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Payback: A Hard-Boiled Crime Thriller (Rick Malone Short Story Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Russell Williams (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Keeping the public safe from criminals takes determination and bloody knuckles …


Forcing women into the commercial sex industry, a criminal organization is making inroads into Miami, Florida. Detective Rick Malone is tasked with the responsibility of bringing down the sex trafficking ring. But it proves to be much harder than he anticipated. To free the women from these ruthless criminals, Malone must dish out his own brand of vigilante justice.

Payback is the fourth short story in the Rick Malone crime thriller series and can be read as a standalone. If you like tough guy heroes, fast-paced action, and deadly confrontations, then you'll love Russell Williams' dark, gritty tale.

Recommended for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, and Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry.

What readers are saying about Payback:

"A great crime thriller with a clever plot."

"A pulse-pounding short crime thriller."

"Spellbinding and addictive."

"Excellent ... nail-biting ... a great crime thriller."

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"Williams truly has a talent for drawing the reader into the story within a few short chapters and keeping you hooked with amazing pacing and a suspenseful plot. This novel held my attention from start to finish and I thoroughly enjoyed every chapter."

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Russell Williams grew up watching science fiction, mystery, and detective movies. He ultimately found a way to merge his favorite influences by writing action-packed thrillers. Away from writing, he likes spending time with his friends, reading books, and playing sports.

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Rick Malone will bring them to justice
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BFGBXJ98
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 15, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1167 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
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Russell Williams grew up watching science fiction, mystery, and detective movies. He ultimately found a way to merge his favorite influences by writing action-packed thrillers. Away from writing, he likes spending time with his friends, reading books, and playing sports.

Russell writes stories about bringing ruthless criminals to justice. He lives in South Florida, where he is at work on his next novel, The Great Escape.

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YOLANDA GÓMEZ niño
4.0 out of 5 stars A great thriller
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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I loved this thrilling story; it delves into the gritty world of sex trafficking, where Detective Rick Malone faces a formidable challenge in dismantling a criminal organization that forces women into the commercial sex industry. Embodying the archetype of the tough, justice-seeking hero, adding a layer of classic crime thriller appeal to the narrative. In my opinion, the plot unfolds with relentless pace and intense action, keeping me on the edge of my seats as Malone administers his brand of vigilante justice. I feel so immersed in the read, the author excels in crafting vivid, high-stakes scenes that not only thrill but also highlight the grim realities of criminal exploitation. This is a must read for its sharp writing, compelling plot, and strong, morally complex protagonist.
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Steven Max Finkelstein
5.0 out of 5 stars A Hard-Hitting Crime Novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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Payback, by Russell Williams, is a crime thriller that pulls no punches. It’s somewhat reminiscent of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novels, and it also calls to mind various gritty, noire-style films of yesteryear, like The French Connection.

Protagonist Rick Malone is a detective, and he never stops working on a case once it captures his attention. In this short but impactful tale, Malone finds himself battling a sex trafficking ring in Florida. It’s obvious to this seasoned gumshoe who the bad guys are in this situation, since the criminals controlling the ring will stop at nothing to make a profit. To stop them, though, Malone must resort to vigilante justice. Unfortunately for the criminals in his line of fire, this is one detective who doesn’t mind crossing that line.
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Ivan
4.0 out of 5 stars Rick Malone is back on business
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022
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Detective Rick Malone is once more in the middle of the action, using his undeniable ability to fight crime. On this occasion, he's chasing a crime organization that targets women for sex trafficking. But sometimes to do right, you need to take the wrong way.

Payback, written by Russell Williams, is another short story from my favorite detective. I love these short thrillers; it is the type of book that delivers intensity while keeping it short, a perfect book to read in an accelerating afternoon.

Overall, I enjoyed this book pretty much; the suspenseful writing mixed with the eccentric personality of Rick make this book a great addition to the series.
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Mia C.
5.0 out of 5 stars An addictive short story
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
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Being the fourth and last book in the Rick Malone Short Story series, Payback: A Hard-Boiled Crime Thriller, written by Russell Williams, is a book which can be read as part of the series or as a stand alone because the reader will understand everything clearly. It is very short and perfect to read in a single sitting.
The author’s narrative is inviting and captivating; in just a few pages, I was totally immersed in the plot and enjoying the characters and the scenes. Also, the narrative’s pace is just right for this short story and kept me entertained from the very beginning to the last page. I recommend reading it!
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Celeste S
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling novel
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2022
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Payback is book number four in the series created by Russell Williams and it is composed of short stories which have detective Rick Malone as protagonist. Each book can be read as a standalone and they are fascinating and thrilling. I have read all of them and I can say that Payback is my favourite up to now. This time Detective Malone has to face terrible criminals who have built a sex trafficking ring in Miami. In order to take this criminal operation down and save the victims, he will have to use some non-conventional tactics and risk his life at the turn of every page. I enjoyed this book a lot and I recommend it.
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Phil Bolos
5.0 out of 5 stars Malone is back and better than ever
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2022
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Payback: A Hard-Boiled Crime Thriller (Rick Malone Short Story Book 4) (The Rick Malone Short Story Book Series) by Russell Williams is another installment in the hard-hitting series about a cop who takes no prisoners and accepts no lies. In this installment, Malone sets his sights on a group that is forcing women in Miami to join a trafficking ring. As always, the crew doesn't want to play nice, and Malone is far too happy to oblige. Fans of crime thrillers and fast paced action stories will enjoy the continuation of this character's ark.
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Nicki
4.0 out of 5 stars Short Detective Novel
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022
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The book is short, and although it is a detective novel, the problem is not to identify the killer, but to catch him. It is an interesting read and could be read as a stand-alone in the detective series.
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Brenda
4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating narrative
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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A great crime thriller that follows a detective named Rick Malone and his pursuit against sex trafficking in Miami. It is a novel full of suspense and action, the author style is very engaging and kept me flipping pages non-stop.
Also, I really enjoyed how author Willliams develops the main character. By reading about his action, his way of doing things you can have a really good picture of him, his personality, as a whole. Really good work there. It is like an immersive experience following his footsteps to justice.
Overall, this is a book with a captivating narrative that will keep readers into crime novels hooked from start to finish.
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