Unsavory Delicacies - Three Short Stories of Suspense. [Kindle Edition]

Russell Brooks (Author), Victory Crayne (Editor), Margot Blackman (Editor)

Book Description

For fans of Barry Eisler and Robert Ludlum. A three-course story collection with a side-order of revenge.

Crème Brûlée

Rogue operative, Monique Beauvais, cons a software genius into selling her a coveted technology that would allow its user to control CIA drones while they’re in flight. And she will go as far as killing him in public in order to have it.

To the Last Bite

A renowned food critic—whose scathing reviews have closed down restaurants—gets a savoury surprise.

Shashlyk and Morezhenoe

CIA operative, Ridley Fox, leads a team against one of Russia’s most powerful crime families. He discovers secrets, but not one that he was expecting to find.

Three stories with three consequences. All containing three Unsavory Delicacies.

***Caution*** Readers are strongly advised NOT to eat while reading To The Last Bite.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Russell Brooks is a former Indiana Hoosier Track Champion and Canadian Track Team member in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, and the 4x100 meter relay. He has written several essays on his blog, The Big Picture, one of which was published in the online Op-Ed section of the National Post in early 2009. His debut novel, Pandora's Succession, has received rave reviews from book reviewers, espionage and from thriller fans. Unsavory Delicacies and the recently released thriller, Chill Run, have also been well received by thriller and mystery fans. Russell currently lives in Montreal, Quebec.

You can learn more about Russell Brooks at russellparkway.com.

Product Details

• File Size: 126 KB
• Print Length: 30 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004XD66VW
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,937 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Unsavory Delicacies is mouthwatering! April 21, 2011

By Laura J. Kentowski

Format:Kindle Edition

Russell Brooks has done it again and amazed me with his creative gift. All three short stories were page turners full of intrigue. One of my favorite characters, Fox from Pandora's Succession, did not disappoint and hints of of what he's capable of in a full length novel. Highly recommended read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Three Suspenseful Short Stories by a New Author For Me January 12, 2013

By Mareena McGirr

Format:Kindle Edition

How far would you go to get revenge on the person who ruined your reputation? In these three short stories by Russell Brooks, a rogue operative, a food critic, and a mob boss each encounter embarrassing and tragic consequences for their actions. I truly enjoyed these stories; they were fast-paced and gripping. I give 'Unsavory Delicacies' an A!

Full Disclosure: 'Unsavory Delicacies' by Russell Brooks read and reviewed by Mary McGirr, an avid reader and book reviewer from Albany, New York. Many thanks to the author as I received a copy of this book for free from him.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars A treat! :D November 28, 2012

By Jess

Format:Kindle Edition

This is a compilation of three very short stories. I will do my best not to give anything away as I break up my thoughts on the three.
Creme Brulee is one of those little twisted tales where not everything is as it seems. You're reading the words carefully and something starts itching on the back of your head saying "Hmmmm...there's something not right here.'' You get a delicious surprise when you find the mystery unravels.
To the Last Bite was my favorite of the three. Don't know what it says about me...but let me just say this...revenge is sweet!
Last, but not least is Shashlyk and Morezhenoe a tale of getting exactly what you want but in ways you didn't expect! When it seems you're dealing with some tough crime bosses, what's the fear in their eyes do to you when you find maybe they're not so tough after all!
I will warn those of you enticed to read this, that it is a short approx. 28 page read. When I thought about the way I rate...I did not let the length get in the way. I strictly rate on the writing and how I felt about the story or in this case stories as a whole. I give this book my thumbs up!

More About the Author

Russell Brooks is a former Indiana Hoosier Track Champion and Canadian Track Team member in the 100 meters, the 200 meters, and the 4x100 meter relay. He has written several essays on his blog, The Big Picture, one of which was published in the online Op-Ed section of the National Post in early 2009. His debut novel, Pandora's Succession, has received rave reviews from book reviewers, espionage and from thriller fans. Unsavory Delicacies and the recently released thriller, Chill Run, have also been well received by thriller and mystery fans. Russell currently lives in Montreal, Quebec.

You can learn more about Russell Brooks at www.russellparkway.com.