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Juxtapose City #10
The Mind Spy
Black is powerless, but his new opponent might possess the power of the future.
With Black back in Captain Dickerson's good graces, a sense of calm has descended over the men of JC2. Though Black is still psy-null, Calyx and he have managed to keep the secret from Kard and their enemies...for now. However, it's a calm before the storm, for Dickerson has a new assignment: hunt down and kill the rogue telepath, Marcus Maze. While on the surface the assignment seems legit--Maze has been murdering the wives of prominent Juxtapose City citizens--Black begins to have his doubts, especially when he learns that Maze was a former subject of Dickerson's experiments. What had the experiment entailed? How had it gone wrong and produced such a cold, calculating killer? And more worrisome: why does Black feel a kinship with a man seemingly intent on bringing Juxtapose City to its knees? graphic m/m sexual situations
With Black back in Captain Dickerson's good graces, a sense of calm has descended over the men of JC2. Though Black is still psy-null, Calyx and he have managed to keep the secret from Kard and their enemies...for now. However, it's a calm before the storm, for Dickerson has a new assignment: hunt down and kill the rogue telepath, Marcus Maze. While on the surface the assignment seems legit--Maze has been murdering the wives of prominent Juxtapose City citizens--Black begins to have his doubts, especially when he learns that Maze was a former subject of Dickerson's experiments. What had the experiment entailed? How had it gone wrong and produced such a cold, calculating killer? And more worrisome: why does Black feel a kinship with a man seemingly intent on bringing Juxtapose City to its knees? graphic m/m sexual situations
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2016
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February 9, 2020
Book #10 and this series is still one of my favorites
Honestly, I would have thought that a series consisting of ten books with no end in sight got me bored by now.
And honestly, I'm under the impression that it never will. My eyes were just glued to my Kindle as they were throughout the first book and my fascination with Black and Calyx does not seem to lessen one bit.
After Black has “proven his loyalty” to Captain 'Dickhead' in the previous book, he is once again installed as the leader of JC2 and more than ever intent on finding out more about the experiments on psypaths his boss keeps running. He is offered a chance when the Captain tasks him with a mission to investigate the death of the wifes of some of his investors in his experiments. He sends him to eliminate a man who helped him initiate these experiments and whom he deems having snapped. Of course, this missions only serves to cover up his own fuck-up and Black is well aware of that.
With Black's psychpathic abilities still gone, Black and Calyx are walking on very thin ice to keep everyone out of the loop on this fact in order to save their own lives and the lives of those who are close to them.
When Black finally gets hold of the man responsible for the killings, he is offered a chance to get his telepathy back, but at what cost? Will going back in time and change his memories will help to restore it and help him get rid of the guilt over his past?
Well, I won't tell you. ;-) If you want to find out, you will have to read this book.
There are some 'Holy shit'- moments in The Mind Spy, but I can assure you that you also get a lot of answers. Of course, you also get new questions, especially about the roles of certain persons and the real cause for their help. I'm still thinking there is more to Calyx's good old Daddy-O helping them out than his suddenly recovered love for this son, but that's just my personal impression.
One thing that does not seem to change, either, is my complete and utter hatred for Captain Dickerson. With each book my imagination about how I want him to suffer -very slowly-gets more and more creative. Believe me, you don't want to know details, it would give you nightmares... ;-)
Because of the ending of this book (even though it's not a cliffy), I can't wait to get my greedy hands on the next one!
Honestly, I would have thought that a series consisting of ten books with no end in sight got me bored by now.
But. This. Is. So. Not. The. Case.
And honestly, I'm under the impression that it never will. My eyes were just glued to my Kindle as they were throughout the first book and my fascination with Black and Calyx does not seem to lessen one bit.
After Black has “proven his loyalty” to Captain 'Dickhead' in the previous book, he is once again installed as the leader of JC2 and more than ever intent on finding out more about the experiments on psypaths his boss keeps running. He is offered a chance when the Captain tasks him with a mission to investigate the death of the wifes of some of his investors in his experiments. He sends him to eliminate a man who helped him initiate these experiments and whom he deems having snapped. Of course, this missions only serves to cover up his own fuck-up and Black is well aware of that.
With Black's psychpathic abilities still gone, Black and Calyx are walking on very thin ice to keep everyone out of the loop on this fact in order to save their own lives and the lives of those who are close to them.
When Black finally gets hold of the man responsible for the killings, he is offered a chance to get his telepathy back, but at what cost? Will going back in time and change his memories will help to restore it and help him get rid of the guilt over his past?
Well, I won't tell you. ;-) If you want to find out, you will have to read this book.
There are some 'Holy shit'- moments in The Mind Spy, but I can assure you that you also get a lot of answers. Of course, you also get new questions, especially about the roles of certain persons and the real cause for their help. I'm still thinking there is more to Calyx's good old Daddy-O helping them out than his suddenly recovered love for this son, but that's just my personal impression.
One thing that does not seem to change, either, is my complete and utter hatred for Captain Dickerson. With each book my imagination about how I want him to suffer -very slowly-gets more and more creative. Believe me, you don't want to know details, it would give you nightmares... ;-)
Because of the ending of this book (even though it's not a cliffy), I can't wait to get my greedy hands on the next one!
February 16, 2017
What the fuck am I supposed to do with my life now?
October 15, 2016
I loved this 10th book in the series! It was too short, though. I'm glad there is going to be an 11th book. This book had more answers than action. It had some hot romantic scenes, too. Black really showed his love for Calyx and I was glad to see that Sundhill only showed up in one small scene. I can't wait for the next book!
November 15, 2020
I miss the twins. 😞 I really hope they come back to the series. Okay, another suspenseful story though I do think some things were, eh-hem, made up on the spot to bring in more drama. But the story still works! I really do enjoy this series. It's...I won't say fluff, because these are too dark and twisty to be fluff, but they are dark fluff, if that makes sense. Don't take the series seriously and you'll enjoy them immensely.
January 3, 2020
Well the series (so far) has finished on a high - but there’s still so much more to come! I found this series really late in the game, and I know that everyone else has been waiting for the next book in the series for over three years, but please #triciaowens can we have the next book really soooon?! Missing Black, Calyx and the team already....
October 13, 2016
Review by The Blogger Girls.
I fell in love with this series from book 1, and that love is still just as strong now that we are on book 10. This story continues where the previous one left off with the guys all still trying to figure out what’s going on, who to trust, etc.
Black, Calyx and the team are playing a tricky game trying to find out what is really going on. War is still on the horizon, but the lines become blurrier as they try to figure out the best side to be on. This is especially more difficult for various reasons, not the least of which is Black’s loss of his psychic powers. If the wrong people find out, it could be disastrous no matter how it goes down.
First, there is the issue with Captain Dickerson. Not only the details about his experiments and the secrets he’s keeping, but the fact that he’s Black’s “guardian” and still putting Black through the wringer, is quite eye opening. At this point, Black at least sees and now believes what’s been going on now that he’s learned more details, though it is clear he doesn’t have the full picture. He continues to play the part as far as Dickerson’s concerned, and he’s working to keep pieces in place to be able to take him down when the opportunity shows itself. But there are still a lot of questions that need answers before that can happen.
Then we have Calyx, who is one of those characters who is like a breath of fresh air. I adore him and his quirkiness and attitude. He’s been through so much but has survived and come out more fabulous than ever. He’s sticking to his commitment to Black, and they are as strong as ever being the only people they truly trust which has only strengthened their bond. Calyx is also dealing with Kard joining their group. Kard is still trying to be the father figure he never was, and just like Calyx, I’m having a hard time trusting his motives.
This is an extremely creative world these guys live in that is full of excitement and mystery that had me turning pages very quickly. As much as I want the answers to all the questions, I also don’t want this story to end. I really want these guys to overcome and succeed however that may happen and find a place where they can just exist without threats or painful memories. I want them to make their own and to see everyone involved pay for the hurt they have caused.
This is a fantastic, well-written series with each book being as good as the last, and I can’t wait for the story to continue. Highly recommend for those who like their paranormal a little on the edgier side.
October 15, 2016
The intensity is real
I eagerly eat up each and every entry of this series, and The Mind Spy is no exception. This take off where we left off and and barrels through with such intensity and walloping developments with our favorite empath Calyx Starr and for now psy-null Black. The mystery of what is truly going on with the real motivations of the Captain are becoming more in focus for Black as we are faced with new threats that could destroy everyone. I am so in love with Black and Caylx total devotion to each other . Though there is always an outside force that can do brutal things to them.It's the journey they go through that always finds them having to most raw , hot sex that is satisfying. Still that always can be taken and its all I can do to prepare myself for the worst cases, while always rooting for some happiness for them . Feels like we are getting closer to a final showdown and when we get there I hope there is still enough pieces of them left to have that happiness. Absolutely loved this new chapter in this series.
I eagerly eat up each and every entry of this series, and The Mind Spy is no exception. This take off where we left off and and barrels through with such intensity and walloping developments with our favorite empath Calyx Starr and for now psy-null Black. The mystery of what is truly going on with the real motivations of the Captain are becoming more in focus for Black as we are faced with new threats that could destroy everyone. I am so in love with Black and Caylx total devotion to each other . Though there is always an outside force that can do brutal things to them.It's the journey they go through that always finds them having to most raw , hot sex that is satisfying. Still that always can be taken and its all I can do to prepare myself for the worst cases, while always rooting for some happiness for them . Feels like we are getting closer to a final showdown and when we get there I hope there is still enough pieces of them left to have that happiness. Absolutely loved this new chapter in this series.
October 15, 2016
I cant fucking wait for captain dick to die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It took Black long enough to realize that MONSTER has 0 affection for him. He is a vile fucking creature and he needs to pay in the most fucked up ways! Don't let me get started on how Sundhill makes me feel! Every time he comes around I literally get a bad feeling in my stomach because I know he's gonna say or do something sexual. He's a fucking pervert and he also needs to die. Also how many more installments will this series have? Don't get me wrong I love it but if it has 3 or more books I feel like they won't die until the last installment and I don't think I can wait that long. They're at the top of my most hated characters list and that's saying A LOT. I also hate when Black reacts to Sundhill's pervyness. I know why he does it but don't fucking do it!!!! UGH! Lol see how angry I am? Sigh.
It took Black long enough to realize that MONSTER has 0 affection for him. He is a vile fucking creature and he needs to pay in the most fucked up ways! Don't let me get started on how Sundhill makes me feel! Every time he comes around I literally get a bad feeling in my stomach because I know he's gonna say or do something sexual. He's a fucking pervert and he also needs to die. Also how many more installments will this series have? Don't get me wrong I love it but if it has 3 or more books I feel like they won't die until the last installment and I don't think I can wait that long. They're at the top of my most hated characters list and that's saying A LOT. I also hate when Black reacts to Sundhill's pervyness. I know why he does it but don't fucking do it!!!! UGH! Lol see how angry I am? Sigh.
October 21, 2016
Exciting, can't wait for the next
I love this series and characters and the world that Tricia owens create. We had some answers from what we've been teased with from the last couple of books and its just wetted my appetite for more. Tricia owens has created a world of intrigue that keeps us guessing, beautifully written and may it long continue.:)
I love this series and characters and the world that Tricia owens create. We had some answers from what we've been teased with from the last couple of books and its just wetted my appetite for more. Tricia owens has created a world of intrigue that keeps us guessing, beautifully written and may it long continue.:)
December 19, 2016
Why do I keep reading this?
April 3, 2018
so far this is the last book in this series and I am not sure if there will be more ... and I have to say, I am surprised ... there is a cliffhanger at the end, which left me wanting. I am not sure what to think about this
on the whole this was one of the best books in this series (which you really have to read in order): this book shows the depths of the relationships between the characters.
especially Black and Calyx really grow together
The story has again a lot of twists and I really hope there will be another book in this series
on the whole this was one of the best books in this series (which you really have to read in order): this book shows the depths of the relationships between the characters.
especially Black and Calyx really grow together
The story has again a lot of twists and I really hope there will be another book in this series
March 25, 2020
Ten books later, I'm still hooked on this series.
I somehow didn't get a big *kapow* from the character of Marcus Maze after all the build-up. It was still good, though. Black and Calyx continue to be one of my favourite pairings and it was really satisfying to see Black reveal more of his affection for Calyx when C is hurt because, sometimes, B's stoicism is taken to extremes. I mean, really, the guy must be a psychiatrist's dream (or nightmare) with everything he's bottled up inside.
Still, it was a very enjoyable read and I'll be watching for Book 11 to be released.
I somehow didn't get a big *kapow* from the character of Marcus Maze after all the build-up. It was still good, though. Black and Calyx continue to be one of my favourite pairings and it was really satisfying to see Black reveal more of his affection for Calyx when C is hurt because, sometimes, B's stoicism is taken to extremes. I mean, really, the guy must be a psychiatrist's dream (or nightmare) with everything he's bottled up inside.
Still, it was a very enjoyable read and I'll be watching for Book 11 to be released.
December 18, 2019
It isn't really stated anywhere, but this seems to be the last of the Juxtapose City series. That being the case, until and unless another volume appears do yourself a favor and don't read the last epilogue/dream sequence.
February 10, 2019
Stopped series
Despite this being a online serial for years and book one being released in 2012 and 10 in 2016 no further books have been named or dates given... No ending in sight.
Despite this being a online serial for years and book one being released in 2012 and 10 in 2016 no further books have been named or dates given... No ending in sight.
March 5, 2017
Decisions
Black has made a choice that will not be popular with Star. With this said hoping there is another book coming. Ending it like this makes me wonder what's next.
Black has made a choice that will not be popular with Star. With this said hoping there is another book coming. Ending it like this makes me wonder what's next.
February 21, 2025
I rarely know what to expect from each installment of this series. The sci-fi/urban fantasy elements of the story are well constructed. I can easily imagine what it feels like to live in Juxtapose City. I do struggle to relate to the main character, Black. He has been through so much, but his inner feelings still seem so distant. I think Starr has become the voice for his emotions.
This book takes some very unexpected turns. I had hoped for more answers about events from the last book, but we mostly ended up with more questions. There is only one more book left in this series, so I hope we either get more books or get more answers in the last book.
This was a very engaging read that has been one more loop in this giant rollercoaster story. I am looking forward to more.
This book takes some very unexpected turns. I had hoped for more answers about events from the last book, but we mostly ended up with more questions. There is only one more book left in this series, so I hope we either get more books or get more answers in the last book.
This was a very engaging read that has been one more loop in this giant rollercoaster story. I am looking forward to more.
November 4, 2016
Another great book of Juxtapose City with Black & Starr. The story line is starting to move along (finally) and we're starting to see some action from the previous books.
January 13, 2017
It should probably be 3 stars, but I enjoyed this series. Of PWP, there was more of the first than the second P, but they were both pretty fun. So 4 stars for me. YMMV.
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