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Hollister McClane: A Lighthearted Picaresque Mixing Crime and Good Old-fashioned Southern Charm. Kindle Edition
Laurie Lisa (Author) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
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Hollister McClane is a captivating, fun, and lighthearted picaresque mixing crime fiction with a bit of good old-fashioned Southern charm. Hollister's adventures will keep you reading non-stop!
Hollister McClane is a small-town, southern Missouri, gorgeous (if she does say so herself) heroine who has a knack for accidentally robbing banks, a convenience store, and a possible drug cartel. She might inadvertently throw in a couple of grand theft autos, but truly, she wouldn’t hurt a fly--not even when that Ruger falls into her lap.
Savvy and self-taught, eternally optimistic and zealously patriotic, Hollister walks, runs, hitchhikes, and drives from one chance encounter to another across America’s heartland. After accidentally robbing her first bank dressed as Uncle Sam, Hollister sees her newfound life on the run as a matter of Fate. And it doesn’t hurt that she is a genius at disguises (if she does say so herself).
Hollister always tries to do the right thing with her newfound bounty, but somehow, it keeps slipping through her fingers. Also, there are a few obstacles along the way: the law, the lovers, the three not-quite-ex-husbands, the babies, and always, world-weary Mama. When Hollister finally does use that gun, unfortunately, she’s pointing it too close to home.
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REVIEWS
"After reading and revisiting Laurie's books, I have realized that Laurie is a classic genius at writing stories that fit the TV series format. She is a mastercraftsman on all levels. It's surreal. Following discussion with top networks, Bookscribs analyzed 50,000 stories to find a timely, socially relevant novel for possible adaptation. We found 'The Wine Club' was perfect for a TV streaming series. After seeing that Laurie had other published novels, we analyzed 'Hollister McClane' and found it topped our charts as a potential feature film." — Allen Redwing, movie director and founder of Bookscribs
***** "Loved this book. Not my usual genre. I came across it by chance but it is a refreshing change to my usual with a novel plot and a thoroughly likable “bad girl” I am now looking at her other titles." P. Hudson
***** "A Great Read. . . . As Hollister’s crime spree grows, the more entertaining her antics become as she outruns the law. It is simply one colorful adventure after another, and I couldn’t wait to read the next chapter to see where she would land." Debbie B
***** "A fun romp! . . . With so many who-done-it books out there and trashy romance and sci-fi, it is refreshing to just sit down and read a fun tale of a sweet young girl making her way thru the good ‘ol U.S. of A. Hollister has a great spirit and solid Southern values, and best of all, she loves her mama!" Kathy H.
***** "Sass, smarts, not-so-smart moments and a whole lot of fun! Honestly, I loved this story . . . There were so many times I literally laughed out loud, smacked my hand to my head, and screamed no, Hollister, no." Lisa
***** "Entertaining, Enthralling, and Brilliantly Written: A MUST READ OF 2021! . . . This was a truly engaging read. Author Laurie Lisa hits it out of the park once more." Anthony A.
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- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 19, 2021
- File size2423 KB
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"This was a truly engaging read. Author Laurie Lisa hits it out of the park once more, delving into the crime thriller genre with ease and finding the perfect balance of this genre with humor and charm."
"Something that author Laurie Lisa has done so well over the course of several books is creating relatable, realistic, and emotionally-driven reads that focus heavily on intricate character development, and Hollister McClane is no different. From the complex relationships with exes, her mother, and the law, to the balance of humorous observations on the protagonist's part and the brilliant writing that showcases the author's talent for fleshing out strong and unique characters, this novel, Hollister McClane by Laurie Lisa, is an instant smash hit!"
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- ASIN : B09GRFMWZ5
- Publisher : Homeless Media Co (October 19, 2021)
- Publication date : October 19, 2021
- Language : English
- File size : 2423 KB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 597 pages
- Lending : Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #824,540 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,020 in Satire
- #3,248 in Satire Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #8,170 in General Humorous Fiction
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About the author

Laurie was born and raised in Southern Illinois. She obtained her B.S. in English Education from the University of Illinois (Champaign), where she also met and then married her husband, Steve Lisa. Laurie earned both an M.A. and a Ph.D. in English from Arizona State University (20th Century American Literature), where she also taught literature and composition. After her time spent in Academia and raising her three children (Anthony, Michelle, and Caitlin), Laurie returned to her passion for writing fiction.
Laurie is a prolific writer and has completed nine novels in the genre of literary women's fiction. Each of her books follows its own distinct and sophisticated plot with well-developed characters. In addition to her novels, Laurie has published two academic books, several short stories and poems, and edited other's works. Laurie resides with her husband, Steve, in Paradise Valley and Flagstaff, Arizona.
You can read more about Laurie and her novels at her website, LaurieLisa.com.
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This was a truly engaging read. Author Laurie Lisa hits it out of the park once more, delving into the crime thriller genre with ease and finding the perfect balance of this genre with humor and charm. The theme of morality, and how desperation and miscommunication can easily lead someone down a dark and dangerous road made this story shine brightly.
Hollister McClane was a brilliant protagonist/antihero. The unique perspective of the character's arc is fascinating to read, as the character gives a first-person POV as her journey into a life of crime grows deeper and deeper throughout the narrative. What is fascinating is seeing how the character rationalizes and frames the arc of her journey. From the moments trying to shed light on the path not taken, to the growth and experience she takes on as time moves forward, and even to the open-ended finale that highlights the character’s story, Hollister truly becomes the driving force of her own novel.
Something that author Laurie Lisa has done so well over the course of several books is creating relatable, realistic, and emotionally-driven reads that focus heavily on intricate character development, and Hollister McClane is no different. From the complex relationships with exes, her mother, and the law, to the balance of humorous observations on the protagonist’s part and the brilliant writing that showcases the author’s talent for fleshing out strong and unique characters, this novel, “Hollister McClane” by Laurie Lisa, is an instant smash hit!
Honestly, I loved this story! It was a long read for me and time was not on my side to let me read it quickly, but it was so much fun and I couldn't wait for the opportunities to read a few pages every chance I could get. I'm a visual reader so I was able to really see the characters and the places as they're being told which made for a very colorful read. There were so many times I literally laughed out loud, smacked my hand to my head and screamed no, Hollister, no. There were parts where I did not want to like her, but just like the men in her life, I just couldn't stay mad at her. I could go on and on about this story. There is so much I want to share and discuss but I'm not a reviewer that gives a synopsis of a book, not that there is anything wrong with that. I'm here to tell you whether I liked it or not and whether or not I would recommend you read it, besides, I'm not good at doing that without lots of spoilers and I would not want to spoil this read for anyone.
Laurie Lisa is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I've read one other book by her which was very different from this one and shows me that she's not going to be one that after the 4th book I read of hers, they all start to sound the same. I love the way she writes. She tells a good story and from both that I have read, I closed them at the end and was left with not only a good read but with a meaningful message. I'm a huge fan of suspense/thriller type stories and this was not one of those but it was such a refreshing break from the heaviness of what I normally read and I was still on the edge of my seat wanting to see what happens next. Do yourself a favor and introduce yourself to Hollister McClane and to this author, you'll be glad you did.
How does a charming, book smart, beautiful woman who is guided by goddesses and living life on the edge with no regrets manage to become a multiple-state felon in such a short time? If you were to ask Hollister McClane, she would tell you she always had the best intentions at heart and wouldn’t hurt a fly! Hollister was a dreamer. She left home many times in her young adult life for the next big adventure, but the road always brought her home to Mama (usually to drop off another baby in tow). The relationship between Hollister, her mother, and sisters is written with so much humor that I laughed out loud at their behavior towards each other. Oh, to be a fly on the wall in that house!
Unusual circumstances follow Hollister at every turn, and how she acts upon those circumstances is the crux of this story. She is certainly not destined for Sainthood! As Hollister’s crime spree grows, the more entertaining her antics become as she outruns the law. It is simply one colorful adventure after another, and I couldn’t wait to read the next chapter to see where she would land. Turns out she is very persuasive and gets a lot of help along the way.
This was such a fun book. Not only is the story entertaining right up to the end, the writing style of Laurie Lisa in Hollister McClain is just refreshing. Ms. Lisa not only relates the Hollister McClain life in the first person but the side references to significant but little known snippets of information make it even more fun, as well as personal, to Hollister McClain. Have to highly recommend Hollister McClain as an enjoyable reading endeavor.
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I came across it by chance but it is a refreshing change to my usual with a novel plot and a thoroughly likeable “bad girl”
I am now looking at her other titles