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  H When Hell Is the Favourable Option......

  The H Series [1]

  David C Jaundrell

  Benshima Ltd (2011)

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  Product Description

  You will find the H series of thrillers different. The first is different, but the others will be like nothing you have ever read before......H is the nickname for James James who we join as he starts on his road, building a business that will take him far away from his past....H deals with all obstacles, including his enemies, with ruthless determination. The inventiveness with which he disposes of his rivals features largely and the brutality can at times be extreme. However H has a natural empathy for the weak and vulnerable which provides the motivation for much of his brutality and cruelty. This caring side of H endears him to Benshima, an equally intriguing personalityThe H books abound with an amazing cast of colourful, rounded but often deeply flawed characters; and throughout a strand of dark, ironic humour that keeps you involved until the very last page......Or as one reader summed it up......"An everyday story of high life, murder, gambling, revenge, business and finance with a dash of sex, rape, buggery and thuggery thrown in"

  These books are dedicated to

  Banner

  (Wendy Mansell)

  H When Hell is the Favourable Option…..

  Copyright 2007 by David C Jaundrell

  Digitally (ebook) Published by: Benshima Ltd.

  All Rights Reserved

  This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the products of the author's imagination of are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

  Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book.

  Digital book(s) (epub and mobi) produced by: Kimberly A. Hitchens, [email protected]

  Readers Reviews

  “An everyday story of high life, murder, gambling, revenge, business and finance with a dash of sex, rape, buggery and thuggery thrown in. Would make excellent film or tele series’ Colin

  ‘Graphic, gritty and utterly compelling. James James is a man you can never forget, especially if you cross him……..’ Stef

  ‘A gritty and brutal tale featuring a truly British antihero…..enjoy’ Roger

  ‘Absolute magic – you can't put them down. What an imagination. Can't wait for H6!’ (Lin)

  ‘Generally the writing is raw - close to pornographic at times (and I don't mean sexually) - occasionally heart-warming, occasionally harrowing, more often realistically brutal (maybe “harsh” is a fairer description) - but always enthralling. The plot twists are brilliant and aren't obvious. It's an easy read - but hard to put down.

  As I said - I really enjoyed the books and I'm taking H5 on holiday (unprecedented) so I can read it in peace. I really think it's a great story and I believe it would make a successful film (or two).’ Mike

  ‘At times horrific but utterly compelling…..’ Janet

  I just couldn't wait for the next volume after reading H1 and the fact that the character evolved was real and believable for evolution of the storyline is as natural as Darwin described. Probably the best novels I've ever read. Excellent plot and vivid characters. A must read” David

  ‘Shockingly real……’ Gina

  ‘Compulsive, action packed reading - written in such a way as to make it difficult to put the books down. Expect the Unexpected!’ Arthur

  ‘H’ with its intense characters and cleverly intertwined, compelling plots will guarantee that you keep turning pages. Exceptional, credible, captivating, entertaining, what more do books need? Would make a brilliant TV drama series or film’ Pauline

  ‘Un-put a-downable” Luv ‘em!!’ Paul

  ‘Not my usual cup of tea. Disturbing, but you have no option but to read them…..no option at all’ Gerry

  ‘The books/stories are absorbing and a little shocking but very difficult to put down and I have really enjoyed them. Do we all wish to be a little like “H”? Hard with a soft centre, a little vulnerable? The stories are gripping, taking you through business and dire personal strife for hero and villain and include some marvellous twists, (when you unravel them).’ John

  “Very different layout and content to the norm but nevertheless H is amazing in that it touches every emotion and infinitely readable. I couldn't put it down.” (Ann)

  The first of the “H” books came as something of a culture shock for me. However, despite the very disturbing violence and sex, there was something absolutely captivating and intriguing about “H” and his relationship with not only the other characters but most especially with Benshima, his partner and subsequently his wife. In fact I found the first book so compelling that I just had to read the next book and then the subsequent three books in the series. “H's” interaction with the various recurring characters is extremely well written and quite fascinating. There is also something absolutely heart wrenching about “H” himself and his quest to lead a “normal” and fulfilling life given all his early life experiences. Despite everything that happens and the themes which develop throughout the five books, the one absolute constant in his life is Benshima. Their relationship is the absolute bedrock of his life; the purpose for everything he does; his reason for living. Beautifully and tenderly written!

  The “H” series is an absolute must read! (Heidi)

  ‘Your books are the ultimate page-turners. The characters inhabit a nightmare world which sits within the real world. The hero is a complex amalgamation of Robin Hood and Reggie Kray with a bit of Alan Sugar and maybe a touch of Richard Branson! I usually read “worthy” books but yours are much more enjoyable’ Harry

  ‘H is a man we can all relate to; he believes in “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” (or more usually “a limb for an eye and a life for a tooth”). In a world where political correctness has gone mad and lawlessness has become all too common, it's reassuring that someone like H is dishing out the justice. I would genuinely like to meet him! Got to be films….’ Paul

  “Fast moving 21st century action, quirky characters and laced with spice. H will leave you wanting more!” Ken

  If you want to add your comments go to H-thrillers.co.uk

  Acknowledgements

  With special thanks to Banner (Wendy Mansell) to whom the books are dedicated

  And for their continual patience

  Adrian Frost Grosvenor Casinos (Rank Group)

  Roger Higgins Ladbrokes

  And

  Chris Purnell Attachment Theory

  Clive Miller Ex BSAC Advanced Scuba Instructor

  Gavin Smith Fight Tech

  Jerome Hamilton Consultant – Night Club Security

  Kenneth KK Downing Guitarist – Judas Priest (H6)

  Liam Bell Head Gamekeeper – Millichope Park

  Mark Corbett (Dr) Molecular Biologist

  Mickey Wernick Professional poker player and gambler

  Neil Channing Professional poker player and gambler

  Roger Tucker Ex Prison Governor

  Steve Hindley And the creatures in his dining room

  And

  Bank of England

  Bell Helicopters

  Christie's

  Ferrari Dealer

  Israeli Embassy

  Landowners Association

  Lear Corporation />
  Mercedes Dealer

  Natural History Museum

  Sotheby's

  Telford Crematorium

  US Treasury

  Main characters

  Adrian Casino Manager

  Andy Pandy Supplies muscle for ‘dirty work’

  Arthur Works on ‘roads’.

  Biggles Ex RAF Tornado pilot, now freelance

  Big John Supplies muscle and transport

  Brian Manager - Secure Security Ltd

  Miguel Carmena Head of International Investment – Colombian Bank

  Cerberus H's poker name

  Clown Works ‘on roads’

  Elroy Leader of gang of black youths

  Mr Evans Betting shop owner

  Freddie Rich property owner

  Sir Anthony Gibbs-White Senior Partner - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer – City Solicitors

  Ernest Hathaway Successful British businessman

  Marion Hathaway Ernest Hathaway's wife

  Patricia Hathaway Ernest Hathaway's daughter

  Helen and Charles James James parents

  James James Owner of Night Clubs and Secure Security

  Cleggy Jenkins Ex gambling industry executive

  Mr Kaye Private Hospital Consultant

  Jorgen Mannesman Wealthy German

  Marty Night Club Manager

  Angelika Mauss German wife

  Peter Nephew Owner - Regent Capital Securities Ltd

  Byron Oberholser III US company VP

  John Payne Private Hospital Consultant

  Ramon Leader of East European gang

  Ramon Jr Son – based in England

  Benshima Reyes Partner of H

  Senor and Senora Reyes Parents of Benshima.

  Rico Internet poker player

  Sebastian(‘Needles’) Doctor

  Billy Simmons Poker player. Ex champion boxer

  Snowman Seller of sun balms

  Twins Luke and Lliam

  Toby In charge of night clubs

  Terry City Financier

  Table of Contents

  Ch No Title

  1 The Cabal

  2 Poker

  3 H meets Benshima

  4 Big Tony

  5 The Cabal

  6 Ernest Hathaway

  7 The job

  8 Nice walk home…?

  9 King Lear

  10 Freddie

  11 The Darkness

  12 Holiday

  13 James James

  14 Holiday

  15 Welcome….

  16 English Humour

  17 The first club

  18 The twins

  19 Bogota Butterflies

  20 Rico

  21 Angelika

  22 Needles

  23 The Ferrari

  24 The Cabal

  25 Nearly

  26 At the chateau

  27 Secure Security

  28 Boxing night

  29 A good view of London

  30 Senor Reyes

  31 Anmcioha

  32 A good job done

  33 Ringing friends

  34 Starting again

  35 The Embassy

  36 The Cabal

  37 The Consultant

  38 Toby Explains

  39 Halstomicnili

  40 Poor H

  41 Back to Colombia

  42 The Cabal

  43 The go between

  44 Halstomicnili

  45 The in between

  46 The Priest

  47 The Cabal

  48 Benshima

  49 Halstomicnili

  50 The Cabal

  51 51 Halstomicnili

  52 The hospital

  53 53 Halstomicnili

  54 White pussy

  55 55 Hfoomesmoctucoa

  56 Hathaway reflects

  57 God visits

  58 A nice swim

  59 H is back

  60 The twins

  61 So how…?

  62 Team again…?

  63 The chateau

  64 Talking is good for you…

  65 Take a note…

  66 The wedding

  67 Marion

  68 The moon in June…

  69 Mmmmmm….?

  70 Leave the girls to it..?

  71 Cleggy

  72 Ernest

  73 You may not know this….?

  74 Helping your friends…

  75 Retired

  H Chapter 1

  The Cabal

  In a far off land several men were standing on the quiet roof terrace of their new, nearly built holiday hotel. The workers had gone home for the day and it was just them and their guests enjoying the sea view. The hot sun sparkled on the still blue waters and glinted on the soft pale brown sand.

  Their guests, the women they had invited, were sitting in a corner and waiting for the men to decide what to do next. The men were drinking wine, laughing and enjoying the occasion.

  The women, who had been defiled in every way possible, were bound, gagged and terrified. They had already watched the men take bets on how long it would take for a woman, thrown into the open, one hundred foot deep elevator shaft to reach the bottom?

  And now, not content with that, they were arranging a side bet; which part of the woman would hit the hard, unyielding concrete floor first…? Would it crush her skull or break her legs like match sticks……..?

  The bets arranged they chose one of the terrified women, dragged her to the open shaft and, for more fun, held her body diagonally over it so that her feet were still secure but her body loomed over the abyss and her eyes could see the bottom.

  One of the men said ‘Let let her live’

  ‘Why?’

  ‘She's already given us what we want so why kill her?’

  ‘Why not?’

  ‘I feel in a good mood’

  ‘Fuck you’

  ‘Come on…let's put her back with the others and fuck em off’

  They debated this for a moment and then all agreed. They dragged her back from the brink and stood her upright.

  ‘You're a lucky girl eh?’

  She nodded frantically and tears streamed from her eyes. Relief swept through her and her body started to shake uncontrollably.

  Then they pushed her to her death……..

  It added just a touch more pleasure to an already good game……

  H Chapter 2

  Poker

  In his light, spacious study ‘H’ lounged in a well used, comfortable leather revolving chair, his feet resting casually on a large desk. On the wall in front of him a 36” plasma screen took a feed from a pc which stood humming under the desk. Connected to an internet poker site the screen showed a green baize card table and six seats; four empty and two players left.

  H had slowed played Ace King and been beaten by a Seven Three who had picked up two pair.

  Well played Jimmy boy….. A master class in how to lose money……..

  From first to worst!

  H watched the chips move over to Grungo. The chat box lit up with GG. Top pair with top kicker thought H again. Fuck! He had wagered £500 with a £50 buy in and forty five minutes later it had all gone. Not quite all as he had finished second but fucking hell…..!

  In another time H would have ranted and raged about hard luck and that he was always getting bad beats but he had read a book by Dan Harrington that soberly suggested you forgot your own good beats and only remembered the bad ones! True, H thought. Wise words…..

  Benny walked in from the lounge.

  ‘Tea James? Coffee? Something cold?’ she asked.

  Kicking himself away from the desk the chair circled to see her ‘Yes, good’.

  Benny smiled. This man would say yes to most things. Just prepare it and present it and he was happy. He didn't really care what it was; only that he had been given it by someone who did care. She walked over to him, put her arms around his neck and kissed his forehead ‘Winning?’

  ‘Nah…….. Just try and fi
nd Rico and then get ready. What times the film?’

  ‘Eight thirty’

  He put his arms round her waist and snuggled his face into her bosom. A peace enveloped him as her warmth and scent filled his being. He softly kissed between her breasts and gently patted her bum. She kissed him again and moved to the door.

  ‘What are we doing after the film?’ he asked.

  ‘You're doing me’

  She went out of the room and he watched her hips sway and her long, wavy, jet black hair follow her as though she had several tiny black lambs gambolling on her shoulders…..

  You're doing me.

  It was the price he paid for love…..

  H Chapter 3

  H meets Benshima

  H and Benny had been together for nearly eighteen months and he had loved every minute. He still marvelled that she was his. H was a man's man. Always had been. H had bedded half London, not necessarily for the right reasons, but when he saw Benny some unaccountable switch in his brain decided to flip and so did he……

  ……..He was in a restaurant with the flavour of the month, or at least someone who was going to get the flavour of the month. Classy, sexy, leggy, busty; not exactly bright but a reasonable evening's company. She had on a nice low top which highlighted her wonderful tits and some men in the restaurant had had a surreptitious look.

  H was enjoying the meal but in his mind he was thinking about work. Tomorrow he had a meeting of the managers of his night clubs which they did every week and he wanted to chuck a new idea in to get more customers through the doors…….and make more money. After those thoughts he moved to having a good orgasm after the meal and a good night's sleep.

  The entrance to the restaurant was in his line of sight and he watched as a man and woman came in together. Friends, perhaps lovers….but nothing else. Something about the woman grabbed James attention and he felt instantly charged. His pulse raced and he felt clammy. What the hell was going on? He watched them as they were shown to their table and he continued watching…..fascinated.

  Watching the woman and completely lost in his own world James reverie was broken by a sarcastically abrupt ‘Excuse me…’