Published: Aug. 10, 2011
Words: 66638 (approximate)
Language: English

Short description

Misfit robbers attract the hot spotlight of the medical marijuana debate in THE BIG WINK, a darkly funny crime novel from author Steve Brewer. In Northern California, heart of the Green Rush, cannabis dispensary robberies seem like prime crime. But when a prominent banker gets shot during a holdup, all sides see a chance to push their agendas. "Terrific!" --award-winning author Bill Fitzhugh

Extended description

Misfit robbers attract the hot spotlight of the medical marijuana debate in THE BIG WINK, a darkly funny crime novel from veteran mystery author Steve Brewer.

Ray Bunch and his gang have been happily knocking over cannabis dispensaries for weeks around Redding, California, where all-but-legal marijuana has set off an economic Green Rush. But when prominent banker Kwanzaa DuPont gets shot during a holdup, national media attention becomes focused on the hunt for the robbers.

The gang goes to ground, hiding out among the growers, dopers and double-crossers of Northern California's Emerald Triangle, but the heat only worsens as all sides see a chance to push their agendas.... (Read more) Misfit robbers attract the hot spotlight of the medical marijuana debate in THE BIG WINK, a darkly funny crime novel from veteran mystery author Steve Brewer.

Ray Bunch and his gang have been happily knocking over cannabis dispensaries for weeks around Redding, California, where all-but-legal marijuana has set off an economic Green Rush. But when prominent banker Kwanzaa DuPont gets shot during a holdup, national media attention becomes focused on the hunt for the robbers.

The gang goes to ground, hiding out among the growers, dopers and double-crossers of Northern California's Emerald Triangle, but the heat only worsens as all sides see a chance to push their agendas.

Cops and city fathers hope the attention will interrupt the spread of medical marijuana. A pot advocate from Sacramento tries to use the shooting to promote full legalization. The Mexican crime cartel wants Ray's gang silenced. And the lead detective on the case wants to rekindle his childhood romance with Kwanzaa DuPont.

Full of colorful characters and Steve Brewer's usual twisted comedy, THE BIG WINK is more fun than beer bong.

"Steve Brewer is like the evil offspring of Don Winslow and Elmore Leonard. His wit and warped perspective make for a rare and wonderful reading experience. He’s done masterful work before, but Brewer’s outdone himself with THE BIG WINK." --Reed Farrel Coleman, three-time Shamus Award-winning author of HURT MACHINE

"In THE BIG WINK, Northern California’s medical marijuana industry meets disorganized crime. A smooth, satisfying, and timely thriller." --Charlie Price, Edgar-winning author of THE INTERROGATION OF GABRIEL JAMES

"THE BIG WINK delivers terrific therapeutic results for the various conditions from which I suffer (boredom, lack of interest in life generally, the 'weepies', lack of appetite, and others). Naturally, my doctor approved the use of THE BIG WINK,and I approve it, too." --Bill Fitzhugh, award-winning author of THE EXTERMINATORS

"Like Elmore Leonard, the writer whose work his most resembles, Brewer writes with a light and deft touch, bringing style and wit to the crime genre." --David Montgomery, Chicago Sun-Times
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Tags

crime, mystery, pot, comedy, dope, humor, police, california, robbery, funny, dark humor, hillbilly, marijuana, legalization, sacramento, cannabis, redneck, shasta, shootout, redding, green rush

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Review by: Sean Patrick Reardon on Oct. 19, 2011 :
As soon as I finished the author's latest novel, LOST VEGAS, it was so good, I jumped right into THE BIG WINK and was not disappointed. A great, fast moving caper tale for sure, with a terrific cast, lots of plot twists, and many riotous laughs. The way the story is told and the characters are top notch. Uncle GrayBeard and Detective Holland's boss were just a few of the supporting characters who really added to the enjoyment of the read. I'm finding that a Steve Brewer story not only provides great entertainment, but can actually make a bad day, a good one. As mentioned by another reviewer, this story begs for a screen adaptation, ala, "The Big Lebowski".
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