Blood and Silver (Deacon Chalk #2)
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James R. Tuck
Publisher: Kensington Books – Released
in 7th August 2012
He hasn't met a monster yet that could give him a
scare. With ice in his veins, silver hollow-points in his chambers, and an
innate ability to rise from the dead, what's to fear? The answer may be
something he doesn't want to face. . .
Deacon Chalk normally has no
trouble telling innocent victims from real monsters. So protecting an abused
pregnant were-dog is a no-brainer. . .until a vicious lycanthrope leader and
his brotherhood target Deacon, other shape-shifters, and any humans in their
way. Suddenly, Deacon is outnumbered, outgunned, and unsure who--or what--to
trust. The only edge he has left is a weapon hungry for his soul and his most
savage impulses. And using it will exact a price even this hell-raising hunter
fears to pay. . .
Deacon
Chalk is back and this time he is taking on the world of shape-shifters or Lycanthropes.
After a day at the fair, Deacon and Tiffany come across a man beating a dog and
find themselves embroiled in a shape-shifter civil war. To say much more would
ruin the joy that is turning the page and discovering a completely unexpected
event. Deacon Chalk is a hard man, but completely dedicated to those who he
considers ‘his’. He certainly seems to find it easier to look after women than
he does men – an old fashioned man perhaps? However once Deacon has decided you
are one of his people he won’t let anyone mess with you.
I
completely fell in love with the hard-boiled noir storytelling and surprising
elements as events unfold. Some of the were-creatures Deacon encounters are
very different from the usual wolves and large cats (although they are there as
well!) with Charlotte, the were-spider shown to be the tip of a very large iceberg!
While the story is told in first person by Deacon himself, events can and do
happen outside of his awareness. This helps makes the world more real rather
than just revolving around him all the time.
The
pace here is even faster than in the first Deacon book, making breathing an
issue at times as you rush to turn the page. I just couldn’t stop reading and
was drawn in by Deacon’s deep, melodic voice. Plus some hints of what is
happening in the rest of the world nreally intrigue me and I hope that future instalments
might explore this. Deacon’s unusual heritage is also explored more here as are
his religious beliefs making him a deeper and more realistic character. Plus
his evolving relationship with Tiffany is very sweet and tender. I like that
she is definitely not the damsel in distress.
This
series is now firmly on my must purchase list and I can’t wait to see what
Deacon will run into next
Recommended
for fans of Jim Butcher and Mike Carey. 9 out of 10
STOP BY TOMORROW TO MEET JAMES R TUCK, THE AUTHOR OF DEACON CHALK!
A lot of people are in love with this book! I haven't read either book but now I'm really starting to get curious.
ReplyDeleteAnd again, why is he so creepy looking?! Or am I that weird, lol
ReplyDeleteTwinsies! Hey great minds and all... ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks like we both felt the same way about this book. I really like the depth Deacon is starting to have. Love his relationship with Tiff. Oh I wanna read the next!
I really need to try this series, I know. How is it it's not done yet? I don't even know. thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Father. I just love him! So glad you like this series, Mel! :)
ReplyDeleteEeep! The genie head is back. lol!! I do need to get to the first book. :D Thank you!
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