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| Title | : | Slashback (Cal Leandros #8) |
| Author | : | Rob Thurman |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 352 pages |
| Published | : | March 5th 2013 by Roc |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Urban Fantasy. Paranormal. Vampires. Fiction |
Rob Thurman
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 352 pages Rating: 4.2 | 2554 Users | 203 Reviews
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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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| ISBN: | 0451465024 (ISBN13: 9780451465023) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Cal Leandros #8 |
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Ratings: 4.2 From 2554 Users | 203 ReviewsCriticize Containing Books Slashback (Cal Leandros #8)
I have a crush on Niko and I want to go drinking with Cal. And I just want to have dinner with Goodfellow and Promise. This book is crafty, suspenseful, cleverly presented and so well written to make any writer sit up and take notice, then want to be Rob Thurman. The tale is told so well between the past and the present as well as from the viewpoint of both brothers in alternating presentations. In the hands of most writers this would be a confusing mess, but Rob handles it with ease, switchingThis is the 8th book in Thurman's urban fantasy series centring around the action packed lives of brothers Cal & Niko Leandros. Cal is a sarcastic and lazy part-monster and he is the main narrator, though Thurman has taken to switching the narration between him and one other character since the 4th book.These books are set in solidly built worlds and the characters are well developed and massively likeable. Slashback is split between Cal's POV in the present & Niko's POV in the past. The
4 Stars Slashback is the 8th adventure for the Leandros brothers. The Cal Leandros series by Rob Thurman has been a guilty pleasure series of reads for me that I have truly enjoyed reading. As a pleasure of mine, I have a hard time finding things to criticize as these books are real page turners. "Sheep versus human . . . yeah, that might very well point to an identity crisis on my part.When it comes down to it, Im a monster. There was some human in me, true, although less all the time. Id tried
Wow! This one blew me away.Im not sure how I feel about the reincarnation angle, especially given the twist in Trick of the Lightalthough it does give me a bit more hope about how the series may end.But the virtuoso execution of the plot--wow. The dual/parallel structure telling the story from 12 years before from Nikos point of view alternating with the present day story from Cals POV is brilliant with perfect segues. Both parts of the story are really compelling. Niko and Cal have
Excellent storytelling. My heart ached when fifteen year-old Niko made eleven year-old Cal tell him one good thing that happened that day before they went to bed, he tried so hard to give his little brother something resembling a decent life. Once again, Thurman is amazing at balancing exciting, action-packed adventure with terrific character development. This series remains among my very favorite.
Eighth in the Cal Leandros dark urban fantasy series revolving around a young man struggling to maintain his humanity in New York City.My TakeOh man. Another zinger from Thurman! Although, there weren't as many clever T-shirts or that gritty, dark humor I usually find in a Cal Leandros story. Of course, the subject matter in this one was grim---a drunken mother who abused her children and children who worked hard to cope and stay together. The older learning some hard lessons from the younger.
This is only the second Cal Leandros book that Ive 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 present, giving a perfectly balanced glimpse of Nikos adolescence and Cals current state of mind. This structure, combined with Cals rough and hilarious voice, had me hooked from the start. Ive already
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