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Binge Killer Kindle Edition

by Chris Bauer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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**National Indie Excellence Award Finalist**

A FEMALE BOUNTY HUNTER TRACKS A SERIAL KILLER TO A RURAL MOUNTAIN TOWN

A town with its own dark secret…

After serial killer Randall Burton is diagnosed with a terminal disease, he decides to jump bail and go out in a blaze of glory.

One woman stands in his way.

Her name is Counsel Fungo, and she’s an exceptionally talented bounty hunter, if a little eccentric. Officially, her two canine companions are therapy dogs. But she considers them partners. Counsel will do anything to stop criminals from preying on the vulnerable, and she’s intent on stopping Randall Burton.

Randall’s trail leads to sleepy Rancor, Pennsylvania. Named one of the “Safest Towns in America,” it’s a quiet town tucked away in the Poconos. Its citizens are mostly widowers, bowlers, and bingo players.

But there’s a reason no one in Rancor has reported a major crime in the past 50 years.

And neither Counsel nor the killer are quite ready for what this town has in store...

Chris Bauer pens a gripping thriller filled with dark humor and clever twists. Recommended for fans of Stephen King and Elmore Leonard.

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What readers are saying about Chris Bauer and BINGE KILLER:

★★★★★ "Brace yourself: the plot cold cocks the reader...with brass knuckles."

★★★★★ "...bounty hunter Counsel Fungo is one of the best characters I've read lately."

★★★★★ "I have read a lot of great exciting books in my day but I have to say this book is one of the best."

★★★★★ "... a darkly cunning crime story with a compelling mix of characters and plot twists, packaged artfully in a surprise ending."

★★★★★ "...memorable characters, witty and telling dialogue, and enough humor on the dark side to make the reader crack a smile even when all hell seems to be breaking loose."

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"The thing I write will be the thing I write." Chris wouldn't trade his northeast Philly upbringing of street sports played on blacktop and concrete, fistfights, brick and stone row houses, and twelve years of well-intentioned Catholic school discipline for a Philadelphia minute (think New York minute but more fickle and less forgiving). Chris has had some lengthy stops as an adult in Michigan and Connecticut, and he thinks Pittsburgh is a great city even though some of his fictional characters do not. He still does most of his own stunts, and he once passed for Chip Douglas of My Three Sons TV fame on a Wildwood, NJ boardwalk. He's a member of International Thriller Writers, and his work has been recognized by the National Writers Association, the Writers Room of Bucks County (PA), and the Maryland Writers Association. He likes the pie more than the turkey.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WQYJ5X2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn River Publishing (October 1, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2476 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
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  1. C. G. Bauer

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    Brute force novelist. Author of ZERO ISLAND, BINGE KILLER (NIEA FINALIST-Indie Excellence Awards 2020), HIDING AMONG THE DEAD, JANE'S BABY, and horror/thriller SCARS ON THE FACE OF GOD, 2010 EPIC Awards runner-up for best in eBook horror. Editor of and contributing author to the CRAPPY SHORTS short story collections (SKID MARKS, NUMBER TWO, DEUCES WILD). Philly native with lengthy stops in Michigan and Connecticut. Thinks Pittsburgh is a great city even though some of his fictional characters do not. Lives in Doylestown, PA with wife Terry and supermutt Maeby Funke Bauer; RIP supermutt Rory 2020. Likes the pie more than the turkey. Once passed for Chip Douglas of "My Three Sons" TV Land fame. Short fiction has appeared in THUGLIT, SHROUD MAGAZINE, 100 HORRORS, SHOCKING VERBS, LAWLESS NOUNS, and the upcoming ASININE ASSASSINS. Member of International Thriller Writers (ITW). cntbauer1@msn.com, chris@chrisbauerauthor.com, chrisbauerauthor.com, facebook.com/cgbauer, twitter.com/cgbauer, pinterest.com/cntbauer1, instagram.com/cntbauer1. "The thing I write will be the thing I write."

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    Chris Bauer

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    “The thing I write will be the thing I write.” Author of the Blessid Trauma Crime Scene Cleaners series (HIDING AMONG THE DEAD, ZERO ISLAND, 2 STREET) and standalone thrillers BINGE KILLER, SCARS ON THE FACE OF GOD, and JANE'S BABY. Co-author of AIR RACE: Max Fend Series Book 3 with USA Today bestselling author Andrew Watts. Author of a new Max Fend thriller, COBALT, book 1 in the Maximum Risk Series. Chris wouldn’t trade his Northeast Philly upbringing of street sports played on blacktop and concrete, fistfights, brick and stone row houses, and twelve years of well-intentioned Catholic school discipline for a Philadelphia minute (think New York minute but more fickle and less forgiving). He's a member of International Thriller Writers. You can find Chris online at ChrisBauerAuthor.com, severnriverbooks.com/authors/chris-bauer/, facebook.com/cgbauer/, twitter.com/cgbauer, instagram.com/cntbauer1/. Pie, pizza, and Philly.

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    “The thing I write will be the thing I write.”

    Chris wouldn’t trade his northeast Philly upbringing of street sports played on blacktop and concrete, fistfights, brick and stone row houses, and twelve years of well-intentioned Catholic school discipline for a Philadelphia minute (think New York minute but more fickle and less forgiving). Chris has had some lengthy stops as an adult in Michigan and Connecticut, and he thinks Pittsburgh is a great city even though some of his fictional characters do not. He still does most of his own stunts, and he once passed for Chip Douglas of My Three Sons TV fame on a Wildwood, NJ boardwalk. He's a member of International Thriller Writers, and his work has been recognized by the National Writers Association, the Writers Room of Bucks County (PA), and the Maryland Writers Association. He likes the pie more than the turkey.

    You can find Chris online at www.ChrisBauerAuthor.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the faint of heart
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2022
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Chris Bauer populates his novels with whole, complex, three-dimensional, wholly sympathetic characters... Except for the eponymous monster at the center of this thriller. Yes, he's whole, complex, and 3-d, but I can't read the stomach-turning actions of this man without feeling every trigger known to woman except the agonizing trigger suffered by the narrator, a bounty hunter with Tourette's.

This book is not for the faint of heart, which I confess I am, but if you're a thriller reader, you'll love it.

I love the people in this "idyllic" town of Rancor, tucked way up there at the end of the PA turnpike. They're funny, strong, buffeted but enduring, bad-ass, and most of all, compassionate. No wonder their town has had no violent crime in decades.

Or so says People magazine.

The binge-killer makes one fatal error when he decides it's up to him to set this town right on the issue of violent crimes: he can't teach them anything they don't already know.

I loved these characters. I loved this book. Once again, Bauer's narrative style is disarmingly engaging, which is to say you won't put the book down until you're done.
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Susan Vrabel-Williams
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020
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This is the first book by this author that I have read.
I will say that it was fast paced and a bit creepy. However, if you're not a big fan of violence, pass on this novel, as it is VERY violent!!!
I did like the main character, Counsel Fungo. She's a kick ass, take no b.s. bounty hunter, aided by her two K-9 "deputies" that are just as kick ass as she is!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Just okay.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
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The premise was good, but the shifting points of view, from 1st to 3rd and back, was jarring. It took me a long time to figure out who was "telling" the story.
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Booklover
5.0 out of 5 stars A no holds barred thriller perfect for bingeing
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019
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Some characters show up at just the right time. Counsel Fungo, bounty hunter and retired state trooper, is just that character in “Binge Killer,” author Chris Bauer’s latest thriller. Bauer has given this reader a new hero in Counsel Fungo. So, move over boys, because there’s a new sheriff in town.

Bauer’s writing is crisp, at times bordering on lyrical, and shows no reservations. Which is good, because “Binge Killer” touches on topics not for the faint of heart. From Counsel’s struggle with Tourette’s Syndrome, through graphically depicted murders and rape scenes, this is a no-holds-barred ride. Bauer delves into the minds of the criminal element and law enforcement alike, giving the reader plenty to consider as we look out on the happenings in our own world. Indeed, Bauer’s writing finds a place to inhabit in the darkest, forgotten corners of the human mind.

“Binge Killer” is rounded out with memorable characters, witty and telling dialogue, and enough humor on the dark side to make the reader crack a smile even when all hell seems to be breaking loose. Because that’s exactly what happens as Bauer puts the reader in a position to question the fine line between right and wrong, justice and injustice.

This is the perfect binge read guaranteed to keep the blood pumping. Bauer has a winner here in Counsel Fungo, and I for one hope to see her and her canine deputies return.
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J. A. Nash
5.0 out of 5 stars The opening chapter alone is worth the price of admission!
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2019
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BINGE KILLER, the newest offering by Chris Bauer, is a darkly cunning crime story with a compelling mix of characters and plot twists, packaged artfully in a surprise ending.

Counsel Fungo, the protagonist in this story, is a female bounty hunter tasked with tracking Randall Burton, a sadistic serial killer who is not above killing and mutilating children. Counsel is more capable (and surely more strident) than most male sleuths generally encountered in the crime fiction genre. Counsel’s traumatic childhood, dramatic loss of her husband, and her affliction with the ever-erratic symptoms of Tourette syndrome elevate her empathy for crime victims. The reader is rooting for her throughout the tension-filled events.

The plot is fast-paced and gritty throughout. Enjoy the ride.

Move aside boys; the ladies are in charge.
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Karen
4.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful, edge-of-your seat thriller, but not for the faint of heart
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019
This was my first Chris Bauer read, and I must say I was impressed with his writing skills. I was captivated by the storyline and the colorful characters, especially our heroine, Counsel, and her two service dogs. I liked her spunk and her never-give-up attitude, and I admired her fighting spirit in dealing with her Tourette’s. I will say that the only reason I gave this four stars instead of five was for the numerous F-bombs throughout the book and the over-the-top blood, gore, and graphic sexual situations, including rapes. I realize that cursing is one of the effects of Tourette’s, so I was able to overlook that, but the F-bombs were not limited to Counsel’s “episodes.” They were numerous enough by each and every character that it became a real distraction for me, and I began to wonder if even the dogs would start swearing as well! As far as the blood, gore, and graphic sexual situations, I understand when you’re writing about a serial killer with a depraved mind, you can expect some of that, and I am not typically faint-hearted, but like I said, for me it was over-the-top, and sadly, because of all of the aforementioned extremely distasteful things, I will not be looking to read any more from this author. I received a copy of this book from the author, and am grateful for the opportunity to sample his work. I have tried to provide an honest opinion, and I am clearly in the minority of all the reviewers, so I’m glad that this talented author has an audience. It just wasn’t my cup of tea.
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LovinLife
2.0 out of 5 stars Language alert!
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
If you like your reading infused with constant f-bombs and other profanity this book is for you. If you can tolerate such then the storyline is not bad. I can handle some profanity, gore etc but this book is just not for me. I'm about 1/3 through the book and not sure I'll continue to see the conclusion.
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Alan Downunder
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant story, Intense Action, Great Characters
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
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An exciting and carefully constructed story from start to finish! The characters are a fabulous mixed bag of personalities who fit together so well, and carry the story forward to it's heart pounding and totally unexpected conclusion. A fully engaging story that will keep you turning page after page! This is the first book I've had the privilege of reading by Chris Bauer! But, I will be buying and reading them all!
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