Bullets, Teeth, & Fists 3: 20 exciting, violent, and sometimes heartbreaking short stories of noir and pulp fiction.

by Jason Beech

She's heavily pregnant and handcuffed to a pipe. Her kidnappers want money and the clock is ticking.

In the heart-pounding third installment of Bullets, Teeth, & Fists, danger reaches its peak as Belle, a vulnerable yet determined woman, finds herself at the mercy of ruthless kidnappers. Bound and chained in an abandoned apartment, her life takes an even more precarious turn when she realizes her unborn child's arrival is imminent.

With the weight of her baby's future on her shoulders, Belle resolves to protect her daughter at all costs. In a desperate bid for survival, she strategizes to form an unlikely alliance with one of her captors, hoping to gain an advocate in this cruel game of life and death. All her husband has to do is pay the ransom.

Will he?

The latest in the Bullets series is here - 20 exciting, violent, and sometimes heartbreaking short stories of noir and pulp fiction.

Praise for Bullets, Teeth, & Fists 3:

"Violence comes into it, certainly: but the violence is never unproblematic, either for the character or the reader. It's always violence that comes from somewhere and cuts both ways."

"This anthology is well-written, creative, thrilling, and bloody enthralling."

"I was looking forward to some fast-paced crime stories that packed a punch, but there is substantially more depth and breadth to this book."

"The author infuses his tales with irony and astute observation. Good characterisation throughout and clever storylines, each with a satisfying twist and an unexpected ending, make for a highly entertaining read."

"What makes this book a joy to read is the fact that you can't guess what the ending of each story will be "

"If you like short stories with kick & bite these are the ones for you."

"I definitely recommend Bullets, Teeth, & Fists 3 to anyone who likes the dark and gritty stories. It's definitely not for the faint of heart."

"If you enjoy pulp fiction, dark crime, supernatural or noir, then there will be something for you."

"What I find really fascinating is that each short story is crafted with a specific voice. The mood, the character, the setting, the vernacular... different in each."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1707553211
• ISBN13: 9781707553211
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"