Welcome to Cottonmouth

“Jay S. Bell has arrived and he's firing on all cylinders. This book is so original and well written that it had to be penned by a legend in the making.”-Joshua Hood, bestselling author of Robert Ludlum's Treadstone series

What does the US government do with spies and special operators when they pass their expiration date? They retire them to a small town deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas, where they're certain to cause no trouble.

A collection of broken spies, former double agents, and retired operators lives in secrecy, under the watchful eye of the government in the small, deep-woods town of Cottonmouth, Texas.

Devlin Mahoney is the de facto mayor of these special citizens, charged with keeping them in seclusion, hidden from the world, which he does from the office of the town's only motel.

But the peace of this sleepy village is shattered when a pair of women, on the run from a vicious criminal, drops into Mahoney's lap and he's forced to choose between doing what's right and doing what he's told.

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Welcome to Cottonmouth

“Jay S. Bell has arrived and he's firing on all cylinders. This book is so original and well written that it had to be penned by a legend in the making.”-Joshua Hood, bestselling author of Robert Ludlum's Treadstone series

What does the US government do with spies and special operators when they pass their expiration date? They retire them to a small town deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas, where they're certain to cause no trouble.

A collection of broken spies, former double agents, and retired operators lives in secrecy, under the watchful eye of the government in the small, deep-woods town of Cottonmouth, Texas.

Devlin Mahoney is the de facto mayor of these special citizens, charged with keeping them in seclusion, hidden from the world, which he does from the office of the town's only motel.

But the peace of this sleepy village is shattered when a pair of women, on the run from a vicious criminal, drops into Mahoney's lap and he's forced to choose between doing what's right and doing what he's told.

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Welcome to Cottonmouth

Welcome to Cottonmouth

by Jay S. Bell

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

Unabridged — 9 hours, 37 minutes

Welcome to Cottonmouth

Welcome to Cottonmouth

by Jay S. Bell

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

Unabridged — 9 hours, 37 minutes

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“Jay S. Bell has arrived and he's firing on all cylinders. This book is so original and well written that it had to be penned by a legend in the making.”-Joshua Hood, bestselling author of Robert Ludlum's Treadstone series

What does the US government do with spies and special operators when they pass their expiration date? They retire them to a small town deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas, where they're certain to cause no trouble.

A collection of broken spies, former double agents, and retired operators lives in secrecy, under the watchful eye of the government in the small, deep-woods town of Cottonmouth, Texas.

Devlin Mahoney is the de facto mayor of these special citizens, charged with keeping them in seclusion, hidden from the world, which he does from the office of the town's only motel.

But the peace of this sleepy village is shattered when a pair of women, on the run from a vicious criminal, drops into Mahoney's lap and he's forced to choose between doing what's right and doing what he's told.


Editorial Reviews

New York Times bestselling author Jerome Preisler

In his gripping new novel featuring former spies and unresolved conflicts in a town shrouded in deadly secrets, Jay S. Bell delivers a memorable Texas twist to the espionage genre that will have readers eagerly craving more.”

Crime Fiction Lover

Amusing banter, a little romance, and plenty of action set pieces which the author handles deftly.”

Red Carpet Crash

This is a great action-thriller, with some lol moments and a great group of characters. Hopefully, there will be more adventures with these people.”

The Best Thriller Books

The kind of thriller you dive into when you’re looking for a killer weekend read: something hardcore and enthralling with an old-school approach to kick-assery…Gritty and intense action sequences that align with the realistic setting and fast-paced storytelling…Welcome to Cottonmouth is a thriller’s thriller.”

bestselling author of The Guardian and R Joshua Hood

Jay S. Bell has arrived with a thriller that is firing on all cylinders!”

New York Times bestselling author of The Last Steven Hartov

Bell spins a tale of wild imagination flavored with highly accurate tools-of-the-deadly-trades and operator speak, plus a crew of Cottonmouth characters resembling a murderous version of Friends. His dialogue’s clever, the action’s spot on, his heroes and villains are snarky and memorable, and the author has a way with suspense and words. It’s a fun and fabulous gunfire ride, not to be missed.”

award-winning author of Gun Monkeys Victor Gischler

A fantastically original idea executed with the style and skill of a veteran wordsmith. If Welcome to Cottonmouth isn’t on your must-read list, then you need to fix that problem right now.”

AudioFile

Edoardo Ballerini’s pitch-perfect narration elevates this thriller to a new level. Ballerini expertly showcases his talent for making a diverse cast sound authentic and memorable…The suspense rises to a high intensity as Ballerini’s thoughtful pacing builds the tension. Listeners will return to this audiobook again and again.”

BestThrillers.com

An explosive, over-the-top, series-worthy action thriller set in a world that feels completely fresh.”

Shelf Awareness

In this action-packed thriller, the safety and seclusion of a town designed for retired spies and military personnel are compromised when two strangers escaping a criminal kingpin arrive.”

New York Times bestselling author of The Last of t Steven Hartov

Bell spins a tale of wild imagination flavored with highly accurate tools-of-the-deadly-trades and operator speak, plus a crew of Cottonmouth characters resembling a murderous version of Friends. His dialogue’s clever, the action’s spot on, his heroes and villains are snarky and memorable, and the author has a way with suspense and words. It’s a fun and fabulous gunfire ride, not to be missed.”

bestselling author of The Guardian and Robert Ludl Joshua Hood

Jay S. Bell has arrived with a thriller that is firing on all cylinders!”

Product Details

BN ID: 2940191047607
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date: 09/06/2025
Edition description: Unabridged
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