Stingy Jack [Hardcover]

R. Scott Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007

A simple heist takes professional thief Adam Beesler into a world where good and evil blurs and the price for his transgressions may prove to be too much.

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About the Author

R. Scott Taylor is an artistic jack-of-all-trades residing in Terrytown, Louisiana. He has made the study of world mythologies and obscure trivia a life's work. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 308 pages
• Publisher: Booklocker.com, Inc. (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601452691
• ISBN-13: 978-1601452696
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,551,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars R. Scott Taylor has the Luck o' The Irish., December 3, 2007

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Daniel L. Smith "Daniel" (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stingy Jack (Hardcover)

R. Scott Taylor's Portrayal of Stingy Jack has it all. Comedy, Wit, Adventure, Drama and a little bit of horror. It is multi-Genreal. It starts in modern day Boston with Adam and Nicky involving themeselves in a Heist. Then, Adam meets Jack, Jack tells the rich back story of his life as an indegent Irish theif in the 17th century. The story takes on a different feel and background. I must also tell you that there is romance in the book between Adam and Clarissa. When you read on and get towards the end, A battle for the ages ensues and when it's all over and you get that sigh of releif and read the niceties of the ending of a story, Then, it hits you, "oh no" and another battle will begin.
In a Book that has all the elements of a classic, Very sufficient and fluent in the English language, it even has The "Sexy" Factor that so many of todays young readers look for in a book. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful read and you will too. I'll even go as far to say that this book should be used as reading assignments for High Schools and Colleges in America. Yes, it's that good. Get your copy NOW!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars cheat the system and the devil himself., November 2, 2007

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Heather Froeschl (Callaway, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stingy Jack (Hardcover)

Give the devil his due; he is a temptation. Luring souls into sin is his game, the prize being the souls to claim. In "Stingy Jack" by R. Scott Taylor, two souls may be about to escape the clutches of Old Scratch. One has been roaming the earth for centuries, the other may be about to do the same.

Adam is a thief. Quitting school and entering the college of hard knocks and real life, he began pilfering, swiping, stealing and surviving. He was tutored by Nicky, a greater thief and more sophisticated gentleman, who may be more than it would seem. There is a last big escapade in the works, one which could retire the pair if they aren't too greedy. Plans are being made and this job might bring in millions. Adam becomes distracted though, first by a beautiful woman and then by a lurking shadow. It may be that the shadow is trying to make amends for his own sinful past, and he introduces himself as Jack.

Jack tells tales of Celtic lore, but really they are his own life story. He tricked the devil once or twice and bears the weight of his burdens. Adam listens intently, sharing hours and drinks at bars around Boston. Jack's life was not an easy one but he made it worse by being a thief. He pilfered, swiped, stole, and survived for quite a while. He stole the heart of young Colleen and left her on her own. His dealings with the devil haunt him still. Will he be of assistance to Adam or is he just a lonely soul in search of spirits? Will Adam find his heart and then leave her to her own life as Jack had done? When making deals with Satan it might be hard to think straight.

This novel is a fast and fun read. There seems to be a fascination with people who cheat the system and the devil himself. Readers will get hooked by Adam and then again by Jack. The plot flows well, visiting Vegas, Boston, and old Ireland. Jack's tales are my favorite, with the twisting in of mythology. An interesting novel; I enjoyed it.