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Serpent's Dance
This dark, sexy thriller delves into the intoxicating relationship between a vengeful woman and her sister’s possible murderer.
FIND HIM. Bernadette Kane never believed that her sister committed suicide. And what she heard about her sister’s mysterious—and sadistic—lover, Wesley Edwards, made her suspect the worst. With his good looks, private jet, and successful career, he could turn a girl’s head. And get away with murder.
SEDUCE HIM. Bernadette’s use her body to seduce Wesley, use her wits to gain his confidence, and use the evidence she finds to bring him down. First, Bernadette will have to submit to whatever Wesley wants and become a willing pawn in his twisted games.
MAKE HIM PAY. But buried inside the millionaire’s inner sanctum are secrets that go farther than Bernadette ever imagined. They’re plunging her into the same nightmare that trapped her sister. And now the choice between revenge and survival will decide the outcome of Bernadette’s final—and most dangerous—game.
“A master of terror and suspense.” —Publishers Weekly
“The novels of Larry Brooks are clever, twisted, bone-chilling.” —Danielle Girard, bestselling author of Savage Art and Chasing Darkness
"An absolute must read, Deadly Faux is guaranteed entertainment. In Wolfgang Schmitt, Larry Brooks has created a wise-cracking protagonist who is witty, resourceful, intelligent, and, most surprisingly, vulnerable. Brooks plunges Wolf into a seemingly unwinnable caldron involving Las Vegas casinos, the mob, and femme fatales, then turns the heat up high. I finished Deadly Faux in one sitting, couldn’t put it down, and can’t wait to read the next book. Step aside Nelson DeMille and Stuart Woods—Schmitt happens!" —Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Jury Master, for Deadly Faux
Larry Brooks is the author of four critically-praised novels, including USA Today bestseller Darkness Bound, and the bestselling writing book Story Mastering the Six Core Competencies of Successful Writing. Brooks teaches writers’ conferences throughout the nation and is the creator of Storyfix.com, named two years running to the Writers Digest “101 Best Websites for Writers” list. He lives in Arizona.
FIND HIM. Bernadette Kane never believed that her sister committed suicide. And what she heard about her sister’s mysterious—and sadistic—lover, Wesley Edwards, made her suspect the worst. With his good looks, private jet, and successful career, he could turn a girl’s head. And get away with murder.
SEDUCE HIM. Bernadette’s use her body to seduce Wesley, use her wits to gain his confidence, and use the evidence she finds to bring him down. First, Bernadette will have to submit to whatever Wesley wants and become a willing pawn in his twisted games.
MAKE HIM PAY. But buried inside the millionaire’s inner sanctum are secrets that go farther than Bernadette ever imagined. They’re plunging her into the same nightmare that trapped her sister. And now the choice between revenge and survival will decide the outcome of Bernadette’s final—and most dangerous—game.
“A master of terror and suspense.” —Publishers Weekly
“The novels of Larry Brooks are clever, twisted, bone-chilling.” —Danielle Girard, bestselling author of Savage Art and Chasing Darkness
"An absolute must read, Deadly Faux is guaranteed entertainment. In Wolfgang Schmitt, Larry Brooks has created a wise-cracking protagonist who is witty, resourceful, intelligent, and, most surprisingly, vulnerable. Brooks plunges Wolf into a seemingly unwinnable caldron involving Las Vegas casinos, the mob, and femme fatales, then turns the heat up high. I finished Deadly Faux in one sitting, couldn’t put it down, and can’t wait to read the next book. Step aside Nelson DeMille and Stuart Woods—Schmitt happens!" —Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Jury Master, for Deadly Faux
Larry Brooks is the author of four critically-praised novels, including USA Today bestseller Darkness Bound, and the bestselling writing book Story Mastering the Six Core Competencies of Successful Writing. Brooks teaches writers’ conferences throughout the nation and is the creator of Storyfix.com, named two years running to the Writers Digest “101 Best Websites for Writers” list. He lives in Arizona.
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First published January 1, 2003
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January 16, 2016
I love, love, loved this book! After hearing about her sister's alleged suicide, Bernadette "Bernie" Kane insists she was murdered. With help from her long-time friend Eric, Bernie narrows in on the killer, the illusive and charismatic Wesley, CEO of Oar Research.
When Bernie accepts a position at his company, an evil web entangles her. The characters are full and real, the dialogue whip-smart and believable, the twists and turns make total sense...in retrospect...but you'll never see them coming. Like with all of Brooks' novels, I was immediately immersed in this story, and his expert skills kept me riveted till "The End."
As each layer is unveiled, Serpent's Dance gets more and more intense. I especially loved Diana and Damien, twisted lovers whose sexual trysts and deadly games added yet another intriguing layer to this suspenseful and taut thriller. I can't do this book justice in a review; you're going to have to read it for yourself. Serpent's Dance is roller coaster thrill ride of intrigue, betrayal, and deceit. Highly recommend.
When Bernie accepts a position at his company, an evil web entangles her. The characters are full and real, the dialogue whip-smart and believable, the twists and turns make total sense...in retrospect...but you'll never see them coming. Like with all of Brooks' novels, I was immediately immersed in this story, and his expert skills kept me riveted till "The End."
As each layer is unveiled, Serpent's Dance gets more and more intense. I especially loved Diana and Damien, twisted lovers whose sexual trysts and deadly games added yet another intriguing layer to this suspenseful and taut thriller. I can't do this book justice in a review; you're going to have to read it for yourself. Serpent's Dance is roller coaster thrill ride of intrigue, betrayal, and deceit. Highly recommend.
February 7, 2021
A very dark book. This guy might think about writing porn.
June 8, 2013
As a reader, for me to decide to purchase the book really depends on the book jacket description. Serpent's Dance caught my attention because of the unique, somewhat-cryptic description at the back. However, after finishing it, I was a little bit disappointed. And, no, this has nothing to do with the writing or the plot, which were both very well-written.
The book jacket description is somewhat misleading. I don't think Bernadette Keane nor Wesley Edwards are the main characters, but rather "Damien" and "Diana." Bernie and Wesley are just means for them to execute their deeds.
The first two parts (it is a four-part novel) are somewhat blah, as the whole novel has a slow plot development, but the ending is just BAM, BAM, BAM! If Brooks made the pacing of the entire book like the ending, it would've been one of the best suspense-thrillers ever written.
Overall, it is a good read. You just have to be a little patient with the beginning. :)
The book jacket description is somewhat misleading. I don't think Bernadette Keane nor Wesley Edwards are the main characters, but rather "Damien" and "Diana." Bernie and Wesley are just means for them to execute their deeds.
The first two parts (it is a four-part novel) are somewhat blah, as the whole novel has a slow plot development, but the ending is just BAM, BAM, BAM! If Brooks made the pacing of the entire book like the ending, it would've been one of the best suspense-thrillers ever written.
Overall, it is a good read. You just have to be a little patient with the beginning. :)
August 11, 2009
I enjoyed this book but it seemed to drag in the middle with unnecessary slowness. This is a pyschological thriller with lots of characters. It takes a long time to draw all the characters together where you can figure out what is really going on. The only bizarre thing is the two lovers with very twisted sexual shenanigans. Definitely keeps you guessing to the very end. I'm not sure I'd read anything else by this author but it did have a satisfying conclusion.
December 25, 2007
this was an alright book - the sex was pretty graphic. the mind games played between the characters was well written and highly entertaining. in all, i think the whole submission / control angles were most interesting.
May 6, 2009
Wasn't too bad a read since the plot was good, but wasn't what I was expecting. Maybe the reviews I read on another site were all written by prudes, because it wasn't the sexy thriller most of them claimed it to be. A little blood and role play does not a sexy thriller make.
April 25, 2008
Serpent's Dance is easily the sexiest, most wicked book I've read in a long time. Twisted in unimaginable ways. Highly recommended.
June 10, 2013
Good have given this novel a 4/5 since it is a good suspense novel. The story's captivating. But I just put it at 3 since it has several graphic parts.
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July 13, 2015i wish he would write more books
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