The Devil Came Calling

Rolson McKane #2

by T. Blake Braddy

Rolson McKane has traded the pine trees of his hometown for the cobblestone streets of Savannah. He left the supernatural back in Lumber Junction but can't seem to shake the ghosts of his past. He's living with a half-blind dog, a newfound sobriety, and a mysterious suitcase his dead ex-wife left him. So when a series of bizarre incidents lead him to think someone's after him, he uses his new acquaintances to seek out the source of his problems. He'll face off against a drug kingpin and a sadistic killer, whose primary goal is to torture Rolson before watching him die. From the walkways of River Street to the pit of Savannah's criminal underworld, Rolson McKane's only way out may be going down.

354 pages, Paperback

Published January 13, 2016

Reviews

[Drew Wheeler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Braddy possesses a nice turn of phrase and uses that skill adroitly to craft an intriguing, highly readable second novel. While I missed Lumber Junction and Deuce, some terrific new villains are added to the Rolson McKane canon. Be sure to read Boogie House first to make sure you best understand the many demons from which Rolson is running.

[Julie Siemek · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just couldn't get into this book. I read 69 pages of the 287 in the book and kept thinking that it had to get better pretty soon. But I gave up. Sorry.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm enjoying this series and following Rolson's hot mess of a life, and I love Savannah and I like to read a story set somewhere I know well sometimes.
Rolson has left the drinking back in Lumber Junction, and is really trying to put some space between his life there and his new life in Savannah, including leaving behind any friends he had there and starting fresh. He's going to meetings, working the program, shockingly working at a bar? Without the drinking, this story is lacking the supernatural side of things, no more late night wanderings and talking to ghosts, but Rolson still finds himself in plenty of trouble, PLENTY of trouble. There is a little visit to the other side, and a little boost from that darkness, but I don't want to say too much and add any spoilers.

[Kate B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A dark and suspenseful novel based in the haunted streets of Savannah. If you are a fan of HBO's True Detective, then this is a good pick for you. I brought this to the beach with me and could not put it down. I suggest starting with the first book in the series, Boogie House, because the story and characters will make more sense. They are both excellent choices for people who enjoy mysteries and character-driven stories. Can't wait to check out the third book in the series!!

[Lorraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

An AWESOME, AWESOME READ!!

The Devil Cane Calling was a can't put down read!! Rolson McKane seems to be a soul, caught up in the trouble of many others. From his missing wife, showing up, to the many others showing up, to cause more grief. These souls make a big impact on Rolson, and many deaths in the making.

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't finish this. Very confusing and didn't enjoy what I was reading

[Susan T. Neelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tedious

The self reflections just got to be redundant. He is no JLB!! I skipped a lot in order to finish.

[Linda Strickland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, wordy at the beginning, but picked up speed in the middle of the book!! On to the next book.