"Exciting, hip and funny bounty hunter mystery. Great debut by author who knows his stuff."

When you're Santa Barbara's best bounty hunter, you're first on everyone's list when somebody needs hauling in for missing a court appearance. Never a dull moment, the job is a great way to get blood pumping, meet women and make a living. Especially when you have bills to pay, a 55-foot converted fishing boat to keep afloat, and a cat named Futa to keep in the chow. Still, even the best have hard days, and Dev Shannon is no different.

From Spain to Sturgis, a stop in Montana and the American Embassy in Paris, Dev has much to do and very little time. However, he manages to setup and lock up those who would use him for their own nefarious ends, including the drug kingpin who murders an old friend of his. With the help of his retired police officer father, a scuba-diving computer genius, Google and some fine looking females, he does it all in style.

Exciting and entertaining, this book opens with a bang and Bob Burton's experience as a bounty hunter shines through. Dev is so real he might be standing in the same room with you, letting you cuff his bail jumpers with him. Hip and full of pop culture, each page is fresh and fun, while taking you on the ride of your life. If Stephanie Plum could meet up with Mike Hammer, the result would be something like CRIMSON HIT. I can't wait for Del's next high adrenaline adventure!

Reviewed by Anne Barringer
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted February 23, 2004

Summary

They'll Run... Dev Shannon loves his job. He makes good money, travels all over, meets interesting people—and drags them off in chains to face justice. Dev is San Diego's top bounty hunter, and there's never a shortage of bad guys for him to bring in. Business is always good, and he's always open for business. They'll Hide... Too bad his latest assignment is personal. Drug kingpin Julio Sanchez has taken out one of Dev's oldest friends. And before Dev can do anything about it, he'll have to clear up two other cases: tracking down a doctor's AWOL family and a poor little rich boy from Seattle. Some quality time with Google (the bail enforcer's best friend), some moral support from his Siamese cat Futa, and the usual bit of dirty pool should do the trick. They'll Wish They Hadn't. But Dev knows his most difficult task still lies ahead, and he's in no mood for any more games. He'll call in some favors, visit some lowlifes, and then he'll be ready to hunt his most dangerous quarry. Not for justice, not for money, but for revenge...