The Dummy Line, Bobby Cole
The Dummy Line, Bobby Cole
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The Dummy Line

Author: Bobby Cole

Narrator: Jeremy Arthur

Unabridged: 8 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/04/2012

Synopsis

Avid hunter Jake Crosby is thrilled that his nine-year-old daughter Katy shares his love of the outdoors. His wife, Morgan, on the other hand, does not, which means Jake and Katy enjoy an abundance of hunting, fishing, and camping trips together. So when they head off into the Alabama woods for a spring turkey hunt, Jake expects nothing out of the ordinary. But even his worst nightmares could not prepare him for what befalls them that evening, when a band of drug dealers attempts to break into their remote camp. Desperate to protect his daughter and himself, Jake makes a gut-wrenching decision. His quick thinking enables him and Katy to escape…but brings the gang of vengeful criminals hot on their trail. Gambling on his knowledge of the land and hunting skills, he leads their bloodthirsty pursuers on a perilous cat-and-mouse game deep within the Noxubee River swamp. Jake knows they all won’t come out alive—but he will do whatever is necessary to make sure Katy does. Taut and engrossing, The Dummy Line explores what happens when an ordinary man is pushed to extraordinary lengths to protect the one he loves most and those for whom he feels responsible.

About Bobby Cole

Bobby Cole is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, and president of Mossy Oak Biologic. In addition to his side gig as a writer, he is an avid wildlife manager, hunter, and supporter of the Catch-A-Dream Foundation. He lives with his wife and daughter in West Point, Mississippi. The Dummy Line is his first novel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dindy on January 02, 2013

The Dummy Line by Bobby Cole is a fast-paced, can't-put-it-down thriller that takes place in the Noxubee Swamp in Alabama. When stockbroker Jake Crosby takes his 9-year-old daughter, Katy, for a trip to hunt wild turkey, he is expecting a fun time bonding with his tomboy daughter. What he gets, howe......more

Goodreads review by Nichols on May 16, 2023

This book checked all the good boxes . I haven’t been this surprised by a book in quiet awhile. A complex array of characters but you’re able to keep them all sorted in your mind. It’s a book based in Mississippi and surprisingly he ( the auth) was able to convey how southern people are without maki......more

Goodreads review by Angie on December 10, 2018

This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is intense. Great story. Not the best writing, but I still enjoyed the story.......more

Goodreads review by Terry on June 17, 2013

While predictable, this story was quick and easy with a protagonist that was very likable. My 2 star rating is based on how poorly the police are portrayed throughout the book. They play a large role in the overall story, appear quite frequently throughout the book…and are utter buffoons. And, I don’......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on June 16, 2013

This is Bobby Cole's first book, and it is a winner. I couldn't put it down! Cole is a master storyteller. Can't wait to start his second book, "Moon Underfoot." It was a lucky day for me when I stopped at Reed's bookstore in Tupelo looking for a good book that would capture the flavor of the area.......more

Quotes

“[The Dummy Line is] chock-full of characters and a bit of humor to break up the tension, this novel presents another classic battle between good and evil…Short chapters and a lot of action make for a fast read. Cole provides enough background and trivial information regarding the multitude of characters to keep them interesting and unique. You’ll smile at the Manilow-loving, tobacco-chewing deputy and the media-loving sheriff. Be smart and read The Dummy Line.” —Suspense Magazine

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