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A review by sjj169
Imperial Valley by Johnny Shaw
4.0
Getting a new Johnny Shaw book always puts me in a really good mood.
Especially if it's one featuring two of my all time favorite characters. Jimmy and Bobby. Those two pretty much guarantee a good time.
They haven't changed much...
I had always tried to do the right thing, even when I seemed to consistently make things worse. Now it was time to do the wrong thing. I hoped that worked out better.
Jimmy starts off the book by finally marrying Angie. You think things would be calm now that he has settled down and they are in the middle of newlywed bliss. You'd have the wrong book if that was your plan.
Drug lord Tomas comes calling for the after wedding with a present for Jimmy. Some cash, a pre-paid trip and he has found Jimmy's adopted son's true grandfather. They just have to go to Mexico to find him.
That works out pretty much as expected after Bobby and his girlfriend shows up. These two guys attract trouble like no one else. One thing about it though, they are ALWAYS there for each other. No matter how stupid the other may be.
It's hard to review this one without going spoilery and it's way too much fun to get spoiled on one of these books. Just know that Bobby is his usual self...full of helpful tips.
"You have no idea how hard it is to find good muscle."
"Have you tried Craigslist?" Bobby said. "Look in the 'Hoods and Flunkies' category."
Then throw in all Jimmy's buddies, Snout, Buck-Buck, Mr. Morales, Tomas and a few new wonderful characters that also fit into Bobby's motto of.."I've been waiting my whole life for a fight like this. Finally. It's finally time to fuck some fuckers the fuck up."
These are the guys I'd want as friends if the crap hit the fan.
I'd bring plenty of beer so calm down.
(P.S. You can read these as stand alone's but honestly you would miss the backstory. Go read them all.)
ETA: This book has a mixed tape of ass-kicking music to accompany it. 2.0 you should love this:
"Modern Day Cowboy by Tesla" "Hair of the Dog by Nazareth" "Pure Rock Fury by Clutch"..that's just the beginning.
Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.
Especially if it's one featuring two of my all time favorite characters. Jimmy and Bobby. Those two pretty much guarantee a good time.
They haven't changed much...
I had always tried to do the right thing, even when I seemed to consistently make things worse. Now it was time to do the wrong thing. I hoped that worked out better.
Jimmy starts off the book by finally marrying Angie. You think things would be calm now that he has settled down and they are in the middle of newlywed bliss. You'd have the wrong book if that was your plan.
Drug lord Tomas comes calling for the after wedding with a present for Jimmy. Some cash, a pre-paid trip and he has found Jimmy's adopted son's true grandfather. They just have to go to Mexico to find him.
That works out pretty much as expected after Bobby and his girlfriend shows up. These two guys attract trouble like no one else. One thing about it though, they are ALWAYS there for each other. No matter how stupid the other may be.
It's hard to review this one without going spoilery and it's way too much fun to get spoiled on one of these books. Just know that Bobby is his usual self...full of helpful tips.
"You have no idea how hard it is to find good muscle."
"Have you tried Craigslist?" Bobby said. "Look in the 'Hoods and Flunkies' category."
Then throw in all Jimmy's buddies, Snout, Buck-Buck, Mr. Morales, Tomas and a few new wonderful characters that also fit into Bobby's motto of.."I've been waiting my whole life for a fight like this. Finally. It's finally time to fuck some fuckers the fuck up."
These are the guys I'd want as friends if the crap hit the fan.
I'd bring plenty of beer so calm down.
(P.S. You can read these as stand alone's but honestly you would miss the backstory. Go read them all.)
ETA: This book has a mixed tape of ass-kicking music to accompany it. 2.0 you should love this:
"Modern Day Cowboy by Tesla" "Hair of the Dog by Nazareth" "Pure Rock Fury by Clutch"..that's just the beginning.
Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.