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Ghost of a Chance: A Comedic Urban Fantasy (The Many Travails of John Smith Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Chris Tullbane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 699 ratings

"Broken-Neck spat forth a stream of Spanish which no doubt contained disparaging comments about my intelligence. Or my appearance. Or my fashion sense. The only Spanish words I knew were the expletives my friend Mike had taught me. Even so, I recognized insults when I heard them."

The White Ladies of San Diego are one of the city's supernatural powers, organized and led by Graciela. But now their leader is missing, and the Ladies have hired John Smith, mediator and sometimes-private-investigator, to find her. Which raises some questions: How do you track down a ghost? What if she doesn't want to be found? And if foul play was involved in her disappearance like the Ladies believe, how exactly? It's not like ghosts can be kidnapped... right?

John doesn't have any answers. As usual. He also doesn't have much time. The White Ladies aren't known for their patience, and if Graciela can't be found soon, he might just find himself permanently retired.

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    The Many Travails of John Smith
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    June 29, 2021
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Chris Tullbane lives in Nevada with his angelic wife and ever-expanding whisky collection and occasionally ventures outside to peer upwards, mutter to himself about "day stars," and then scurry back into the house. Chris is the author of two series; The Murder of Crows and The Travails of John Smith.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B094N1QFG4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ghost Falls Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 29, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 463 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1955081016
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Many Travails of John Smith
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Chris began as a gleam in someone’s eye, but birth and childhood were quick to follow. He’s been fortunate enough to live in Spain, Germany, and all over the USA, and is busy planning a tour of the distilleries of Scotland.

He currently lives in Nevada with his angelic wife and ever-expanding whisky collection and occasionally ventures outside to peer upwards, mutter to himself about ‘day stars’, and then scurry back into the house.

Chris is the author of multiple fantasy series: The Murder of Crows, The Many Travails of John Smith, The Storm Who Rides, The (Second) Life of Brian, and Stories From a Post-Break World. He regularly shares status updates on his author website..

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Customers find this book to be a great addition to the series, with engaging adventures and well-developed plots. They appreciate the characters, with one customer highlighting John Smith's smart antics, and enjoy the humor throughout the book.

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23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, with one customer noting that the series improves with each installment.

"Absolutely great series. I am looking forward to the next episode. My curiosity is totally peaked now. I hope they continue." Read more

"Big fan of the genre and this series delivers. Hits great notes, touches on tropes and avoids others...." Read more

"I love this series! It started off as a Kindle browsing purchase and now I'm 100% addicted and a fan...." Read more

"I've enjoyed this series and look forward to more. The main character is a sort of underdog you can root for...." Read more

21 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a great adventure that makes for a fun entry in the series, with one customer noting particularly well-developed plots.

"...his story not only did not disappoint but offered up a surprising twist to ghost stories—that ghost would need a PI/mediator...." Read more

"...Things quickly perked up again in the final third, and the end was a lot of fun." Read more

"...So if you have a sense of humor, if you like a great story & if you have read my other reviews on other book series' & found them to be the ultimate..." Read more

"...The story will make the most sense if you have read the first 2 novels." Read more

16 customers mention "Humor"13 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one customer noting how the author skillfully combines comedy, while another describes it as snarky.

"...(in tone and style as well as content) it still has his glorious sense of humor and sarcasm, but this series has even more of it!..." Read more

"...in the series & not only has it stayed fresh, but it has kept me laughing the entire time, as well as slowly fleshing out a lot of the characters in..." Read more

"...The story is interesting and well written...." Read more

"...His banter is . . . hilarious. His cases are always dangerous, AND he is friends with a fire breathing asparagus. How cool is that?" Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one review highlighting the interesting supporting cast and another noting John Smith's smart antics.

"...The main character is as smart as ever, which is to say he screws up a bunch but eventually figures things out. Eventually...." Read more

"...chuckled-filled - and that took some work. Jon Smith is a great character. His banter is . . . hilarious...." Read more

"...out of shape , broke and constantly getting into trouble, John is actually a real hero...." Read more

"The characters are unique, act consistently, and I enjoy reading about them. The storylines are interesting...." Read more

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  • C. Brooke
    5.0 out of 5 stars Upping the Game
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
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    I'm a John Smith fan, and the newest chapter of his story not only did not disappoint but offered up a surprising twist to ghost stories—that ghost would need a PI/mediator. I mean, ghosts just generally sort of float around, or toss the knickknacks into the fireplace, right? They don't organize, they don't hold meetings, and they don't hire private investigators to find missing ghosts.

    Or do they? They do! Chris Tullbane weaves a series of plot threads into a satisfying John Smith-style ghost story. I still miss Bill, but I love Juliette, and though John clearly loves another, I could see the two of them making an electrifying (and not always in a good way) match. Maybe something will develop between them in The Italian Screw Job? I'm counting the days!

    Though this book is a bit darker and more violent than the previous two, If you love urban fantasy, and would rather laugh at and cheer for a group of great characters than cry at the news every day, read The Many Travails of John Smith. Now.
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  • Rob McCready
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another AMAZING Tullbane Adventure!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
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    I've been reading superhero novels for the last few years. That is not at all what this book (or series) is about, but his Murder of Crows series is easily one of the best of its kind I've had the privilege to consume (and I do mean consume; I tore my way through them and then and the novelettes in a matter of days, and nights...I literally could not put them down). There's just something about his tone and style, and while this series is altogether different (in tone and style as well as content) it still has his glorious sense of humor and sarcasm, but this series has even more of it! And while I normally enjoy connecting with heroes that are above average, John Smith's complete "averageness" is exactly what makes him so likeable! I'm very much looking forward to the rest of this series!
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  • ct3inmd
    4.0 out of 5 stars All's well
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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    The middle of this volume dragged a little, and the narrator went from loveably annoying to annoying and repetitive. Things quickly perked up again in the final third, and the end was a lot of fun.
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  • C. Woods
    5.0 out of 5 stars Normal Human P.I. finds supernatural sense of humor & gets butt kicked... repeatedly!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
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    I have held off on reviewing this series because it started off so funny, that I really was afraid it would fizzle out & become a waste of time, but here I have just finished the 3rd book in the series & not only has it stayed fresh, but it has kept me laughing the entire time, as well as slowly fleshing out a lot of the characters in a nice, easy pace, so that I don't feel like I am in an origin story.

    I can't really go into detail with this review, because honestly, I feel like everything I say will give too much of this great series away. So if you have a sense of humor, if you like a great story & if you have read my other reviews on other book series' & found them to be the ultimate guide to what you should read, then throw your money at the screen & be happy like me!
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  • Mr.Bigpants
    5.0 out of 5 stars another fine book to read and enjoy alignment democracy
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
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    I’m going to say that I think Chris Tobin is a dang good writer I’ll read his stuff anytime and having a be set in San Diego or I recognize things sometimes and sometimes I think it’s cool so there you go.
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  • Cubertnine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book with great character that are continuing to grow
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
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    First of all, let me say that I've read all of Tullbane's books to date and I've loved them all. Don't miss out. Ghost of a Chance is the latest entry in the John Smith series and it's the best so far. If I had one complaint, it'd be that it needs a bit more Bill.

    John continues to grow up in this book and learn about the world he's been shoved into, somewhat against his will. Chris uses the anachronistic somewhat alternate reality of 2014 San Diego to his advantage through out the series and that continues here. I love the references to the Padres and the Chargers. After 18 months of Covid, reading about 2014 is almost like reading about Narnia or some other fantasy land.

    Thanks for pushing your work out so quickly Mr. Tullbane (almost called you Mr. T.... but then you'd be pitying fools). I can't wait for the next one.
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  • John G Robert
    4.0 out of 5 stars Mediator story?
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2021
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    This newest installment is more of John Smith finally starting to realise he may have to start doing more than just staying alive in this previously unknown (to him) paranormal world. His acquaintances are becoming more friends and partners and he is developing a reputation along the supernatural, not necessarily a good one. Less humor in this private eye adventure and it takes time to develop this storyline but once it gets moving, it really moves. The story will make the most sense if you have read the first 2 novels.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The theme of the book is Consequences
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021
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    In this book we see that actions have consequences, overall it's just plan good. The main character is as smart as ever, which is to say he screws up a bunch but eventually figures things out. Eventually. The author does both a good job setting up that something is happening in the background that likely has to do with future events, and balancing Deus ex machinas that come with a character who is both weaker than those he fights and friends with demigods.
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    Bill does help save the day, for good reason this time as Little Flower almost is injured, he does so by creating a stalemate that John has to break instead of solving all the problems, and John wins by using what he has learned from his mistakes to achieve victory.
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  • Tox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice improvement
    Reviewed in India on September 7, 2024
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    This one was an improvement over the first two books, more cases, more characters, more traitors. The stories are slowly changing from a random one off goofy comedy adventure to a mostly comedy adventure WITH a more nuanced story, better character development and relationships, interesting plotlines being laid for future books. Now this has started to feel like a proper series.
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  • Jem
    5.0 out of 5 stars A rollicking good ride with depth, twists, and hilarity
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2022
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    A rollicking good ride with depth, twists, and hilarity; starting with a missing ghost, ending up John Smith crazy...

    These books keep getting better and better. With the third book from Chris Tullbane in his Many Travails of John Smith series, there's a definite sense that his MC is starting to get into his stride. Not that John ever let being out of his depth beat him over the head (well he would, but he'd still get up after blubbing about it...probably). Although the mystery in this one seems to have a big red arrow pointing to the villain—at least it did for me—this doesn't stop you from enjoying the ride, while John plays catch up. There's delightful cameos from characters past (if you loved them in the previous books, you'll love them dropping in) and hints at something overarching pulsing below the surface. More werewolves, more vampires, more demigods, and more ladies in white; what's a not so good mediator to do? While there's a tad more angst and darkness in parts of this read, there's still plenty of humour to keep your funny bone tickled, and urban fantasy action to magically turn the pages.
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  • Misfit Malice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2024
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    Ghosts hiring a private eye (AND a mediator)...? Never heard or read about it! As usual, excellent pacing, different and funny!
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  • Andrei
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2024
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    Would highly reccomend well writing with engaging characters and plots that keep you hooked from beginning to end
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Series is hitting its stride
    Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2021
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    I knew from the first book that I would like this series. Now with the third book, those glimmers I saw in the first have come together. This is an enjoyable read with a great mix of humour and plot twists.
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