Whiplash River A Novel
Whiplash River A Novel by Lou Berney is a gripping tale published by HarperCollins on July 10, 2012. This first edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Charles “Shake” Bouchon, a former getaway driver who has left his life of crime behind to pursue his dream of owning a restaurant in Belize. However, his aspirations take a dark turn when he incurs the wrath of a local drug lord, Baby Jesus, and finds himself embroiled in a series of escalating conflicts after thwarting an attempted hit on an elderly customer.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Shake’s tumultuous journey as he navigates threats from Baby Jesus, freelance assassins, and a determined FBI agent. With his restaurant in flames and options dwindling, Shake turns to the enigmatic Quinn for assistance, leading him into a perilous situation that requires the involvement of a dangerous ex-girlfriend. This novel explores themes of crime and survival, offering a narrative filled with tension and unexpected twists.
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Having left his life of crime behind, former getaway driver Charles “Shake” Bouchon has finally realized the dream of owning his own restaurant in Belize. Unfortunately, to do so he’s had to go deep in debt to a murderous local drug lord named Baby Jesus. And when Shake thwarts an attempted hit on an elderly customer named Quinn, things go from bad to worse.
Next thing Shake knows, his restaurant’s gone up in flames and he’s on the run from Baby Jesus, two freelance assassins, and a beautiful but ferocious FBI agent. Out of options, Shake has to turn to the mysterious Quinn for help. Suddenly Shake’s up to his neck in a dangerous score that he’ll never pull off unless he can convince an even more dangerous ex-girlfriend to join him.
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