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The Accidental Hero
A ruthless hitman confronts his destiny in a startling tale of redemption.
25 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2010
About the author
Joshua Graham
52 books210 followersJOSHUA GRAHAM is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Beyond Justice, Terminus, and Darkroom, the winner of the International Book Award, Forward National Literature Award, USA Book News Best Books Award, and host of Thriller Radio. His award-winning novel DARKROOM hit 3 bestseller lists on Amazon the night of its release.
CBS NEWS described DARKROOM as a book with "action, political intrigue and well-rounded characters...a novel that thriller fans will devour."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY described BEYOND JUSTICE as: "A riveting legal thriller...breaking new ground with a vengeance...demonically entertaining and surprisingly inspiring."
Suspense Magazine listed BEYOND JUSTICE in its BEST OF 2010, alongside titles by Scott Turrow, Ted Dekker, Steven James and Brad Thor.
Many of Graham's readers blame him for sleepless nights, arriving to work late, neglected dishes and family members, and not allowing them to put the book down.
Josh grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he lived for the better part of 30 years. He holds a Bachelor and Master's Degree and went on to earn his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University. During his time in Maryland, he taught as a professor at Shepherd College (WV), Western Maryland College, and Columbia Union College (MD).
Today he lives with his beautiful wife and children in Southern California.
For Film Rights Josh is represented by UNITED TALENT AGENCY. Please use the CONTACT button on his website www.joshua-graham.com/contact for all inquiries.
Connect with Josh on:
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Twitter: @J0shuaGraham
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Sign up for exclusive updates, interviews, and to be entered for giveaways by subscribing to Josh's newsletter: www.joshua-graham.com/GIA
CBS NEWS described DARKROOM as a book with "action, political intrigue and well-rounded characters...a novel that thriller fans will devour."
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY described BEYOND JUSTICE as: "A riveting legal thriller...breaking new ground with a vengeance...demonically entertaining and surprisingly inspiring."
Suspense Magazine listed BEYOND JUSTICE in its BEST OF 2010, alongside titles by Scott Turrow, Ted Dekker, Steven James and Brad Thor.
Many of Graham's readers blame him for sleepless nights, arriving to work late, neglected dishes and family members, and not allowing them to put the book down.
Josh grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he lived for the better part of 30 years. He holds a Bachelor and Master's Degree and went on to earn his doctorate from Johns Hopkins University. During his time in Maryland, he taught as a professor at Shepherd College (WV), Western Maryland College, and Columbia Union College (MD).
Today he lives with his beautiful wife and children in Southern California.
For Film Rights Josh is represented by UNITED TALENT AGENCY. Please use the CONTACT button on his website www.joshua-graham.com/contact for all inquiries.
Connect with Josh on:
Facebook: http://joshua-graham.com/fb
Twitter: @J0shuaGraham
www.joshua-graham.com
Sign up for exclusive updates, interviews, and to be entered for giveaways by subscribing to Josh's newsletter: www.joshua-graham.com/GIA
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February 16, 2020
This book was different for me. Although it was a short story, it was a good read. The writer has great potential. I look to read more from a this writer. Take ten minutes to read this short story.
August 24, 2016
-Entre el thriller, la catarsis y la epifanía.-
Género. Relato.
Lo que nos cuenta. Brian nos cuenta cómo conoció a Big Pete en la penitenciaría de Salton Sea State, una famoso asesino y delincuente en los ambientes más lumpen, y vamos sabiendo el camino que llevó hasta allí a Pete, cuando hace cinco años se le contrató para asesinar al Pastor Rick durante una de sus homilías.
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Género. Relato.
Lo que nos cuenta. Brian nos cuenta cómo conoció a Big Pete en la penitenciaría de Salton Sea State, una famoso asesino y delincuente en los ambientes más lumpen, y vamos sabiendo el camino que llevó hasta allí a Pete, cuando hace cinco años se le contrató para asesinar al Pastor Rick durante una de sus homilías.
¿Quiere saber más de este libro, sin spoilers? Visite:
http://librosdeolethros.blogspot.com/...
November 21, 2017
A real man's man / boy's boy adventure. I enjoyed watching it descend into violence.
March 6, 2017
This is a redemption story that will make you want to start writing scripture references on fast food cups! A respected hitman takes on a job to take out Pastor Rick who has been opposing the sale of porn. What will happen when they finally meet face to face? My highlight in this was the hardened criminal trying to blend in with the Christian crowd. This is a short story and a fast-paced read. I want to add that as an Australian I did not find any of the language used offensive (we have different perceptions of some words).
January 30, 2013
It has been some time since I downloaded my copy of this book. Due to this fact, I didn't realize that "The Accidental Hero" by Author Joshua Graham is a fictional novella and not a full sized novel. Therefore, I can honestly say that I found it to be too short. It seemed to end so abruptly, leaving me wanting a better understanding of the events taking place.
I usually find it difficult to give most novellas higher than a 3 star rating. I have on occasion but it depends on how I view it on completion. It didn't happen in this instance. In my opinion, it is definitely a challenge for any author to develop a full plot in only 41 pages. Although I liked the main character, death row inmate Big Pete, his circumstances and subsequent change of heart were admiral even if somewhat unbelievable. I certainly think that Joshua Graham has writing talent; however, I doubt that this novella does justice to this gift or fully exemplifies his true creative abilities as an author.
I usually find it difficult to give most novellas higher than a 3 star rating. I have on occasion but it depends on how I view it on completion. It didn't happen in this instance. In my opinion, it is definitely a challenge for any author to develop a full plot in only 41 pages. Although I liked the main character, death row inmate Big Pete, his circumstances and subsequent change of heart were admiral even if somewhat unbelievable. I certainly think that Joshua Graham has writing talent; however, I doubt that this novella does justice to this gift or fully exemplifies his true creative abilities as an author.
December 14, 2015
I picked up this short story because it was free for kindle and quiet frankly founded interesting. I like the idea of an internal struggle and this story is about a hitman; Pete who was hired to kill a preacher, the only problem was he was raised in a church. This could of played out so much better instead the book was overly cheesy with the Christianity. The author really could of done so much more with the story but in the end it felt very preachy and predictable.
March 19, 2014
The premise of this book was both interesting and compelling; who wouldn't want to read about a mob man who wants redemption? However...the premise of the book was where the interest stopped for me. It became very preachy, very much a religion based novella instead of anything else. Religion has its place in novels, but I am not a fan of the ones that shove the religion down your throat and make you feel like the scum of the earth. So, for me, this gets one star.
March 15, 2012
This novella was not the least what I expected. A great, transforming, redeeming story. I would have given it a 5 if the langauge at the beginning had not been so offensive. I know the author was trying to portray the characters as they truly were but I had to work to get past this section.
February 2, 2022
Pretty good
This short story was not what I thought it was going to be. It started out like a typical hit man story but totally went in another direction. I enjoyed it.
This short story was not what I thought it was going to be. It started out like a typical hit man story but totally went in another direction. I enjoyed it.
May 10, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review
This is a very short read/novella and has to deal with the choice of what is right or wrong. It does this by examining the issue by using the protagonist, Big Pete, on the more mundane level and on a religious level. Normally, I do not like religiously themed stories,but the author did a respectfully job at making his point without clubbing the reader over the head
This is a very short read/novella and has to deal with the choice of what is right or wrong. It does this by examining the issue by using the protagonist, Big Pete, on the more mundane level and on a religious level. Normally, I do not like religiously themed stories,but the author did a respectfully job at making his point without clubbing the reader over the head
October 30, 2015
Great little story!
Wonderful story of how it's never too late to make things right in your life. Big Pete is an interesting and likable character, I will recommend this book to everyone I know.
Wonderful story of how it's never too late to make things right in your life. Big Pete is an interesting and likable character, I will recommend this book to everyone I know.
January 25, 2012
Wow! Not what I expected when I started reading. What a wonderful story of the power of God's redeeming love. It is amazing what God can do when He touches a heart.
February 9, 2013
This is my favorite short story from Joshua Graham so far.... A definite must read!!!!
April 20, 2014
Short, but truly wonderful and beautiful all the same! :)
January 9, 2019
Touching short story about a killer transformed
This story was short and sweet. Not at all what I expected, but good.
It’s about a hard core hit man who was mad at God and hated everyone else. When hired to take out a preacher who was cutting into the business of some local sleaze bags, he relished the idea. But a series of unexpected messages brought about a change of heart.
If you’re looking for a quick feel good story to read while you ride the bus, take a train or wait in the doctor’s office, this a good choice. It’s free, even! Just have a tissue handy, because you may need it.
This story was short and sweet. Not at all what I expected, but good.
It’s about a hard core hit man who was mad at God and hated everyone else. When hired to take out a preacher who was cutting into the business of some local sleaze bags, he relished the idea. But a series of unexpected messages brought about a change of heart.
If you’re looking for a quick feel good story to read while you ride the bus, take a train or wait in the doctor’s office, this a good choice. It’s free, even! Just have a tissue handy, because you may need it.
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April 19, 2020Good read for a short story
Didn't give this book five stars because it's not a book. It's a short story. I appreciate what this author is doing through his witness to Christ and enjoyed the short story. It is well written and he can get your attention and I want to read one of his books.
Didn't give this book five stars because it's not a book. It's a short story. I appreciate what this author is doing through his witness to Christ and enjoyed the short story. It is well written and he can get your attention and I want to read one of his books.
July 18, 2017
Gods word is truth.
Joshua has done a great job of bringing to light the power of Gods Word. No matter who we are or what we have done Gods Word tells us of His redeeming love for us. The blood of Christ cleanses all our sins
Joshua has done a great job of bringing to light the power of Gods Word. No matter who we are or what we have done Gods Word tells us of His redeeming love for us. The blood of Christ cleanses all our sins
October 21, 2019
Better than expected
A great quick read. Glad I stumbled into this short story! Even though Big Pete is a hit man for hire in the beginning, you come to respect him, and may even shed a tear or two.
A great quick read. Glad I stumbled into this short story! Even though Big Pete is a hit man for hire in the beginning, you come to respect him, and may even shed a tear or two.
November 2, 2019
This may be a short book but it kept my attention from the start.
I could not put the book down.
Think about the movie the Green Mile and this may seem like it came from this story.
I think you will like it.
I could not put the book down.
Think about the movie the Green Mile and this may seem like it came from this story.
I think you will like it.
June 9, 2020
I'm not big on stories with religious overtones, but this one is an exception. The author pulls it off with finesse. A good story, clean editing, and really believable characters made this a joy to read.
August 23, 2021
I should have paid more attention
Was it a good book? No it was a good short story and a teaser for another book. I did no pay enough attention to the length or much else before I purchased this so it is all on me.
Was it a good book? No it was a good short story and a teaser for another book. I did no pay enough attention to the length or much else before I purchased this so it is all on me.
February 17, 2024
Isn't it a mastermind to write a story in just a few pages and to tell so much? I think it is. A hitman going on his last hit and the life after.
So, what did I take from this book to myself?
There's always hope as long as you keep your mind open.
So, what did I take from this book to myself?
There's always hope as long as you keep your mind open.
December 30, 2017
Horrible, pushy religious novella. I was expecting a thriller novella and instead got 25 pages of preaching.
January 31, 2018
A very interesting view of a hit man. I will be looking for more books by this author.
October 15, 2018
Almost Believable
Well written, quick read. Good story line. I like that there was not the messy blood, guts, and profane language that has become the accepted norm.
Well written, quick read. Good story line. I like that there was not the messy blood, guts, and profane language that has become the accepted norm.
November 11, 2018
Great read
Not all books how to be long winded. Short and to the point. Punchy. Essence of the Truth spoken quickly
Not all books how to be long winded. Short and to the point. Punchy. Essence of the Truth spoken quickly
April 8, 2019
A devine appointment
Believing that there are no coincidences in life. The Accidental Hero is exactly where he needs to be to accomplish his chosen task.
Believing that there are no coincidences in life. The Accidental Hero is exactly where he needs to be to accomplish his chosen task.
April 11, 2019
This book was a short story but it to the point,which made it easy to read,
May 8, 2019
kind of interesting, enough to where I would read more of this author...
August 8, 2019
A great quick read
A great quick adrenaline rush of a read. Defiantly looking forward to reading more from the author in the future.
A great quick adrenaline rush of a read. Defiantly looking forward to reading more from the author in the future.
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