Slashback: A Cal Leandros Novel (Cal and Niko)
I stopped and let them circle me, first because it was intriguing and, second, because, honestly, what could they do? Only knives, but all armed, and that made them even more interesting. Interesting. Fun. Playtime… Taking on bloodthirsty supernatural monsters is how Caliban and Niko Leandros...
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I stopped and let them circle me, first because it was intriguing and, second, because, honestly, what could they do? Only knives, but all armed, and that made them even more interesting. Interesting. Fun. Playtime… Taking on bloodthirsty supernatural monsters is how Caliban and Niko Leandros make a living. But years ago—before they became a force to be reckoned with—the brothers were almost victims of a very human serial killer. Almost. Unfortunately for them, that particular depraved killer was working as apprentice to a creature far more malevolent—the legendary Spring-heeled Jack. He’s just hit town. He hasn’t forgotten what the Leandros brothers did to his murderous protégé. He hasn’t forgotten what they owe him. And now they are going to pay…and pay…and pay.…
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Format: mass market paperback
ISBN:
9780451465023 (0451465024)
ASIN: 0451465024
Publish date: 2013-03-05
Publisher: Roc
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
Another good entry, reveling in the slow burn style of story. The flashback sequences are outstanding, and the modern day aspects are eerie and actually frightening in some areas. The villain is another piece of the puzzle this time around, and I suspect Thurman is ramping up for something serious f...
"How do you know I have a brother?" Cal wasn't playing anymore."You always do. Or a cousin or a best friend bonded by blood."While admittedly a "twist", the reincarnation aspect also seemed to largely devalue the scope of the story without adding anything significant.The flashbacks to 12 years ago, ...
After the chaos and mayhem in last book it seemed maybe this time Cal and Niko would catch a break, not so much as in true Leandros fashion the brothers are once again pitted against an evil that makes Jack the Ripper look like a choir boy!The book alternates from 12 years ago to present day, the re...
This series won't be a classic. It won't stand the test of time. It won't become required reading years upon years from now. No one will look back at these books and want to read them to say they conquered some monstrosity of wordsmithery. After it's finished, it will live, but eventually this serie...
This is only the second Cal Leandros book that I've read, and once again I find myself wondering how I could have let this awesome series slip through my fingers for so long. SLASHBACK is even more accessible as a standalone than DOUBLETAKE, as the narrative flicks back and forth from past to prese...
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