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Tucker (The Great Escape Part-9)

Left to die in a burning cabin.

33 total reviews 
Comment from lyenochka
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Are you sure you can wrap it up all in one more chapter?? It looked unbelievable to get out of the scrape they were in here in this chapter. Great details from the lingo to the backdraft! Whew! You really do know how to write action fiction!!

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Helen, for always being so encouraging, never leaving me without a smile, and keeping me happily anxious for the next time I read you, or you review me. The stars are great, but your kindness trumps everything. I appreciate YOU!
reply by lyenochka on 14-Nov-2023
    💕 Always happy to hear from you, too!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Excellent
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I'm ashamed to say, this is my first read of your Tucker story but what an introduction! You're an inspired story-teller with a real art at immediately engaging your reader! The evocative descriptive detail about the fire made me want to hold my breath. And the pace and urgency was captured beautifully, albeit making me wonder if an escape was even possible. What have I been missing? This is gangster crime conveyed at its very best! Thanks for sharing, Ric! Debbie

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Debbie, for your generous review and kind words. It?s hard to truly enjoy a story without watching the characters develop. But it makes me appreciate all the more that you took time to read a late chapter. Thanks again for reading.
Comment from Irene Bratton
Excellent
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Hi, Ric. This is the first I've read of Tucker, so I have a lot of catching up to do. This chapter is rich with detail that made me feel like I was there, and it makes me want to go back and read all the others. I do think it could benefit from more dialogue in the beginning to allow a breather amidst all the physical descriptions, but it's still very nicely done. You have a gift, my friend. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a great week. :)

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
    Thanks so much, Irene, for your generous review and kind words. It?s hard to make sense or enjoy a late stage part of a story where you haven?t watched the characters develop. So that makes me appreciate you taking time to read it all the more. Thanks again.
Comment from Terry Broxson
Excellent
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Dang, Ric, this was a hot one, alright! I did wonder how you know so much about Churro Heads...oh, never mind, you just never know who's monitoring these stories. I do look forward to the final chapter, even as I wonder if it's really going to be the final chapter. Well done. Terry.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Terry, for taking time out to keep following Tucker. Yes, it will be the end. Time to move on and do something different or at least with new characters. Much appreciated!
Comment from John Ciarmello
Excellent
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I'm saving a six for the ending chapter. This is jam-packed with chaotic suspense. I was on the edge of my chair.

You have a way of pulling your readers from point A to point B regardless of whether they want to go into your frightening scenarios. I loved it, Ric! Best, JohnC

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, John, for your generous review and kind words. I've had a hard time letting this character go, but it's well past time. I'm glad you liked it. Much appreciated!
Comment from JSD
Excellent
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Wow! You immerse the reader in this fire so thoroughly we can smell the fumes and feel the heat. Brilliant, dramatic action, superbly described. Amazing writing. Well done. Virtual 6.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, John, for your generous review and kind words. I can't thank you enough, a man of words, melody, and rhythm for taking time out to read my foolishness. :-) Much appreciated!
reply by JSD on 13-Nov-2023
    Lol! It's all manipulating that gorgeous English language, prose or poetry.
Comment from jenintorre
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Hi Ric. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish while reading this. You certainly are a master at writing action packed stuff. Another great winner for sure. Take care. Jen.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Jen, for your kind words and stars. I'm never content until I've read your reviews and find out what you think. It's nice when a silly old boy who writes mostly foolishness can draw a reader into the action. I appreciate YOU!
Comment from Lea Tonin1
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Holy smokes that was action packed! Tucker and Daniel sure go through it eh?. All the poor dead and injured people holy smokes what a production! I must say you kept me completely engaged from beginning to end. What a fine story you've got here. I'm waiting for more. I see no issues with grammar. It's perfect that way. And I think there's only one thing we can do with this. I hope you have a great night!

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Lea, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. I'm sure it's hard to understand the characters and what's going on after not being here for the first eight chapters, but I sure do thank you taking time out to read my foolishness and make me smile. Much appreciated!
Comment from L. Kalere
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

So much action going on!!! You covered sound, smell, hearing, and taste? Nothing flat, it's all 3 dimensional. Out of all the colorful phrases this is my favorite: "Rats squealed, a tone-def rodent-choir ensemble, led by an offkey chorister, running in all directions..." What a great description, I wish I'd thought of it :)). The letter at the end is sooo clever and sets you up for the next chapter.

Linda

I want to see how you deal with their burns. Wait, I just saw that this is the next to last chapter? Ohhh, withdrawal already.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Linda, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. I'm going to miss these characters since I've grown to like something about them all, including the bad guys. But I figured 10 chapters, which should have been a book, was more than most readers could stand. Thanks for sticking with me so long. I appreciate YOU!
Comment from nomi338
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Man, oh man, you talk about gut-wrenching. Here you just managed to escape the gates of hell, only to find a note from the devil himself, telling you that it ain't over. What is he going to do to you next, and what about your dear loved ones? Oh, my goodness.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much, Nomi, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. Your great review reads like a promotional billboard that makes even me want to go back and read it again. I appreciate you, my friend, along with all your continued encouragement!