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A Bad Idea Or Two
Paperback
Publisher Price: $11.99
ISBN13: 9781067771294
Publisher: Leibel Group
Published: May 1 2026
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.31 Width: 4.25 Depth: 7.00
Language: English
One Night. Two Bad Ideas. No Way Out.
Ricky DeCosta doesn't go looking for trouble, but in a city drenched in neon and shadows, trouble usually has a way of finding him first.
In this pulse-pounding installment of The Ricky DeCosta Stories, a single lapse in judgment spirals into a high-stakes game of survival.
What starts as a bad idea or two quickly evolves into a lethal conspiracy that stretches from the rain-slicked streets to the highest corridors of power.
The Story
When a mysterious woman-clutching a piece of tech worth more than most lives-stumbles into Ricky's world, he's faced with a choice:
walk away and stay safe, or step into the line of fire.
Ricky chooses the fire.
Suddenly, they are targets. Pursued by professional cleaners, shadowy figures from the girl's past, and a relentless urban landscape that feels like it's closing in,
Ricky must rely on his grit, his instincts, and a classic muscle car to stay one step ahead.
Why You'll Love This Book:
- High-Octane Action: From frantic street chases to desperate standoffs in the rain, the pacing never lets up.
- A Gritty, Cinematic Atmosphere: If you love the Neon-Noir aesthetic of John Wick or the hard-boiled tension of Jack Reacher, this is your next obsession.
- A Relatable Hero: Ricky DeCosta isn't a superhero; he's a man with a past who makes mistakes, but who will go to hell and back to do the right thing.
- Compelling Mystery: At the heart of the chaos is a digital secret that everyone wants-and anyone will kill for.
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher.
In a world where one wrong turn can be your last, Ricky is about to find out exactly how much a bad idea can cost.
Grab your copy of A Bad Idea Or Two and dive into a world of chrome, rain, and relentless suspense.
These are the stories of Ricky DeCosta. He's an unlicensed would be private investigator. By the way he doesn't have a permit for that gun either. One way or another Ricky tends to end up looking like he's involved in things that are always out of control. In spite of this he's a great guy who is always willing to help, unless he's hung over or with some girl he's trying to uh, save... If you can dig the gritty downtown 1980's Los Angeles and the creepy underbelly of Miami Vice mixed with a longer haired funnier Magnum, this might be the series for you. Good story. A few laughs. Huh..what could go wrong?
The Ricky DeCosta Stories (c) Kerry Leibel 2026
Written & Developed series of short stories (pocketbooks) for the animated series; Coming Soon!
Please see our early in development video that allows you a sneak peak at Ricky DeCosta.
https: //www.youtube.com/shorts/o1ILU7YVMNU
Music: Provided By The HollowPoint Band
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