The Capri Killer

Ride of the Darkyrie #4

by Saranna DeWylde

The darkness that allows Detective Brynn Hill to hunt the hunters is a ticking bomb. Only the human connection her father demanded she shun keeps her beast in its cage and slows the countdown to detonation.

When the Capri Killer targets the two people who represent her humanity, Brynn is faced with a terrible choice. Surrender her body to Helreggin and save them knowing it's the first taste of her death--or unleash the monster and save herself.

Kindle Edition

First published April 10, 2013

About the author

Saranna De Wylde has always been fascinated by things better left in the dark. She wrote her first story after watching The Exorcist at a slumber party. Since then, she’s published horror, romance and narrative nonfiction. Like all writers, Saranna has held a variety of jobs, from operations supervisor for an airline, to an assistant for a call girl, to a corrections officer. But like Hemingway said, “Once writing has become your major vice and greatest pleasure, only death can stop it.” So she traded in her cuffs for a full-time keyboard. She loves to hear from her readers.

Saranna writes nonfiction under the name Sara Lunsford. Her memoir about her time as a corrections officer called Sweet Hell on Fire releases Nov 1 from Sourcebooks.

Reviews

[Letitia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: A ... Heat: Warm

Ride of the Darkyrie is magical. A dark and magical world filled with anti-heroes you can't help but root for and a heroine who kicks more butt than any of the fellas. Each and every installment has drawn me in and wrapped me completely up in its twisted web. Unique and compelling, filled with blood and gore, murder and mystery, this is a must-read for all dark urban fantasy lovers.

When we last left Brynn in The Hunter, we found out exactly who the Capri killer is. Brynn now knows who it is and the hunt is on. The Capri killer might not be the biggest or baddest foe that she’s ever faced, but people she cares about are still in danger. Especially when the killer decides to take a hostage. In order to not repeat past mistakes, Brynn is going to have to use both sides of her: Brynn and Helreginn.

And, in The Capri Killer, she does. Brynn let's go of some of the shackles that bind her. Embraces both sides of her, the human and the darykrie. I like where her character is going, the way she's evolving. Brynn is, hands down, one of the most complicated and interesting heroines I've ever read. She's good and bad equally and, sometimes, letting the good win is a struggle for her. But it is her choice... She's the hunter and everyone else is they prey. It’s not easy for her to be from two different worlds, but she’s making it work the best that she can.

Also good and bad equally is Stavros, my lovely and brutal Siren. The small bits of him (although, ahem, from what Brynn could feel is not so small at all…) revealed in this installment had my full attention. Anything and everything Stavros, I gobble it up—greedy for more. It never feels like there is enough Stavros. And, after this installment, it’s clear that Brynn and him are spiraling toward something—tragic and painful or beautiful and surprising. Maybe both. I can't wait to experience it either way.

Even though things with the Capri killer may be resolved, Brynn has brought down a world of trouble upon herself. When one problem gets solved, two more spring up for her. I’m very anxiously awaiting the continuation of this series. The way that Miz DeWylde has written this cast of characters—from a heroine who, despite all her powers and immortality, is still an underdog, to a hero would would as soon kiss her as kill her, to demon and vampire gang leaders… I’m hooked! More, please!

-- A Romantic Book Affairs Review.

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[K.K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to love it and give it a 5-star but the cliffhanger is too huge and I can't decide if I should be team Jason or Team Cross.