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The first of three explosive pulp thrillers arriving back-to-back from cult crime fiction sensation and Marvel Comics scribe Duane Swierczynski.
Charlie Hardie, an ex-cop still reeling from the revenge killing of his former partner's entire family, fears one thing above all else: that he'll suffer the same fate.
Languishing in self-imposed exile, Hardie has become a glorified house sitter. His latest gig comes replete with an illegally squatting B-movie actress who rants about hit men who specialize in making deaths look like accidents. Unfortunately, it's the real deal. Hardie finds himself squared off against a small army of the most lethal men in the world: The Accident People.
It's nothing personal-the girl just happens to be the next name on their list. For Hardie, though, it's intensely personal. He's not about to let more innocent people die. Not on his watch.
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"Duane Swiercynski writes crazy/awesome actioncrimethrillers and this is on of his best. They move at light speed, have slick characters and tons of great twists. It's as ridiculous as possible in the best possible way. I'm already searching online for the sequel he released a couple of months later."
— Brian (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Breathless action. So much fun to read on the couch or on the run.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“Duane Swierczynski is a much-needed breath of fresh air in the book world. Sure, he starts with established archetypes and classic story lines. But he makes them new and making them new makes them fun. This guy is a great storyteller. I never know what he is going to come up with or where he is going to take me. I just know I won’t be complaining about a thing once I get there.”
— Michael Connelly -
“Swierczynski steps on the gas early in this pulse-pounding contemporary thriller and doesn’t let up…an unforgettable climax …the sequel’s appearance won’t be too soon for many readers.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“So bloody satisfying.”
— Booklist -
“A load of high octane taught action. Readers who like their action fast, brutal, and smart, as well as fans of the Die Hard franchise, will be eagerly awaiting the next installment.”
— Library Journal -
“Brilliant…one hell of a roller coaster read. Mr. Swierczynski writes like Elmore Leonard on adrenaline and speed.”
— New York Journal of Books -
“With Fun & Games, Swierczynski has pushed his style to its farthest extreme yet, and from the looks of things, the rest of the trilogy is going to go even further; he has the chops pull it off like the perfect heist.”
— Los Angeles Review of Books -
“Insanely entertaining.”
— Josh Bazell, author of the New York Times bestseller Beat the Reaper -
“More exciting than whatever you’re reading right now, this is Duane's breakout novel.”
— Ed Brubaker, Eisner Award winning author -
“A white-hot nuclear explosion.”
— Joe R. Lansdale, Edgar Award winning author
Awards
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A 2012 Anthony Award Nominee
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Winner of the 2012 Shamus Award
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A 2012 Barry Award Nominee
Fun and Games Listener Reviews
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" A bit uneven...but enough dark comedy to keep me going. 1st in a trilogy. "
— Dave, 1/15/2014 -
" murder and mayhem in L.A. "
— Phil, 1/10/2014 -
" It's like an action movie in book form, non-stop. Grab popcorn and coke for a snack while you read. "
— Carol, 1/10/2014 -
" Light & fast reading in the spirit of Jim Thompson. The quirkiness and humor tempered the violence and awful events in the book. Enjoyed it. "
— Jim, 1/2/2014 -
" Not my usual, but it turns out I love chase scenes. And this is a doozie, mixing awesome chases, great characters, and enough conspiracy I'm surprised this hasn't been optioned yet. "
— Michael, 12/16/2013 -
" Triple A, five star pulp. A good story, good characters a fast paced read. "
— Tim, 11/12/2013 -
" 4.5 stars, really. Maybe 5. I love this guy! You have to totally suspend disbelief for the story to work, and have a strong tolerance for extreme violence. Gory, awful, over-the-top stuff. But funny. Seriously twisted funny. "
— Meg, 11/10/2013 -
" Suggested by a valued reading friend, this author is rock solid in the mystery genre. Fast paced and intense, I will go back and explore some of his earlier works. "
— Don, 10/2/2013 -
" Fast paced, action filled. Clever storyline and well written. A great read for those who enjoy suspense and thriller. Can't wait to read the next book! "
— Tina, 9/27/2013 -
" It's mystery, mayhem, and murder in non-stop action from the opening sentence to the last page in the best pulp fiction tradition. "
— John, 9/16/2013 -
" A fast paced read that involves Hollywood and government conspiracies. The first in a trilogy that will make you want to rush to start part 2 as soon as you've finished it. "
— Carlos, 6/23/2013 -
" Once again Mr. Duane doesn't disappoint. Can't wait to read the next two. "
— Richard, 3/28/2013 -
" Loved it! Unique. Quirky but plausible. All the right stuff for an enjoyable crime fiction read! "
— Pam, 2/27/2013 -
" Fun and fast paced....look forward to more Charlie Hardie books....probably 3.5 stars. "
— Rock, 3/25/2012 -
" It's hard to imagine a much better example of the crime fiction genre. I'm no expert of course, but this book was a real pleasure to read from start to finish, and the first one to keep me up at night reading in a while. On to the second book in the trilogy... "
— Nicholas, 2/9/2012 -
" Typical Swierczynski: over the top action but a lot of fun. "
— Robert, 10/14/2011 -
" It's such a cliche to say you couldn't put a book down, but that was literally true in this case. I think I was holding my breath half the time, too. Absolutely loved it. "
— Hilary, 6/21/2011 -
" The book had too much explicit language for my liking. I did not finish this book. "
— Landon, 6/15/2011 -
" Another awesome read from Duane Swierczynski. "
— Andy, 6/12/2011 -
" I've read a bunch of Duane's books and he writes in a class by himself.<br/>Unputdownable is an apt description. You pick up a Duane, you better have some time.<br/>Wow! Blistering from start to finish. Can't wait for the next installment in this trilogy. "
— Brian, 4/18/2011 -
" Really fun pulp craziness. Waiting for the next one. "
— Matthew, 3/27/2011 -
" This is pure fun. An awesome read. Literally you can't put it down. "
— Miriam, 12/27/2010
About Duane Swierczynski
Duane Swierczynski is the author of the Edgar-nominated and Anthony Award–winning Expiration Date. Prior entries in the Charlie Hardie series have won the Shamus Award and been nominated for Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards; the series is now being developed by Sony Pictures Television. He currently writes the monthly comics series Judge Dredd for IDW and Bloodshot for Valiant and has written various bestselling comics series for Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse.
About Pete Larkin
Pete Larkin has narrated dozens of audiobook titles, won five Earphones Awards, and been a finalist in 2012 for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has been praised for his expert ability to speak in multiple accents. He is also an on-camera host and accomplished voice-over artist for hundreds of commercials and promos for a variety of companies, corporations, and governmental agencies. He was the public address announcer for the New York Mets and has worked as a radio jockey in New York, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.