Tucker (The Great Escape Part-9)
Left to die in a burning cabin.34 total reviews
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Ric,
somehow, I've not been able to follow your stories. I may have read one or two of the other chapters, but this one caught me off guard. I don't know if I have the time to go back and read all of them or not. If I get the chance, who knows, it's a long winter. I don't know what happens, I'm following someone then I don't hear anything from them for awhile, then they show up with a number of articles I've never seen before. Anyway, this was exciting. I hope I get to read the next chapter. Well done.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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Hello Ric,
somehow, I've not been able to follow your stories. I may have read one or two of the other chapters, but this one caught me off guard. I don't know if I have the time to go back and read all of them or not. If I get the chance, who knows, it's a long winter. I don't know what happens, I'm following someone then I don't hear anything from them for awhile, then they show up with a number of articles I've never seen before. Anyway, this was exciting. I hope I get to read the next chapter. Well done.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 14-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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Thanks so much, Tom, for taking time out to read a late chapter without knowing how the story got to where it is. I appreciate your generous review and kind words.
Comment from lyenochka
Are you sure you can wrap it up all in one more chapter?? It looked unbelievable to get out of the scrape they were in here in this chapter. Great details from the lingo to the backdraft! Whew! You really do know how to write action fiction!!
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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Are you sure you can wrap it up all in one more chapter?? It looked unbelievable to get out of the scrape they were in here in this chapter. Great details from the lingo to the backdraft! Whew! You really do know how to write action fiction!!
Comment Written 14-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Helen, for always being so encouraging, never leaving me without a smile, and keeping me happily anxious for the next time I read you, or you review me. The stars are great, but your kindness trumps everything. I appreciate YOU!
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💕 Always happy to hear from you, too!
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I'm ashamed to say, this is my first read of your Tucker story but what an introduction! You're an inspired story-teller with a real art at immediately engaging your reader! The evocative descriptive detail about the fire made me want to hold my breath. And the pace and urgency was captured beautifully, albeit making me wonder if an escape was even possible. What have I been missing? This is gangster crime conveyed at its very best! Thanks for sharing, Ric! Debbie
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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I'm ashamed to say, this is my first read of your Tucker story but what an introduction! You're an inspired story-teller with a real art at immediately engaging your reader! The evocative descriptive detail about the fire made me want to hold my breath. And the pace and urgency was captured beautifully, albeit making me wonder if an escape was even possible. What have I been missing? This is gangster crime conveyed at its very best! Thanks for sharing, Ric! Debbie
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Debbie, for your generous review and kind words. It?s hard to truly enjoy a story without watching the characters develop. But it makes me appreciate all the more that you took time to read a late chapter. Thanks again for reading.
Comment from Irene Bratton
Hi, Ric. This is the first I've read of Tucker, so I have a lot of catching up to do. This chapter is rich with detail that made me feel like I was there, and it makes me want to go back and read all the others. I do think it could benefit from more dialogue in the beginning to allow a breather amidst all the physical descriptions, but it's still very nicely done. You have a gift, my friend. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a great week. :)
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Hi, Ric. This is the first I've read of Tucker, so I have a lot of catching up to do. This chapter is rich with detail that made me feel like I was there, and it makes me want to go back and read all the others. I do think it could benefit from more dialogue in the beginning to allow a breather amidst all the physical descriptions, but it's still very nicely done. You have a gift, my friend. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you have a great week. :)
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thanks so much, Irene, for your generous review and kind words. It?s hard to make sense or enjoy a late stage part of a story where you haven?t watched the characters develop. So that makes me appreciate you taking time to read it all the more. Thanks again.
Comment from Terry Broxson
Dang, Ric, this was a hot one, alright! I did wonder how you know so much about Churro Heads...oh, never mind, you just never know who's monitoring these stories. I do look forward to the final chapter, even as I wonder if it's really going to be the final chapter. Well done. Terry.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Dang, Ric, this was a hot one, alright! I did wonder how you know so much about Churro Heads...oh, never mind, you just never know who's monitoring these stories. I do look forward to the final chapter, even as I wonder if it's really going to be the final chapter. Well done. Terry.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Terry, for taking time out to keep following Tucker. Yes, it will be the end. Time to move on and do something different or at least with new characters. Much appreciated!
Comment from John Ciarmello
I'm saving a six for the ending chapter. This is jam-packed with chaotic suspense. I was on the edge of my chair.
You have a way of pulling your readers from point A to point B regardless of whether they want to go into your frightening scenarios. I loved it, Ric! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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I'm saving a six for the ending chapter. This is jam-packed with chaotic suspense. I was on the edge of my chair.
You have a way of pulling your readers from point A to point B regardless of whether they want to go into your frightening scenarios. I loved it, Ric! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, John, for your generous review and kind words. I've had a hard time letting this character go, but it's well past time. I'm glad you liked it. Much appreciated!
Comment from JSD
Wow! You immerse the reader in this fire so thoroughly we can smell the fumes and feel the heat. Brilliant, dramatic action, superbly described. Amazing writing. Well done. Virtual 6.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Wow! You immerse the reader in this fire so thoroughly we can smell the fumes and feel the heat. Brilliant, dramatic action, superbly described. Amazing writing. Well done. Virtual 6.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, John, for your generous review and kind words. I can't thank you enough, a man of words, melody, and rhythm for taking time out to read my foolishness. :-) Much appreciated!
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Lol! It's all manipulating that gorgeous English language, prose or poetry.
Comment from jenintorre
Hi Ric. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish while reading this. You certainly are a master at writing action packed stuff. Another great winner for sure. Take care. Jen.
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Hi Ric. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish while reading this. You certainly are a master at writing action packed stuff. Another great winner for sure. Take care. Jen.
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Jen, for your kind words and stars. I'm never content until I've read your reviews and find out what you think. It's nice when a silly old boy who writes mostly foolishness can draw a reader into the action. I appreciate YOU!
Comment from Lea Tonin1
Holy smokes that was action packed! Tucker and Daniel sure go through it eh?. All the poor dead and injured people holy smokes what a production! I must say you kept me completely engaged from beginning to end. What a fine story you've got here. I'm waiting for more. I see no issues with grammar. It's perfect that way. And I think there's only one thing we can do with this. I hope you have a great night!
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Holy smokes that was action packed! Tucker and Daniel sure go through it eh?. All the poor dead and injured people holy smokes what a production! I must say you kept me completely engaged from beginning to end. What a fine story you've got here. I'm waiting for more. I see no issues with grammar. It's perfect that way. And I think there's only one thing we can do with this. I hope you have a great night!
Comment Written 13-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Lea, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. I'm sure it's hard to understand the characters and what's going on after not being here for the first eight chapters, but I sure do thank you taking time out to read my foolishness and make me smile. Much appreciated!
Comment from L. Kalere
So much action going on!!! You covered sound, smell, hearing, and taste? Nothing flat, it's all 3 dimensional. Out of all the colorful phrases this is my favorite: "Rats squealed, a tone-def rodent-choir ensemble, led by an offkey chorister, running in all directions..." What a great description, I wish I'd thought of it :)). The letter at the end is sooo clever and sets you up for the next chapter.
Linda
I want to see how you deal with their burns. Wait, I just saw that this is the next to last chapter? Ohhh, withdrawal already.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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So much action going on!!! You covered sound, smell, hearing, and taste? Nothing flat, it's all 3 dimensional. Out of all the colorful phrases this is my favorite: "Rats squealed, a tone-def rodent-choir ensemble, led by an offkey chorister, running in all directions..." What a great description, I wish I'd thought of it :)). The letter at the end is sooo clever and sets you up for the next chapter.
Linda
I want to see how you deal with their burns. Wait, I just saw that this is the next to last chapter? Ohhh, withdrawal already.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Linda, for your extra special six-star review and kind words. I'm going to miss these characters since I've grown to like something about them all, including the bad guys. But I figured 10 chapters, which should have been a book, was more than most readers could stand. Thanks for sticking with me so long. I appreciate YOU!