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Darcy Lynch #3
Blood Allegiance
A swarm of drones stalk the neighborhoods of Silicon Valley.
An eight-year-old smuggles a gun with a history into his school.
A CSI lead is brutally murdered by an assassin brazen enough to leave his signature at the scene.
As the violence escalates, Detective Darcy Lynch reluctantly partners with the C.A.T.C.H. unit to uncover the link between these crimes before the killer preys on yet another member of the force.
An eight-year-old smuggles a gun with a history into his school.
A CSI lead is brutally murdered by an assassin brazen enough to leave his signature at the scene.
As the violence escalates, Detective Darcy Lynch reluctantly partners with the C.A.T.C.H. unit to uncover the link between these crimes before the killer preys on yet another member of the force.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 10, 2016
102 people are currently reading
398 people want to read
About the author
Elin Barnes
6 books52 followersElin Barnes grew up in Spain. Her father is a film director and her mother a Swedish author (with a past life as an actress).
After graduating HS, Elin pursued her dream of becoming an airline pilot. When her eyesight impeded her to fly passenger aircrafts, she switched gears and obtained a BA in Philosophy. After a short stint working for a criminal appeals lawyer, Elin returned to Spain to get her MA in International Commerce.
For the last decade she’s worked in technology for companies like, AT&T, T-Mobile, Google, Microsoft, TiVo, and Samsung.
Her passions for law, technology, and thrillers inspired Elin to write a thriller set in Silicon Valley, where innovation is always brewing.
After graduating HS, Elin pursued her dream of becoming an airline pilot. When her eyesight impeded her to fly passenger aircrafts, she switched gears and obtained a BA in Philosophy. After a short stint working for a criminal appeals lawyer, Elin returned to Spain to get her MA in International Commerce.
For the last decade she’s worked in technology for companies like, AT&T, T-Mobile, Google, Microsoft, TiVo, and Samsung.
Her passions for law, technology, and thrillers inspired Elin to write a thriller set in Silicon Valley, where innovation is always brewing.
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November 14, 2016
I really enjoy murder/mystery/thrillers. Unfortunately none of them seem to be set in modern day Silicon Valley. Ms. Barnes takes a genre, and infuses it with the modern day excitement of today's tech industry. I live there, and Ms. Barnes paints a setting that is both real and vivid. The characters sound and behave like South Bay folks do. A broken protagonist, a gritty partner, and a complex villian, what's not to love? The law enforcement and gang characters feel real, and struggle with moral dilemmas. I know several of these folks, and their counterparts in this book have voices that feel genuine.
Lots of good reasons to pick up this one. I'm looking forward to reading Ms. Barnes' next book (I really enjoyed the first two, "Justification For Murder" & "Smoke Screen" as well!)
Lots of good reasons to pick up this one. I'm looking forward to reading Ms. Barnes' next book (I really enjoyed the first two, "Justification For Murder" & "Smoke Screen" as well!)
January 4, 2021
This is a well-written and gripping story with well described characters showing lots of depth. True to its Silicon Valley settings, there is plenty of state-of-the-art technical gadgetry on display along with good old-fashioned stubby pencil and white board work as law enforcement officers from multiple departments try to solve a set of crimes that appear increasingly complex. The book seized my interest right away and kept me racing through all the pages to the end.
December 8, 2017
Excellent
This is the final book in a set of three.i read all 3 this week and they are so good i couldn't put them. Down. This author is such a good writer. Im hoping she continues on with this series. i loved the story and all the characters.
This is the final book in a set of three.i read all 3 this week and they are so good i couldn't put them. Down. This author is such a good writer. Im hoping she continues on with this series. i loved the story and all the characters.
February 18, 2019
Too many characters to keep up with and too drawn out
Just too much switching back and forth between a lot of characters and long descriptions of everything in between. I give it a 1
Just too much switching back and forth between a lot of characters and long descriptions of everything in between. I give it a 1
June 21, 2017
Enjoyed this book, great characters and a very good read.
September 19, 2017
We are proud to announce that BLOOD ALLEGIANCE by Elin Barnes is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells a reader that this book is well worth their time and money!
March 1, 2018
This was an excellent book. I couldn't put it down.
June 19, 2018
I found this one a bit farfetched but it didnt stop me reading. The main characters are worth following.
August 29, 2018
I had read the first book in this series and enjoyed it, but this one seemed to be less fast-paced. Took me a bit longer to read. I rate it 4.4 stars.
May 6, 2020
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Great read
It started out slow for me and i had trouble keeping the characters straight but glad i stuck with it.
Great read
It started out slow for me and i had trouble keeping the characters straight but glad i stuck with it.
May 19, 2020
Curiouser and curiouser
Probably one of the most convoluted stories you're ever likely to read. The twists just keep coming, and each new character adds to the mystery
Probably one of the most convoluted stories you're ever likely to read. The twists just keep coming, and each new character adds to the mystery
January 25, 2022
Great police thriller
This book kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of twist and turns. Loved the main character Darcy. Can't wait to read the next book.
This book kept you on your toes until the end. Lots of twist and turns. Loved the main character Darcy. Can't wait to read the next book.
February 4, 2017
As I read this bone chilling crime novel set in Silicon Valley, I felt pulled into a dark world of exotic secrets, overwrought emotions, and tingling suspense. Could these crimes happen here? I was reminded of Gothic tales.
Blood Allegiance contains elements of modern Gothic fiction: rationality vs. irrationality, guilt, strangeness within the familiar, monsters (human ones in this book), and humiliation. Barnes uses language and plot to instill uneasiness and fear in the reader. Her diction is less elaborate and ornate than the Gothic literature of the past. Instead, it reflects the language of everyday life in Silicon Valley in 2017. Barnes twists her plot in surprising directions as it weaves around the central story creating a maze of relationships, motivations, violence, and secrets. Protagonist, Darcy Lynch, and antagonist, Oscar Amaro are complex and individualized. Both are damaged and both have the capacity for “getting the job done” at whatever cost, yet are imbued with deep humanity. The surprise ending showcases these two characters as clouded mirrors of each other. The characters are many, and their relationships are webbed. I found the hierarchy of gang members well researched, as are the portrayals of law enforcement agencies and employees. Barnes does her homework.
For me, Blood Allegiance was easy to read and authentic in narrative and dialog.
Blood Allegiance contains elements of modern Gothic fiction: rationality vs. irrationality, guilt, strangeness within the familiar, monsters (human ones in this book), and humiliation. Barnes uses language and plot to instill uneasiness and fear in the reader. Her diction is less elaborate and ornate than the Gothic literature of the past. Instead, it reflects the language of everyday life in Silicon Valley in 2017. Barnes twists her plot in surprising directions as it weaves around the central story creating a maze of relationships, motivations, violence, and secrets. Protagonist, Darcy Lynch, and antagonist, Oscar Amaro are complex and individualized. Both are damaged and both have the capacity for “getting the job done” at whatever cost, yet are imbued with deep humanity. The surprise ending showcases these two characters as clouded mirrors of each other. The characters are many, and their relationships are webbed. I found the hierarchy of gang members well researched, as are the portrayals of law enforcement agencies and employees. Barnes does her homework.
For me, Blood Allegiance was easy to read and authentic in narrative and dialog.
February 1, 2017
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Enjoyed reading this book! Lots of twists and turns throughout the storyline. I recommend this book to mystery readers highly.
Enjoyed reading this book! Lots of twists and turns throughout the storyline. I recommend this book to mystery readers highly.
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