Gutshot Straight: A Novel

Lou Berney's novel Gutshot Straight is a fast-paced and funny crime fiction caper that will keep you entertained from start to finish. The story of "Shake" Bouchon, fresh out of prison and on the straight and narrow path, is sure to win a fervent following.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

“Lou Berneys novel is an absolute delight to read! It is so energetic, so droll, and so wheezingly funny that it accomplished what no book ever has before: it made me forget to eat lunch. I was completely absorbed in the story, and I couldn't stop laughing out loud. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is fast-paced and engaging. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good laugh and a thrilling adventure. It is a must-read!"

A fast and funny caper in the tradition of Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiaasen, and the Coen Brothers, Gutshot Straight brings a fresh new talent into the crime fiction fold: Louis Berney. He's already won raves for his short fiction collection, The Road to Bobby Joe and Other Stories (“Rivals the work of contemporary hotshots T.C. Boyle and Ralph Lombreglia” — Chicago Tribune). With Gutshot Straight, Berney is “all in”—sure to win a fervent following with the story of “Shake” Bouchon, fresh out of prison and on the straight and narrow path…after maybe just one last job.

Shake Bouchon is a man with a past. He's been in and out of prison, and he's done some things that he's not proud of. But he's trying to turn his life around, and he's determined to stay on the straight and narrow. He's got a job lined up, and he's ready to start fresh.

But his past catches up with him, and he's forced to take one last job. It's a job that could make or break him, and it's a job that could put him back in prison. Shake is a man with a lot of pressure on his shoulders, and he's not sure that he can handle it.

But he's a man with a lot of heart, and he's not afraid to take risks. He's a man who knows that he has to do what's right, even if it means risking everything.

Gutshot Straight is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's a story about redemption, second chances, and the power of hope. It's a story that will make you laugh out loud and cry tears of joy.

I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good laugh and a thrilling adventure. It is a must-read!

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 203 x 139 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780061766343