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Brotherhood of the Wheel #2
King of the Road
The Brotherhood of the Wheel return to explore the haunted byways and truck stops of the U.S. Interstate Highway System
Jimmie Aussapile, Lovina Marcou and Heck Sinclair are members of a secret society dedicated to protecting those who travel America's highways from the monsters, both supernatural and mundane, that lurk in the darkness just beyond your headlights. They are the Brotherhood of the Wheel.
At home in Lenoir, North Carolina, Jimmie and his squire Heck find themselves drawn into an all-out war between two competing biker gangs. One is led by a rival biker in possession of new found supernatural allies and the other is an all-female werewolf pack.
Meanwhile, Lovina is drawn into a missing-person case that leads to a Pennsylvania trailer park seemingly haunted by killer clowns.
One way or another peace must be maintained and the many roads of America must be protected. But it might just cost the Brotherhood their souls if they aren't careful.
Jimmie Aussapile, Lovina Marcou and Heck Sinclair are members of a secret society dedicated to protecting those who travel America's highways from the monsters, both supernatural and mundane, that lurk in the darkness just beyond your headlights. They are the Brotherhood of the Wheel.
At home in Lenoir, North Carolina, Jimmie and his squire Heck find themselves drawn into an all-out war between two competing biker gangs. One is led by a rival biker in possession of new found supernatural allies and the other is an all-female werewolf pack.
Meanwhile, Lovina is drawn into a missing-person case that leads to a Pennsylvania trailer park seemingly haunted by killer clowns.
One way or another peace must be maintained and the many roads of America must be protected. But it might just cost the Brotherhood their souls if they aren't careful.
384 pages, Hardcover
First published December 4, 2018
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R.S. Belcher
34 books743 followersR.S. (Rod) Belcher is an award-winning newspaper and magazine editor and reporter.
Rod has been a private investigator, a DJ, a comic book store owner and has degrees in criminal law, psychology and justice and risk administration, from Virginia Commonwealth University. He's done Masters work in Forensic Science at The George Washington University, and worked with the Occult Crime Taskforce for the Virginia General Assembly.
He lives in Roanoke Virginia with his children: Jonathan and Emily .
Rod has been a private investigator, a DJ, a comic book store owner and has degrees in criminal law, psychology and justice and risk administration, from Virginia Commonwealth University. He's done Masters work in Forensic Science at The George Washington University, and worked with the Occult Crime Taskforce for the Virginia General Assembly.
He lives in Roanoke Virginia with his children: Jonathan and Emily .
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March 24, 2021
King of the Road
Brotherhood of the Wheel, Book 2
By: R. S. Belcher
Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
Wow, this was as good if not better than the first book! This time the Brotherhood is dealing with supernatural dealing along the rail system and killer clowns! Hey, I think clowns are creepy enough but but them in a forest with axes and chasing people, now I am really creeped out! There are so many layers to the story with characters dealing with different issues but they eventually come together. All of it is so well thought out. Characters are so well developed, plot with many twists and turns, the world building is terrific!
The narrator is fantastic! He makes the story really pop! He is excellent! He is a man of a million voices!
I loved this series!
Brotherhood of the Wheel, Book 2
By: R. S. Belcher
Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
Wow, this was as good if not better than the first book! This time the Brotherhood is dealing with supernatural dealing along the rail system and killer clowns! Hey, I think clowns are creepy enough but but them in a forest with axes and chasing people, now I am really creeped out! There are so many layers to the story with characters dealing with different issues but they eventually come together. All of it is so well thought out. Characters are so well developed, plot with many twists and turns, the world building is terrific!
The narrator is fantastic! He makes the story really pop! He is excellent! He is a man of a million voices!
I loved this series!
December 5, 2018
Review to Come
Notes:
I already want the next book! Maybe it'll take less than two years to come out? Maybe?
ETA: Well. Okay. Maybe the third book will come out in like 3 years? I read an article & it seems like the author has several projects lined up. Which is good! More books! Just not necessarily one here.
At the end of the story, I'm left thinking:
When is there ever a right or good time to start a story? The very beginning? Middle? Towards the end? Yet, since time moves on, there's no true end. I had a few jumpy thoughts about what I learned from this book and what may come up next. I love the current cast of characters but I want more about all the things I don't know. =P
Mysteries!
Notes:
I already want the next book! Maybe it'll take less than two years to come out? Maybe?
ETA: Well. Okay. Maybe the third book will come out in like 3 years? I read an article & it seems like the author has several projects lined up. Which is good! More books! Just not necessarily one here.
At the end of the story, I'm left thinking:
When is there ever a right or good time to start a story? The very beginning? Middle? Towards the end? Yet, since time moves on, there's no true end. I had a few jumpy thoughts about what I learned from this book and what may come up next. I love the current cast of characters but I want more about all the things I don't know. =P
Mysteries!
January 5, 2019
There is so much going on in this book! Clocking in at a little under 400 pages, subplots include: politics within motorcycle gangs and wars, Nicholas Flamel and alchemy, a bit of H. P. Lovecraft's weirdness, familial physical and psychological abuse, Insane Clown Posse and juggaloes, the mystery of The Black Dahlia murder, hobo history and riding the rails. As well as all that, there are the usual urban fantasy tropes: secret organizations with large agendas and werewolves.
So, of course, I loved it.
I have a love affair with Tor publishing. They have an amazing way of bringing me consistently excellent authors and stories.
HOWEVER, it saddens me to say that actual editing in this book is HORRIBLE, to the point where it disrupted my reading flow. Connectors such as "a" and "the" were constantly left out as well as possessive "'s" and place tense endings such as "ed."
This is a $30 hardcover release. The cover art is gorgeous. More time and money should have been spent on housekeeping the interior. It appears that Mr. Belcher was writing furiously in a glorious attempt to get all the content and action down on the page as his thoughts were tumbling. That is the job of the writer and it's easy for simple, common errors to slip through.
That's the editor's job. Please hire one.
I would normally detract a full star from my rating for such a serious flaw but Mr. Belcher and his story don't deserve that but it can't go without a demerit, so a half-star.
YES, it is THAT good.
Actual Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
Source: Harris County Public Library
Current preferred format (e-book) price: $14.99
Opinion of Price: Prohibitive
My Cost: $0.00
So, of course, I loved it.
I have a love affair with Tor publishing. They have an amazing way of bringing me consistently excellent authors and stories.
HOWEVER, it saddens me to say that actual editing in this book is HORRIBLE, to the point where it disrupted my reading flow. Connectors such as "a" and "the" were constantly left out as well as possessive "'s" and place tense endings such as "ed."
This is a $30 hardcover release. The cover art is gorgeous. More time and money should have been spent on housekeeping the interior. It appears that Mr. Belcher was writing furiously in a glorious attempt to get all the content and action down on the page as his thoughts were tumbling. That is the job of the writer and it's easy for simple, common errors to slip through.
That's the editor's job. Please hire one.
I would normally detract a full star from my rating for such a serious flaw but Mr. Belcher and his story don't deserve that but it can't go without a demerit, so a half-star.
YES, it is THAT good.
Actual Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
Source: Harris County Public Library
Current preferred format (e-book) price: $14.99
Opinion of Price: Prohibitive
My Cost: $0.00
January 12, 2019
Insane Clown Posse, serial killer clowns who are not members of Insane Clown Posse, a werewolf motorcycle club in addition to the monster-killing motorcycle club I already knew about, the usual demons and monsters and scary things that are supposed to only come out at night but sometimes break the rules, a trailer park full of intrepid, Image comics reading kids (I could read a whole book about the trailer park full of intrepid kids!) and a tenant who goes by the name Calvin but is actually Hastur (best line in the book - "A stray thought sprang up in Lovina's mind - God help the poor flatfoot that knocks on the door to Calvin's trailer."), a missed opportunity to name drop Fiona Staples, and the Black Dahlia, among other things. Just another exciting entry in the Brotherhood of the Wheel series.
December 16, 2018
4+ stars
I liked this one even better than the first, and I love that Belcher is starting to give us a glimpse of a longer arc. I also love Bronson Pinchot's narration and voice acting, although I wish he wouldn't whisper with some of his breathier voices. His voice is so deep that when he whispers my poor ears can't hardly hear it unless I have earbuds in. That said, I don't think I'll ever be able to get my head around the character with the Scottish brogue/Hillbilly accent. I'm not sure how Pinchot manages it, but he carries it off quite well.
The story is excellent.
I liked this one even better than the first, and I love that Belcher is starting to give us a glimpse of a longer arc. I also love Bronson Pinchot's narration and voice acting, although I wish he wouldn't whisper with some of his breathier voices. His voice is so deep that when he whispers my poor ears can't hardly hear it unless I have earbuds in. That said, I don't think I'll ever be able to get my head around the character with the Scottish brogue/Hillbilly accent. I'm not sure how Pinchot manages it, but he carries it off quite well.
The story is excellent.
February 12, 2019
Jimmie Aussapile, Lovina Marcou and Heck Sinclair are members of a secret society dedicated to protecting those who travel America's highways from the monsters, both supernatural and mundane, that lurk in the darkness just beyond your headlights. They are the Brotherhood of the Wheel.
This series has really grown on me. I bought "Brother of the Wheel" as an impulse buy & really enjoyed it. I've enjoyed the character growth of Heck & Max. I am really curious to see where Mr. Belcher is going to take them. There were a lot of threads of story & a slew of characters & I wondered how everything would tie together, again Mr. Belcher does a wonderful job mixing the supernatural with highways, byways & now the rail. I even loved the Laytham Ballard reference. I do hope that we won't have to wait too, too long for the next installment. I would also love to create a playlist for all the music that is used in both book.
This series has really grown on me. I bought "Brother of the Wheel" as an impulse buy & really enjoyed it. I've enjoyed the character growth of Heck & Max. I am really curious to see where Mr. Belcher is going to take them. There were a lot of threads of story & a slew of characters & I wondered how everything would tie together, again Mr. Belcher does a wonderful job mixing the supernatural with highways, byways & now the rail. I even loved the Laytham Ballard reference. I do hope that we won't have to wait too, too long for the next installment. I would also love to create a playlist for all the music that is used in both book.
August 10, 2020
Well written and wildly entertaining. It's like Sons of Anarchy with supernatural elements. And the Insane Clown Posse. And hobos. And serial killers. A little Illuminati, too. The big bad is easy to identify, but what the story lacks in mystery, it makes up for with action and humor. Even when I knew what the author was doing ("oh, this is the 'save the cat' trope"), I was hooked.
Although it's the second in a series and I hadn't read the first, I never felt lost. Allusions to events in the first book were intriguing, so I'd be happy to backtrack and read #1 also, in spite of some gentle spoilers. The proofreading was abysmal throughout (with most books, it's the last third of the book that gets short shrift in proofing). Mistakes on the order of your/you're. The writing is so good, I was angry that it didn't get a good proofreader. Spellcheck can't save you!
Although it's the second in a series and I hadn't read the first, I never felt lost. Allusions to events in the first book were intriguing, so I'd be happy to backtrack and read #1 also, in spite of some gentle spoilers. The proofreading was abysmal throughout (with most books, it's the last third of the book that gets short shrift in proofing). Mistakes on the order of your/you're. The writing is so good, I was angry that it didn't get a good proofreader. Spellcheck can't save you!
March 17, 2019
I'd been keen to see where King of the Road would lead, ever since finishing the first book in the series. I wasn't disappointed. Belcher comes up with another large supernatual threat, multiple storylines that slowly weave themselves together, and a dangerous reveal at the end that has me eager to read the third book when it comes out.
While the story is well written, and some of the characters are fascinating, there are a couple of small points that bring the story down for me. Unfortunately once you notice these points, it becomes incredibly obvious (so apologies in advance for pointing these out). Belcher loves to describe what his characters are wearing in high detail, and while this itself isn't a bad thing, when a character has their outfit/appearance described twice, chapters apart, or when a minor thug gets several sentences describing his outfit, it seems a bit unneccesary. The other is that Belcher seems obsessed with slotting in which song if playing in every scene in the book; there's always a radio on somewhere. Sometimes there are two, or even three songs mentioned as playing on one page, despite having no relevance to the story.
Aside from these minor stylistic choices that I found a tad irritating, the story itself was well worth a read, and as with the first book, while the start was a bit slower at times for me, by the end I was hooked and impressed by how it all came together. If you enjoyed the first book, I'd definitely recommend continuing to read the series.
While the story is well written, and some of the characters are fascinating, there are a couple of small points that bring the story down for me. Unfortunately once you notice these points, it becomes incredibly obvious (so apologies in advance for pointing these out). Belcher loves to describe what his characters are wearing in high detail, and while this itself isn't a bad thing, when a character has their outfit/appearance described twice, chapters apart, or when a minor thug gets several sentences describing his outfit, it seems a bit unneccesary. The other is that Belcher seems obsessed with slotting in which song if playing in every scene in the book; there's always a radio on somewhere. Sometimes there are two, or even three songs mentioned as playing on one page, despite having no relevance to the story.
Aside from these minor stylistic choices that I found a tad irritating, the story itself was well worth a read, and as with the first book, while the start was a bit slower at times for me, by the end I was hooked and impressed by how it all came together. If you enjoyed the first book, I'd definitely recommend continuing to read the series.
December 29, 2018
I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Giveaway alert! Tor Books is kindly providing an AWESOME giveaway (U.S./Canada only), so don't forget to enter at the end of the review!
The nitty-gritty: A complex and unputdownable story filled with fascinating elements and well drawn characters makes this another must read from R.S. Belcher.
Oh Rod Belcher, you’ve done it again. If you love fantasy and horror and you haven’t yet checked out Belcher’s smorgasbord of backlist titles, then you are really missing out. R.S. Belcher is one of the most consistent writers I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading, and this series is one of my favorites. His latest is a continuation of The Brotherhood of the Wheel , a more-or-less standalone story that brings back some of my favorite characters from the first book, along with some new ones. Some story elements you’ll encounter here: killer clowns, werewolf bikers, trailer park ghosts, hobos, and much, much more. Intrigued? Then keep reading.
Belcher’s world revolves around a secretive society called the Brotherhood, made up of three different groups: the Brethren, truck drivers, bikers and even cops who patrol the roads and highways of America and keep them safe from the evil entities who are drawn to the Road’s ancient power; the Builders, who are scientists and students of the occult; and the Benefactors, who work in the areas of finance and politics. All three groups form the spokes of the “wheel,” and their secret handshake, so to speak, are the words “The wheel turns,” uttered in solidarity whenever they meet.
This is a multi-POV story that jumps around from character to character, but there are three main threads going on. Heck is a member of the biker gang the Blue Jocks, one of the groups who track down monsters, serial killers and other beasties near the roads. But someone in the Jocks is trying to start a civil war and fracture the group from within, and Heck is right in the middle of it. Lovina is a detective who is also a viamancer, someone who can draw magic from the roads. She’s been having terrifying dreams involving a kidnapped girl and a man dressed up as a clown, and she won’t rest until she solves the mystery of the missing girl. And finally, twelve-year-old Ryan and his mother have fled their home in Baltimore after a horrifying event (we don’t find out what happened until nearly the end of the story). They’ve come to stay with Ryan’s grandma Judy in Valentine Trailer Park in Coalport, Pennsylvania in order to start over. But a terrifying encounter in the nearby woods with a sledgehammer-wielding clown makes Ryan wonder if they’ve simply escaped one horror for another.
Eventually all these threads come together, and Belcher, in his typical violent and action-packed style, gives us a bang-up finale that I won’t soon forget.
There were so many elements I loved in this book, I hardly know where to begin! Let’s start with the characters. I loved Ryan’s story line, which gave me Stephen King vibes with it’s feeling of nostalgia and the creeping terror of the killer clowns that populate this story. Ryan has developed PTSD from an event in his past, but he’s immediately drawn in and befriended by the group of teens who live in the trailer park. I loved the friendships he develops with Nevada, Sam and the other trailer park kids, and their spooky adventures with ghosts and the hobos that live in the nearby, abandoned carnival. Ryan befriends a hobo ghost named Emmett who helps the kids fight the evil clowns, and I simply adored Emmett!
Lovina is a character from the first book in the series, but we get to know her even better in this story. There’s a personal tragedy from her past that drives her actions and her desire to find the missing girl from her dreams, and I love how she’s able to use road magic to help solve the mystery. Early in the story she calls in her good friend Max to help out, and I loved her character as well. Max is more of a scholar and has researched all sorts of arcane magic, and she has her own spooky encounter on a bus ride that simply delighted me!
And I can’t forget my favorite character in the entire book, a member of the biker gang the Bitches of Selene (great name, right??) named Ana Mae. The BoS and the Blue Jocks are rival gangs, but in this story they join forces in order to stop the bad guys who are trying to tear the Jocks apart. Ana Mae is one of the most kick-ass heroines I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, and I hope we get more of her in future installments. Also, in order to be a member of the BoS you have to be a shapeshifter (!), and I loved the fact that Ana Mae is a werewolf.
Belcher infuses his story with so many interesting elements, and once again I found myself Googling a bunch of stuff to see if it was real, or simply made up. He incorporates mythology, clown and hobo lore, and music subculture into his tale, and although it may seem like too many disparate elements, I was astounded at how everything eventually fits together like a puzzle. I loved the way he uses clown lore in particular, describing the origins of the word “harlequin” from the old French “Hellequin” which led to today’s white face-painted clowns. He even mentions real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who was fascinated with clowns and often dressed as one. A lot of research goes into each of Belcher’s books, and the fact that I can learn something new and be entertained at the same time is one reason I love his books so much.
King of the Road is extremely violent at times, so squeamish readers should beware, but trust me, the violence makes sense for this story, and at no time did I feel it was out of place or gratuitous. But there is also a sentimental side to this story. One side plot involves Lovina’s friend Russell and his dying wife Treasure, and wow did I love the way that ended! Belcher is one of those rare writers who can write shocking violence in one scene and then make you cry in the next, and it’s one reason I can’t wait to get my hands on everything he’s written.
The ending is a satisfying wrap up of everything that’s happened, but Belcher does a little foreshadowing for the next book by giving us a glimpse of what we can look forward to. There will no doubt be a book three in this series, although it’s not yet listed on Goodreads. If you haven’t jumped on the R.S. Belcher bandwagon, and you love well written urban fantasy and horror, then I urge you to make 2019 the year you do. Highly recommended!
Big thanks to the publisher for supplying a review copy.
Read my review of The Brotherhood of the Wheel.
And now for the giveaway. Courtesy of the publisher, I have copies of The Brotherhood of the Wheel (Book #1) and King of the Road(Book #2), as well as this cool series-themed trucker hat to give away to one lucky entrant! Contest is open to U.S./Canadian residents only, and winner will be randomly selected using Rafflecopter. Folks, this is an excellent opportunity to read the first two books in this amazing series, so if you're ready, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
This review originally appeared on Books, Bones & Buffy
The nitty-gritty: A complex and unputdownable story filled with fascinating elements and well drawn characters makes this another must read from R.S. Belcher.
Oh Rod Belcher, you’ve done it again. If you love fantasy and horror and you haven’t yet checked out Belcher’s smorgasbord of backlist titles, then you are really missing out. R.S. Belcher is one of the most consistent writers I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading, and this series is one of my favorites. His latest is a continuation of The Brotherhood of the Wheel , a more-or-less standalone story that brings back some of my favorite characters from the first book, along with some new ones. Some story elements you’ll encounter here: killer clowns, werewolf bikers, trailer park ghosts, hobos, and much, much more. Intrigued? Then keep reading.
Belcher’s world revolves around a secretive society called the Brotherhood, made up of three different groups: the Brethren, truck drivers, bikers and even cops who patrol the roads and highways of America and keep them safe from the evil entities who are drawn to the Road’s ancient power; the Builders, who are scientists and students of the occult; and the Benefactors, who work in the areas of finance and politics. All three groups form the spokes of the “wheel,” and their secret handshake, so to speak, are the words “The wheel turns,” uttered in solidarity whenever they meet.
This is a multi-POV story that jumps around from character to character, but there are three main threads going on. Heck is a member of the biker gang the Blue Jocks, one of the groups who track down monsters, serial killers and other beasties near the roads. But someone in the Jocks is trying to start a civil war and fracture the group from within, and Heck is right in the middle of it. Lovina is a detective who is also a viamancer, someone who can draw magic from the roads. She’s been having terrifying dreams involving a kidnapped girl and a man dressed up as a clown, and she won’t rest until she solves the mystery of the missing girl. And finally, twelve-year-old Ryan and his mother have fled their home in Baltimore after a horrifying event (we don’t find out what happened until nearly the end of the story). They’ve come to stay with Ryan’s grandma Judy in Valentine Trailer Park in Coalport, Pennsylvania in order to start over. But a terrifying encounter in the nearby woods with a sledgehammer-wielding clown makes Ryan wonder if they’ve simply escaped one horror for another.
Eventually all these threads come together, and Belcher, in his typical violent and action-packed style, gives us a bang-up finale that I won’t soon forget.
There were so many elements I loved in this book, I hardly know where to begin! Let’s start with the characters. I loved Ryan’s story line, which gave me Stephen King vibes with it’s feeling of nostalgia and the creeping terror of the killer clowns that populate this story. Ryan has developed PTSD from an event in his past, but he’s immediately drawn in and befriended by the group of teens who live in the trailer park. I loved the friendships he develops with Nevada, Sam and the other trailer park kids, and their spooky adventures with ghosts and the hobos that live in the nearby, abandoned carnival. Ryan befriends a hobo ghost named Emmett who helps the kids fight the evil clowns, and I simply adored Emmett!
Lovina is a character from the first book in the series, but we get to know her even better in this story. There’s a personal tragedy from her past that drives her actions and her desire to find the missing girl from her dreams, and I love how she’s able to use road magic to help solve the mystery. Early in the story she calls in her good friend Max to help out, and I loved her character as well. Max is more of a scholar and has researched all sorts of arcane magic, and she has her own spooky encounter on a bus ride that simply delighted me!
And I can’t forget my favorite character in the entire book, a member of the biker gang the Bitches of Selene (great name, right??) named Ana Mae. The BoS and the Blue Jocks are rival gangs, but in this story they join forces in order to stop the bad guys who are trying to tear the Jocks apart. Ana Mae is one of the most kick-ass heroines I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, and I hope we get more of her in future installments. Also, in order to be a member of the BoS you have to be a shapeshifter (!), and I loved the fact that Ana Mae is a werewolf.
Belcher infuses his story with so many interesting elements, and once again I found myself Googling a bunch of stuff to see if it was real, or simply made up. He incorporates mythology, clown and hobo lore, and music subculture into his tale, and although it may seem like too many disparate elements, I was astounded at how everything eventually fits together like a puzzle. I loved the way he uses clown lore in particular, describing the origins of the word “harlequin” from the old French “Hellequin” which led to today’s white face-painted clowns. He even mentions real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who was fascinated with clowns and often dressed as one. A lot of research goes into each of Belcher’s books, and the fact that I can learn something new and be entertained at the same time is one reason I love his books so much.
King of the Road is extremely violent at times, so squeamish readers should beware, but trust me, the violence makes sense for this story, and at no time did I feel it was out of place or gratuitous. But there is also a sentimental side to this story. One side plot involves Lovina’s friend Russell and his dying wife Treasure, and wow did I love the way that ended! Belcher is one of those rare writers who can write shocking violence in one scene and then make you cry in the next, and it’s one reason I can’t wait to get my hands on everything he’s written.
The ending is a satisfying wrap up of everything that’s happened, but Belcher does a little foreshadowing for the next book by giving us a glimpse of what we can look forward to. There will no doubt be a book three in this series, although it’s not yet listed on Goodreads. If you haven’t jumped on the R.S. Belcher bandwagon, and you love well written urban fantasy and horror, then I urge you to make 2019 the year you do. Highly recommended!
Big thanks to the publisher for supplying a review copy.
Read my review of The Brotherhood of the Wheel.
And now for the giveaway. Courtesy of the publisher, I have copies of The Brotherhood of the Wheel (Book #1) and King of the Road(Book #2), as well as this cool series-themed trucker hat to give away to one lucky entrant! Contest is open to U.S./Canadian residents only, and winner will be randomly selected using Rafflecopter. Folks, this is an excellent opportunity to read the first two books in this amazing series, so if you're ready, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
This review originally appeared on Books, Bones & Buffy
February 22, 2019
"The things that make them who we love are the same things that can get them killed [...] It’s enough to make you scream sometimes, but I wouldn’t trade him for anything, for all the gold in this world."
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Book: 4/5 stars
Audiobook: 2/5 stars
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Our heros Heck, Lovina, and Jimmie are back! Circumstances force them in different directions. Heck has to face drama with his MC after his step-father's passing; Jimmie starts on a path towards a sinister conspiracy involving the founders of the Brotherhood itself; and Lovina starts investigating her strange dreams involving killer clowns and frequent abductions at a certain trailer park...
It's weird, it's kooky, it's full of music and nerd-culture references, so let's dive right in!
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The Good:
- All the queer characters! And tons of POC and QPOC, even more so than the first book! How do I become a Bitch of Selene?!?! I WANT TO BE A QUEER WEREWOLF BIKER!!!!
- The inclusion of real, modern-day issues mixed in all the magic. Lovina, a black cop, faces anti-black racism and potential police brutality from other cops, for example, or the way Max the magician struggles with a social anxiety disorder.
- Belcher is definitely up-to-date on his nerd culture. (I especially appreciated his callout on the "Captain America becomes a Nazi" BULLCRAP that Marvel ACTUALLY pulled... Though that's not too surprising, as he does own a comic shop!)
- I like that Belcher is so supportive of us younger generations. I like that he sees the value in updating old ways while keeping the spirit of a thing alive. (An example would be how younger nomads still use hobo symbols, but also invented new ones such as "Free WiFi here!" And how Jimmie's father, an aging "redneck" mechanic, talks about how useful computers are to his business.) Look, it's just refreshing to see a person of Belcher's age (I don't know the exact number, but according to interviews he had a childhood in the 70s) who ISN'T pulling a "damn kids these days!!!"
- I absolutely adore Jimmie. He's such a GOOD guy; a hero I can root for. I loved him in the first book. I loved him here, too. If anything bad ever happens to him I will FIGHT A MAN.
- More Max! I love Max. And I liked Dusty and his weird magic, too.
- I really liked the new child character, Ryan. The story took an unexpected "Stephen King's IT" detour in a "group of weird pre-teens face off against both older kid bullies AND killer clowns" sort of way, but... Well. I like Stephen King's IT. And I like these kids. I was really interested in Ryan's subplot, and how it eventually merged into Max and Lovina's plot.
- I am going to marry Yogi, and there's nothing you can do about it. There's nothing Belcher can do about it, either. TAKE ME IN YOUR FUZZY WERE-BEAR ARMS, YOGI. I'M ALL YOURS.
- The entire opening scene was (chef's kiss) PERFECTION.
- Just how unapologetically dorky and WEIRD everything is. Look, a murderous offshoot of Insane Clown Posse is dispensing human body parts all over the US as part of an apocalyptic conspiracy while toxic makeup makes them immortal and rots their brains. What other book can you read that in?!?!
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The Less-Good:
- Aside from that fantastic opening scene, our favorite trio barely worked together at all. They were all split up. I missed their dynamic. Maybe this is all just middle-book syndrome talking and things will pick up later...?
- Heck and Jimmie's subplots were nowhere near as interesting or fleshed-out as Lovina and Max's. I barely cared at all about Heck's biker drama. Whenever the plot snapped back to him, I just sighed. (And I could have done without the random sex scene with a forgettable character that sprang up out of nowhere and added nothing.)
- Going off that, Cherokee Mike and Viper just weren’t very interesting or compelling villains. The killer clowns were the REAL stars of the show, of course, but that whole subplot was just kind of a bummer after how GOOD that creepy town in Brotherhood was. (I think this is another problem of having our protags all split up. Of course there can’t be as much time/care spent developing EVERYTHING as there was last time, when they were all fighting the same baddie.)
- MORE JIMMIE, PLEASE! (I realize that Belcher is setting him up for a bigger plot in future books with the Brotherhood and the Builders, but there just wasn't enough of him!)
- The use of song references was way overdone here. In the first book, it was charming and reflected the mood of the scenes/characters, but this time it was a little too much. I don't have time to listen to ALL these songs!
- This has nothing to do with the book itself, but the audio narrator, Bronson Pinchot, is kind of awful at this job. He adds weird, inconsistent accents and awkward pauses to EVERYTHING. I didn’t mind him as much in Brotherhood, but it was very noticeable here.
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All in all, I love this series, I like the author, and I'm excited to see more of his work in the future. I wish he was more recognized, because his work is so unique and fun and strange.
(Also, I only just figured out that the "trucker code" chapter titles relate to the content of the chapters themselves (10-70 means "fire," 10-34 means "help needed" etc), and now I feel foolish for not getting that sooner.)
“The Wheel Turns.”
July 24, 2020
I am new to the Urban Fantasy genre so I had absolutely no idea what to expect. This book felt like a mash up of the wildly popular Sons of Anarchy and Stephen King's It with a splash of Once Bitten and The Black Dahlia thrown in for good measure. The book is an interesting mix of horror, mystery, action, and the supernatural all thrown into one somewhat disturbing (but quite enjoyable) read.
I received King of the Road in my monthly My Thrill Club box and I have to admit it was not a selection I would have picked out on my own. The title sounded intriguing and the cover art was pretty cool so I figured I'd give it a shot! Unfortunately, I did not realize this is the second in the series of the Brotherhood of the Wheel books. With that said, I don't know how much I missed out on from the first book but I was still able to read this installment as a stand alone. There were a few times when I questioned things and thought perhaps the answers to my questions were in the first book. There was nothing so significant though that indicated reading the first book is essential.
The book starts off with a chase involving human trafficking on the open highway. If that's not your thing, don't worry because it serves no greater purpose than being an introduction to some of the characters and what their jobs are. The real story is in the raging war between rival clubs and who is really fueling the fire that's costing the lives of many. In a separate story, people are continually going missing near the small town of Coalport, PA. The locals have tried to tell anyone who would listen, but once authorities start hearing tales of hobos and clowns with machetes, it seems they quickly lose interest. That is until a southern cop named Lovina comes across the case. Missing persons are important to Lovina and have hit close to home so she decides to delve in to see what she can find.
Filled with action packed fight scenes, scary clowns (named Harlequins), and references to everything from Nicolas Flamel to Insane Clown Posse, this book really runs the gamut. I was particularly pulled in because of the PA locations. My husband's mom was from Coalport and it's so small that very few people have ever heard of it. It's also pretty fun to read books when you are familiar with the landscape in which it is set. Although I must admit, I may think twice before visiting the abandoned turnpike near Breezewood ever again!
All in all a fun read. I would recommend it to anyone who has an open mind and enjoys horror, fantasy, and action genres. The book ends on a bit of a cliff hanger so now I'll be on the lookout for the next one in the series for sure!
I received King of the Road in my monthly My Thrill Club box and I have to admit it was not a selection I would have picked out on my own. The title sounded intriguing and the cover art was pretty cool so I figured I'd give it a shot! Unfortunately, I did not realize this is the second in the series of the Brotherhood of the Wheel books. With that said, I don't know how much I missed out on from the first book but I was still able to read this installment as a stand alone. There were a few times when I questioned things and thought perhaps the answers to my questions were in the first book. There was nothing so significant though that indicated reading the first book is essential.
The book starts off with a chase involving human trafficking on the open highway. If that's not your thing, don't worry because it serves no greater purpose than being an introduction to some of the characters and what their jobs are. The real story is in the raging war between rival clubs and who is really fueling the fire that's costing the lives of many. In a separate story, people are continually going missing near the small town of Coalport, PA. The locals have tried to tell anyone who would listen, but once authorities start hearing tales of hobos and clowns with machetes, it seems they quickly lose interest. That is until a southern cop named Lovina comes across the case. Missing persons are important to Lovina and have hit close to home so she decides to delve in to see what she can find.
Filled with action packed fight scenes, scary clowns (named Harlequins), and references to everything from Nicolas Flamel to Insane Clown Posse, this book really runs the gamut. I was particularly pulled in because of the PA locations. My husband's mom was from Coalport and it's so small that very few people have ever heard of it. It's also pretty fun to read books when you are familiar with the landscape in which it is set. Although I must admit, I may think twice before visiting the abandoned turnpike near Breezewood ever again!
All in all a fun read. I would recommend it to anyone who has an open mind and enjoys horror, fantasy, and action genres. The book ends on a bit of a cliff hanger so now I'll be on the lookout for the next one in the series for sure!
March 26, 2019
This is the best series concept I have read since the Dark Tower books by King. Fantastic characters, stories, myth, and legend all tied from the Knights Templar to current day bikers, truckers, and many other interesting characters. I hope to hell he keeps writing new books in this series for a long time.
February 27, 2019
Great followup to Brotherhood of the Wheel... and then the ending went and expanded the world/storyline even more... and now I have to wait for the next release... GRR, ARGH!!!
May 3, 2025
....meh?
Somehow, this book is less than the sum of its parts.
Somehow, this book is less than the sum of its parts.
May 25, 2021
Belcher’s writing motto is “It ain’t done ‘til it’s overdone.” Pinchot’s female voices either whine to the point of distraction or are so low and breathy that you’ll have to turn up the volume to make out what they are saying. The New Orleans cop is one exception. Pinchot prepared poorly for this reading and it shows.
Constant button pushing as a poor substitute for creating a real plot.
Constant button pushing as a poor substitute for creating a real plot.
December 13, 2018
I'm an enthusiastic, unapologetic fan of R.S. Belcher. Look, I'm somewhat new to the fantasy/magical type genre most fans might file this work under. I know enough about where the genre stands to know Harry Dresden and the major debt owed to the guy, not to mention the copulating and rapidly spreading legion of copycat imitators. I'm not ignorant in my enthusiasm, as you might expect of a self described "newbie" (tho honestly I've read a ton of books near and/or dear to the genre, so...*shrug*). What I'm saying is I have CONTEXT to what it means when I declare R.S. Belcher a REFINEMENT, if not an improvement to the Dresden model. Granted that could just be personal taste, but probably not just that. Believe that if you're bent on dismissing the claim, I guess (if so, then feel free to get BENT while you're at it -- what does "get bent" really mean anyway? Perhaps we would all like to get bent? Hey, look this is an unnecessary digression! I really am a Belcher fan! [ha - Sorry, Rod, it's said out of LUV]). And yes, these comments perhaps belong more to the Ballard books. Still, it relates to the Wheel series, too. I find Belcher's world better focused. More believable and just more interesting over all that what I've drawn from better than ten increasingly padded and repetitive Dresden books. Sue me. Call the Army on me. Get your big bro to punch me in the nose. Belcher will still be in a position to land a sturdier, more interesting magical noir detective series.
After a recent re-read of Belcher's work to date (save for the Golgotha stuff), only two things really stands in his way. 1. We need less tickling of the ol' heart strings. I for one don't really need the CONSTANT manipulation Belcher does trying to get us to CARE about the characters with all this touchy feely likability. Belcher even writes one of the characters eulogize somebody by saying something like the good ones die because when you're collecting rocks, the beautiful gems get picked first. Blech! Am I alone here? We get pages of special moments and assurances of how GOOD and SPECIAL these characters are to each other. We know! Heck loves his family! He's surly but has a great, special heart for his Mom. We get it. The cancer stricken lady has a husband who loves her and wants to do anything for her. Yes! It's great. But we don't need all the copy that eventually gets us to the point we guessed it would be right off the bat.
It's like this, man. If every relationship and love we hear about is special, then NONE OF IT is special, you get it? After several books now, it's not a stylistic choice. It's not so much a story. It's just tired. Show more confidence. Trust me, I'm HOOKED on your writing. Legions of others are, too. Get us to care about less special people. haha.
2. Draw back away from all the different plot threads. I get a bit frustrated reading Belcher recently because he gets me so INVESTED in a story and then boom. Next chapter starts what could be a whole new novel from another character's perspective. In King of the Road, it didn't even seem like two threads coming together. I suspect it will in other books, but I'm not certain. I'm left in the end unsure why my fervent reading of either plot had to be constantly doused with the cold water as we switch gears to a whole other (unrelated) event. I'd have preferred two different novels.
I know I should be more supportive of Rod's choices here. It's not easy what he does and does generally so well. better than so many trying to be the next big deal. I'm just saying this could be a problem for others down the line after a few more books where this keeps happening and we're less excited and enamored of Heck and Jimmy's newness. You know what I'm saying?
King of the Road is still one of my favorite's of 2018 (along with Night Dahlia, which I think had less of that issues). Maybe I'm wrong. I'm not published, after all. If I'm not wrong, Rod will figure it out without needing my silly review.
Can't wait for more Wheels turning, more Latham Ballard, and more Golgotha weirdness.
After a recent re-read of Belcher's work to date (save for the Golgotha stuff), only two things really stands in his way. 1. We need less tickling of the ol' heart strings. I for one don't really need the CONSTANT manipulation Belcher does trying to get us to CARE about the characters with all this touchy feely likability. Belcher even writes one of the characters eulogize somebody by saying something like the good ones die because when you're collecting rocks, the beautiful gems get picked first. Blech! Am I alone here? We get pages of special moments and assurances of how GOOD and SPECIAL these characters are to each other. We know! Heck loves his family! He's surly but has a great, special heart for his Mom. We get it. The cancer stricken lady has a husband who loves her and wants to do anything for her. Yes! It's great. But we don't need all the copy that eventually gets us to the point we guessed it would be right off the bat.
It's like this, man. If every relationship and love we hear about is special, then NONE OF IT is special, you get it? After several books now, it's not a stylistic choice. It's not so much a story. It's just tired. Show more confidence. Trust me, I'm HOOKED on your writing. Legions of others are, too. Get us to care about less special people. haha.
2. Draw back away from all the different plot threads. I get a bit frustrated reading Belcher recently because he gets me so INVESTED in a story and then boom. Next chapter starts what could be a whole new novel from another character's perspective. In King of the Road, it didn't even seem like two threads coming together. I suspect it will in other books, but I'm not certain. I'm left in the end unsure why my fervent reading of either plot had to be constantly doused with the cold water as we switch gears to a whole other (unrelated) event. I'd have preferred two different novels.
I know I should be more supportive of Rod's choices here. It's not easy what he does and does generally so well. better than so many trying to be the next big deal. I'm just saying this could be a problem for others down the line after a few more books where this keeps happening and we're less excited and enamored of Heck and Jimmy's newness. You know what I'm saying?
King of the Road is still one of my favorite's of 2018 (along with Night Dahlia, which I think had less of that issues). Maybe I'm wrong. I'm not published, after all. If I'm not wrong, Rod will figure it out without needing my silly review.
Can't wait for more Wheels turning, more Latham Ballard, and more Golgotha weirdness.
January 16, 2020
I'm back on Belcher's Urban Fantasy trash wagon because it's wonderful, if ridiculous. well-researched trash, no less, as it is evident that tons of research went into this book. I'm unduly amused at the thought of his internet history.
Fair Warning: this book contains high levels of violence, kidnapping, supernatural gangfights, gunfights, more violence on women and children (both overt and implied), threats to children, and on-screen gore, serial killings, and of fucking course, killer clowns. If this is not your jam, please find an exit.
I'm struck again with the idea that Belcher should really be writing screenplays, in that this installment of Brotherhood of the Wheel is also extremely cinematic, down to the soundtrack. Yes, there is a soundtrack-- everywhere we go, we're told exactly what our characters are listening to, and it's entertaining if a little distracting. Brother, go find a studio that will make this shit, plz.
I adore the cast, and I am always appreciative of Belcher's acknowledgement that the world is peopled with diverse humans, even if I want to slap the shit out of Heck a lot. His impulsiveness is tempered only slightly by Jimmie's influence, and while it might come in handy occasionally (see: the opening scene), it is literally so dumb in most real world situations, I can't even with who would put him in charge (other than Roadkill). Honestly. He's worse than TMNT!Raph.
Belcher is not shy about writing hooks in for the next installment, even though he (mercifully) is able to tell a whole story in one volume. The setup here is one that leaves little to the imagination in terms of who's behind things, Heck's parentage, and a long-term, terrifying telegraph on the subject of Jimmie's family that we all hope is avoidable chaos. I don't know if it was supposed to be a surprise :D but really the only mystery on those points is how they'll be resolved. Still, it's a fun, creepy page-turner, and I'll keep reading them.
Fair Warning: this book contains high levels of violence, kidnapping, supernatural gangfights, gunfights, more violence on women and children (both overt and implied), threats to children, and on-screen gore, serial killings, and of fucking course, killer clowns. If this is not your jam, please find an exit.
I'm struck again with the idea that Belcher should really be writing screenplays, in that this installment of Brotherhood of the Wheel is also extremely cinematic, down to the soundtrack. Yes, there is a soundtrack-- everywhere we go, we're told exactly what our characters are listening to, and it's entertaining if a little distracting. Brother, go find a studio that will make this shit, plz.
I adore the cast, and I am always appreciative of Belcher's acknowledgement that the world is peopled with diverse humans, even if I want to slap the shit out of Heck a lot. His impulsiveness is tempered only slightly by Jimmie's influence, and while it might come in handy occasionally (see: the opening scene), it is literally so dumb in most real world situations, I can't even with who would put him in charge (other than Roadkill). Honestly. He's worse than TMNT!Raph.
Belcher is not shy about writing hooks in for the next installment, even though he (mercifully) is able to tell a whole story in one volume. The setup here is one that leaves little to the imagination in terms of who's behind things, Heck's parentage, and a long-term, terrifying telegraph on the subject of Jimmie's family that we all hope is avoidable chaos. I don't know if it was supposed to be a surprise :D but really the only mystery on those points is how they'll be resolved. Still, it's a fun, creepy page-turner, and I'll keep reading them.
February 20, 2019
This series is dark, with lots of the most evil of human characters and behaviors and horrific descriptions of murders, but it's also incredibly heartwarming. I love the idea of the existence of a few good folks maintaining the Brotherhood to protect the rest of us innocents on the Road/Rail. I love that the good people are not always the obvious subjects (motorcycle club riders, hobos, trailer park citizens, truck drivers, etc.), which felt both inclusionary and diverse. It's hopeful to believe that anyone can make a difference just by being decent to their other and keeping their eyes open. I loved the storyline with Jimmie Aussapile and his father. I loved that there was a lesbian relationship included in the storyline and reference to Big Mac's gay relationship, as well as the more predictable fiery heterosexual one between the MC leaders. The book is full of thrills and scares, and the creepy clown theme was distinctly effective and kept my skin crawling. Bronson Pinchot does a great job with the narration, though the audio levels were a bit uneven with some of his characters' voices are so quiet that I had to turn the volume up in places.
March 26, 2019
King of the Road returns us to the world of truckers, bikers, and gypsy cab drivers who are part of a secret organization which traces back to the Knights Templar -- a society pledged to keep the roads safe and free of supernatural creatures. Belcher expertly weaves multiple plot lines involving an attempted take over of the Blue Jocks MC, killer (possibly ghostly) clowns, and a cabal of mystic serial killers. Despite the bizarre story, the characters remain rooted in reality. The trailer park children afraid of the wood and what dwells there are even more terrified by the non-supernatural bullies who live among them. Lovina Marcou investigates the clown related killings while trying to determine where her own feelings are taking her. Jimmie Aussapile is torn between his family, Heck, and his duty. Heck Sinclair has to deal with the schism in his MC while addressing his own inner demons.
Well written and wonderfully performed by narrator Bronson Pinchot.
Well written and wonderfully performed by narrator Bronson Pinchot.
May 5, 2019
Pardon my French, but I have to warn you this plot is Dark As Fuck, with lots of graphic descriptions of violence and murders. I consider myself somewhat unflappable towards violence, but numerous times a scene disturbed me enough to have to take a break in order to save my sanity.
What’s even more bizarre is that King of the Road is also really heartwarming. There are so many sweet scenes about family and loyalty; it makes the reader wonder if they are reading the same story. One minute you’re reading about a killer clown dismembering a body and the next you’re cheering on a were-possum defending his best friend.
You can read Jennifer's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
What’s even more bizarre is that King of the Road is also really heartwarming. There are so many sweet scenes about family and loyalty; it makes the reader wonder if they are reading the same story. One minute you’re reading about a killer clown dismembering a body and the next you’re cheering on a were-possum defending his best friend.
You can read Jennifer's full review at Horror DNA by clicking here.
February 26, 2019
KOTR is an excellent follow up to the first Bro-Wheel book and surpasses it on several levels. It takes us deeper into Belcher's myth-mashed world and gets the readers more invested in the 4 central heroes. The new characters we meet feel more realized and sympathetic than the supporting cast from the first book and I would enjoy seeing several of them appear in subsequent stories. The reader will be reminded of Sons of Anarchy and Stranger Things (Goonies, Lost Boys, etc) but the story is not overly derivative. With the Bro-Wheel series and the Nightwise series, Belcher has created an entertaining and engaging escape for fantasy/horror fans of many stripes.
April 12, 2021
I was so excited to see this new installment out -- the first book stuck with me and I could not wait to see if there would be a follow-up. Loved revisiting this fictional world and the Brotherhood, but now I'm wanting more! I loved digging into the conspiracies and backstabbery going on, and I find I'm quite invested in these characters. Some new names added to the mix, as well, and I can't wait to see if they make return appearances at some point in the future. It would work -- they're pretty solid and work well. This book definitely had a Stranger Things vibe going, which I found compelling and terrifying in turns. Speaking of which... the wheel turns.
January 13, 2019
This was an excellent follow-up to the first Brotherhood of the Wheel novel, although a little slower and perhaps not as surprisingly original as the first. I might have even given it the fifth star, but the editing was atrocious. So many grammatical errors, incorrect words, run-on sentences and punctuation snafus in this edition. Really could use another polish. I’m not exactly a grammar snob but even I felt myself getting yanked out of the story when there were 2 or 3 mistakes per page. Hopefully the next edition will be cleaner.
January 25, 2019
An great follow up to Brotherhood of the Wheel, my only quibble would be possibly too many story lines. I hope eventually when the series reaches the conclusion (many books down the line) there will be an all out battle where the extraneous characters left at end of each book come together to help the regular characters battle the forces of evil!
This next comment does not reflect the author or the story it is about the editing. Far too many spelling errors and grammar mistakes, please change your editor.
This next comment does not reflect the author or the story it is about the editing. Far too many spelling errors and grammar mistakes, please change your editor.
March 23, 2019
R. S. Belcher continues his tale of the Brotherhood of the Wheel (paper) about the truckers and bikers who protected our roads from monsters. One biker gang that earns money hunting monsters is split by one member who would rather deal in drugs, and has a magical device to call monsters. Luckily there are werewolf biker chicks to help fight the rogue. There’s also an immortal serial killer clown. This King of the Road (hard from Tor) loves to lay out dead limbs in ritual positions to collect magical energy. Review printed by Philadelphia Free Press
July 8, 2021
So- I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first. I felt like it was trying to do too much. The parallel storylines felt disjointed and jarring.
I found myself loving the trailer park/clown portion... But the MC feud was just meh.
The part I hated the very most was the ending. 30 pages of sludging through the wrap up of every single character you met... Which is SO MANY because this book is basically two novellas smooshed together.
Not a win for me. I don't know that I care enough to seek out a third installment.
I found myself loving the trailer park/clown portion... But the MC feud was just meh.
The part I hated the very most was the ending. 30 pages of sludging through the wrap up of every single character you met... Which is SO MANY because this book is basically two novellas smooshed together.
Not a win for me. I don't know that I care enough to seek out a third installment.
December 18, 2018
Full review here:
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I think the real appeal to me with his various series is that while I may not be as far out on the fringe as his characters wind up being, I'm also a bit beyond the hem in real life, so I can relate to the feelings of not being part of the main body of society. That and the fact his stuff is well written makes for an author I'm keeping alerts open for new material from.
https://jamesgenrebooks.blogspot.com/...
I think the real appeal to me with his various series is that while I may not be as far out on the fringe as his characters wind up being, I'm also a bit beyond the hem in real life, so I can relate to the feelings of not being part of the main body of society. That and the fact his stuff is well written makes for an author I'm keeping alerts open for new material from.
October 30, 2019
"Just finished this book. I was impressed. Originally, I was concerned with this being an IT rip-off because of the clowns. Nope. Not at all. The first book in this series blew me away and so did this. Belcher intertwines two great stories into one solid narrative that keeps you entertained and on the edge of your seat from page one to the end. Gangs, clowns, immortality, werewolves and werepossoms, Knights Templar...what else do you need." Belcher, there better be a third in this series!
December 7, 2018
Good follow up to Brotherhood of the Wheel. Be warned, this is very dark and disturbing. Being in the Nightwise universe, I'm very interested in if/when/how he will pull these two story lines together. The Nightwise storyline it great with some character overlap. Between the 4 books in these 2 series, it just keeps getting better and better.
December 26, 2018
One of my great pleasures as a librarian is recommending Mr Belcher's books to readers who would normally never read him because of the Fantasy label on the spine. Mr Belcher has the ability to take a story right to the razor's edge and where other authors lose it Mr. Belcher carries you along for that crazy exhilarating ride.
This is a wonderful book...highly recommended
This is a wonderful book...highly recommended
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