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Man Made Murder
When guitarist Dean Thibodeaux tries to score weed the night before his band goes on tour, the deal ends in a brutal attack he wasn’t supposed to survive. Stiff, bloody, sore—but alive—he boards the bus with his band, determined to keep the one thing that’s important in his life on track.
Carl Delacroix failed his sister. And in the dead of night, with a gun in his waistband and nothing left to lose, he fails her again: his hesitation lets her killer get away. Short on sleep, short on cash, and determined not to make a trifecta out of his failure, he takes off after her attacker. And finds himself following a tour bus.
Dean Thibodeaux is sick. He’s changing. And the thing that caused it is coming after him, intent on fixing its mistake.
One man is hunting evil. The other is becoming it. Salvation lies in the crossing of their paths.
Man Made Murder, book 1 of the Blood Road trilogy, comes out October 13, 2015. Read an excerpt at www.manmademurder.com
Carl Delacroix failed his sister. And in the dead of night, with a gun in his waistband and nothing left to lose, he fails her again: his hesitation lets her killer get away. Short on sleep, short on cash, and determined not to make a trifecta out of his failure, he takes off after her attacker. And finds himself following a tour bus.
Dean Thibodeaux is sick. He’s changing. And the thing that caused it is coming after him, intent on fixing its mistake.
One man is hunting evil. The other is becoming it. Salvation lies in the crossing of their paths.
Man Made Murder, book 1 of the Blood Road trilogy, comes out October 13, 2015. Read an excerpt at www.manmademurder.com
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276 pages, Paperback
First published October 13, 2015
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August 29, 2015
**I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for a review.**
This is the second book I read by Rider and I found the same intriguing style and a remarkable ability to guide the reader, one page at a time, to discover the nature of the evil.
The book mix rock and roll in the frame of the '70s, motorcycle gangs and horror with strong shades. The story unfolds following the lives of two completely unrelated people, connected by ambiguous and dangerous characters. Dean is a musician, engaged in a tour with his band that, after a purchase of drug gone wrong, finds himself wounded and somehow 'changed'. Carl is a young man who lost his sister in a brutal attack two years earlier, that can’t find peace and try to find the potential murder. The story is full of mystery action and chases, culminating in some scenes well described, almost in a movie style. There are plenty of twists and turns, sometimes unsettling, with shocking and detailed descriptions, to shiver who has a vivid imagination.
The story start slow and follows alternately both characters, putting the reader in touch with their personality and leading him to follow their thoughts, to know their fears and feelings, while the tension rises gradually to the most shocking scenes.
I can’t wait to read the next, because I really liked this first story.
This is the second book I read by Rider and I found the same intriguing style and a remarkable ability to guide the reader, one page at a time, to discover the nature of the evil.
The book mix rock and roll in the frame of the '70s, motorcycle gangs and horror with strong shades. The story unfolds following the lives of two completely unrelated people, connected by ambiguous and dangerous characters. Dean is a musician, engaged in a tour with his band that, after a purchase of drug gone wrong, finds himself wounded and somehow 'changed'. Carl is a young man who lost his sister in a brutal attack two years earlier, that can’t find peace and try to find the potential murder. The story is full of mystery action and chases, culminating in some scenes well described, almost in a movie style. There are plenty of twists and turns, sometimes unsettling, with shocking and detailed descriptions, to shiver who has a vivid imagination.
The story start slow and follows alternately both characters, putting the reader in touch with their personality and leading him to follow their thoughts, to know their fears and feelings, while the tension rises gradually to the most shocking scenes.
I can’t wait to read the next, because I really liked this first story.
November 10, 2016
Had I realised this was a vampire book I would never have read it. Which would have been rather a pity, because it is a good read, and the vampire content is not overwhelming. I had selected this book purely on the title. Yes, there is a murder - but was it perpetrated by a vampire, or by someone else?
Guitarist Dean Thibodeaux tries to score weed from a biker the night before his band, Man Made Murder, goes on tour. Bad decision. He is brutally assaulted. But the tour goes on.....
Carl Delacroix's younger sister was murdered, despite his keeping an eye on her, and he cannot forgive himself. He is sure a biker murdered her and he is hot on his trail, determined to take his revenge.
This book is unsettling to say the least. Enjoyable, but unsettling. I will be looking closely at people who wear sunglasses indoors during the day, or are only seen out and about at night - and keeping my distance.
3.5 stars for Man Made Murder by Z. Rider.
Thank you to Netgalley and Dark ride Publishing for providing a digital ARC of Man Made Murder by Z Rider in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Guitarist Dean Thibodeaux tries to score weed from a biker the night before his band, Man Made Murder, goes on tour. Bad decision. He is brutally assaulted. But the tour goes on.....
Carl Delacroix's younger sister was murdered, despite his keeping an eye on her, and he cannot forgive himself. He is sure a biker murdered her and he is hot on his trail, determined to take his revenge.
This book is unsettling to say the least. Enjoyable, but unsettling. I will be looking closely at people who wear sunglasses indoors during the day, or are only seen out and about at night - and keeping my distance.
3.5 stars for Man Made Murder by Z. Rider.
Thank you to Netgalley and Dark ride Publishing for providing a digital ARC of Man Made Murder by Z Rider in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
October 16, 2015
Z. Rider knows how to write horror, especially the kind of horror that I enjoy. Man Made Murder is a fantastic tale of monsters and vengeance.
When I first started digging into Man Made Murder, I began to get a bit concerned. The rock star survives a freak attack and becomes infected with God knows what, fighting whatever is going on inside of him – it was a little déjà vu-ish (Suckers). I get that the rock and roll theme is part of the author’s comfort zone, but I needed her to go somewhere different with this…
That is where Carl Delacroix comes into play. This poor soul with nothing left to live for has only one reason to go on – revenge. It is by pure chance that his path crosses with Dean Thibodeaux’s, the lead guitarist in a rock and roll band. Z. Rider builds each of these characters independently. We get to know Carl and his demons and we are pulled into the life of Dean. These two characters help to make Man Made Murder one heck of a twisted and dark story.
Man Made Murder is a perfect introduction to what I hope will become a new favorite trilogy. It is well written, with a couple of dark heroes and a gang of villains that we have only skimmed the surface of.
I am eagerly awaiting book two in the Blood Road Trilogy.
*4.5 Stars
When I first started digging into Man Made Murder, I began to get a bit concerned. The rock star survives a freak attack and becomes infected with God knows what, fighting whatever is going on inside of him – it was a little déjà vu-ish (Suckers). I get that the rock and roll theme is part of the author’s comfort zone, but I needed her to go somewhere different with this…
That is where Carl Delacroix comes into play. This poor soul with nothing left to live for has only one reason to go on – revenge. It is by pure chance that his path crosses with Dean Thibodeaux’s, the lead guitarist in a rock and roll band. Z. Rider builds each of these characters independently. We get to know Carl and his demons and we are pulled into the life of Dean. These two characters help to make Man Made Murder one heck of a twisted and dark story.
Man Made Murder is a perfect introduction to what I hope will become a new favorite trilogy. It is well written, with a couple of dark heroes and a gang of villains that we have only skimmed the surface of.
I am eagerly awaiting book two in the Blood Road Trilogy.
*4.5 Stars
October 23, 2015
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Z. Rider grew up in New Hampshire watching Creature Double Feature every Saturday afternoon on Channel 56. She now lives in the mountains of northeast Tennessee with her husband, two dogs, and a skeleton named Knuckles.
Her new book, Man Made Murder, starts with a compelling synopsis of the story...
When police can't track down the man Carl Delacroix believes murdered his sister, Carl takes matters into his own hands. After a two year search, he finds himself broke, desperate, and--finally--hot on the trail of the man who killed Sophie. But the road is dark and full of monsters, and the one he's chasing has a deadly bite.
Rock band, Man Made Murder, wants nothing more than to get out of their deal with High Class records, but instead, they find their new single climbing the charts as they prepare to head out on the road again, beginning with a show in NYC.
Author, Z. Rider, deftly weaves the band's story with that of Carl Delacroix's search for his sister's killer, into a compelling story which reveals its secrets slowly. Man Made Murder is well-written and believable, despite the subject matter. Rider has a writing style that's visual and tight, with spurts of pulse-pounding action and presents a twist that keeps the story going just when you think you've got it all figured out.
Because Man Made Murder is the first book in a trilogy, there are numerous loose ends and a bit of a cliff-hanger to leave the reader wanting more.
From Dark Ride Publishing Man Made Murder is available now in Hardback, Paperback and e-book formats. If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, you can read this title at no additional charge, or if you are an Amazon Prime member you can read it for FREE as your monthly selection from the Kindle Owners Lending Library.
Recommended.
Z. Rider grew up in New Hampshire watching Creature Double Feature every Saturday afternoon on Channel 56. She now lives in the mountains of northeast Tennessee with her husband, two dogs, and a skeleton named Knuckles.
Her new book, Man Made Murder, starts with a compelling synopsis of the story...
When police can't track down the man Carl Delacroix believes murdered his sister, Carl takes matters into his own hands. After a two year search, he finds himself broke, desperate, and--finally--hot on the trail of the man who killed Sophie. But the road is dark and full of monsters, and the one he's chasing has a deadly bite.
Rock band, Man Made Murder, wants nothing more than to get out of their deal with High Class records, but instead, they find their new single climbing the charts as they prepare to head out on the road again, beginning with a show in NYC.
Author, Z. Rider, deftly weaves the band's story with that of Carl Delacroix's search for his sister's killer, into a compelling story which reveals its secrets slowly. Man Made Murder is well-written and believable, despite the subject matter. Rider has a writing style that's visual and tight, with spurts of pulse-pounding action and presents a twist that keeps the story going just when you think you've got it all figured out.
Because Man Made Murder is the first book in a trilogy, there are numerous loose ends and a bit of a cliff-hanger to leave the reader wanting more.
From Dark Ride Publishing Man Made Murder is available now in Hardback, Paperback and e-book formats. If you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, you can read this title at no additional charge, or if you are an Amazon Prime member you can read it for FREE as your monthly selection from the Kindle Owners Lending Library.
Recommended.
August 16, 2015
This is my second book to read by Rider.
I enjoyed this very much.
Great suspense and characters.
I enjoyed this very much.
Great suspense and characters.
November 24, 2015
"Dean swept his gaze toward the ceiling. Exposed wires dangled from a fixture. An uneasy sensation prickled, but what was the worst that was going to happen-the biker robs and steals his guitar? That'd be a sight, the bike racing away with the beat up Sears special strapped to his back...."
This horror trilogy begins in Oct of 1978 with "Man Made Murder," a rock band where Dean Thibodeaux is their lead guitarist. Along with his fellow musicians Shawn, Jessie and Nick -the band is hoping to get away from their label. Dean figures they'll be dead before they ever see any royalties from their music. With the music scene floundering for them, Dean decides, after another annoying night doing a radio show, to find somewhere to score some weed. Coming upon some bikers, one leads Dean, now alone. to a place where things will never be the same again. I felt the anxiety in the pit of my stomach the minute I got to this scene early on in the book. It will hold you from the very first page without a doubt. I love a good scary story don't you?
Carl Delacroix has traveled across the country to New Hampshire, where Dean and the boys are currently on the road traveling to shows. He comes to the place he's looking for, the bar where the bikers known as the "Black Sun Riders" are at. This is where Carl plans to avenge his sister Sophie's death, as he believes one of these bikers is responsible.
Dean struggling to go on with his life after his bad night, gets on the tour bus with his buddies. Carl finds himself following the tour bus in search of a lead. While one is hunting a killer another is becoming something that everyone is going to be afraid of.
While Carl is in pursuit of the biker that killed his sister, the biker leads him straight to Dean. Not sure of the connection between the biker and Dean, he tries to observe Dean and locate the now unseen biker. Meanwhile Dean realizes that he can hear blood flowing through a person's body. He has no idea what that biker did to him that night, but he knows he is not well. Carl thinks maybe Dean has the answers to his questions, but has no clue what the biker wants with Dean.
This story was scary from the beginning. A contemporary vampire adventure that is frightening from beginning until the end. The guys in this story are so frightened that you actually believe this story could be real. But, this is just the first part of the story. There are some surprises and a few creepy heart stopping turns you won't expect. Carl needs to make plans. Take his life in a new direction. Maybe investigative journalism. Maybe investigate if vampires are real or not. Will Dean and Carl finally meet and find out the truth or maybe the one night they do intersect it will change both their lives.
I like the way it ended and the way it set up for the next book. I've been reading a lot of vampire stories lately and have been pleasantly surprised that the concept has been developed into quite entertaining stories, including this one! I will definitely want to read the next two books in this series. Next up is "Dead to the World: Book Two of the Blood Road Trilogy"
"Maybe this was the last of them. Maybe they'd gotten Dean. He stared across the swaying reeds, all the way to the dark tangle of trees a hundred yards off. If Dean had gotten to those trees, he could be anywhere..."
Thank you to Netgalley and Dark Ride Publishing for the A.R.C.
This horror trilogy begins in Oct of 1978 with "Man Made Murder," a rock band where Dean Thibodeaux is their lead guitarist. Along with his fellow musicians Shawn, Jessie and Nick -the band is hoping to get away from their label. Dean figures they'll be dead before they ever see any royalties from their music. With the music scene floundering for them, Dean decides, after another annoying night doing a radio show, to find somewhere to score some weed. Coming upon some bikers, one leads Dean, now alone. to a place where things will never be the same again. I felt the anxiety in the pit of my stomach the minute I got to this scene early on in the book. It will hold you from the very first page without a doubt. I love a good scary story don't you?
Carl Delacroix has traveled across the country to New Hampshire, where Dean and the boys are currently on the road traveling to shows. He comes to the place he's looking for, the bar where the bikers known as the "Black Sun Riders" are at. This is where Carl plans to avenge his sister Sophie's death, as he believes one of these bikers is responsible.
Dean struggling to go on with his life after his bad night, gets on the tour bus with his buddies. Carl finds himself following the tour bus in search of a lead. While one is hunting a killer another is becoming something that everyone is going to be afraid of.
While Carl is in pursuit of the biker that killed his sister, the biker leads him straight to Dean. Not sure of the connection between the biker and Dean, he tries to observe Dean and locate the now unseen biker. Meanwhile Dean realizes that he can hear blood flowing through a person's body. He has no idea what that biker did to him that night, but he knows he is not well. Carl thinks maybe Dean has the answers to his questions, but has no clue what the biker wants with Dean.
This story was scary from the beginning. A contemporary vampire adventure that is frightening from beginning until the end. The guys in this story are so frightened that you actually believe this story could be real. But, this is just the first part of the story. There are some surprises and a few creepy heart stopping turns you won't expect. Carl needs to make plans. Take his life in a new direction. Maybe investigative journalism. Maybe investigate if vampires are real or not. Will Dean and Carl finally meet and find out the truth or maybe the one night they do intersect it will change both their lives.
I like the way it ended and the way it set up for the next book. I've been reading a lot of vampire stories lately and have been pleasantly surprised that the concept has been developed into quite entertaining stories, including this one! I will definitely want to read the next two books in this series. Next up is "Dead to the World: Book Two of the Blood Road Trilogy"
"Maybe this was the last of them. Maybe they'd gotten Dean. He stared across the swaying reeds, all the way to the dark tangle of trees a hundred yards off. If Dean had gotten to those trees, he could be anywhere..."
Thank you to Netgalley and Dark Ride Publishing for the A.R.C.
November 8, 2018
MAN MADE MURDER is a book that horror lovers will not be able to put down.
Z. Rider has done it again. I highly recommend this book.
5 Enthusiastic Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Z. Rider has done it again. I highly recommend this book.
5 Enthusiastic Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
August 6, 2015
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Publisher: Darkride
Publishing Date: October 2015
ISBN: 9781942234036
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 2.0/5
Publisher Description: When guitarist Dean Thibodeaux tries to score weed the night before his band goes on tour, the deal ends in a brutal attack he wasn’t supposed to survive. Stiff, bloody, sore—but alive—he boards the bus with his band, determined to keep the one thing that’s important in his life on track. Carl Delacroix failed his sister. And in the dead of night, with a gun in his waistband and nothing left to lose, he fails her again: his hesitation lets her killer get away. Short on sleep, short on cash, and determined not to make a trifecta out of his failure, he takes off after her attacker. And finds himself following a tour bus.
Review: At a risk of getting staked through the heart by Rider fans everywhere, I found this novel boring as Fug. The story line and plot is a lengthy and drawn out mélange of “Carl in self-recrimination/revenge mode and biting biker vampires chasing an emo guitarist”. Fug. Page after page of the same stuff from scene to scene. The real downer about this novel is that just when the movement kicks into high gear it suddenly stops, and the heavy loading of internal dialogue begins.
While the writing was very good, technically, the characters muddled around in a very limited world and failed to capture any sympathy due to their development relying on the reveal of their internal monologues. The ending is a movie cliché that makes room for the next novel in the series.
Read this on a bus headed to Scranton while sitting next to an old man that smells of old tobacco and Brylcreem.
Publisher: Darkride
Publishing Date: October 2015
ISBN: 9781942234036
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 2.0/5
Publisher Description: When guitarist Dean Thibodeaux tries to score weed the night before his band goes on tour, the deal ends in a brutal attack he wasn’t supposed to survive. Stiff, bloody, sore—but alive—he boards the bus with his band, determined to keep the one thing that’s important in his life on track. Carl Delacroix failed his sister. And in the dead of night, with a gun in his waistband and nothing left to lose, he fails her again: his hesitation lets her killer get away. Short on sleep, short on cash, and determined not to make a trifecta out of his failure, he takes off after her attacker. And finds himself following a tour bus.
Review: At a risk of getting staked through the heart by Rider fans everywhere, I found this novel boring as Fug. The story line and plot is a lengthy and drawn out mélange of “Carl in self-recrimination/revenge mode and biting biker vampires chasing an emo guitarist”. Fug. Page after page of the same stuff from scene to scene. The real downer about this novel is that just when the movement kicks into high gear it suddenly stops, and the heavy loading of internal dialogue begins.
While the writing was very good, technically, the characters muddled around in a very limited world and failed to capture any sympathy due to their development relying on the reveal of their internal monologues. The ending is a movie cliché that makes room for the next novel in the series.
Read this on a bus headed to Scranton while sitting next to an old man that smells of old tobacco and Brylcreem.
May 15, 2016
Dark Ride Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Man Made Murder, in exchange for an honest review.
Man Made Murder's lead guitarist, Dean Thibodeaux, wanted to spend the night before tour relaxing, but a trip outside of town to buy weed from a biker ends up landing him in a heap of trouble. Bitten by a dog and battered by one of the bikers, Dean pulls himself together in time to get on the bus.
Carl Delacroix, in a desperate search for his sister's murderer, finds himself skulking outside of a biker bar. A series of private investigators has led him to this ramshackle place and Carl is determined to get answers to assuage his guilt. As he follows the biker, it leads to Dean's house, the tour, and the unexpected.
In the first third of Man Made Murder, it is clear that something unnatural is happening, but the author does not let the reader in on the secret. Unspooling the horror a little bit at a time, the suspense builds until the real purpose for the bikers is known. Written from the perspective of Carl and Dean, it is not until the plot lines of the two merge before the story comes together. Moving forward with the series, it will definitely get more interesting. The horror level was not as amplified as I thought it would be, but Man Made Murder is a good foundation for the Blood Road Trilogy.
Man Made Murder's lead guitarist, Dean Thibodeaux, wanted to spend the night before tour relaxing, but a trip outside of town to buy weed from a biker ends up landing him in a heap of trouble. Bitten by a dog and battered by one of the bikers, Dean pulls himself together in time to get on the bus.
Carl Delacroix, in a desperate search for his sister's murderer, finds himself skulking outside of a biker bar. A series of private investigators has led him to this ramshackle place and Carl is determined to get answers to assuage his guilt. As he follows the biker, it leads to Dean's house, the tour, and the unexpected.
In the first third of Man Made Murder, it is clear that something unnatural is happening, but the author does not let the reader in on the secret. Unspooling the horror a little bit at a time, the suspense builds until the real purpose for the bikers is known. Written from the perspective of Carl and Dean, it is not until the plot lines of the two merge before the story comes together. Moving forward with the series, it will definitely get more interesting. The horror level was not as amplified as I thought it would be, but Man Made Murder is a good foundation for the Blood Road Trilogy.
March 11, 2016
It's the 1970's in America and Dean Thibodeaux is the lead guitarist in a band called Man Made Murder, non of the band are happy as they wished they never signed with there record label.
Before going on tour across America Dean decides he needs something to loosen him up, going to the local biker bar to buy some weed he is attacked by the drug dealer not because Dean doesn't pay but because the Biker is a vampire!!
The story escalates from here with the biker following Dean across country.
Mean while Carl is still distraught over loosing his sister Sophie 2 years ago, with her body being found in a dumpster, the last person Carl saw talking to his sister was a biker!!
This is a great story with 2 intermingling stories which combine, can't wait to read book 2 as the book does leave you with wanting to know more.
Fast paced, well written with a great storyline.
Before going on tour across America Dean decides he needs something to loosen him up, going to the local biker bar to buy some weed he is attacked by the drug dealer not because Dean doesn't pay but because the Biker is a vampire!!
The story escalates from here with the biker following Dean across country.
Mean while Carl is still distraught over loosing his sister Sophie 2 years ago, with her body being found in a dumpster, the last person Carl saw talking to his sister was a biker!!
This is a great story with 2 intermingling stories which combine, can't wait to read book 2 as the book does leave you with wanting to know more.
Fast paced, well written with a great storyline.
March 22, 2016
I received this as an arc from net galley in exchange for an honest review.
When guitarist Dean thibodeaux tries to score weed the night before his band goes on tour, the deal ends in a brutal attack he wasn't supposed to survive.
Good read.
I liked the story and the characters.
Bit slow at first.
But then it got good.
And i couldn't put it down until I finished it.
Had to find out what happened.
I liked the ending.
Can't wait for book 2.
Highly recommended.
4*.
When guitarist Dean thibodeaux tries to score weed the night before his band goes on tour, the deal ends in a brutal attack he wasn't supposed to survive.
Good read.
I liked the story and the characters.
Bit slow at first.
But then it got good.
And i couldn't put it down until I finished it.
Had to find out what happened.
I liked the ending.
Can't wait for book 2.
Highly recommended.
4*.
August 15, 2016
Book Review originally published here: http://www.iheartreading.net/mini-rev...
The story of a band mixed with the story of a man hunting for his sister’s murderer. You’d think it couldn’t be connected but Z. Rider crafts a masterful tale in which these two events become linked. The characters are believable, the writing style is compelling, and overall, it’s a suspenseful, chilling read.
The story of a band mixed with the story of a man hunting for his sister’s murderer. You’d think it couldn’t be connected but Z. Rider crafts a masterful tale in which these two events become linked. The characters are believable, the writing style is compelling, and overall, it’s a suspenseful, chilling read.
January 16, 2016
Wow great book. My heart raced so much reading this. Can't wait till next month!!
July 16, 2023
This is book 1 of a trilogy, and unfortunately, it seems as though books 2 and 3 were never published. That's a shame because I really enjoyed this take on the classic vampire story set in the 1980s and was looking forward to learning what came next for the 2 main characters.
September 17, 2015
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
* I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
** MAN MADE MURDER comes out in paperback and ebook formats October 13, 2015.
When the police are unable to track down the prime suspect in his sister Sophie's murder, Carl Delacroix decides to take matters into his own hands.
After two years of spending all his money on private investigators, Carl is broke and desperate. But he finally has a solid lead and is now hot on the killer's trail. He is determined to take him down.
However, "...the road is dark and full of monsters, and the one he's chasing has a deadly bite."
Meanwhile, the band "Man Made Murder" sets out on a cross country tour. But, before the tour even begins, the lead guitarist, Dean, has a run in with a vicious biker.
This sets off a chain of events that will change all their lives forever.
Set in 1978, this book will take readers back to an era before cell phones and at the height of what we now call the classic rock era. In fact, the author includes references to several well-known songs that are playing on the radio as Carl is driving.
A night in a roadside motel cost eleven dollars, gas was fifty-nine cents a gallon and you could buy two packages of cigarettes for less than two dollars.
If you were alive in the seventies, you will love the pop-culture references included in this book. I was six years old in 1978, but I can remember that period in time being one that was almost idyllic. People were much more trusting back then, you could even say that most people were naive to the horrors that seem so commonplace today. Murders were few and far between in most places (or if they weren't, we just didn't hear about them like we do in today's news saturated world.) I love that this story is set in that era.
This is the first book of The Blood Road trilogy. Book Two - DEAD TO THE WORLD is due to be released in February 2016 and the third book: BRING OUT THE DEAD will be released in June 2016.
I thoroughly enjoyed MAN MADE MURDER. Just when I thought I had the plot all figured out, author Z. Rider threw in a terrific twist. Once I settled back into the story and was sure I knew where the story was heading - WHAM - another twist. I LOVE IT! It is rare that I am completely surprised by a plot twist, but this time I definitely did not see it coming.
This book starts off at breakneck speed and the action never lets up. In fact, even the scenes where character building is the obvious goal, fly by.
This book is one you will not want to put down. I read the entire book in twenty-four hours.
Everyone will be able to relate to at least one of the characters in the book, and readers will find themselves sometimes rooting for the character that maybe they should be hating. It takes a skilled writer to create characters that are so compelling and believable.
This book made me wish that the second book was already available. I have signed up for the author's newsletter just so I can get my hands on the next book in the series as soon as possible.
So, if you love horror fiction and you love great characters and terrific story-building, this book is for you.
I enthusiastically rate "Man Made Murder" by Z. Rider as 5 out of 5 Stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Add this book to your 'Must Read" list and mark October 13th on your calendar to be one of the first people to get your hands on a copy of this great horror book.
I have read two other books by Z. Rider - INSYLUM and SUCKERS and I loved them both.
To read the full review of "Man Made Murder" as well as reviews for "Insylum" and "Suckers" visit my blog at http://amiesbookreviews.wordpress.com
February 15, 2016
I’ll start with a thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this. I had been hoping to finish it much sooner… yet I found it way more difficult to get through than I had ever anticipated.
Upon seeing this book on NetGalley, I was lured in. The vampires worked their strange charm, leaving me gasping for breath and wanting more. What wasn’t to like? We have vampires. We have a band. We have a revenge story. These three things are always going to pull me in. In fact, the idea reminded me of the movie Suck in a handful of ways – except, I expected this to be a serious story whereas the movie Suck was one of the most amusing things I have ever seen (honestly, if you have not watched it you should do so – it will put a smile on your face, if nothing else). Whilst this book was a serious read… it was nowhere near as enjoyable as the movie Suck.
I’ll start with the lack of actual horror in it. Other reviews I have read had me believing the book was a gore-fest. I found such not to be the case. We have a few grizzly moment… but nothing that made me squirm. There were never any moments that left me squealing in the same way that wonderfully disgusting scene in Stephen King’s Misery left me squealing in repulsed delight. It was just like every other vampire story (we’re going to pretend the romance vampires do not exist, as such books are not to be included in reviews of actual horror vampire books), whereby we have some details of blood and attacks… yet nothing really stands out. It has all been done before. We know there is blood. We know there is violence. We know injuries are nasty. Do we ever step over the line? Unfortunately, not. We have the mundane rather than the truly traumatic. It disappointed me, after what other reviews had me expecting.
Adding to the lack of horror were the constant inner monologues of the characters. As much as I love a good inner monologue, I do not expect such to be the entire book. If I wanted such a thing in my books I would return to Shakespeare and the inner woes of his characters. I want to read about what is going on, not merely read about the same feelings over and over again. Whilst different words were used – I had no issues with the writing style at all – it was always the same thing. This person was dead. This person felt bad. This person was attacked. This person feared what would happen next. It was the same cycle over and over again.
There was so much potential for this book… and yet I feel as though it missed the mark in most things. There were some interesting moments – mostly at the end – yet they were gone too quickly. I just expected more of this. I wanted a real scare. I wanted characters I cared about. Instead, I was happy to put the book aside and ignore it for long periods of time.
As it stands, I doubt I will be reading the next book in the series.
Upon seeing this book on NetGalley, I was lured in. The vampires worked their strange charm, leaving me gasping for breath and wanting more. What wasn’t to like? We have vampires. We have a band. We have a revenge story. These three things are always going to pull me in. In fact, the idea reminded me of the movie Suck in a handful of ways – except, I expected this to be a serious story whereas the movie Suck was one of the most amusing things I have ever seen (honestly, if you have not watched it you should do so – it will put a smile on your face, if nothing else). Whilst this book was a serious read… it was nowhere near as enjoyable as the movie Suck.
I’ll start with the lack of actual horror in it. Other reviews I have read had me believing the book was a gore-fest. I found such not to be the case. We have a few grizzly moment… but nothing that made me squirm. There were never any moments that left me squealing in the same way that wonderfully disgusting scene in Stephen King’s Misery left me squealing in repulsed delight. It was just like every other vampire story (we’re going to pretend the romance vampires do not exist, as such books are not to be included in reviews of actual horror vampire books), whereby we have some details of blood and attacks… yet nothing really stands out. It has all been done before. We know there is blood. We know there is violence. We know injuries are nasty. Do we ever step over the line? Unfortunately, not. We have the mundane rather than the truly traumatic. It disappointed me, after what other reviews had me expecting.
Adding to the lack of horror were the constant inner monologues of the characters. As much as I love a good inner monologue, I do not expect such to be the entire book. If I wanted such a thing in my books I would return to Shakespeare and the inner woes of his characters. I want to read about what is going on, not merely read about the same feelings over and over again. Whilst different words were used – I had no issues with the writing style at all – it was always the same thing. This person was dead. This person felt bad. This person was attacked. This person feared what would happen next. It was the same cycle over and over again.
There was so much potential for this book… and yet I feel as though it missed the mark in most things. There were some interesting moments – mostly at the end – yet they were gone too quickly. I just expected more of this. I wanted a real scare. I wanted characters I cared about. Instead, I was happy to put the book aside and ignore it for long periods of time.
As it stands, I doubt I will be reading the next book in the series.
July 20, 2015
I received an ARC copy of this book from the publishing company in exchange for a review (my first ARC!). This story expounds on some of the aspects of Z. Rider's earlier works but wraps them into a larger story arc where instead of focusing on a pair of individuals it instead is looking at two individuals who have no reason to be connected and creating a convergence of events and interests with a group of outlaws and a band.
Dean, one of the protagonists is a guitarist for the band from which the novel garners its name. He tries to get his hands on some weed and finds himself at the mercy of a biker who is much more than he seems. Dean suffers an odd wound at the hands of the individual and fears that he's near death before leading the man on a high speed chase resulting in what rightly should be the end of the man as Dean runs him over.
Carl, the other protagonist meanwhile is a man looking for justice for his sister who had died because of a perceived failure on his part. His investigation leads him to the make of motorcycle that was in the parking lot at the time. He chases a biker gang all the way over to a Man Made Murder show.
It's at that point in time where their paths cross and Carl finds himself hunting the precise thing that Dean is becoming. From that point onwards the story kicks into an even higher gear as they find themselves unlikely and uneasy acquaintances. Avoiding the risk of giving away any major points, it gives a high tension climax that would satisfy anyone's need for mayhem.
Understanding that this is meant to be the beginning of a trilogy it comes with the ever-present fears of a cliffhanger, but Z. Rider avoids that pitfall by bringing an end to the current arc and then bringing the necessary parties and information together in a well-used epilogue to set up where it'll go after this point.
One thing I've found myself really enjoying about stories by this author is her handling of characters and especially the existence of some kind of brotherly bond between protagonists. This book goes beyond that and explores the sense of loss and guilt that Carl feels for his sister, while at the same time revealing Dean's own internal voice.
Needless to say I really enjoyed this one and will be eagerly awaiting part two in the trilogy to see where the story goes next. Without hampering the story there was a good deal of set up for future installments that could result in rather interesting and successful situations for the characters for whom I've already learned to care about a good deal. Highly recommend.
Dean, one of the protagonists is a guitarist for the band from which the novel garners its name. He tries to get his hands on some weed and finds himself at the mercy of a biker who is much more than he seems. Dean suffers an odd wound at the hands of the individual and fears that he's near death before leading the man on a high speed chase resulting in what rightly should be the end of the man as Dean runs him over.
Carl, the other protagonist meanwhile is a man looking for justice for his sister who had died because of a perceived failure on his part. His investigation leads him to the make of motorcycle that was in the parking lot at the time. He chases a biker gang all the way over to a Man Made Murder show.
It's at that point in time where their paths cross and Carl finds himself hunting the precise thing that Dean is becoming. From that point onwards the story kicks into an even higher gear as they find themselves unlikely and uneasy acquaintances. Avoiding the risk of giving away any major points, it gives a high tension climax that would satisfy anyone's need for mayhem.
Understanding that this is meant to be the beginning of a trilogy it comes with the ever-present fears of a cliffhanger, but Z. Rider avoids that pitfall by bringing an end to the current arc and then bringing the necessary parties and information together in a well-used epilogue to set up where it'll go after this point.
One thing I've found myself really enjoying about stories by this author is her handling of characters and especially the existence of some kind of brotherly bond between protagonists. This book goes beyond that and explores the sense of loss and guilt that Carl feels for his sister, while at the same time revealing Dean's own internal voice.
Needless to say I really enjoyed this one and will be eagerly awaiting part two in the trilogy to see where the story goes next. Without hampering the story there was a good deal of set up for future installments that could result in rather interesting and successful situations for the characters for whom I've already learned to care about a good deal. Highly recommend.
February 1, 2016
*Spoilers in review*
This was a great read! It was the first book of Z. Rider's that I've read and it didn't disappoint! The story moved along like a crazed man doing 180 mph on the freeway! Lot's of action, suspense, and gore!
Two men from totally different backgrounds meet up by freakish "luck". One, was a college student until his obsession with his sister's murderer sets out to avenge his sister's death. The other, a Rock star, makes a fateful decision the night before his band leaves on tour. He is attacked by a biker who isn't just a biker wanting to kill for thrills. Dean the rocker, survives the brutal attack and tries to move on with life, but his life isn't quite the same now. And the biker isn't quite done with him...yet. Carl the brother sets out on a journey across Country to Kill that very same biker for which he "knows" is the killer of his sister. The two men have something in common, the biker. They don't exactly know it...yet, but both their lives take a gory, fateful ride over the few days the story rolls on over.
The story flips back and forth between the two story lines. It gives plenty of detail for each but doesn't over do it where you'd get dragged down by over detailing. Nor does it sway away from the characters main story to burden you in dribble.
I am not a fan of vampire reads/movies/anything. But THIS was not your typical vampire story. It kept me on the edge of my seat, flipping my Kindle pages at a fast pace. I was engrossed into the story the whole time. Which is what I like and expect from a good read.
The two men end up together in the end as both figure out their individual situations and WHY there is such a need for both TO be together. It gives you enough to explain the beginning of their relationship and leads into the set up for book two! You get your explanations and outcome thus far. Now it seems Carl is Dean's new bestie, savior, and only "roadie" (LOL) left. And Dean now has a new "attribute" that will help Carl gain an understanding of HIS life's purpose now. The ending gives you several hints as to what's next in the two men's quest for answer's for both of them.
I can't wait for the second book to come out, so *I* can gobble up those answer's too. And what other kind of Hell happens next! =)
** I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through NetGalley
This was a great read! It was the first book of Z. Rider's that I've read and it didn't disappoint! The story moved along like a crazed man doing 180 mph on the freeway! Lot's of action, suspense, and gore!
Two men from totally different backgrounds meet up by freakish "luck". One, was a college student until his obsession with his sister's murderer sets out to avenge his sister's death. The other, a Rock star, makes a fateful decision the night before his band leaves on tour. He is attacked by a biker who isn't just a biker wanting to kill for thrills. Dean the rocker, survives the brutal attack and tries to move on with life, but his life isn't quite the same now. And the biker isn't quite done with him...yet. Carl the brother sets out on a journey across Country to Kill that very same biker for which he "knows" is the killer of his sister. The two men have something in common, the biker. They don't exactly know it...yet, but both their lives take a gory, fateful ride over the few days the story rolls on over.
The story flips back and forth between the two story lines. It gives plenty of detail for each but doesn't over do it where you'd get dragged down by over detailing. Nor does it sway away from the characters main story to burden you in dribble.
I am not a fan of vampire reads/movies/anything. But THIS was not your typical vampire story. It kept me on the edge of my seat, flipping my Kindle pages at a fast pace. I was engrossed into the story the whole time. Which is what I like and expect from a good read.
The two men end up together in the end as both figure out their individual situations and WHY there is such a need for both TO be together. It gives you enough to explain the beginning of their relationship and leads into the set up for book two! You get your explanations and outcome thus far. Now it seems Carl is Dean's new bestie, savior, and only "roadie" (LOL) left. And Dean now has a new "attribute" that will help Carl gain an understanding of HIS life's purpose now. The ending gives you several hints as to what's next in the two men's quest for answer's for both of them.
I can't wait for the second book to come out, so *I* can gobble up those answer's too. And what other kind of Hell happens next! =)
** I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through NetGalley
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 13, 2015
Rock and Roll has no beginning and no end for it is the very pulse of life itself. - Larry Williams
It is October of 1978. Gasoline is 59¢ per gallon. Dean Thibodeaux is the lead guitarist for the rock and roll band "Man Made Murder" and the band is getting ready to head out on tour.
Dean makes a life-changing mistake. He decides he needs some weed to relax and heads over to a biker bar - by himself - to see if he can buy some. The Black Sun Riders biker he approaches agrees to sell him some if Dean follows him down a dark, creepy road to a dark, creepy house - and Dean goes and bad things happen.
Also involved in this story besides Dean and the other band members, manager, roadies, etc. is 20 year-old Carl Delacroix, whose sister Sophie was killed two years ago. He has been hunting for her killer ever since.
Dean and Carl meet and their lives become intertwined as the story ramps up and blood and guts fly.
I have decided that Z. Rider is one of my new favorite horror writers. I read SUCKERS when it first came out and loved it, a super mix of horror and friendship.
I just read INSYLUM. I do have to say I didn't like it as much. Pretty standard fare of lots of blood and gore - a Halloween thriller but not up to the level of SUCKERS.
So I was thrilled to get another chance to read Rider's work with this offering. And I liked it just as much as I'd liked SUCKERS. I like this style of Rider's writing and the rock and roll she embeds in her stories.
I'm not usually a huge fan of trilogies or series books but this is the first book in the Blood Road trilogy and I'm anxious to read the next book. It ended at a good point without a huge cliffhanger and now I'll be waiting for DEAD TO THE WORLD to come out.
If you're looking for a character-driven horror story with excellent pacing, try out MAN MADE MURDER.
Oh, and I thought the cover was awesome.
NOTE: I received this book from Dark Ride Books through Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.
It is October of 1978. Gasoline is 59¢ per gallon. Dean Thibodeaux is the lead guitarist for the rock and roll band "Man Made Murder" and the band is getting ready to head out on tour.
Dean makes a life-changing mistake. He decides he needs some weed to relax and heads over to a biker bar - by himself - to see if he can buy some. The Black Sun Riders biker he approaches agrees to sell him some if Dean follows him down a dark, creepy road to a dark, creepy house - and Dean goes and bad things happen.
Also involved in this story besides Dean and the other band members, manager, roadies, etc. is 20 year-old Carl Delacroix, whose sister Sophie was killed two years ago. He has been hunting for her killer ever since.
Dean and Carl meet and their lives become intertwined as the story ramps up and blood and guts fly.
I have decided that Z. Rider is one of my new favorite horror writers. I read SUCKERS when it first came out and loved it, a super mix of horror and friendship.
I just read INSYLUM. I do have to say I didn't like it as much. Pretty standard fare of lots of blood and gore - a Halloween thriller but not up to the level of SUCKERS.
So I was thrilled to get another chance to read Rider's work with this offering. And I liked it just as much as I'd liked SUCKERS. I like this style of Rider's writing and the rock and roll she embeds in her stories.
I'm not usually a huge fan of trilogies or series books but this is the first book in the Blood Road trilogy and I'm anxious to read the next book. It ended at a good point without a huge cliffhanger and now I'll be waiting for DEAD TO THE WORLD to come out.
If you're looking for a character-driven horror story with excellent pacing, try out MAN MADE MURDER.
Oh, and I thought the cover was awesome.
NOTE: I received this book from Dark Ride Books through Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.
August 11, 2015
Guitarist Dean Thibodeaux tries to score some weed the night before he goes on tour. The deal ends badly and he gets brutally attacked by a creepy biker guy who is much more than he seems. He wasn’t supposed to survive, but against all odds he does. He goes on tour, not knowing the attack has changed his live forever… Meanwhile, Carl Delacroix is out looking for his sister’s killer. When he finds him and starts following the killer around, he finds himself also following a tour bus…
Another good, solid story by Z. Rider. In a way, the story reminded me of Suckers. This was about musician Dan Ferry getting attacked by bat-like creatures at the end of his tour. This resulted in him becoming a vampire. In MAN MADE MURDER, a biker attacks musician Dean Thibodeaux when he tries to score some weed. This results in him becoming a vampire. Good stuff.
I absolutely adore Z. Rider’s stories. I love the different ideas and takes on vampirism and the absolute brutality that comes with it. In this particular story I loved the two different points of view of Carl & Dean, and their different backstories. There wasn’t a whole lot of gore, but there were enough freaky horror moments. Bikers, bands, music, horror, vampires… what more do you want?
A gritty, suspenseful & brutal vampire story. 5 stars for this one & I can’t wait for the next book in the trilogy!
I received this book for free through Dark Ride Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
Another good, solid story by Z. Rider. In a way, the story reminded me of Suckers. This was about musician Dan Ferry getting attacked by bat-like creatures at the end of his tour. This resulted in him becoming a vampire. In MAN MADE MURDER, a biker attacks musician Dean Thibodeaux when he tries to score some weed. This results in him becoming a vampire. Good stuff.
I absolutely adore Z. Rider’s stories. I love the different ideas and takes on vampirism and the absolute brutality that comes with it. In this particular story I loved the two different points of view of Carl & Dean, and their different backstories. There wasn’t a whole lot of gore, but there were enough freaky horror moments. Bikers, bands, music, horror, vampires… what more do you want?
A gritty, suspenseful & brutal vampire story. 5 stars for this one & I can’t wait for the next book in the trilogy!
I received this book for free through Dark Ride Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
November 30, 2015
While I read a lot of independent authors, it can be a dicey proposition trying a new one. In an age when literally anyone can be "published" one is never sure what they are getting in to when trying someone new. I started Man Made Murder hopeful but with a degree of caution, ready to ditch it after a few chapters if it wasn't working.
This book is an example of why DIY publishing is necessary, because whatever New York publisher turned this one down should be ashamed of themselves. Man Made Murder follows two protagonists, both connected by a shady biker who never seems to age and only comes out at night. Carl is out to avenge his murdered sister, and rock guitarist Dean runs afoul of the same biker after a failed pot deal. What results is a two sided chase across the USA of the late '70s and shocking twists that take the story in unexpected directions. Carl and Dean are well crafted characters that the reader cares about. When they make the wrong decisions, I didn't hate them but instead rooted for them to get back on track. Z. Rider should be commended for this.
As part one of a trilogy the story continues beyond the final page, but the stopping point is a natural one and doesn't leave on a ticking clock (something many indie authors are guilty of.) I can't recommend this enough for horror fans and am eager to continue my journey down the Blood Road. 5 stars!
This book is an example of why DIY publishing is necessary, because whatever New York publisher turned this one down should be ashamed of themselves. Man Made Murder follows two protagonists, both connected by a shady biker who never seems to age and only comes out at night. Carl is out to avenge his murdered sister, and rock guitarist Dean runs afoul of the same biker after a failed pot deal. What results is a two sided chase across the USA of the late '70s and shocking twists that take the story in unexpected directions. Carl and Dean are well crafted characters that the reader cares about. When they make the wrong decisions, I didn't hate them but instead rooted for them to get back on track. Z. Rider should be commended for this.
As part one of a trilogy the story continues beyond the final page, but the stopping point is a natural one and doesn't leave on a ticking clock (something many indie authors are guilty of.) I can't recommend this enough for horror fans and am eager to continue my journey down the Blood Road. 5 stars!
August 12, 2015
Man Made Murder is a fierce rock n roll horror novel that combines edgy atmosphere, descriptive action and wonderfully drawn characters all wrapped up in a plot that is as plausible as it is shocking. The level of detail that Z. Rider brings to the story of a 70s rock band on the road will bring a smile of recognition (Columbia Record Club)while simultaneously scaring you out of your seat. It is rare that a horror novel contains such poignancy in its characters but Z. Rider succeeds in giving you characters to care about and want to follow throughout the trilogy. Rider neatly wraps up the story of Man Made Murder (the band as well as the book's title)while setting you up for the next book Dead To The World. I can't wait to read the next installment in this Tarantino-esque mix of vampires, bikers and 70s rock. I received Man Made Murder from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 19, 2016
I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for a review.
This is my first book by Z. Rider and I am very impressed.
When I first started I thought this was going to be a little too slow paced for me. I am happy to say I was extremely mistaken. Once I was about 20 pages into it I could not put it down and found that the pace to set a very intense vibe building up to the larger events.
This is a story of two very completely different characters being drawn together by series of horrible events. The use of two point of views worked very well to get me in the mindset of each character. I am really liking both of them so far. I can not wait for the next book so I can see where the story takes them.
If you have never read anything by this author I would highly recommend that you do so. I will be picking up her other novels to add to my collection as well.
This is my first book by Z. Rider and I am very impressed.
When I first started I thought this was going to be a little too slow paced for me. I am happy to say I was extremely mistaken. Once I was about 20 pages into it I could not put it down and found that the pace to set a very intense vibe building up to the larger events.
This is a story of two very completely different characters being drawn together by series of horrible events. The use of two point of views worked very well to get me in the mindset of each character. I am really liking both of them so far. I can not wait for the next book so I can see where the story takes them.
If you have never read anything by this author I would highly recommend that you do so. I will be picking up her other novels to add to my collection as well.
September 6, 2015
I reviewed this book for NetGalley.
Ms. Rider perfectly evokes the end of the 70's in the first novel, "Man-Made Murder" of her new trilogy. She deftly blends late 70's rock and culture into a differently refreshing vampire novel.
The novel revolves around a different kind of vampire, and a new type of slayer, all wrapped up in the tacky decadence of 1978 (which I remember very well). Very entertaining and exciting to read.
This is a really fun read, and a nice change from the standard vampire novel. I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy!
A really good read!
Ms. Rider perfectly evokes the end of the 70's in the first novel, "Man-Made Murder" of her new trilogy. She deftly blends late 70's rock and culture into a differently refreshing vampire novel.
The novel revolves around a different kind of vampire, and a new type of slayer, all wrapped up in the tacky decadence of 1978 (which I remember very well). Very entertaining and exciting to read.
This is a really fun read, and a nice change from the standard vampire novel. I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy!
A really good read!
October 5, 2015
Two people from totally different backgrounds whose only connection is the bad guys. A drug buy gone wrong leaves one man forever changed. A man whose sister was brutally attacked cannot make peace with what happened to her and now when he misses the chance to take revenge her killer gets away again. Both of these men are destined to cross paths and when they do will they be able to help each other or will this be the end for both of them. This book is full of twists and turn and I cannot wait to read the next book. I would like to thank the publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read this ARC.
October 9, 2015
This is the 3rd book I have read by this author; the 1st book I read is Suckers which is not only a pretty good horror novel but an excellently written story about friendship; the 2nd is Insylum which is much more than it first appears. All 3 I have enjoyed as once again, Z Rider writes a great story with interesting characters whose stories weave together with ease.
Full review at my blog Reading Stuff 'n' Things
Full review at my blog Reading Stuff 'n' Things
October 2, 2015
What a great book. Couldn't put it down. Kept me so intrigued. Really felt connected to the characters. You go through all the emotions with them. Fabulous writing style. The book was very fluid. Kept moving. I was absolutely shocked when I got to the end. Couldn't believe it was over. Can not wait for part II of this series.
March 10, 2016
This was an interesting book. It wasn't like any other books I've read that involved vampires. I liked that it was different. There was a lot of profanity that turned me off, but the plot was intriguing and definitely kept me turning pages.
November 8, 2015
***Review Copy***
Its so hard to find a decent horror story these days but Man made murder was more than decent. This book had a great plot, skilled writing and overall "edge of your seat" feel to it.
A+ For Z. Rider!
Its so hard to find a decent horror story these days but Man made murder was more than decent. This book had a great plot, skilled writing and overall "edge of your seat" feel to it.
A+ For Z. Rider!
May 25, 2017
Based on the book title and the description on the back of the book I thought this was referencing zombies, turns out the "changing" was referring to vampirism. If this would have been clarified on the back, I probably would not have read it (I typically prefer zombies over vampires). I am glad I chose to continue reading this book when I found out though. It was a suspenseful page turner. I cannot wait to continue reading the second book in this trilogy.
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