Cold Blooded

The Nick McCarty Series, Book 1

By: Bernard Lee DeLeo, RJ Parker Publishing Inc

Narrated by: Mike Dennis

Nick McCarty decides after ten years of black ops assassinations it's time for a change. Against the wishes of his shadow government bosses he has inexplicably managed to become a best-selling author with a string of novels about an assassin named Diego. The novels have made him world famous and provided a cover for his overseas sanctions. But Nick feels something's missing. An employer Nick sometimes takes sanctions from, when they coincide with the wishes of his government sponsors, orders the death of a woman in the witness protection program. Nick sees something in the woman's picture reminding him of someone he knew long ago. After a brief journey up to the restaurant in Northern California where his potential target, Rachel Hunter, works as a waitress, Nick makes a decision to alter his lifestyle. Hayden Tanus, the CEO of Tanus Import/Export looks out the window of his plush office on the Upper East Side of Manhattan wondering briefly if Rachel Hunter was finally dead. The fifty caliber bullet made a small hole in his window and a large one as it exited his head.

In the following days, playing the role of famous author doing research for his new novel, Nick enters Rachel's life. He inadvertently triggers an unforeseen chain of events launching him in a cross country flight with Rachel, her daughter Jean, and Deke the dog. Rachel has secrets. The people still wanting her dead are about to find out a cold blooded killer now stands in their way and body counts mean absolutely nothing to him.

©2013 Bernard DeLeo and RJ Parker Publishing (P)2014 Bernard DeLeo and RJ Parker Publishing

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I just can't get enough of Deleos books and Mike's narration. I listen to them over again every other month and when in a bad mood. They can lift my spirits within the first few sentences. Great job!

My 2nd time reading this gripping series!

Okay, let's get real here. Any man who is a cold blooded killer, sexy, and good looking who falls in love (oh, I'd like to be Rachael for one night!) AND can make pancakes? Now that's my total fantasy!
I love pulp fiction, which is why I started this series in the first place. The humor, characters, and impossible situations grab your interest immediately and make this a wild ride with plenty of dead bodies to satisfy hard core pulp fiction fans. I love the series. It's just darn good writing.

nought bad for a first novel.

it takes a chapter or too tho get adjusted to the narrator. a little predictable in a Jason Bourne type of story... but i liked it. Super likable characters... reminds me of the movie"Payback"

Another great book

I have listened to this book twice and found it more enjoyable the 2nd time.

Fantastic

What did you love best about Cold Blooded?

I actually read the book as well. I love this story. It's full of action, suspense and humor.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Absolutely. Plot is great and with Nick trying to determine who could be trusted and couldn't be while trying to protect Rachel and her daughter even from the WitSec agents, then the mob, just amazing action and a lot of kills. But, Nick is funny in that he uses a lot of garbage bags, duck tape and bleach.

Have you listened to any of Mike Dennis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First time hearing this guy and he done a great job I think. I'd buy another book with him narrating if I liked the book first.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Cold Blooded Killer

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended