Afterlife
Cool Assassins 3
A police procedural on steroids. Hold on to the seat of your pants.
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Afterlife
A police procedural on steroids. Hold on to the seat of your pants.
___If the tragic shipwreck isn’t bad enough, the megadome suffers a horrid murder-rape, and Dog Breakfast co-op must bring the culprit to justice.
___Nyssa and Shepp follow the perp to LA where they rescue young women from vicious sex traffickers. But funds are running low, so they’re joined by Griz and Jen. All four travel to Tijuana where they snooker a strip club out of three quarters of a million dollars.
___The quartet follow the rapist to Quito, Ecuador where they must face two-dozen mercenaries and armored-robotic cyclops.
“…a unique mix of genres, interesting characters, and a sharp writing style, all of which make it a great read.”
—Pro Book Reviews
“In Quantaman’s SF follow-up to Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2 (2020), the Dog Breakfast co-op springs back into action.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“. . . the third riveting installment in a captivating series . . .”
—Review by Book Excellence (bookexcellence.com)
“The year is 2076, and Dog Breakfast is a covert group of highly trained individuals that aim to fight for good. A member of Dog Breakfast named Marija uncovers a sex-trafficking ring in Los Angeles, which is merely the tip of an iceberg of criminal activity that leads to Ecuador, with a detour to Tijuana, Mexico. Dog Breakfast may have top-notch capabilities, but the group “doesn’t have resources to mend every injustice.” The journey to Mexico is required to get their hands on new funds; their destination is an establishment called Bar Nada, a strip club that also hosts a lucrative fight club. Once business is settled in Bar Nada, the group aims to take on some even nastier types in South America. The narrative also includes additional storylines, including the recovery efforts of a girl named Raven Rocksong who survived a shipwreck and is undergoing tough training that will lead to Dog Breakfast membership. Along the way, there are many futuristic details (with many terms defined in a glossary), including aspects of life in the cylindrical habitats known as soupcans, where people live in orbit around the Earth . . . .”
— Kirkus Reviews
“A relentless concoction of action and futuristic elements.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Very highly recommended.”
—Asher Syed for Readers’ Favorite
“AFTERLIFE presents the reader with an intriguing and well-developed world. The book itself is extremely dense with information, but if the reader can get through that, then the moments of action and espionage are gems.”
—Kara Dennison for IndieReader
“The seamless blend of action and mystery keeps readers on the edge of their seats…”
—Reviewed by Untold Reads
🧐What readers say about the book
Quantaman’s prose is sharp, punchy, and packed with energy. The narrative crackles with tension, making each page turn irresistible. The dialogue is snappy, injecting humor and authenticity into the characters’ interactions. You'll find yourself chuckling at the banter one moment and gripping the edge of your seat the next. The characters themselves are a compelling bunch. Nyssa, Shepp, Griz, and Jen are a dynamic quartet with distinct personalities that leap off the page. Their camaraderie is infectious, and their determination to bring justice to the victims of heinous crimes is both admirable and compelling. You'll root for them every step of the way, cheering on their audacious escapades across cities and borders. What really sets this book apart, though, is its unrelenting pace. From a tragic shipwreck to a high stakes showdown in Ecuador against mercenaries and armored robotic cyclops, the action never lets up. Each new twist and turn is delivered with precision, keeping you guessing and gasping until the very end.
Bethuel Kibet
About The Author
J. O. Quantaman
I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I drove a taxicab in the city for 27 years. I’m familiar with dealing with people, from crooks to celebrities. Before moving to Vancouver, I’ve traveled through nine of Canada’s ten Provinces. I’ve worked in factories, in crop fields, as a guide for sports fishers. I’ve attended three years of college and university.
___My hobbies are recreational mathematics and history, especially ancient history. I’m an avid hiker and cyclist. I read in the genres of historical fiction, science fiction, martial arts and police procedurals. Not surprisingly, I write in the same genres. My strongest concern is for ecological woes that humans are creating, so I write of a future where my characters must deal with an out-of-contrl climate, where extreme weather events have grown common.
___I’ve published three books of the Cool Assassins series: “Woke”, “Hot Wheels” & “Afterlife”. More are on the way. Get to know my likeable characters. You won’t regret it.