The Mortal Nuts by Pete Hautman

The Mortal Nuts by Pete Hautman

In The Mortal Nuts, Pete Hautman serves up a darkly comedic crime thriller centered around Axel Speeter, a 73-year-old retired poker player now running a taco stand at the Minnesota State Fair. Life seems simple until his employee Carmen and her ex-con boyfriend, James Dean, hatch a plan to steal Axel's secret $260,000 fortune, hidden away in coffee cans. But their heist quickly goes off the rails when Axel proves to be more than they bargained for.

As the tension escalates, Hautman crafts a tale of crime, greed, and survival, where every character has something to lose. Filled with gritty humor, twists, and suspense, The Mortal Nuts keeps readers hooked with its unpredictable plot and memorable characters.

Why You'll Love This Book

The Mortal Nuts combines sharp wit, offbeat characters, and a fast-paced plot in a suspenseful, darkly humorous thriller. If you enjoy novels by Elmore Leonard or Carl Hiaasen, you'll be captivated by Hautman's clever storytelling and the intense twists in Axel’s battle for survival.