24 years ago, Beau Garrett brawled with and then abandoned his best friend to die a needless death. A deceitful coverup that still haunts him to this day. Unbeknownst to the unscrupulous nightclub owner, the dead man’s son, Sean Collins, is his cabaret’s best bartender, hellbent on revenge. Can Sean uncover the truth and bring down Beau before his own demise? Strap in for a fun and wild ride.
Bar Tales, A Bartender’s Story Vol. 1, is a fast-paced, erotic dramedy featuring Sean Collins, accountant turned bartender. Experience the decadence through the eyes of a former industry insider, without the guilt, hangovers, and peril. Reader indiscretion is advised.
Excerpt from Chapter 11 – Hair of the Dog
Sean felt numbness in his arms and an intense chill throughout his body. Looking up, he saw that his hands were bound together and that he was dangling from a hook like a beef carcass. He turned his head to the right which caused him to rotate slightly. Out of the corner of his eye, he could see another figure hanging next to him. He contorted his body to get a better look. It was Crystal. She was severely beaten and drenched in blood. Her face was almost unrecognizable. He examined her further and saw flaps of flesh hanging down her chest. The massive implants had apparently been cut out. Above that carnage, NO MAS was crudely carved into her chest arching over the gruesome handiwork. Sean’s stomach churned. Oh shit time to pay for fucking the bosses wife.
Coky entered the walk-in freezer wearing a butcher’s apron, carrying a chainsaw.
“Bueno, you’re awake. I want you to see this.”
Coky pulled on the starter cord once, twice, three times, and it fired up. The familiar, now horrifying buzz of the saw filled Sean’s ears. Gas exhaust clouded the room. The roar alerts Crystal. Her head bobs up and her eyes open wide. She wiggled but is dangling helplessly. Coky stepped up to her and revved up the saw.
“I’m sorry hermosa, bosses orders. I will make it quick for you.”
“No Coky, this is all on me!” Sean pleaded.
Sean’s cry fell on deaf ears. Coky revved up the saw again. Crystal released a blood curdling scream. Sean cannot look and closed his eyes. Coky placed the blade between Crystal’s legs and shredded up through her crotch and out under her right armpit, slicing her in two, splattering warm plasma all over Coky’s face. The human rack of lamb falls to the ground
in a heap. The remains are still hanging and rotating. Crystal is now half the woman she used to be. She is obviously dead, but Coky isn’t finished. Coky licked the blood from his lips and leveled the blade. He gritted his teeth, lunged toward her, and sliced her head off. It bounced on the ground at Coky’s feet. He kicked it soccer style to Sean, and it rested near his feet. Her lifeless face looked up at him with her tongue hanging out and one eye popped out of its socket.
Coky turned his attention to Sean.
“Fiesta time gringo, but I’m going to be taking my time with you.”
Sean looked down and cringes. He struggled to free himself, but to no avail. Sean rocked forward and back, gathering momentum. Coky revved up the instrument of destruction again, moving closer to Sean…
Grab the book, have a drink, and enjoy the read.
What a great read; so unique in it’s approach. Certainly has it’s twists and turns, and keeps you interested in the story that’s happening in your mind as you read. It’s a worthwhile weekend read, and may tempt you into enjoying a cocktail or two while you’re reading!
Jay Po
Read it twice
This book is soooo awesome. The first time I read it, it read like a movie. Filled with great humor and excitement. I wont ruin the surprise ending but its pure genius.
Monie
A fun read through & through!!
What an adventure from beginning to end. The book takes you back to the 80’s and 90’s and tells the story of young man discovering the father he never knew and trying to redeem the life that was lost. If you like a fast read, some twists and turns with some mystery and romance thrown in this is the book for you.
It’s a lot of fun to help pass the time in these current crazy days.
Steve G.
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About the Author
AJ Anthony is a San Francisco Bay Area native, where he bartended for over 15 years in a variety of pubs, restaurants and night clubs. In Bar Tales – A Bartender’s Story Vol. 1, he integrates and weaves his years of “interesting”, real world experiences into this work.
“I hope you will read and/or listen to my new novel entitled; Bar Tales – A Bartender’s Story Vol. 1. It is filled with many of the experiences I have chronicled in over 15 years in the trenches, woven into a dramatic story with rich, compelling characters. I call it my auto-barography. I have also created a FREE companion book loaded with lots of fun and interesting extras.”
