Down Among the Jocks
Down Among the Jocks by Ralph Dennis is a compelling addition to the Hardman series, published by Cutting Edge Publishing on January 2, 2019. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows private investigators Jim Hardman and Hump Evans as they navigate a web of deceit and danger after retired football star Ed Cross is murdered. Hump becomes the prime suspect, prompting Hardman to delve into the dark underbelly of the sports world and illegal gambling in Atlanta to clear his friend’s name.
Readers will find a mix of action and adventure as the story unfolds, revealing the complexities of betrayal and revenge within the sports community. The plot thickens with themes of rivalry and the consequences of past actions, as Hardman and Hump confront various adversaries while seeking the truth. This edition also includes an Afterword from Ben Jones, adding further context to the legacy of the Hardman novels.
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“Ralph Dennis has mastered the genre and supplied top entertainment.” The New York Times
Before Spenser & Hawk, Elvis Cole & Joe Pike, and Hap & Leonard, there was Jim Hardman & Hump Evans, author Ralph Dennis’ legendary 1970s PI team. They’re back in the fifth adventure in the beloved and acclaimed series that influenced generations of crime writers.Retired pro football star Ed Cross did most of his scoring between bed posts with other player’s women, including Hump’s ex-girlfriend. That was bad enough. But, just to rub it in, Cross sends Hump an x-rated birthday skin flick of him celebrating in bed with two women. Hump goes looking for blood… and finds it. Cross is murdered and Hump becomes the prime suspect. Hardman works to clear Hump and discovers there’s plenty of murderous hate for Cross out there…from the top of the sports world to the pits of Atlanta’s illegal gambling scene… and revealing it could get them both killed.
This new edition includes an Afterword from Ben Jones, the Dukes of Hazzard actor and former U.S. Congressman from Georgia.
PRAISE FOR THE HARDMAN NOVELS
“Like Chandler and Hammett before him, Dennis was trying to do something different with what was thought of as throwaway literature.” Joe R. Lansdale, New York Times bestselling author of the Hap & Leonard series
“The Hardman books are by far the best of the men’s action-adventure series.” Mother Jones Magazine
“Among the best series books around.” Philadelphia Daily News
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