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Tucker (The Last Harrah Part-12)

Tucker series ending.

30 total reviews 
Comment from Patrick Bernardy
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Hello Ric!

I am here to find out what happened to Tucker and Tammy Jo at the end of the "Tucker" saga. And, of course, we find Daniel going back to being the shit-heel he was in the first part of the story. And you know ... I gave you that explicit threesome you had been wanting. And I don't even get to enjoy a Tucker and Tammy kiss or him pinching her ass or nothing? Maybe you can bop back into edit and write me at least a sunset beach kiss (nude is optional, of course, but preferred).

Ric's Trifecta!
---"A piercing daggered scowl gave witness to his fury." --"Daggered" used as an adjective here is awesome.
---"slammed the back of Francisco's head against the concrete, the sound resembling a neighbor's Halloween pumpkin bursting into mush on the street." -- Yeah, the pumpkin smashing description is perfect.
---"The drug baron dropped like a sack of corn." --Quite an ignominious way to go out, but still expertly described!

---"Farnsworth, I'm nothing like you." --Yeah, you are a "bad" guy, and I am a "good" guy. Comprende'?
---"Momentarily, Daniel considered the challenge, then scampered out of Tucker's angered path." --Yeah, slink away, you coward.
---"Tightly bound $100 bills in $50,000 bundles. Each pallet holding 1,280 bundles or 64-million dollars. The 24-pallets of cash totaled $1,536,000,000." --Holy shit! Wow, I thought the 30 million dollars in the vault in the movie "Brewster's Millions" was a lot!
---"I wasn't born rounding third base . . ." --This is an excellent phrase!
---"but Tammy Jo shot him twice more." --Yeah! Shoot him in the crotch, Tammy!
---"Tammy and Tucker packed their life experiences and emotional baggage into the same suitcases." --This is an excellent "wrapping up" sentence. As good as it is, though, there is still no nudity or exchange of bodily fluids. Just sayin'.

I found just a few things to fix up:
---"Opa Locka (OPF) Airport just North of Hialeah[,] Florida." --Just a comma here.
---"car airborne and, slamming to the asphalt[,] it bounced and swerved," --Another comma.
---"a faded sign pointed to [duel]-hangars in their own" --Just making sure. This is supposed to be "dual-hangars" right?

Well, I loved the swashbucking, drug-cartel smashing, slick action story you wrote for us, Ric! I am excited to get started on reading something new in the new year! Talk to you soon!

Patrick

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2024


reply by the author on 21-Dec-2024
    Hey, Patrick, I always enjoy getting your reviews, suggestions, and thanks to you, my lines always sound better to me when you write and point them out. You just have that touch. Maybe that's why you have two foxy fairy chicks and I don't have any. Either that or you have a twelve-inch tongue and breath fire out of both ears. I thank you for all the time and effort you spend on your reviews! And thanks for reading a whole story where no one gets laid and that doesn't offer any fan bucks. I intended to post a story this weekend but decided to wait and post it after January 1st. I always promote so they pay over a dollar to give an incentive. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and get to be with those you love! I think I'll go to Las Vegas and drink myself into oblivion. I appreciate YOU!

    I changed my mind. I'm going to post that new story today. So, since you're the only reason I've tried to go back to polish and edit a little, maybe the first time ever, I figured I should let you know and pick up that dollar. I mean, you get credit, whether my efforts have helped or not :-)
reply by Patrick Bernardy on 21-Dec-2024
Comment from jim vecchio
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Nothing less than "All Time Best" applies to this! Sorry it's so late in the week or I'd easily hand you the sixth star. Please continue your talents in a new novel. Your writing is so good, realistic, fleshed out characters, and even a nod to Beenie-Weenies. You are a top writer at FS!

 Comment Written 30-May-2024


reply by the author on 30-May-2024
    Thank you so much, Jim, for your generous review and kind words. There only being so much time in a day, I find that I seldom get a chance to read those other than the ones I've read regularly for a long time. But reading your story this morning is the perfect example of why I need to make time. Thanks for taking time to read my foolishness, and I'm glad I could entertain you for a minute. Much appreciated!
reply by jim vecchio on 31-May-2024
    Thank you for writing and I will always look forward to your works.
Comment from Sally Law
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Bravo! This is beyond wonderful for us Ric Myworld fans. You did a great job with your flawless last chapter. Sorry to be late for your this, but I see it's done quite well without The Blind Detective and King. Couldn't let you go without a six, my friend. Take a bow! Sending you my best today as always.
Sal, aka, The Blind Detective :)))

 Comment Written 26-May-2024


reply by the author on 26-May-2024
    Thank you so much, Sally, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. I remembered that you had much more important things going on in your life this week than reading stories. I'm never happy until I hear what you have to say, and your taking time for this review makes my week. There is nothing better than those I read and enjoy regularly liking my foolishness. It's always a pleasure. I appreciate YOU!
reply by Sally Law on 26-May-2024
    My pleasure as always. I do really well as long as I remember to take a breath. Hahaha! You know I love the thrill ride and you know I wouldn't have missed this and would come sooner or later. Exceptional, and well worth the six stars!!
    Blessings, my friend.
    Sal :)) xoxo
Comment from Bruce Carrington
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I need to urgently catch up on that book. I like the vibe of Alistair MacLean that it gives off. As a fan of this type of fiction, I took some notes. I see your standards haven't changed since I last read your piece. Very nicely done, Ric.

 Comment Written 23-May-2024


reply by the author on 23-May-2024
    Thank you so much, Bruce, for taking time to read my foolishness. I greatly appreciate your generous review and kind words. It's always a pleasure when I can entertain a talented writer for a minute. Much appreciated!
Comment from Esther Brown
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I am a sucker for happy endings, especially when I enjoy the writer's style. There was so much going on, I had to re-read it to be sure I didn't miss anything. You do action very well and carry the suspense to a fine pitch. You do this kind of story well. Esther

 Comment Written 22-May-2024


reply by the author on 22-May-2024
    Thank you so much, Esther, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. I've had fun with this story, but I must admit, I'm glad to be finished with it and anxious to write something different. Like you, I'm a sucker for happy endings. This being a story that needs to be read from start to finish to fully understand everything, which makes me all the more grateful for you reading parts of it. Much appreciated!
Comment from GoWiSt
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So glad for Tucker and Tammy that things worked out for them in the end--an they got to keep all that money. I knew Daniel couldn't be trusted--the snake--and he got what he deserved coming to him. Pity this is the end of the series. It was a thrilling 'harrah' while it lasted. Well, on to the next one, I guess...

 Comment Written 21-May-2024


reply by the author on 21-May-2024
    Thank you so much for hanging in there with my old buddy Tucker and the crew. I'm happy you liked the ending. One of those rare cases where the bad guys get what's coming to them, and the good people have a chance to live happily-ever-after. I appreciate your kind words and generous review!
Comment from John Ciarmello
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I loved this saga from the beginning, Ric! What an exciting read. How you bring us into every situation as if we are there with these characters astounds me. Even the description of the plane taking off from the runway was engrossing. I felt every bump in the runway and the lift of the aircraft.

Sensational, my friend! best, JohnC

 Comment Written 21-May-2024


reply by the author on 21-May-2024
    Thank you so much, John, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. I'm so glad you liked it. There is nothing that makes me happier than to know I've entertained a talented writer and wordsmith whom I read and enjoy regularly. It's always a pleasure, my friend. I appreciate YOU!
Comment from Iza Deleanu
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I like this paragraph: "Throughout the dense forest of life, we all struggle to find a stable path. Few things truly black or white, true, or not true, but rather, varied degrees of mixed." It sounds so philosophical and also leaves the door opened to fate and faith... what turn you want to take depends on you/or not:)

 Comment Written 20-May-2024


reply by the author on 20-May-2024
    Thank you so much, Iza, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. I'm glad you liked that paragraph. It tells me one of the things that caught my attention about you a long time ago. Smart, witty, with touches of insouciant, flippant. Only a few have deep understanding of such simple words. Glad to see you back. Much appreciated!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
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I am gutted that I don't have a six left already, Ric! What a fabulous ending. Everyone dead who should be dead, and others will be locked away. That this was based on a true story makes it even more amazing. I'm so glad Tammy and Tucker went off together as well. What a wonderful end, my friend, I enjoyed every single chapter, (even though you kept us waiting for each one!!!) Now to see it published and put in a place of honour in my bookcase! Well done, my clever friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx

 Comment Written 20-May-2024


reply by the author on 20-May-2024
    Thank you so much, Sandra, my dear, for your generous review and kind words. I'm not a numbers kind of guy. Five stars or six means little. It's just like one wonderful kiss can many times make us forget about all the others. And it takes the same amount of time and caring to click a either number. I appreciate YOU, your time, and your continued encouragement! Hugs, and a peck on the forehead!
Comment from karenina
Exceptional
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Is it possible that each chapter got better than the last? Is seems that way! And look at you, giving your loyal readers a happy ending and not "entirely" closing the door...I don't have to go into mourning for you certainly can revisit this and make your fans (like me) euphoric!

(Please do!)

Karenina

 Comment Written 20-May-2024


reply by the author on 20-May-2024
    Thank you so much, Karenina, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. You always know all the right things to give me little butterflies in my tummy, and you always have. Most of all, I'm just glad you like it and I could entertain you for a minute. I'm honored. I appreciate you always!
reply by karenina on 21-May-2024
    Right back at you, my friend!

    :)