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Garbageman Kindle Edition

by Erik Dean (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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Meet a most unlikely crime fighter made out of things most people throw away...


From multi-award winning author Erik Dean, Garbageman is packed with action and suspense, and a dash of morbid humor.

Finalist, Action/Adventure - 2018 Book of the Year Award, Independent Authors Network

"Pure grisly fun!" ~ KIRKUS REVIEWS

"An easy read with graphically described scenes and dialogues infused with humor."

A night that starts out as the best night of David’s life goes terribly wrong. He and his fiancé, Julie, wander into Banger territory while trying to help a wounded man. David ends up shot in the head and his girlfriend, kidnapped.

Fighting for his life, David is rushed to the hospital where a brilliant neurologist uses a daring new treatment to save him. He survives, but he doesn't remember a thing... not who he is or where he comes from, or that his girlfriend is in terrible danger.

The gang is not about to let a witness to their crimes wander around. A reward is given for his capture, dead or alive.

David doesn't fully understand the circumstances he's in. When the Bangers set up an ambush, he barely escapes into an alley. Just when he's about to get shot for a second time, a strange, vagrant-like creature covered in trash comes to his rescue...

What is it and why is it helping David?

Garbageman will entertain and delight fans of science fiction, horror and medical thrillers.

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Other Books by ERIK DEAN:


Cryptic
Cruel and Unusual
Crueler and More Unusual

Connect with Erik Dean on Twitter: @AuthorErikDean
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"Pure Grisly Fun!" ~ KIRKUS REVIEW

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076HYP5G5
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 373 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 245 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Erik Dean

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Erik Dean is an Arizona native and a multi-award-winning author. He is also an affiliate member of the Horror Writers

Association and a member of the Independent Author Network.

In his spare time, Erik Dean enjoys trying to solve escape rooms, playing the guitar, and spending time with his family and pets.

He strives to write unpredictable novels with memorable characters that his readers will enjoy.

Awards and Recognitions:

Finalist, Horror - 2018 Book of the Year Award, Independent Authors Network (Cryptic)

Finalist, Action/Adventure - 2018 Book of the Year Award, Independent Authors Network (Garbageman)

First Place - 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards (Cryptic)

Official Selection, Horror - 2017 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing (Cryptic)

Official Selection, Horror-2018 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing(Crueler and More Unusual)

Gold medal winner, Horror-2022 Global Book Awards (Wraith)

Gold winner, Horror-2022 Global Book Awards (Devilish Dust)

Finalist, Fiction-Anthology-2018 Readers Favorite ( Crueler and More Unusual)

Bronze medal winner, Young Adult Horror-2022 (Devilish Dust)

Finalist-2020 Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Devilsh Dust)

Second Place Horror Ghosts and Paranormal -2023 The BookFest Awards Devilish Dust)

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
24 global ratings

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Brian Aird
5.0 out of 5 stars Taking Out the Garbage
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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Garbageman by Erik Dean may just be the most uniquely developed superhero action packed narrative available for the reader who enjoys this genre.

Between the book covers lies a plot that blends the violence of gang terror, advancement in medical technology, the homeless population, the unexplained power of the mind and an unlikely crime fighting action hero known as the Garbageman.

David, the hero and his recent fiancée, Julie, have stumbled onto the turf of the dreaded violent gang know as the Bangers. Julie is abducted and David is left for dead following a seeming fatal gunshot wound to the head. Fortunately, David is treated by a brain surgeon who has developed an experimental drug that has shown promise in restoring the brain in cases of severe trauma.

And so the engaging story begins from the internal healing processes of the hospital to the external gang controlled streets in the desert city of Phoenix. It is on these streets that an unlikely group of "homeless" individuals and their protector, the Garbageman, fight to take back their community.

Garbageman by Erik Dean, from the title, may not entice the reader to invest their time in reading this narrative. However, the book is engaging and grabs the reader's imagination and keeps that interest until the last battle is fought.

The author has a very vivid imagination and does a great job in developing the characters and narrative. There are many twists and turn that are nicely portrayed along with surprising revelations that will grip the reader to the very end. The book, at times, is light and fanciful during the one-liners provided by the characters. However, there are also intense and graphic moments especially as it relates to the violence of the gang activity.

An enjoyable and entertaining read that highlights an unlikely crime fighting superhero.
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V.E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019
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Garbageman by Erik Dean is a fun, yet riveting book. This is a truly unique concept, and one that is presented quite well by the author. What starts out as a great night for David and his fiance Julie, ends up being a horror story. David is attacked, shot in the head, and Julie is unfortunately, kidnapped. Luckily for David, doctors are able to patch him up pretty well, he survives, but has no memory of the incident. Of course the members of the gang who shot him still want revenge for something David witnessed, and they will stop at nothing to find him and kill him. When David unwittingly ends up in an alley, and is about to be ambushed, a strange creature is there to help him. This book is wholly creative, fun in a scary kind of way, and exciting to read. Some of the language reads a little simplistic, and the characters could be more fully developed, but that should come in time from this promising author. Highly recommend for an unusual and fast paced read.
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K N
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Fantasy Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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This is told in a third person perspective, it is fast-paced and exciting. This book demonstrates the depravity of some people, loving to inflict pain and also shows the resilience and level headedness of some. What a great job the author did of keeping it intriguing and exciting. Very enjoyable book that I would recommend to friends and family.
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Lorenza Seldner
3.0 out of 5 stars Super entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019
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Garbage man narrates the incredible story of David, a graphic artist who, on the night he proposed to his girlfriend –finds an injured man on the street. David, thinking the man is dead, pulls over only to discover he is still alive. He then gets shot, and his girlfriend gets kidnapped. After spending time in the hands of great medics, David recovers, but he does not remember anything. Moreover, he has the looming threat of the violent gang who will not rest until all witnesses are whipped out.

Good things about the book: the author’s unquestionable knowledge about medical terms and anatomy lingo. Also, the story is set in Arizona –and accurately portrayed –makes the narrative more exciting and real for those of us familiar with the surroundings. The plot and premise are also engaging and riveting. What could be improved? The characters’ they came off too simplistic, and the dialogues are beyond corny and predictable. If you can pass the cheesiness of the conversations, you will enjoy this fast-paced book.
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JoJo Maxson
5.0 out of 5 stars Once you start reading you won't be able to stop.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019
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I was mesmerized from the beginning of Garbageman. It is hard to believe this action-packed, psycho-thriller came about because Erik Dean was doodling during a phone call (I wish I had greatness come from my doodles!). David is a shy man and after five years proposed to his girlfriend, Julie. Little did they know their life would take a major turn for the crazy. They shoot David point blank in the head and left to die. Julie is kidnapped by one of the worse crime lords in the country. An experimental drug used on David makes this a game changer that turns ordinary men into superheroes.
 
Eric Dean keeps the action coming in Garbageman. I could not put this novel down, so fascinating was the unique plot. I would consider this more of an adult read as some events are sensitive. I was excited to read there is already another novel in this genre from Dean. Looking forward to reading Crytic.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Editing; Character development
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2015
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Idea is ok, but needs much tighter editing. Read like a first novel. Writing needs to be more subtle, develop the characters a bit more next time. Two to three more re-writes and a proper editor who engages with the author is a must. Took a punt with the book as I hadn't read the reviews, it didn't pan out.
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