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Duncan Andrews Thrillers #1-4
The Duncan Andrews Thrillers: Volume 1
Private detective Duncan Andrews’s best friend Gina is a witch. His dog is a zombie. And his dead boyfriend, Robbie, is a ghost. So it’s hardly any wonder that he uses his connection to the supernatural to help him solve cases. In Pale as a Ghost, Duncan’s on the trail of a serial killer who may not be human, while also trying to move on in his dating life. In Animal Instinct, someone is using the skull of a powerful wizard—Gina’s father—to control animals and attack young Ashton Marsh. In The Scarlet Tide, Duncan’s latest case leads him to Chicago and a band whose members are all vampires. And in Dead End, Robbie’s cousin Jason has moved into a house that’s haunted by a serial killer, and Gina’s on the run from witch-hunters. Through it all, Duncan must solve the case and balance a complicated personal life.
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December 2, 2016
Why did I not know about these earlier?! These books hit all my happy buttons – they had all the items that I love to see in a good book:
• Engaging plots
• Interesting characters
• A touch of noir
• Dogs!
• Great paranormal aspect (zombie dogs! Ghosts! Witches!)
• Humor
• Tug the heartstrings a little bit
The plots were interesting without becoming overly cheesy. The characters were kept real. The paranormal was done with a balanced touch and didn’t drift into the overly dramatic or cheesy. The mystery/detective side avoided sliding into some common tropes. Best of all, the humor balanced out the bits that made me want to reach for a tissue.
Pale as a Ghost
The reader is introduced to the main characters: Duncan Andrews, detective. Robbie, his dead lover. Gina, certified witch. Daisy, zombie dog. Duncan is juggling a couple of cases - one is a missing daughter and one is who is murdering and gutting local strippers. If that wasn’t keeping him busy enough, he’s also trying to cope with being celibate for the last 10 years and how to tell Robbie the Ghost that he wants to start having a physical relationship with other men. Robbie’s not taking it well.
Animal Instinct
Our eclectic cast of characters is back, but this time Gina’s in trouble when she receives warning from her father that someone has stolen his skull and is using it for nefarious purposes. When she lands in a coma after an attack by bats, it’s up to Duncan to figure out where the skull is. Meanwhile, he’s been hired to protect the youngest son of a wealthy man, and Duncan quickly realizes the two situations are connected. If that’s not enough to keep a man busy, Robbie is talking about “moving on” and Nick’s not sure he can handle being “just friends”.
The Scarlet Tide
A young man contacts Duncan when his boyfriend starts behaving abnormally. Duncan soon discovers there’s vampires on the loose (I never did quite get the Chicago connection mentioned in the blurb…must have missed something) and vows to take them all down. Single handedly. On his own. Without backup. Meanwhile, Robbie has picked a date to “move on” and is planning his “Going Away Party”, which Duncan is firmly refusing to acknowledge. Nick asked Gina for the gift to see and talk to ghosts, and Gina goes on vacation in Salem. Staying alive suddenly becomes very complicated.
Dead End
If Duncan thought the vampires were bad, they're nothing compared to the evil lurking in Robbie’s cousins Jason’s house. On top of a murdering malignant spirit, Duncan finds out from a demon that someone is out to harm Gina. Duncan, Nick, Robbie and Gina combine forces to combat one evil ghost when things go horribly, horribly wrong.
As I noted above, I really enjoyed this series. They are just long enough, light enough, and interesting enough to keep the reader engaged and wanting to turn the page. With that being said, I do have a couple points of contention: I did grow somewhat wearisome of Duncan and Robbie's 'To Move On' or 'Not Move On' discussions. A couple times it felt like the plots were just way too similar and I was concerned the stories might be getting into cookie cutter territory, but, kudos to the author, there was enough to keep the plots individual yet linear. And by book number four, things were definitely shaken up.
So if you like zombie dogs, witches, and ghosts with a wicked sense of humor, you'll enjoy these.
Review is cross posted at Gay Book Reviews
Copy of book was provided by author/publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. Thank you!
• Engaging plots
• Interesting characters
• A touch of noir
• Dogs!
• Great paranormal aspect (zombie dogs! Ghosts! Witches!)
• Humor
• Tug the heartstrings a little bit
The plots were interesting without becoming overly cheesy. The characters were kept real. The paranormal was done with a balanced touch and didn’t drift into the overly dramatic or cheesy. The mystery/detective side avoided sliding into some common tropes. Best of all, the humor balanced out the bits that made me want to reach for a tissue.
Pale as a Ghost
The reader is introduced to the main characters: Duncan Andrews, detective. Robbie, his dead lover. Gina, certified witch. Daisy, zombie dog. Duncan is juggling a couple of cases - one is a missing daughter and one is who is murdering and gutting local strippers. If that wasn’t keeping him busy enough, he’s also trying to cope with being celibate for the last 10 years and how to tell Robbie the Ghost that he wants to start having a physical relationship with other men. Robbie’s not taking it well.
Animal Instinct
Our eclectic cast of characters is back, but this time Gina’s in trouble when she receives warning from her father that someone has stolen his skull and is using it for nefarious purposes. When she lands in a coma after an attack by bats, it’s up to Duncan to figure out where the skull is. Meanwhile, he’s been hired to protect the youngest son of a wealthy man, and Duncan quickly realizes the two situations are connected. If that’s not enough to keep a man busy, Robbie is talking about “moving on” and Nick’s not sure he can handle being “just friends”.
The Scarlet Tide
A young man contacts Duncan when his boyfriend starts behaving abnormally. Duncan soon discovers there’s vampires on the loose (I never did quite get the Chicago connection mentioned in the blurb…must have missed something) and vows to take them all down. Single handedly. On his own. Without backup. Meanwhile, Robbie has picked a date to “move on” and is planning his “Going Away Party”, which Duncan is firmly refusing to acknowledge. Nick asked Gina for the gift to see and talk to ghosts, and Gina goes on vacation in Salem. Staying alive suddenly becomes very complicated.
Dead End
If Duncan thought the vampires were bad, they're nothing compared to the evil lurking in Robbie’s cousins Jason’s house. On top of a murdering malignant spirit, Duncan finds out from a demon that someone is out to harm Gina. Duncan, Nick, Robbie and Gina combine forces to combat one evil ghost when things go horribly, horribly wrong.
As I noted above, I really enjoyed this series. They are just long enough, light enough, and interesting enough to keep the reader engaged and wanting to turn the page. With that being said, I do have a couple points of contention: I did grow somewhat wearisome of Duncan and Robbie's 'To Move On' or 'Not Move On' discussions. A couple times it felt like the plots were just way too similar and I was concerned the stories might be getting into cookie cutter territory, but, kudos to the author, there was enough to keep the plots individual yet linear. And by book number four, things were definitely shaken up.
So if you like zombie dogs, witches, and ghosts with a wicked sense of humor, you'll enjoy these.
Review is cross posted at Gay Book Reviews
Copy of book was provided by author/publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. Thank you!
December 23, 2016
This book was purchased and reviewed for Will Reads.
I bought this collection while it was on sale at Dreamspinner Press. I had seen it before, but wasn’t sure I’d be able to get into it. Was I wrong? Oh, hell yes.
Duncan Andrews is a private investigator. He does the usual things–cheaters, missing persons, etc–but Duncan also has a gift. He can see dead people (Haley Joel Osment, eat your heart out!) Which works out because his boyfriend, Robbie, happens to be dead. For the last ten years. And then we have Duncan’s best friend, Gina, who is a witch. Sounds like this poor guy has quite the life…dealing with the afterlife.
The ‘Duncan Andrews Thrillers’ comprises the first four books in the series (there is a fifth book, Under A Blood Red Moon, available now at Amazon and other retailers). Pale As A Ghost introduces the Scooby Gang to us. It’s kind of bittersweet, as Duncan begins to realize that having a boyfriend who is a ghost has problems. After ten years of Robbie being dead, he still looks like a kid, while Duncan is now thirty, and is beginning to age. Add to that the fact that Duncan hasn’t had sex in ten years, and it’s left him feeling pretty raw. He’s determined he’s going to get out of that rut, and this leads him to meet Nick. Now I initially disliked Nick, because I loved Duncan and Robbie together, but as I read through the book, it struck me hard how difficult it was for Duncan to see Robbie, but not be able to touch him, to hold him, to really love him. That doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt to see him going out with Nick.
I’m not going to go through each book for the review. Instead, I’m going to do it as a series. And what a series it is! Duncan’s life will never be called normal by anyone looking at it from the outside. In each of these books, you see aspects of what his life is like. Imagine seeing your boyfriend every day, but simple things, like a hug for instance, are denied you. And then you have clients who get killed in a variety of intense and interesting ways. Through it all, Duncan and his friends battle back against those who would hurt clients and friends alike.
Highlights of this series include:
A zombie dog with a penchant for squirrels.
A witch who might be falling in love with a dentist.
A ghost who is so in love with Duncan, he has to decide whether it means he should move on and let Duncan get on with his own life.
A human friend, who wants to be part of the group, and the lengths he’s willing to go to to get it.
A powerful warlock. A vengeful ghost. Vampires. Skulls. And death.
Plus stellar writing. Stephen Osborne makes you care for each of these characters. He folds them together into something more than a group, but he makes them a family. Each a part of it, but so much stronger together.
The fourth book, Dead End? Oh, god. The feels. What happens to Duncan, what he loses, tore me apart. I won’t say what happens, but have some tissues.
Now! For those who are wondering, this book is about being a thriller. There isn’t hardcore sex scenes. This entire series (thus far, as I haven’t read book five yet) has been story driven, without the need for fillers.
If you’re a fan of thrillers, ghosts, witches, vampires, or any of the like, this one will knock your socks off.
I bought this collection while it was on sale at Dreamspinner Press. I had seen it before, but wasn’t sure I’d be able to get into it. Was I wrong? Oh, hell yes.
Duncan Andrews is a private investigator. He does the usual things–cheaters, missing persons, etc–but Duncan also has a gift. He can see dead people (Haley Joel Osment, eat your heart out!) Which works out because his boyfriend, Robbie, happens to be dead. For the last ten years. And then we have Duncan’s best friend, Gina, who is a witch. Sounds like this poor guy has quite the life…dealing with the afterlife.
The ‘Duncan Andrews Thrillers’ comprises the first four books in the series (there is a fifth book, Under A Blood Red Moon, available now at Amazon and other retailers). Pale As A Ghost introduces the Scooby Gang to us. It’s kind of bittersweet, as Duncan begins to realize that having a boyfriend who is a ghost has problems. After ten years of Robbie being dead, he still looks like a kid, while Duncan is now thirty, and is beginning to age. Add to that the fact that Duncan hasn’t had sex in ten years, and it’s left him feeling pretty raw. He’s determined he’s going to get out of that rut, and this leads him to meet Nick. Now I initially disliked Nick, because I loved Duncan and Robbie together, but as I read through the book, it struck me hard how difficult it was for Duncan to see Robbie, but not be able to touch him, to hold him, to really love him. That doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt to see him going out with Nick.
I’m not going to go through each book for the review. Instead, I’m going to do it as a series. And what a series it is! Duncan’s life will never be called normal by anyone looking at it from the outside. In each of these books, you see aspects of what his life is like. Imagine seeing your boyfriend every day, but simple things, like a hug for instance, are denied you. And then you have clients who get killed in a variety of intense and interesting ways. Through it all, Duncan and his friends battle back against those who would hurt clients and friends alike.
Highlights of this series include:
A zombie dog with a penchant for squirrels.
A witch who might be falling in love with a dentist.
A ghost who is so in love with Duncan, he has to decide whether it means he should move on and let Duncan get on with his own life.
A human friend, who wants to be part of the group, and the lengths he’s willing to go to to get it.
A powerful warlock. A vengeful ghost. Vampires. Skulls. And death.
Plus stellar writing. Stephen Osborne makes you care for each of these characters. He folds them together into something more than a group, but he makes them a family. Each a part of it, but so much stronger together.
The fourth book, Dead End? Oh, god. The feels. What happens to Duncan, what he loses, tore me apart. I won’t say what happens, but have some tissues.
Now! For those who are wondering, this book is about being a thriller. There isn’t hardcore sex scenes. This entire series (thus far, as I haven’t read book five yet) has been story driven, without the need for fillers.
If you’re a fan of thrillers, ghosts, witches, vampires, or any of the like, this one will knock your socks off.
December 5, 2016
Book – Duncan Andrews Thrillers Vol. 1
Author – Stephen Osborne
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 642
Cover – Really nice!
POV – 1st person, 1 character, with occasional other POV
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Romance, Supernatural, Crime, Thriller
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
I've been eager to read a Stephen Osborne book for some time, but never seemed to get the time. When this bundle popped up, I was really excited. This last year, crime thrillers haven't gone well for me, but this one was a real surprise and a great boost to remind me why this is the genre I love so much.
~
Book 1: Pale As A Ghost
As a story written in 1st person, I was sceptical. Me and 1st person don't get alone. But this one didn't even make me blink. It's how the story is meant to be told. 1st person, past tense and so well written that there was no possibility of the story making sense or being half as effective if written in any other way. The addition of the murderer's POV was a nice twist, even when it was small and at the end of each of the relevant chapters.
Not only was the writing fantastic, in a way that I'm now sure I will love anything else Stephen Osborne puts out there. Once I'm done, I'll gobble up the rest of them without hesitation. But, on top of that, the characterisation was perfect, without those stereotypical information dumps that I hate. Instead, Osborne managed to supply the relevant information – whether background, history or information that we needed to understand the story – in individual chapters that were contained, insightful but never too much and always at appropriate times.
I absolutely loved the drama, the danger, the romance and the realism of a crime story with a paranormal element. For the world building that Osborne wrapped everything up in, so well explained and explored, nothing felt far fetched or out of place. Everything that happened was within a reasonable expectation for the world and the characters.
Speaking of which, I loved nearly all of them! Duncan and Robbie were my favourite, naturally, with Gina following a close second. I liked Nick, but I wasn't sure about his place within the story or how his 'relationship' with the characters would progress. It was a matter of it being too good to be true and being unsure of what might happen next.
Even the cases – of which I loved that there was more than one – all revolved perfectly within Duncan's capabilities and the plot. They intersected at appropriate points while still managing to maintain their individual stories and being believable resolved.
~
Favourite Quote
“If Sam was some sort of arsonist spirit, at least he picked a night when Robbie and I were at the movies. Got to give him credit for that.”
Book 2: Animal Instinct
Again, the world building held up to the strength of the characters and the plot. With the addition of new characters, including Vallis, who was an intriguing complication. I liked that, although he was a psychic/medium, he wasn't a fraud that was completely useless to the story. The way he behaved and reacted to the various situations made him a side character worth keeping an eye on.
I really loved getting Robbie's POV in this story. The reason for it was important and it was a really great addition to the plot; Gina and Robbie really were the driving force of this story, though Duncan was the one who did all the dirty work for them. The combination of that made the story perfectly paced.
If possible, this book was even better than the first. I cried, I laughed, I was scared for the main character and I left this with an absolute emotional overload.
~
Favourite Quote
“I wanted to get started right away and do a Hercule Poirot, gathering all the suspects in the drawing room and questioning them until one of them slipped up. “Aha! But I never said the coffee had sugar in it! The little gray cells, they surpass themselves! That means the person who stole the skull is none other than Sir Templeton Bassington-Phipps!”
Book 3: The Scarlet Tide
Wow. Every story in this series just gets better and better.
I loved the Prologue with Colton's POV, showing us the case that was going to be Duncan's focus for this story. It was a great addition, letting us see how it all began firsthand. I didn't even mind about the 3rd person interlude, since I was starting to get used to it and understood the necessity. I liked that it not only made sound sense in the terms of explaining things Duncan' couldn't know but which would be helpful to us and fun to read, but it also provided a brief step back from Duncan's life and from the possibility of these books reading like a formatted system, like some other series develop. Each book in this series is completely individual, in every way.
What came across to me more in this story than the previous two was just how great of a main character Duncan really is. I mean, he's in no way perfect. His boyfriend, his complicated love life, his weird pet and his witchy best friend show that well enough, but in this story we really get to see just how delicate he can be, physically.
Though Duncan is your strong main lead, emotionally messed up but dealing with it pretty well and with that tough guy persona that fits with his career, he's in no way untouchable, infallible or perfect. He gets hurt, he makes mistakes and sometimes those mistakes have tragic or even just disappointing consequences. It only makes him a great flawed, but realistic, hero.
At the same time, the cases are never the same. Though vampires have popped up in the previous stories, they're not all the same or generic; they vary in personality, in ability and type. Each case has its own individual feel to it, its own risks, challenges and needs. And each one pushes Duncan in an unexpected but different way.
For me, this one had a really satisfying ending. They all do, but this one just felt like that Aaaah moment, when you sink into a really comfy chair, you don't have to move and everything you could ever need is within reach. Perfect.
~
Favourite Quote
“I'm all for young love, unless it involves someone named Edward and a girl named Bella. Then they should be flogged.”
Book 4: Dead End
Ah, the final case.
Right now, I'm a bit of an emotional wreck as I've written each book's review after reading it and I've literally only just finished this one. At the moment, I'm feeling a little speechless, so I'll try my best to explain why.
First off, another great introduction to the case, with a 3rd person dual POV in Chapter 1, from Jason and Anthony, our clients for this case. They're quirky, fun and lend a slightly more emotional feel to the case that Duncan works in this story, because of who they are and what their challenge is. Even little Gary, Anthony's son, is a great side characters, though it's really Jason who is the believer and the main one of the three who drives the plot forward.
Duncan's part in all of this is, as always, the brains of the operation, the brawn and even the stubborn stupidity that gets him so routinely in so much touble.
I loved the added challenge of the Order of Cotton Mather – which I'm not going to explain to anyone who hasn't read it. Just let me say that it's a genius way to make more of a character that I hadn't expected to need more from. And, because I can't tell you what it's about or what happens without spoiling everything, I'm going to end with this:
O.M.G. I thought I was going to have a heart attack with that ending. But it was...perfect...right...beautiful...so many things that brought me to tears and back to smiling again.
Sublime!
~
Favourite Quote
“If I was her, I'd be cursing his ass. Couple of boils on his butt. Warts on his nose. Penis falling off. That sort of thing.”
~
Overall, this series is a masterclass of how to write a good paranormal crime novel, with a dash of romance and make the reader an emotional wreck. With humour, love and just enough snarky sarcasm, there was plenty of emotions to explore and for us readers to feel. I was immersed in Duncan's world from page one.
I can honestly say that I'm addicted. I've just bought (this second) book 5 in the series and I'll be starting it tomorrow. I can't wait!
Author – Stephen Osborne
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 642
Cover – Really nice!
POV – 1st person, 1 character, with occasional other POV
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Romance, Supernatural, Crime, Thriller
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Reviewed for Divine Magazine
I've been eager to read a Stephen Osborne book for some time, but never seemed to get the time. When this bundle popped up, I was really excited. This last year, crime thrillers haven't gone well for me, but this one was a real surprise and a great boost to remind me why this is the genre I love so much.
~
Book 1: Pale As A Ghost
As a story written in 1st person, I was sceptical. Me and 1st person don't get alone. But this one didn't even make me blink. It's how the story is meant to be told. 1st person, past tense and so well written that there was no possibility of the story making sense or being half as effective if written in any other way. The addition of the murderer's POV was a nice twist, even when it was small and at the end of each of the relevant chapters.
Not only was the writing fantastic, in a way that I'm now sure I will love anything else Stephen Osborne puts out there. Once I'm done, I'll gobble up the rest of them without hesitation. But, on top of that, the characterisation was perfect, without those stereotypical information dumps that I hate. Instead, Osborne managed to supply the relevant information – whether background, history or information that we needed to understand the story – in individual chapters that were contained, insightful but never too much and always at appropriate times.
I absolutely loved the drama, the danger, the romance and the realism of a crime story with a paranormal element. For the world building that Osborne wrapped everything up in, so well explained and explored, nothing felt far fetched or out of place. Everything that happened was within a reasonable expectation for the world and the characters.
Speaking of which, I loved nearly all of them! Duncan and Robbie were my favourite, naturally, with Gina following a close second. I liked Nick, but I wasn't sure about his place within the story or how his 'relationship' with the characters would progress. It was a matter of it being too good to be true and being unsure of what might happen next.
Even the cases – of which I loved that there was more than one – all revolved perfectly within Duncan's capabilities and the plot. They intersected at appropriate points while still managing to maintain their individual stories and being believable resolved.
~
Favourite Quote
“If Sam was some sort of arsonist spirit, at least he picked a night when Robbie and I were at the movies. Got to give him credit for that.”
Book 2: Animal Instinct
Again, the world building held up to the strength of the characters and the plot. With the addition of new characters, including Vallis, who was an intriguing complication. I liked that, although he was a psychic/medium, he wasn't a fraud that was completely useless to the story. The way he behaved and reacted to the various situations made him a side character worth keeping an eye on.
I really loved getting Robbie's POV in this story. The reason for it was important and it was a really great addition to the plot; Gina and Robbie really were the driving force of this story, though Duncan was the one who did all the dirty work for them. The combination of that made the story perfectly paced.
If possible, this book was even better than the first. I cried, I laughed, I was scared for the main character and I left this with an absolute emotional overload.
~
Favourite Quote
“I wanted to get started right away and do a Hercule Poirot, gathering all the suspects in the drawing room and questioning them until one of them slipped up. “Aha! But I never said the coffee had sugar in it! The little gray cells, they surpass themselves! That means the person who stole the skull is none other than Sir Templeton Bassington-Phipps!”
Book 3: The Scarlet Tide
Wow. Every story in this series just gets better and better.
I loved the Prologue with Colton's POV, showing us the case that was going to be Duncan's focus for this story. It was a great addition, letting us see how it all began firsthand. I didn't even mind about the 3rd person interlude, since I was starting to get used to it and understood the necessity. I liked that it not only made sound sense in the terms of explaining things Duncan' couldn't know but which would be helpful to us and fun to read, but it also provided a brief step back from Duncan's life and from the possibility of these books reading like a formatted system, like some other series develop. Each book in this series is completely individual, in every way.
What came across to me more in this story than the previous two was just how great of a main character Duncan really is. I mean, he's in no way perfect. His boyfriend, his complicated love life, his weird pet and his witchy best friend show that well enough, but in this story we really get to see just how delicate he can be, physically.
Though Duncan is your strong main lead, emotionally messed up but dealing with it pretty well and with that tough guy persona that fits with his career, he's in no way untouchable, infallible or perfect. He gets hurt, he makes mistakes and sometimes those mistakes have tragic or even just disappointing consequences. It only makes him a great flawed, but realistic, hero.
At the same time, the cases are never the same. Though vampires have popped up in the previous stories, they're not all the same or generic; they vary in personality, in ability and type. Each case has its own individual feel to it, its own risks, challenges and needs. And each one pushes Duncan in an unexpected but different way.
For me, this one had a really satisfying ending. They all do, but this one just felt like that Aaaah moment, when you sink into a really comfy chair, you don't have to move and everything you could ever need is within reach. Perfect.
~
Favourite Quote
“I'm all for young love, unless it involves someone named Edward and a girl named Bella. Then they should be flogged.”
Book 4: Dead End
Ah, the final case.
Right now, I'm a bit of an emotional wreck as I've written each book's review after reading it and I've literally only just finished this one. At the moment, I'm feeling a little speechless, so I'll try my best to explain why.
First off, another great introduction to the case, with a 3rd person dual POV in Chapter 1, from Jason and Anthony, our clients for this case. They're quirky, fun and lend a slightly more emotional feel to the case that Duncan works in this story, because of who they are and what their challenge is. Even little Gary, Anthony's son, is a great side characters, though it's really Jason who is the believer and the main one of the three who drives the plot forward.
Duncan's part in all of this is, as always, the brains of the operation, the brawn and even the stubborn stupidity that gets him so routinely in so much touble.
I loved the added challenge of the Order of Cotton Mather – which I'm not going to explain to anyone who hasn't read it. Just let me say that it's a genius way to make more of a character that I hadn't expected to need more from. And, because I can't tell you what it's about or what happens without spoiling everything, I'm going to end with this:
O.M.G. I thought I was going to have a heart attack with that ending. But it was...perfect...right...beautiful...so many things that brought me to tears and back to smiling again.
Sublime!
~
Favourite Quote
“If I was her, I'd be cursing his ass. Couple of boils on his butt. Warts on his nose. Penis falling off. That sort of thing.”
~
Overall, this series is a masterclass of how to write a good paranormal crime novel, with a dash of romance and make the reader an emotional wreck. With humour, love and just enough snarky sarcasm, there was plenty of emotions to explore and for us readers to feel. I was immersed in Duncan's world from page one.
I can honestly say that I'm addicted. I've just bought (this second) book 5 in the series and I'll be starting it tomorrow. I can't wait!
March 12, 2023
Duncan Andrews lives a complicated life.
His best friend is a Witch, who is hundreds of years old. His dog is a zombie. His boyfriend Robbie is a Ghost. and Duncan is Private Detective, who gets all the weird out there cases.
Really enjoyed the stories.
My one pet peeve was it was constantly mentioned that Duncan Andrews’s best friend Gina is a witch. His dog is a zombie. And his dead boyfriend, Robbie, is a ghost. That really annoyed me constantly being dropped in the story. I know already stop reminding me!!!
Apart from the little grievance I really enjoyed the books and series and would Highly Recommend.
MM.
His best friend is a Witch, who is hundreds of years old. His dog is a zombie. His boyfriend Robbie is a Ghost. and Duncan is Private Detective, who gets all the weird out there cases.
Really enjoyed the stories.
My one pet peeve was it was constantly mentioned that Duncan Andrews’s best friend Gina is a witch. His dog is a zombie. And his dead boyfriend, Robbie, is a ghost. That really annoyed me constantly being dropped in the story. I know already stop reminding me!!!
Apart from the little grievance I really enjoyed the books and series and would Highly Recommend.
MM.
March 8, 2019
This was an amazing series - interesting and definitely unique characters that Stephen Osborne definitely made work! Loved the interactions, the humor, the mysteries and the chemistry despite (or because of?) the different species everyone is! Zombie dog - gross, but not gross at all! You have to read it for that to make any sense.
October 10, 2017
I love this author's work!
January 4, 2018
Highly enjoyable series. Little to no sex except at end of book 4 and not explicit
November 23, 2018
I read the individual books. Rather gory for my tastes, but I liked the sympathetic characters. As I noted in another review, I have a soft spot for Daisy the zombie bulldog. They're m/m paranormal action-adventure books.
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