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Quinn Gets His Kicks (Liam Quinn Mysteries Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Ian Loome (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.3 1,945 ratings

Book 2 of 14: Liam Quinn Mysteries

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When a former fighter is discovered dead from an overdose, his grieving wife doesn't buy it. Soon, old friend and private eye Liam Quinn is in the picture. His latest whodunit leads back to a local team, where a kid with silky skills is turning heads.

An agent wants the kid's signature on a pro deal; a smuggler wants Quinn to disappear; and a mob hitman is chasing him all over Philadelphia.

Then there's the question of Quinn's first love, Nora; not to mention his efforts to make peace with his family.

If Quinn can juggle it all, he might find some justice for a dead friend... or a short trip back to jail...

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You root for the good guy, wanting him to wrap things up, but not too quickly because you don't want the story to end too soon. And you smile when he draws it all together in the end, a self-satisfied smirk on your face, wondering how he did after all. And that despite the little clues he gives along the way.-- Keith Benjamin. I have been looking forward to another Liam Quinn novel and I wasn't disappointed! - Diana Hockley.Love This Guy! He is not without his challenges and past mistakes but he is hero material so you respect and root for him from the get go.-- Gptraveler.Quinn is a true original, witty, yet fumbling as he tries to make amends to his police family for landing himself in prison- Donna S Boswell.I finished this in an afternoon, letting go of any housework or other necessary things I needed to do on a Saturday afternoon. Kept me interested from the start. Great story and great ending. Truly a gripping mystery thriller with humor and a captivating subplot. Can't wait for the next one.- Elizabeth S..So different than Reacher, Spencer et al; but a great series. I've already added all nine to my kindle library even tho I only just finished #2. Lots of characters to cheer for and against. Hard to put down.- Evan

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00AOS6Y26
Publisher ‏ : ‎ J.I. Loome; 4th edition (January 20, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 20, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1136 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #201,241 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #991 in Hard-Boiled Mysteries (Kindle Store)
- #1,090 in Hard-Boiled Mystery
- #1,679 in Traditional Detective Mysteries (Kindle Store)

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Ian Loome grew up in England, Africa and Canada. A former journalist, he covered stories ranging from executions and homicides to fun features and celebrity interviews. He served several stints as a legislature reporter, assignment editor and newsroom manager. He writes the Liam Quinn Mysteries, the Joe Brennan spy novels and numerous stand-alone titles, as well as ghostwriting for other authors. In his spare time, he plays blues guitar and has toured with a radio charting blues band. He lives with his partner Lori in Canada.

Ian can be contacted at lhtbooks@gmail.com

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Keith Benjamin

An artful thriller

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015

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You root for the good guy, wanting him to wrap things up, but not too quickly because you don't want the story to end too soon. And you smile when he draws it all together in the end, a self-satisfied smirk on your face, wondering how he did after all. And that despite the little clues he gives along the way.

Liam Quinn, a man with a chequered past, all round good guy doing what he believes is right after some mistakes he made in an earlier time of his life. Intelligent, savvy and watched over by a fairy godfather. The mob is there too, after all this is Philly! And they are both the good and the bad guys.

Family life, sound values, romance (of a sort), all neatly packaged in a novel of simple yet profound truths. It's well paced, no loose ends, and the characters are well rounded. Touches of humour, but never distracting from the real storyline. You can't wait to turn the page to see what comes next. All in all, a worthy read, entertaining yet with a perfect amount of tension.

Thumbs up, and thank you for an excellent read.

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Mac Blair

Getting better all the time.

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2014

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I liked this second one better than the first one. There was more action and more different things going on. Quinn, as usual, gets involved with Vin the Shin, a mobster. Who helps him get out of trouble many times. His family does not like it that he even knows Vin. Lots of good characters, a surprise help to keep Quinn from getting killed. All kinds of different things. I wish he an Nora would get together. He is such a dummy along that line.

A very good second book and will look forward to reading the third one.

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bonnie DALE keck

but the point is regardless of that was the aforementioned items good or not so good or bad

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2017

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Not Kindle Unlimited, and not in Grammar school either, for those who decided to be grammar nazis. When I am physically reading a book, if can understand what it all means, then ignore the rest; if listening {most of the time} same thing goes, and do not take off stars if it's through audible mess of a program. The story is the point, as in was it well told, etcetera, and everything else is a personal opinion that others should not bother with nor take in to account, because everybody has their usual genres they read, but the point is regardless of that was the aforementioned items good or not so good or bad. Amazon also needs to rethink the star rating, because obviously quite a few people don't know what the rating system is actually supposed to mean. I also don't put any stock in someone who writes a couple of words saying something such as ''don't bother'', because that told me absolutely nothing. Oh got this as freebie somewhere and reviewed it, blah blah blah, as if that matters; I either like a book or I don't, and that's what the bloody rating system is supposed to be for.

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JeffDH

Pretty nice read

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021

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A good plot and interesting characters, decent writing

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022

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Entertaining but tons of editing errors. Most were minor..a dropped letter or word but there was one major error. The main character couldn't find his cell phone so was making a call from a phone booth. Then he was in the middle of the street so the cops could find him while still talking on the phone.

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JimF

A really good quick one

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2022

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I was amazed how much could be packed into a short novel. I really enjoyed the story and how the plot was woven. I will definitely read more from this author.

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023

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Soccer - Big Bucks - Explosions and sibling rivalry will keep you glued to this story. All taking place in Philadelphia, City of Brother Love. Yeah, right. Highly Recommended.

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Don Kidwell

"I felt the tap on my shoulder and came about fast, swinging the brick with all my strength...

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017

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...just as the boxer wound up for another devastating body shot." Liked the protagonist and realistic bouts involving physical contact. Dialogue was spot on being both humorous and colorful at times whether mixing it up with suspects or family members. Couple of my favorite passages being, ' "You're working with your brother? Your mother'll be pleased, seeing as how you don't come around so much no more." Again: one Sunday dinner missed, in a year. One. ' and "Chow down kid. You never know when it might be your last." Toss in some murders, the Mob, some intrigue and well-developed characters, that said this will not be the last Liam Quinn book I read. Very good crime story and I did enjoy!

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Great story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2020

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Another good story i couldnt put it down.

I love quinn how he is funny, smart, brave and a little bit clueless all at the same time. He is a great character.

I love the bubbling of a romance between quinn and nora.

I also like hearing about the history and underworld of Philadelphia.

The only thing i hated was the abrupt ending with a cliffhanger... but i will read about in the next book. Normally cliffhangers get less of a rating. But i enjoyed the book and i didnt have the heart to downrate it when everything was on par.

laura

A great read

Reviewed in Italy on January 3, 2018

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It is a well written, enjoyable story that kept me involved. I really like the main character, this is my second Quinn book and I'm looing forward to reading the third

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Pija

Good stuff

Reviewed in Germany on November 15, 2017

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Easy to read. The Charakters will become your friends who u want to meet again. Let s get the next one

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JP

Good read

Reviewed in France on May 13, 2017