 31, 2019
I received this book as an ARC and this is my honest and voluntary review.
Okay this book is a novella, something I would normally stay clear of. But this author is so good that he is able to fit a good full story in such a small number of pages, that I'm willing to overlook that it's a novella.
Cullen is back. I won't spoil any potential reader by commenting on the actual story - the blurb says enough. What I will say is that the story includes a fairly even number of parts that are funny, very funny and emotional (sad?), as is the norm for this author. One warning. There is swearing in this book, but it is appropriate considering the location of the story is in the 'seedier' side of town. So don't let that steer you away or consider that this is common in this author's (other) books, because it isn't.
If you've followed the Cullen series, then this is a good addition. If the author or series is new to you, and you want to use this as a 'tester', then I believe you will become hooked - just like I did - and will want to purchase more. [NB. All of the books in the series can be read as stand-alone novels.]
Normally I would give any novella a maximum of 4-stars but this is more a 4.5-stars. Since this is not available, then it gets 5-stars from me.
Recommended.
Okay this book is a novella, something I would normally stay clear of. But this author is so good that he is able to fit a good full story in such a small number of pages, that I'm willing to overlook that it's a novella.
Cullen is back. I won't spoil any potential reader by commenting on the actual story - the blurb says enough. What I will say is that the story includes a fairly even number of parts that are funny, very funny and emotional (sad?), as is the norm for this author. One warning. There is swearing in this book, but it is appropriate considering the location of the story is in the 'seedier' side of town. So don't let that steer you away or consider that this is common in this author's (other) books, because it isn't.
If you've followed the Cullen series, then this is a good addition. If the author or series is new to you, and you want to use this as a 'tester', then I believe you will become hooked - just like I did - and will want to purchase more. [NB. All of the books in the series can be read as stand-alone novels.]
Normally I would give any novella a maximum of 4-stars but this is more a 4.5-stars. Since this is not available, then it gets 5-stars from me.
Recommended.
March 30, 2019
A very readable novella in Mark Farrer's series, it is a funny, but at the same time very realistic account of everyday folk who definitely aren't from privileged backgrounds. The characters are very believable and quite recognisable, despite also being a bit of a parody.
I really liked that Cullen, who has been an important character in the rest of the series is bought right to the front in this book, and we learn quite a lot more about him.
This is a humorous book, but it doesn't shy away from the grittier side of life and the balance between these two aspects is handled very deftly.
I received an advance copy of the book, but I have voluntarily written this honest review.
I really liked that Cullen, who has been an important character in the rest of the series is bought right to the front in this book, and we learn quite a lot more about him.
This is a humorous book, but it doesn't shy away from the grittier side of life and the balance between these two aspects is handled very deftly.
I received an advance copy of the book, but I have voluntarily written this honest review.
July 22, 2019
Trust the Soup’
This shows the darker side of ordinary people….a story of a child growing up without a father and ends up being just like him….
It still has the honour but a little more pathos than the previous novella’s in this volume, but still has laugh out loud moments….
“”I’ve slept with a Brazilian!” Tyler boasted. “OMFG!” Tracey shrieked in horror. “How many is a brazillion?””
Thank you to Damppebbles Blog Tours for the opportunity to participate in this blog tour and for the promotional materials and a free copy of the ebook. This is my honest, unbiased review.
This shows the darker side of ordinary people….a story of a child growing up without a father and ends up being just like him….
It still has the honour but a little more pathos than the previous novella’s in this volume, but still has laugh out loud moments….
“”I’ve slept with a Brazilian!” Tyler boasted. “OMFG!” Tracey shrieked in horror. “How many is a brazillion?””
Thank you to Damppebbles Blog Tours for the opportunity to participate in this blog tour and for the promotional materials and a free copy of the ebook. This is my honest, unbiased review.
May 9, 2020
Pale Ale Rider is the third novella in the Cullen and Big Paul saga. Farrer's tale shines the brightest light on Cullen's mysterious past to date, even providing us a quick flashback as Cullen recalls a connection to his former life in the police force. Once again, Farrer has successfully used the novella format to help develop the backstory for his series' central characters. Farrer's writing is an enjoyable mix of humour, mystery and relatable characters that is easy to read and hard to put down.
August 20, 2020
Brilliant dark Scottish humour
As a very new reader of these books, I was surprised how quickly I 'got' them, or bought into the story form. I really did enjoy the dark Scottish humour, so much so I bought all the books and read them one after the other. The characters are human, like most people in the world, not like the books with people who are beautiful, rich or have 'influence' that go around these days. It's simply stories about us and that's why they are so real and enjoyable.
As a very new reader of these books, I was surprised how quickly I 'got' them, or bought into the story form. I really did enjoy the dark Scottish humour, so much so I bought all the books and read them one after the other. The characters are human, like most people in the world, not like the books with people who are beautiful, rich or have 'influence' that go around these days. It's simply stories about us and that's why they are so real and enjoyable.
March 30, 2019
I've read Mark Farrer's Pale Ale Rider. Mark is very good a describing the darker side of people. This story is about a kid that grew up without a father but still followed in his father's terrible footsteps. His mother is a sweet poor hard done by lady that can't see the bad in her beautiful son. The novella is a good fast read that keeps your interest from start to finish and I love the ending.
Cheers
Lynn
Cheers
Lynn
June 30, 2019
Another really good Cullen short story. Maybe not as laugh out loud funny as Dirty Barry but the sharp humour, superb characterisations and clever word play are there in plenty. Chuffing good as Freddie might say. Looking forward to the next instalment!
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