The Adventures of Slim & Howdy: A Novel [Hardcover]

Kix Brooks (Author), Ronnie Dunn (Author), Bill Fitzhugh (Collaborator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 12, 2008

Exclusive CD! Brooks & Dunn's "Gotta Get Me One of Those" inside!


Musicians by trade, Slim and Howdy have each come to a figurative crossroads in their lives. As fate would have it, they meet at these crossroads, never realizing it's a turning point in their lives. Forced by circumstances to share a truck, they take to the road in pursuit of a common goal--to make it as musicians on the country music circuit.
But it seems no matter where these two travel, trouble finds them. Whether it's turning the tables on a crooked card shark who takes everything they have, or fending off the raging boyfriend of that friendly gal from last night, the guys are constantly needing to outwit the world. And when their friend and boss Jodie Lee disappears, their resourcefulness will truly be tested. Each of the guys has his theory, but they'll need to work together to get to their friend before time runs out.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Country music superstars Brooks & Dunn have enjoyed massive success (30 million albums sold, dozens of awards), but surely a novel about their alter egos couldn't possibly excite anybody outside of die-hard fans, could it? Actually, the duo, along with novelist Fitzhugh, bash out a comic caper that has enough plot twists and nutty one-liners to hook even twang-haters. The book follows lanky, laconic Slim and romantic, goofy Howdy as the two troubadours ramble around the Texas honky-tonk circuit. There's the time Slim, armed with a pair of hedge clippers, reclaims his stolen guitar from Brushfire Boone; or the hot double date that ends with a pantsless Howdy dodging bullets. The boys land a steady gig at a roadhouse in Del Rio until its owner is kidnapped and ransomed. With no shortage of suspects, the boys follow the trail into the Mexican desert, where a zany cast of bad guys gathers for the boffo final shootout. It's like a particularly good episode of The Dukes of Hazzard: corny as hell, but heaps of fun. (May)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Review

"[A] comic caper that has enough plot twists and nutty one-liners to hook even twang haters. . . heaps of fun." (Publishers Weekly )

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Center Street; 1ST edition (May 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193172282X
• ISBN-13: 978-1931722827
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #753,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Romp with Slim & Howdy, May 1, 2008

By 

Connie Oliver "dunnhooked" (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Adventures of Slim & Howdy: A Novel (Hardcover)

I enjoyed reading the Adventures if Slim & Howdy, Having been a long time fan of Brooks & Dunn . I have always enjoyed the escapades of their alter egos Slim & Howdy in their liner notes. So to have a complete novel of these two cowboys was great. A lot of the dialog between Slim & Howdy I could hear in my head as I read. I think all Brooks & Dunn fans will enjoy this tail and treasure it. I know I do. Even of your not a fan of the duo. This is a fun read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun with Slim & Howdy on the road, May 12, 2008

By 

J Q Travis "Jilly" (Palmdale, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Adventures of Slim & Howdy: A Novel (Hardcover)

This is a delightful book filled with laugh-out-loud fun and some adventures that leave us holding our breath. These two good-ole boys who came to life for us in the liner notes of Brooks & Dunn's CDs take us on a wild ride and introduce us to some unforgettable characters along the way.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Blast!, June 3, 2008

By 

Connie K. Harris (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Adventures of Slim & Howdy: A Novel (Hardcover)

The book is a blast, a must read for any Brooks & Dunn fan, and if you're not, you will by the time you finish. This book shows how truly creative Brooks & Dunn are. For those of us who have anxiously awaited each new CD for another snippet of the Slim & Howdy saga, this book really is a wonderful ride. I only hope there is another one in the works since we never do find out if Slim's father is still alive, or whether Howdy finds the perfect margarita. Just a few things to ponder.