Outlaws [Hardcover]

Tim Green (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1995

A former pro-football player delivers a high-scoring thriller about a pro-football player for the Texas Outlaws who, through the intrigues of his beautiful wife, becomes the target of a ring of ruthless international arms dealers.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A football star on trial in a sensational murder case; a female attorney distracted by a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband; bloody evidence, sex and violence?the similarities between the plot of this third novel from former Atlanta Falcon defensive end Green (Titans), who's now an NFL color analyst for Fox-TV, and a certain ongoing trial in L.A. seem made in publishing heaven. The trouble is, there's almost too much going on here. Cody Grey, defensive standout for the Texas Outlaws, is nearing the end of his career and ruining his body and psyche with painkillers in a desperate effort to hang on to his playing days as well as to his lovely but unfaithful wife, Jenny. Meanwhile, Jenny's new lover, the cold-blooded rogue CIA agent Striker, is selling nuclear-grade plutonium to shadowy Middle East figures?and he's using Jenny as his willing accomplice. Her involvement with Striker eventually leads to Cody being accused of murdering a mean-spirited IRS agent, and to his being defended in a grand courtroom drama by the brilliant Madison McCall. Green is a solid storyteller. His depiction of NFL football, Texas style, will remind readers of Peter Gent's early novels; despite a penchant for telegraphing, he manages to tie his myriad plot threads into a neat bundle by novel's end. While too busy, this is an enjoyable read, tailor-made for those who can't get enough of allegedly homicidal sports figures and their sensational lives.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

It's first down and goal-to-go for Green, former lineman for football's Atlanta Falcons, who, with the popular suspense novel Ruffians (LJ 9/15/93), proved that all jocks ain't dumb. In his latest, a star player is accused of murder.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 371 pages
• Publisher: Turner Publishing, Inc; 1st edition (March 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570361983
• ISBN-13: 978-1570361982
• Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,224,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tim is the NY TIMES BESTSELLING author of fourteen highly successful suspense novels, including soon-to-be-released FALSE CONVICTIONS and national bestseller ABOVE THE LAW, as well the non-fiction New York Times Bestseller, THE DARK SIDE OF THE GAME which was featured on CBS's 60 Minutes. His last five novels have all been national bestsellers hitting the charts between #22 and #30 on the NY Times Bestseller list. While his first five novels used professional football as their backdrop, his most recent works have drawn more on his experiences as a lawyer exploring the themes of ambition and revenge.

Tim is also the author of a memoir entitled A MAN AND HIS MOTHER: AN ADOPTED SON'S SEARCH which was featured in PEOPLE magazine, Entertainment Tonight, and ABC's Prime Time.
His writing career began at Syracuse University where he was a Rossman Scholar for Humanities, a Syracuse Scholar, an NCAA Top Six Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa, and co-valedictorian of his class. While studying English Literature, Tim became acquainted with the renowned minimalist Raymond Carver, and had the opportunity to study under the award-winning writer and professor Tobias Wolff.

During his studies, Tim also played football for the Syracuse Orangemen with a career that included a consensus All-American honors as well as his recent induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. In 1986, he was selected in the first round of the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons where he was a star defensive end for eight years. During his NFL career, Green began his thirteen year career as a commentator for National Public Radio, wrote columns for USA Today, and received his law degree with honors at Syracuse University. Because of his accomplishments both Sports Illustrated and the Los Angeles Times have called Tim Green the "Renaissance Man" of sports. After his playing career, Tim spent eleven years as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports and recently hosted FOX's nationally syndicated news magazine, A Current Affair. His other broadcast experiences have included ABC Good Morning America's legal commentator, Court TV's Pros and Cons, host of FOX Sports Net's Emmy nominated show NFL TOTAL ACCESS, and Comedy Central's Battlebots. Recently, Tim hosted the ABC Prime Time reality show, FIND MY FAMILY.
In 2007, Tim wrote FOOTBALL GENIUS, his first novel for young readers, and an instant NY Times Bestseller. The success and enjoyment of working with his own kids on the project resulted in FOOTBALL HERO, which was released in 2008. In both novels, Tim models the main characters after his own children, submerging them into a suspenseful world that blends adolescent life and sports with the visceral realm of the NFL. FOOTBALL HERO was selected as a Junior Library Guild choice and a GMA summer page turner for young adults. Most recently he released BASEBALL GREAT, another NY Times Bestseller, as well as FOOTBALL CHAMP. Tim's newest young reader novel, RIVALS, will be released in stores in March 2010.
Tim lives with his wife, Illyssa, and their five children in upstate New York. More information about Tim can be found at his Web site www.timgreenbooks.com.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars outlaws, August 4, 2000

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James A. Martin (Mesa, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Outlaws (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed reading "Outlaws". It was very exciting and entertaining. A very Easy read. With excellent charecters. And twist and turns on every page. I believe this is a book anyone would enjoy reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best sports-fiction novel in recent years, June 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Outlaws (Mass Market Paperback)

If you like sports and suspence this novel is for you !!!! Tim Green did his homework before he wrote this novel . It has all you want in a novel with suspence, great details, and a little mystery thrown in. It is a novel that you never know what will happen until the very end. If you like ruffians and tiatians you will love outlaws !!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Legal Thriller With Muscle, August 27, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Outlaws (Mass Market Paperback)

With a web of characters all brought together for an exciting ending, this book is a must-read! The author spices up the "legal thriller" genre by adding jocks, crazed ex-husbands, spies, arms sales, and a cheatin' heart. Start early in the day because this one will keep you up all night