This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Oct 23, Molly rated it it was amazing. Found me a new favourite author. Sledge is a fast-paced suspenseful thriller featuring author Ernie Lindsey's main character from his novel White Mountain. Private investigator Mary Walker was crippled five years ago by a serial cop killer nicknamed "Sledge" for obvious and uncomfortable reasons. In this short, we catch up with Walker, who left the force after surviving an encounter with Sledge to become a private detective, as she is conducting late night surveillance of a warehouse whose owner suspects his employees of steali Sledge is a fast-paced suspenseful thriller featuring author Ernie Lindsey's main character from his novel White Mountain.
In this short, we catch up with Walker, who left the force after surviving an encounter with Sledge to become a private detective, as she is conducting late night surveillance of a warehouse whose owner suspects his employees of stealing merchandise. Inevitably Sledge reappears, and Walker must confront the psychopath who crippled her and ended her career.
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This book belongs squarely in the suspense and thriller genres and pulls off both fairly well. Once I began this piece I was compelled to finish it, especially after Sledge showed up in the narrative. This story has a bit of a creep factor too if you try to put yourself in the character's shoes and imagine what you would do in a situation with a sledgehammer-wielding maniac.
Lindsey's writing in Sledge is not particularly stylistic and this has the advantage of resonating easily to the modern reader and not distracting from any of the action. Don't think that I am saying his writing is amateurish in the slightest, as it is very professional and polished. I believe that there is a certain style and tone that works with this genre, and the author nailed it. My one criticism of this piece is some of the dialogue, which I felt could be a little out of place given the dire situation.
Even though I'm not a huge fan of that method of exposition, Lindsey successfully manages to work in a fair amount of character development for a short story, and it makes me wonder what he can do with a full length novel. I expect that White Mountain which calls itself A Mary Walker mystery and not A Mary Walker short story , will have a goodly amount of substance and plot, not to mention action. The and other reviews can be found at http: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.
To view it, click here. This was an okay read for a short story. What kind of toothbrush would cause your gums to bleed? I use cheap toothbrushes all the time and have no issues. So when Mary runs into Sledge behind the warehouse, why does she wait a year before calling ? I mean she's just sitting there watching him, beat to death, the one cop. The fact that she let her rage overtaken her, stupid! I mean she could have just stayed where she was in her car and waited for the po This was an okay read for a short story.
Sledge (Mary Walker Mystery) by Ernie Lindsey
I mean she could have just stayed where she was in her car and waited for the police to get there. Rather than crashing into the other cops' car. I can't believe she actually thought Sledge would let her hit him.
So she doesn't call the police until a while later Wouldn't common sense tell you to go check the person that was hurt? I would have loved to have known what Sledge did to wife considering he killed all her lovers and she was still alive. I wasn't really a fan of the way it was written in regards to: When it came to Sledge's mom, I'm surprised she didn't get Sledge to do something to his wife rather than just the guys.
Aug 24, Dale rated it really liked it. Estimated length is 35 printed pages. Mary Walker is a private detective these days. Five years ago she was a police officer who confronted the serial killer known as "Sledge. Mary was the only one to survive a confrontation with Sledge. He smashed her thighbone with the hammer and then let the head of the hammer rest on her throat. She choked until she passed out and then, inexplicably, he left her there.
Walker quit the force and when the story starts she is a struggling private detective staking out the loading dock of a furniture factory when she discovers that Sledge is back and he has unfinished business with her I rate this short story 4 out of 5 stars. Walker is an interesting character, the action is solid, a mood of foreboding and dread is created and there is a bit of a twist at the end. Read more of my reviews more than a thousand of them!
May 17, Randy rated it it was amazing. Mary Walker is on boring night surveillance, waiting for thieves to hit her current employer's warehouse. But what she gets is something entirely different. Her mind wanders, realizing the fifth anniversary of a life changing event is almost on her, an event that had changed her life, going from a cop to private investigator with a bum leg. The serial killer, one that specialized in cops, had been dubbed Sledge, after his weapon of choice.
Mary was the only cop that had survived his attack. Then Mary Walker is on boring night surveillance, waiting for thieves to hit her current employer's warehouse. Then he'd just disappeared. But he was coming back.
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Right in front of Mary. And if this were a slasher movie, the sub-title might be The Final Confrontation. The author followed this short story up with a novel, The White Mountain, which I found engrossing all the way to the end. Fifth anniversary brings hammering fine ending Five years ago Mary Walker was a cop in Smythville, Virginia - until a serial killer with a sledgehammer demolished her leg. Now she's a private investigator, checking out business thefts, sitting in the dark and remembering Exciting short story with great dialogue, believable characters especially protagonist Mary.
The story moves quickly but is filled in nic Fifth anniversary brings hammering fine ending The story moves quickly but is filled in nicely, giving the reader the backstory needed to fully appreciate the tale. I enjoyed this short story much more than the book that follows it up - "The White Mountain.
Jul 04, Tom rated it really liked it. The story of E. From the notes he made daily, Sledge tells of the mental trials, and the jphisical death and maiming of US forces at Peleliu and Okinawa. It is not so much, who shot who and when, but focus in on the living conditions in the jungles; the mud, the bugs, the rotting bodies of the enemy and comrades who could not be taken to the rear for proper graves registration. It is a book that makes the reader thing, "what would I have done if The story of E. It is a book that makes the reader thing, "what would I have done if I were there. What a fantastic ride this short story was.
The premise of this story was fantastic. The idea of being face to face with the serial cop killer that injured but spared you 5 years after the fact and the aftermath from that, it was absolutely brilliant. Edge of your seat thriller that some may say was too short but contained everything that you frequently find in a full length novel, just sped up in a faster pace. I definitely want to read more about Mary. Oct 04, Adrienne Testa rated it really liked it. A fast paced short story, that keeps the pages turning. The story turns into an action-packed adventure as Mary and Randall race against the clock to save Randall and keep their family safe.
There are several fight scenes in the book, all suspenseful, but without being too gory. I think perhaps some could have been a little more suspenseful, or more interesting. Instead of it always being Randall for himself, perhaps if he had fought some with Mary aside from the end, of course , it could have added a little more 'texture' to the action, so to speak.
In addition to the suspense and action, I enjoyed the unraveling of the mystery as Mary meets up with Randall's friend to get the information on who is behind everything. The reveal of potentially high-powered people behind the sick "game" only adds to the drama of the mystery. I also enjoyed the few twists and turns that came with this mystery. And there was more than just one big twist -- which I always appreciate. Being the sucker hat I am for love stories, the only thing that could have made this book better for me was a bit of a love story.
However, let's face it, this is not a romance and is not intended to be one. So, I am not, therefore, basing my rating on the lack thereof. Thanks, NetGalley for sharing this copy with me in exchange for my fair and honest review! The plot to Ernie Lindsey's new novel is not new, but he handles it with a deft flair and enough twists to keep me guessing and turning the pages. Our heroine is private eye Mary Walker, a woman who scrapes along with workman's compensation cases and cheating spouses. She walks with a cane, one leg crushed years ago while a cop by a serial killer, Sledge, so named for his choice of weapons.
The plot here is people hunting people, an underground game where every couple of years, ten men are set loo The plot to Ernie Lindsey's new novel is not new, but he handles it with a deft flair and enough twists to keep me guessing and turning the pages. The plot here is people hunting people, an underground game where every couple of years, ten men are set loose to hunt, and kill, each other. The final survivor then has to fight the previous winner, Ares, for the grand prize of ten million dollars.
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The game stretches all the way back to the Civil War and is controlled by a powerful family with connections to the White House. Mary's brother-in-law, Randall, is one of the participants and when the battle comes to their home, he lies to Mary, sending her to D. With Mary stepping into trouble up North, Randall, his family moved to safety, in his own troubles down South, the thriller ramps up the action on both fronts. Jun 16, Cheryl rated it liked it. Pawns in a death game I am disappointed. I wanted to like this book more but found too many outlandish aspects of the story.
And it wasn't the man hunting man part that I found unbelievable, just the way the male protagonist handled himself in the story. The dialogue didn't flow smoothly and seemed sophomoric in spots. The characters Pawns in a death game I am disappointed. The characters weren't fleshed out but were rather one-dimensional. And the story jumped all over, never settling in and telling a good tale. Oh, and I disliked the ending.
I did like the character of Mary and plan on reading her backstory in "Sledge," a short story about a serial killer who gave her the injuries that disabled her. I did like the front cover art. And there were sparks in the book that I did like, mostly concerning Mary, the female protagonist. So I have bought and am going to chance reading Lindsey's other book - "Sara's Game. I was sent this book to read and do an honest review on, which I feel I have done. May 17, Georgiann Hennelly rated it it was amazing. I received an advance reader copy for free in exchange for an honest review.
A former US Marine sniper Randall Blevins signed up to play a game of death to help suppport his poor family.
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Randall and nine other of the worlds most deadly killers agree to try to take each other out last one alive gets 10 million in prize money. Things get complicated because Randal's family gets drawn into the game. The game itself reaches far back into America's history it is connected to some very old and powerful I received an advance reader copy for free in exchange for an honest review. The game itself reaches far back into America's history it is connected to some very old and powerful people in the nations power game. The story switches between the perspectives of Randall and his Sister in law Mary an ex cop who was injured by a serial killer named Sledge she is now a Private Detective and she is helping Randall uncover some of the secrets of the game to help him survive.
I look forward to reading more books by Ernie Lindsey You start right in the middle of the story line and have to fill in the pieces as the tale develops. Mary and Randall provide alternating first-person narration so the storyline develops along twin tracks which allows the reader to peer over the shoulders at what the characters see. This style of narration also provides the opportunity for several twists in the tale. I will need to track down the past and future episodes.
Jan 16, Lori Mills rated it it was amazing. Loved this book Ernie Lindsey is my new favorite author! This book was so full of action I kept getting tired. In A way, published I had read this book before the 3rd Sara book. I cannot wait for the next to see what happens!! Oct 20, Mary Ann rated it really liked it Shelves: In an age where snipers are employed by the government, this is a twist I would never imagine even our age of corruption could come up with; pitting killer against killer.
It is amazing the lengths man will go to to amuse himself. Jun 06, Heather Fineisen rated it liked it Shelves: Far-fetched and fun two hour distraction. Just sit back and go with it. Dec 22, Joey Reyes rated it really liked it. Loved it Good read. Intense and keeps you guessing. Hard to put it down, makes the waiting hard for the continuing of the series. Jul 25, Koeur rated it liked it. Jan 31, Carol Como rated it it was amazing. Great read The Sarah series is a great read with the interesting lives of everyone. Your always wanting to see what happens next that keeps me reading unable to put it down.
Oct 06, Orkney Dean rated it it was amazing. What a fantastic story with some amazing characters. Extremely well written with an ending that made me shout out loud, really looking forward to the sequel to this one, well done Mr Lindsey! Alison Blackburn rated it liked it Dec 14, Luanne rated it really liked it Apr 25, Jennifer rated it liked it May 14, Dave Cutler rated it liked it May 15, April Villone rated it really liked it Jun 03, Amy Taylor rated it it was amazing Oct 23, Jill L Johnson rated it it was amazing Nov 15, Jali rated it it was amazing Apr 26, Gerda Nuyts rated it really liked it Jun 24, Cmoore rated it really liked it Jun 30, Dane Barton rated it it was amazing Jan 30, Lise rated it it was amazing Aug 18, Sabine Potter rated it really liked it Aug 30,