Friday 2 August 2024

Stateside - J.D. Kirk - Robert Hoon Book 5

Stateside
Robert Hoon Book 5
ISBN 9781912767861
ASIN B0D47L2XDW

Stateside - J.D. Kirk - Robert Hoon Book 5

When book 4 of the Robert Hoon Series ended it was indicated that Hoon stories were at an end. Then he started making appearances again in the DCI Logan series, and then this volume was announced! This is the 48th volume I have read by Kirk in just over 2 years under the three names he publishes under. Kirk publishes under various names. He publishes children books as Barry Hutchison, and other adult fiction as Barry J. Hutchison. And he is over 200 volumes across the three names and many others that are unattributed. But back to this volume. 

The description of this volume is:

“Viva Las Vengeance

All Bob Hoon ever wanted was a good whisky, and some peace and quiet.

But, when Hoon hears that his friend and MI5 agent, Miles Crabtree, has gone missing in the United States, he is dragged back into action once more.

The hunt leads him to the Florida Everglades, and into conflict with the violent locals, the terrifying wildlife, and a Sheriff with a sinister agenda of his own.

Carving a trail of destruction across America, Hoon crosses swords with a washed-out, Elvis-themed P.I. who might be his only chance of not only saving his friend, but of foiling a twisted conspiracy that could lead to the deaths of millions.

From the Highlands of Scotland, through the steamy dive bars of Florida, to the dazzling neon nightmare of Vegas, Hoon’s quest for justice will expose the rotten underbelly of the American Dream.”

It has been a year and a half since we last had a stand alone Robert Hoon novel, and though his appearances in the DCI Logan and DI Heather Filson series are always entertaining. But I picture J.D. KirK with Hoon always hammering away at the back of his skull looking for a way out in another story. And my oh my what a story. 

The story begins with Hoon being woken up by a toddler relieving himself all over Hoon and his room. But the why of twin toddlers being in Hoons house and even his sister living with him in another story. When the one that got away appears at his door with concern for a mutual acquaintance at first Hoon plans to do nothing about it at all! But after a conversation with Iris he is soon off on a new adventure. 

““I mean, he’s not in. I thought that was obvious,” the receptionist replied. “You asked if he was in. I said no. Where’s the confusion?”
“Fuck sake. Your name’s no’ fucking Moira by any chance, is it?”
“That language is unacceptable, sir. Please refrain from using it.”
“Oh, you think that language is unacceptable? I haven’t fucking started, ya crusty fucking wasp-minged⁠—””

The cast of characters is surprising in this one. An Elvis impersonator who is a PI and has a history with the Loop. A good cop, bad cops, alligators, a special forces guy who recognizes Hoon from deployments. And a really sinister bad guy or I should say gal! And let’s not forget a few bombs, a young girl a stray Hoon is trying to rescue. And a Mexican drug cartel. 

I picked this up the day it released but because of a busy week at home and an insane week on call at work I did not get to it for over a week. But once I started I could hardly put it down. And it was well worth the wait. Now a reminder Hoon is always over the top, the language extreme, the violence epic. And like Deadpool just a sheer drive to get the job done by maximum effort! Again I want to warn readers that this story is violent, bloody, brutal and full of language. It is not for all readers. That being said it is an excellent thriller with a lot of action. It is another great story in an excellent series. I am looking forward to reading more of the Logan and hopefully Hoon novels and books from Kirk’s other pen names. It is a great read for fans of Reacher, Bourne, and Trent or anyone who loves great action flicks or books. It is an excellent Scottish thriller!    

Join Hoon on this journey from Scotland, to Florida, to the everglades, to Vegas, and a final showdown on the California Mexican border.    

Books by J.D. Kirk:

DCI Logan Series:

Robert Hoon Thrillers:

DI Heather Filson Series:

Contributed to:
Everyday Kindness: A Collection of Uplifting Tales to Brighten Your Day

Books as Barry J. Hutchison:
Dan Deadman Space Detective Series:

Space Team Series:
The Search for Splurt 
Song of the Space Siren 
The Guns of Nana Joan 
Return of the Dead Guy 
Planet of the Japes 
The Time Titan of Tomorrow 
The King of Space Must Die 
Sting of the Mustard Mines 
Sentienced to Death
The Hunt for Reduk Topa
A Lot of Weird Space Shizz: Collected Short Stories

Sidekicks Initiative Series:

The Bug Books Series:
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Complete Season One

Other Books:

Children’s books as Barry Hutchison:
Invisible Fiends Series:
The Crowmaster 
Doc Mortis 
The Beast 
The Darkest Corners 

Afterworlds:
The Missing Remote of the Apocalypse
The Book of Doom 
...

Benjamin Blank Series:

Beaky Malone Series:

Generator Rex Series:

Living Ted Series:
Revenge of the Living Ted
Invasion of the Living Ted

Spectre Collectors Series:
Too Ghoul for School
A New York Nightmare!

Other works:







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