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Bubba the Monster Hunter Seasons #5
Blood, Sweat, & Tears
Bubba’s back from Fairyland, and sometimes it feels like they shoulda just stayed there!
Man, coming back to the real world sucks. Bubba and his whole team have been fired on account of going MIA for a year and a half (yeah, time moves differently in Fairyland - yay), and now they’ve got to…get jobs? Oh, this is going to go well.
Blood, Sweat, & Tears tracks Bubba, Skeeter, Uncle Father Joe, and Amy as they reenter society, get new jobs, almost burn down the bar stupid enough to hire Bubba, end up owning a shifter CrossFit gym, travel to Florida to learn way more about Uncle Father Joe’s new girlfriend than they ever thought they wanted to know, and then - end up dealing with Quincy F’n Harker?!?
Yeah, that’s right. The Quincy Harker/Bubba crossover that you’ve all been waiting for happens right here, and the results are explosive, to say the least. No really, I’m not exaggerating. A lot of shit blows up. Because, well, Bubba.
Blood, Sweat, & Tears contains the following novellas:
Born to Be Wild
Swamp Music
Houses of the Holy
Blaze of Glory
Man, coming back to the real world sucks. Bubba and his whole team have been fired on account of going MIA for a year and a half (yeah, time moves differently in Fairyland - yay), and now they’ve got to…get jobs? Oh, this is going to go well.
Blood, Sweat, & Tears tracks Bubba, Skeeter, Uncle Father Joe, and Amy as they reenter society, get new jobs, almost burn down the bar stupid enough to hire Bubba, end up owning a shifter CrossFit gym, travel to Florida to learn way more about Uncle Father Joe’s new girlfriend than they ever thought they wanted to know, and then - end up dealing with Quincy F’n Harker?!?
Yeah, that’s right. The Quincy Harker/Bubba crossover that you’ve all been waiting for happens right here, and the results are explosive, to say the least. No really, I’m not exaggerating. A lot of shit blows up. Because, well, Bubba.
Blood, Sweat, & Tears contains the following novellas:
Born to Be Wild
Swamp Music
Houses of the Holy
Blaze of Glory
- GenresAudiobookUrban Fantasy
408 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 15, 2021
37 people are currently reading
26 people want to read
About the author
John G. Hartness
192 books592 followersJohn G. Hartness is a teller of tales, a righter of wrong, defender of ladies’ virtues, and some people call him Maurice, for he speaks of the pompatus of love.
He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles (Bell Bridge Books), the Bubba the Monster Hunter comedic horror series, the Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter dark fantasy series, and many other projects.
In 2016, John teamed up with a pair of other publishing industry ne’er-do-wells and founded Falstaff Books, a small press dedicated to publishing the best of genre fictions “misfit toys.”
In his copious free time John enjoys long walks on the beach, rescuing kittens from trees and playing Magic: the Gathering.
For free short stories and to follow his activities and appearances on his newsletter, follow this link - http://eepurl.com/fV4In
He is also the award-winning author of the urban fantasy series The Black Knight Chronicles (Bell Bridge Books), the Bubba the Monster Hunter comedic horror series, the Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter dark fantasy series, and many other projects.
In 2016, John teamed up with a pair of other publishing industry ne’er-do-wells and founded Falstaff Books, a small press dedicated to publishing the best of genre fictions “misfit toys.”
In his copious free time John enjoys long walks on the beach, rescuing kittens from trees and playing Magic: the Gathering.
For free short stories and to follow his activities and appearances on his newsletter, follow this link - http://eepurl.com/fV4In
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November 3, 2021
Speechless
This season just hurt at the end. I guess I should be used to that since this was a crossover with Harker. Bad stuff happens in the Bubba books but well known and loved characters are not usually the cause of the sniffles. If you factor in how Harker books have been crossing over though, it makes sense because I was left in tears at that end as well. Hartness I such a skilled writer that I love the way he pulls me in then hate him a little because of how deeply I feel affected when terrible things happen. It is honestly a testament to how great a storyteller he is that I am waiting with baited breath for the next book because I must see this through. Anyone following these two series will likely feel the same. They have been builinding and meshing so much over the last two years that you just have to take the time between books to build your resolve for the boss fight so to speak.
This season just hurt at the end. I guess I should be used to that since this was a crossover with Harker. Bad stuff happens in the Bubba books but well known and loved characters are not usually the cause of the sniffles. If you factor in how Harker books have been crossing over though, it makes sense because I was left in tears at that end as well. Hartness I such a skilled writer that I love the way he pulls me in then hate him a little because of how deeply I feel affected when terrible things happen. It is honestly a testament to how great a storyteller he is that I am waiting with baited breath for the next book because I must see this through. Anyone following these two series will likely feel the same. They have been builinding and meshing so much over the last two years that you just have to take the time between books to build your resolve for the boss fight so to speak.
February 28, 2022
Blood, Sweat, & Tears: Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 5 collects four novellas into one volume and hits a story out of the ballpark.
Born to be Wild - the perfect reintroduction of the cast after the year among the fairies. Gets our favorite redneck and his friends back on the saddle of doing what they do best - being in bars and blowing things up ... sometimes both at the same time.
Swamp Music - another blast from the past where Father Joe's girlfriend reaches out for help and Bubba delivers.
Houses of the Holy - Hartness writes two strong series which he said were placed in the same universe. Fans wanted a crossover - so Bubba goes to the Queen City. It's not often Bubba is the backup team, but to stop an apocalyptic level spell he's all for letting the wizard taking the lead. He'll just sit back and guard a sword in a church. How hard can that be?
Blaze of Glory - Takes everything up a notch. Mr Card - sometimes known as Dracula - has gone off the reservation. One of the people the vampire cared deeply about died, and monster that he is, he normally doesn't react well when that happens. For most beings, that might be a drinking spree -- and for someone once called Vlad, a drinking spree has a very different connotation. Can Bubba find him in time? Or will something else find Bubba and his team first?
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Born to be Wild - the perfect reintroduction of the cast after the year among the fairies. Gets our favorite redneck and his friends back on the saddle of doing what they do best - being in bars and blowing things up ... sometimes both at the same time.
Swamp Music - another blast from the past where Father Joe's girlfriend reaches out for help and Bubba delivers.
Houses of the Holy - Hartness writes two strong series which he said were placed in the same universe. Fans wanted a crossover - so Bubba goes to the Queen City. It's not often Bubba is the backup team, but to stop an apocalyptic level spell he's all for letting the wizard taking the lead. He'll just sit back and guard a sword in a church. How hard can that be?
Blaze of Glory - Takes everything up a notch. Mr Card - sometimes known as Dracula - has gone off the reservation. One of the people the vampire cared deeply about died, and monster that he is, he normally doesn't react well when that happens. For most beings, that might be a drinking spree -- and for someone once called Vlad, a drinking spree has a very different connotation. Can Bubba find him in time? Or will something else find Bubba and his team first?
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July 25, 2023
Bubba and Quincy
It was not unexpected that the two story lines connected, and it lived up to many expectations. These books keep getting better and better and that is saying something. I read them slightly out of order, so am finally starting at the beginning and getting there. So much detail and absolutely fantastic wit, sarcasm, humour, droll and even black comedy. It was heartbreaking to have a few characters die; I can’t wait to see where these story go. I will read them all.
It was not unexpected that the two story lines connected, and it lived up to many expectations. These books keep getting better and better and that is saying something. I read them slightly out of order, so am finally starting at the beginning and getting there. So much detail and absolutely fantastic wit, sarcasm, humour, droll and even black comedy. It was heartbreaking to have a few characters die; I can’t wait to see where these story go. I will read them all.
December 23, 2021
Bubba is back in the American South and no longer working for DEMON or the Catholic Church. The former because it's gone evil and the latter because it's not cool with him being half-sidhe. I appreciate this and think the best story from this game is the one where he visits the GATOR KING's zoo that is based on something very obvious. This series is still going strong and if I could do the same with my Supervillainy Saga novels I'd be very lucky.
October 11, 2022
I may have forgotten parts of this universe but thankfully Bubba reminds you as the reader so often it all comes flooding back.
Also the last story makes me want to check out the Quincy Harker stuff now as well. And I did not expect the feelings from that ending.
Just the sort of thing I like in a comedy action series.
Also the last story makes me want to check out the Quincy Harker stuff now as well. And I did not expect the feelings from that ending.
Just the sort of thing I like in a comedy action series.
March 15, 2022
Amazing series
This series just keeps getting better. The characters are great, and the merging of the 2 stories fit perfect. I cant wait to dive in and see what's next in both worlds.
This series just keeps getting better. The characters are great, and the merging of the 2 stories fit perfect. I cant wait to dive in and see what's next in both worlds.
November 2, 2023
Back in fine form
Really good collection of stories this time. Some crossovers with the Quincy Hacker series that may have me checking those out before long. Some fun new characters. Some consequences. It's not all fun and games, but it is incredibly fun going on the ride.
Really good collection of stories this time. Some crossovers with the Quincy Hacker series that may have me checking those out before long. Some fun new characters. Some consequences. It's not all fun and games, but it is incredibly fun going on the ride.
September 18, 2021
as usual great
All the monster hunter books so far have been great. Full of action, neat characters and good plots. Every thing needed for a fun book to get lost in. I
All the monster hunter books so far have been great. Full of action, neat characters and good plots. Every thing needed for a fun book to get lost in. I
January 21, 2022
Shout out to Bubba for a Dawgs national championship!
Great read! Gimmie more! Great characters, good story line, with a healthy dose of humour. When do I get another book?
Great read! Gimmie more! Great characters, good story line, with a healthy dose of humour. When do I get another book?
December 29, 2022
Another fun addition to the Bubba saga. interesting crossover from Quincy Harker too.
January 19, 2023
HOW COULD YOU?!
This book was awesome. I laughed in some places and cried in a whole lot more than I wanted to. But, Mr Hartness - how COULD you?!
This book was awesome. I laughed in some places and cried in a whole lot more than I wanted to. But, Mr Hartness - how COULD you?!
August 27, 2025
I love the books, but I feel sorry for people who never read Bubba before and HAVE to read the last 2 books for the resolution of Quincy Harker's storyline from "Conspiracy Theory".
Blood, Sweat, & Tears
31-Born To Be Wild 4 stars
32-Swamp Music 4 stars
33-Houses of the Holy 4 stars
34-Blaze of Glory 4 stars
Spoiler for Harker series below...
Last 2 books deal with Harker and the aftermath of Cassie's death & Luke's heartbreak.
Blood, Sweat, & Tears
31-Born To Be Wild 4 stars
32-Swamp Music 4 stars
33-Houses of the Holy 4 stars
34-Blaze of Glory 4 stars
Spoiler for Harker series below...
Last 2 books deal with Harker and the aftermath of Cassie's death & Luke's heartbreak.
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