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The Storm Killer [Kindle Edition]

Mike Jastrzebski
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

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Book Description

----Time: 1935. Place: New York City. Crime beat reporter Jim Locke gets sucked into a quagmire of death, deceit, and danger when his actress sister is murdered – and he becomes the prime suspect. When he uncovers a pattern of similar murders, he is convinced that a serial killer is on the loose. But the police aren’t buying it, and it’s up to Jim to stop the madman. The hunt takes him from the grimy streets and smoke-filled bars of Manhattan to deceptively laid-back Key West, just as a killer storm bears down on the island. THE STORM KILLER has it all: hard-boiled narrative, gripping suspense, period detail, an unlikely hero battling his inner demons, and a stunning conclusion that you won’t see coming. Highly recommended!--Miriam Auerbach, author of Dirty Harriet Rides Again


----Mike Jastrzebski's stunning historical debut takes readers back into the hard-boiled world of Chandler and Hammett -- and brings Ernest Hemingway back to life in a book as big as the man himself. The Storm Killer, a top grade thriller with a heavy dose of noir, hurtles you from New York to Key West at a pace that will leave you breathless.--Christine Kling, author of Surface Tension, Cross Current, Bitter End, and Wrecker's Key

----Jastrzebski's hard-boiled thriller storms through New York's gritty streets down to Prohibition-era Key West with Ernest Hemingway providing the tailwind. A crisp, fast-paced detective story, which Humphrey Bogart would have loved to play the lead in.-- Award-winning author Sharon Potts, In Their Blood.




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About the Author

In September of 2003 Mike and his wife, Mary, moved aboard their 36-foot sailboat, Rough Draft. It was their intention to take the boat south from Minnesota to warmer climates where Mike would write a novel. They sailed the boat through the inland river system from Minnesota to Mobile, Alabama where they lived for two years. They also spent three months living in Key West. Currently, the boat is docked in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In 2011 Mike and Mary will sail Rough Draft to the Caribbean where they plan to drift until it is no longer fun. In his time living on the boat Mike has completed three novels. The first two books, The Storm Killer, a historical thriller, and Key Lime Blues, a Key West thriller, are now available at Amazon. The third book, Dog River Blues, will be available in early 2011.

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  • File Size: 754 KB
  • Print Length: 324 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1456480219
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003U2TH1I
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,023 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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I really look forward to reading another book by this author. shopper2010  |  23 reviewers made a similar statement
From the very first page to the very end, I thought I was reading a movie. Pickles  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
The characters were well developed and the 1935 setting was a great twist. Deacon Pete  |  28 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book weathers the storm. July 9, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I downloaded a sample of this book after reading a description Mike left on the Kindle discussion board. After reading the sample, I had to purchase the rest of the book and read on.

If you like a good mystery with plenty of plot changes and believable suprises, you owe it to yourself to read this one.

I think this is a fantastic first effort snd I look forward to future offerings from Mr. Jastrzebski.

Thanks Mike for a great read.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I discovered this book mentioned on one of the boards. I read it non stop. This is great story written in the first person perspective of Jim Locke, a crime beat reporter just following the Great Depression. Jim's sister has been murdered and for some reason, one copper in particular, has Jim pegged for the murder. Taking on the role of gum shoe to clear his name and avenge his sister's death, Jim follows his nose to find the real killer. There are so many unexpected plot twists and turns that I stayed off balance through out the book! The historical setting is a big plus with all of the nostalgic reminders of times gone by. The characters are well developed and the inclusion of Hemmingway in the plot tied in with the 1935 hurricane.........well it was just a darn great read!

Hard to believe this is a first novel and I hope there are many more. Hope to see Jim's story continue. And Jim and Mary? More,please, more!
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!! August 13, 2010
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I downloaded the sample after the author very politely (which I appreciated) posted its introduction on the Kindle discussion board. Mysteries are my favorite genre, and I was intrigued by the period setting as well as the story line. I didn't have to read past the first two or three pages of the sample to know that this was a book I wanted to buy! This is a terrific book. The characters are so well written I can "see" them; in fact, I may even "know" some of them. There are many twists and turns, and even though I couldn't wait to get to find out the ending, I didn't want it to end. If you're looking for a fun read that will draw you in, this is it!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
I enjoyed the era of the book. It is not often you read books today that are set in the 30's. I found the story line a continuous action that builds up to the very end . Read more
Published 1 day ago by poncho
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Thriller
I found this to be an engaging thriller that kept me interested throughout the story. I liked the character development and the action and found myself rooting for the main... Read more
Published 1 day ago by DaveReadsALot
5.0 out of 5 stars The Storm Killer
The story line is great and the intrigue keeps you turning the page. Every time you think things are going to be OK, something new happens to threaten the situation. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Ann Reigle
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible
The story line starts superbly. Early 20th century situation devlops very nicely. As the story leaves New York, author totally loses control. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Nagai S. Rajendran
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book.
A page turner. Easy to read and pretty realistic. Jastrezebski is not a John D McDonald, but this book was very readable.
Published 9 days ago by Dan
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok reading
Just another who done it without much excitement or drama. I've been reading it while on the treadmill. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Michele E.
3.0 out of 5 stars Storm Killer 3 Stars
I would have given it 4 stars but the drinking constantly and how the main character keeps fighting it kept interfering with the story. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Cherie D
4.0 out of 5 stars The Storm Killer
First book I have read by this author. I enjoyed reading this book, and would definitely recommend it to others.
Published 12 days ago by Gloria Lair
5.0 out of 5 stars Booboo
Just another book that you people make possible to your reading audience,keep up the great work like love lt thanks again
Published 14 days ago by booboo
4.0 out of 5 stars Well composed crime novel
A decent read without being outstanding. Like some other reviewers I was a little disappointed with the ending but on reflection, and having reviewed the finale, the books ending... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Barrie m
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More About the Author

In September of 2003 my wife, Mary, and I moved aboard our 36-foot Sailboat, Rough Draft. It was our intention to take the boat south from Minnesota to warmer climates where I would write a novel.

We sailed the boat through the inland river system from Minnesota to Mobile, Alabama where we lived for two years. We also spent three months living in Key West. Currently, the boat is docked in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In 2011 we will take the boat to the Caribbean where we plan to drift until it is no longer fun.

In the time we've lived on the boat I have completed three mystery novels. It was my intention to find an agent and a publisher. After careful consideration I have decided to publish these books as e-books. The Storm Killer, is a historical thriller and Key Lime Blues, a mystery set in current day Key West, are both available for Kindle.

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