101
by Tom Pitts
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Pub Date Nov 05 2018 | Archive Date Nov 23 2018
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Description
On the cusp of pot legalization in California, Jerry runs afoul of some San Francisco bikers in the marijuana game. He flees straight up Highway 101 to Humboldt County to hide out deep in the hills at Vic's, a reclusive pot farmer and old pal of his tough-as-nails mother. But trouble finds Jerry no matter where he goes and soon the bikers, a pair of stone killers, and a Russian weed tycoon named Vlad the Inhaler are all hot on Jerry's trail.
Fallout from the unfolding chaos piques the interest of SFPD detective, Roland Mackie, when he learns Jerry's host, Vic, is somehow involved. It opens a twenty-year-old wound, an unsolved case called the Fulton Street Massacre, and Mackie is willing to do whatever it takes to get a pair of cuffs on the elusive Vic.
When Jerry and his protectors are chased off the mountain and back down the 101 to an inevitable showdown back in the Bay, he learns Vic is much more than his host, he's a mentor, his mother's hero, and the toughest man he's ever met.
With an unforgettable cast of characters and an action-packed plot, 101 is a wild ride through Northern California's "emerald triangle."
Advance Praise
"Tom Pitts is fast becoming the underworld bard of the Bay Area, and 101 is his best yet. The cast of characters is rich, and the subject matter--the marijuana biz in Humboldt County on the cusp of legalization--could not be more timely. Plenty of violent action, betrayal and tough talk. Reading 101 will give you a contact high. Get this book NOW." —T.J. English, author of The Corporation and The Westies
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781948235389 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Dave W, Reviewer
If you like your crime fiction, raw, gritty, nasty, and fast-paced, then 101 is your ticket. The title comes from the 101 Highway that starts as a giant freeway in Los Angeles, but becomes a narrow two-lane Highway filled with monster logging trucks, twisting and turning around Redwood groves as it hits Marijuana growing country, Garberville in way Northern Cal, Humboldt County. This is the land of Rasta dreadlocked tweakers where Jerry Garcia’s name is revered and where criminal elements intertwine with live-as-you-want but-leave-me-alone hermits with shotguns. It’s where Jerry flees after he manages to piss off the leader of the East Bay’s biggest biker gang, reminiscent of the Redwood Original Sons of Anarchy.
The set-up for this crime thriller - a decent guy on the run from a whole tribe of bad guys isn’t new. Countless novels have rigged on this theme. But, Pitts manages to make it feel fresh and original.
This novel is well-paced, slowly bringing the reader into the situation, and raising the stakes over and over. A terrific read.
Many thanks to Down & Out for providing a copy for review.
mike h, Reviewer
Got an advance copy from Netgalley. What a great ride this one is. Great characters, although most of them were sleazebags, you couldnt help but be glued to the pages to find out what each of them would do next. Awesome story line, pretty fast paced with plenty of action. Really liked Vic, hope to see more for him in the future? Easy five star crime noir that leaves me wanting more of this story.
if Pitts wants to could keep this story going easily. would love to see what happens next.......
Cheryl S, Reviewer
Humboldt County before recreational pot legalization
It is May of 2016 - six months before the California voters legalize recreational marijuana - and this story takes us to the heart of Humboldt County, prime pot growing country.
Two young adults steal money from a biker gang and head to Humboldt County to Vic, a man who is indebted to one of their mothers.
The action heats up quickly with pot growers, Russian gangsters, bikers, and a cop who's been on the trail of Vic for years.
This is a dark look at the marijuana growing industry before legalization and at the people involved in it.
The story moves quickly along with some skanky characters and some that you'll actually be cheering on.
I received this book from Down and Out Books through Net Galley in the hopes that I would read it and leave an unbiased review.
Doug Y, Educator
Being a native of California, I was interested in reading a novel in which our state is a main character. But. I’m from SoCal, and NoCal is a different world. Mr. Pitts does a good job of creating a fast-paced thrill ride of a novel with gangs, alliances, and betrayals.
Ranger H, Educator
Kudos to Mr. Pitts. I was expecting a worn out ride on a two-seater but this book read like a jet! I have not been on the left coast since the 80's but I was transported and not only did it read with a realistic "Feel" but it did get lost in the "Hey dude" THAT IS TYPICAL WITH CALI CRIME THESE DAYS.
Great job of menace writing that keeps you reading. Good job here.
Cindy A, Reviewer
A whole cast of characters going up & down Highway 101 from San Fransisco to Humboldt Co. in CA, happening prior to the vote for legalization of marijuana....a tough, illegal group of gangs/bikers/crooks/thieves/killers....& some good people too.....after money stolen from a gang enterprise. Lots of guns & shootouts. The author does a great job of developing a bunch of different/competing groups & showing how they will converge together, unbeknownst to all of them!
I received this e-ARC from NetGalley, in exchange for my own honest review.
Randy B, Reviewer
The 101.....Remember that title..Tom Pitts has outdone himself with this latest book. I started reading and could not stop until the wee hours of the morning, until I finally had to sleep and go to work, but the whole shift all I could think about was getting back to The 101. That's how engrossing and good it is. The most exciting and best by Tom Pitts so far in my humble opinion.
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