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Bad Call - A Psychological Thriller Kindle Edition

by James Harper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 81 ratings
“I can safely say "Bad Call" provides more suspense and perverse enjoyment in 70 pages than most novels five times that long.”

Ralph da Silva has screwed up. Big time.
He's had four Tequilas too many for lunch and now he thinks he might have killed somebody—somebody important.
Somebody with a lot of very unpleasant friends.
The question is—can he get himself out of the country before they strap him to a chair and get the electrodes out . . .
One thing is certain—he can’t afford to make another bad call.
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  4. Publication date
    January 10, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00G9GPV44
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ www.jamesharperbooks.com
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 108 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 81 ratings

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James Harper

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James Harper is the USA Today Bestselling Author of the wildly popular Evan Buckley crime thrillers. His novels weave tales full of mystery, non-stop action and edge-of-your-seat suspense with laugh-out-loud humor and a touch of romance, and feature maverick private-eye Evan Buckley and his sometimes partner in crime, Detective Kate Guillory.

For the past twenty-five years James has lived in a 400 year old cottage in the woods with his wife and their cats, Leonard and Lily. In his spare time James does what he’s told (if he knows what’s good for him) and likes touring Europe on his motorbike.

You can sign up for James' readers' group at http://jamesharperbooks.com/free-book/ and get TWO FREE Evan Buckley short stories - Fallen Angel and A Rock And A hard Place. Both of these books are exclusive to James' subscribers - you can't buy them here on Amazon or anywhere else.

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Customers find the book easy to read.

"I liked this book. It was an easy read and caught my attention early. No likeable characters however and am not really sure about the ending...." Read more

"I gave this book 3 stars! It was a really good book. Easy reading and interesting characters. The ending was unexpected...." Read more

"...Written quite well but ended far too soon. HATE that. Did I actually spend money on this or was it a freebie?..." Read more

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"This book really had a surprising ending and one I was not expecting. Could not put his one down. Title was most appropriate." Read more

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  • Liz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2014
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    This book really had a surprising ending and one I was not expecting. Could not put his one down. Title was most appropriate.
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  • Judy B
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bad Call
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2014
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    I liked this book. It was an easy read and caught my attention early. No likeable characters however and am not really sure about the ending. I think the author left it up to the reader to decide the ending.
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  • Ron from Sioux Falls
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2018
    I understand this novella to be the first written thriller by this master thriller writer, of which now I believe that i
    I have read all of. James Harper is among my favorites and Bad Call didn't disappoint me at all, in fact I admit to being stunned by the ending. I highly suggest that thriller fans don't miss out on reading it.
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  • PeculiarGram
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Sobering Story with a Satisfying End
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this tale of a self- centered boozer with no scruples, but plenty of paranoia. The entire story focuses on his poor choices and fear of consequences coupled with his ungracious judgement of others. Interesting and twisted ending.
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  • terri hash
    3.0 out of 5 stars "Bad Call" wasn't a good call!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014
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    I gave this book 3 stars! It was a really good book. Easy reading and interesting characters. The ending was unexpected. But, It felt like I was left hanging. Like the story wasn't finished. That's why I rated it so low. Finish the book or make it a series, with "Bad Call" being book 1. Once it's finished any adult gender would enjoy.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing read!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
    Once you read one of James Harper's books, you won't be able to stop until you have read them all! He is a master thriller crafter.
    You should definitely read this book it has a surprising end that you won't see coming!
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  • LINDA ROBERTS
    4.0 out of 5 stars ?????
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2014
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    WHAT? Just what happened? Celia with her expectant smile at the end of the book??? Don't leave us hanging!!! Totally caught off guard!
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  • Mvskoke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Karmic retribution?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018
    A pleasant diversion from his other books....which I also like very much. Lotta teension in this short book I was sweating almost as much as Ralph. I didn't see this ending coming. Karmic retribution?
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars It doesn't end happily.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2020
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    As a short story it was very good, I liked the ironies of the plot ,without giving to much away.
    I read a lot for leisure ,especially during this pandemic, but without that lead a couple of books a week.
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