Lightning Rider

By Rick Mofina
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Published: May 29, 2011
Words: 9,424 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780986920011


Short description

Twenty-six year-old Jessie Scout had endured a life steeped in pain. She had come to Las Vegas, a city of risk, not to gamble. But to collect. This short work won Canada's top literary prize for crime fiction, the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Short Story, presented by the Crime Writers of Canada.

Extended description

Twenty-six year-old Jessie Scout had endured a life steeped in pain. She feared no one. Her heart had travelled to regions few could conjure in dreams. It was reflected in her photo ID card clipped to her chest. Her pretty face was a mystery. A glint of arrogance in her eyes that squinted slightly to offer a smile; a manifestation of righteous contempt for every injustice that had befallen her. It held a vengeful calm. Because she had purchased secrets. Paid in full with her tears. Her blood. She had come to Las Vegas, a city of risk, not to gamble. But to collect.

MICHAEL CONNELLY selected "Lightning Rider" for inclusion in DEATH IN VEGAS: New Crime Tales of Gambling and Desperation, the #1 Bestselling anthology on Kindle that he edited.

Lighting Rider by Rick Mofina received Canada's top literary prize for crime fiction, the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Short Story presented by the Crime Writers of Canada. It is one of four gripping tales in his crime anthology, DANGEROUS WOMEN & .. (Read more)


Tags

fiction, thriller, crime, suspense, mystery, drug abuse, alcoholism, police procedural, short stories, short story, bigotry, corruption, robbery, ebook, racism, las vegas, noir, tattoo, caper, crime fiction, nevada, mysticism, life and death, psychological suspense, montana, native americans, heist, life choices, casinos, regret, reservation life, post traumatic stress, crime and love, crime thriller, duplicity, hardboiled detective, conflicts confrontation, white supremacy, perfect crime, sids, rick mofina, love remorse, armored car heists, armored car guards, get away, life on reserves, disillusionment

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Review by: Marlene 549 on June 19, 2012 : star star star star star
I started reading Rick Mofina's books when he first started writing and he hasn't let me down yet. Lightening Rider is just as exciting as his longer works. The book had me captured from beginning to end. Excellent writing and an excellent page turner!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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