Meet Jack Carr’s Beard
Background: Also known as "The Beard". The greatest facial hair since the paleolithic era. Birthed by my follicle father and cared for by my beloved facial landlord, former Navy SEAL and current thriller writer Jack Carr. Champion of beards, mustaches and goatees everywhere.
Favorite Local/Indie Store: It's a tie between BeardBooks for all your law and business book needs and Beyond Barcodes Bookstore in Kokomo, Indiana, owned and operated by DeAndra Beard.
A Bestselling Author That Is A Go-To: Penny Reid, the bestselling author of the Winston Brother's series with titles such as Grin & Beard It, Beard Necessities, Truth or Beard and Beard Science. Romantic encounters with magnificent beards? Yes please! Penny is a national treasure.
An Author People Should Discover: James Beard, author of delicious cookbooks and recipes that leave crumbs, sauces and leftovers in facial hair. Great way to ensure you have a delicious snack later in the day.
A Book You Would Recommend From 2020: Stone Cross by Marc Cameron. Because Marc's beard puts Santa Claus to shame.
A Book You Are Looking Forward To In 2021: The Devil's Hand by Jack Carr because my hairprints are all over it!
How To Contact The Beard: Twitter.
The Devil’s Hand By Jack Carr
Hello world! Jack Carr’s Beard here as a guest reviewer on Best Thriller Books to provide my take on The Devil’s Hand, which of course I was present for as it was written by my revered follicle father and facial landlord Jack Carr. So put down your razors and shavers, pull up a chair and let me regale you with my thoughts and amazing behind the scenes info that only The Beard can provide.
First thing you need to know is The Devil’s Hand is more glorious than Marc Cameron’s winter Santa Claus beard. And that thing is truly epic. So you know this book is awesome. Why is it awesome? Because it’s an action-packed story featuring Reece escaping hairy situations by a whisker, facing one close shave after another, operating on the razors edge against those who would do him harm. If that doesn’t sound like an exciting hair-raising story, then you need to check your pulse.
Second, my hairprints are all over this book. No seriously, I shed all over the manuscript. I couldn’t help it. I was so excited about what Jack was writing that parts of me literally leapt off his face and onto the pages. In fact, those heroic and selfless trimmings, may they rest in peace, served as a protective detail as the manuscript was mailed to Emily Bestler Books. And you know what? They did their duty and ensured safe delivery of the asset. You’re welcome America! I might not be the hero you wanted, but I am the hero you needed!
Third, there are some great characters in this book. Yes, Reece is great and all, but even the side characters are well written. To prove this point, here are 3 totally random characters that add to the enjoyment of the book:
1. Chapter 50 – Reece flashbacks to a young bearded SEAL he served with in Afghanistan. This brave facial hair was taking the fight to the enemy when the SEAL was shot on an op. Reece tried to save him, but it was not to be. Sad and powerful to bare witness to the end of a patriotic beard with its whole life ahead of it.
2. Chapter 78 – A bearded Iraqi accompanies Reece on a critical mission. He guides Reece towards the target as an in-country asset. But of course he does! Beards are wise, all knowing and get the job done. Brilliant use of a bearded brother from another mother.
3. Chapter 65 – A bearded man enters a dangerous bio lab to get a blood sample contaminated with a deadly virus. But wait! Can it be? Is our hero, the beard of course, on the face of James Reece? Oh my God! Oh my God! It’s finally happening! Reece has a beard and it’s resplendent! Now…how about we bring that stubble over to Katie Buranek’s place, open some wine, put on some Marvin Gaye and see where the night takes us?
Sorry, the Beard got a little sidetracked there for a moment. And maybe those weren’t 3 random occurrences. But, you know what? They are the only 3 instances of beards in the entire book. THREE!?!?!? What the hell Jack? I thought we had an understanding that I was a full partner in writing this book (whispers...and in life). Why aren’t my recommendations for bearded characters in the final cut? I mean, in early drafts Senator Thwaite had a Van Dyke and Erik Sawyer had a Fu Manchu. True story. And I thought my influence was going to lead to President Christensen having an epic mustache ala Tom Selleck. But I guess Jack decided, against my brilliant and unparalleled counsel, that it didn’t fit the “narrative.” Whatever. Who needs a narrative when you have an abundance of magnificent facial hair? I’m so unhappy with this development that the next time Jack rubs gun oil on me to give me that soft feel, musky scent, and transcendent look, I will not enjoy it…much!
Anyway, where was I? Oh right! Please buy a copy (or two or twelve) of The Devil’s Hand and support my man Jack Carr. If you do, then maybe he’ll splurge on some of that expensive coconut butter beard oil I’ve heard so much about around the barber shop. Lightly scented, quick absorbing, and combining cocoa butter with a botanical blend that conditions and smooths at the same time. Oh baby. Help a beard out. I deserve the good stuff damnit!
Until next time, this has been your favorite, dazzling, cheek & chin whiskers. Be good to each other, read The Devil’s Hand, and stay hairy my friends!
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