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A Slade Kelly Suspense #1
Red Zero
What would you do if you saw red zero on someone's forehead...and then they died?
This is the first book in the Slade Kelly Suspense Series by USA Today and Amazon Chart #1 Bestselling Author, Dianne Harman.
Slade Kelly was first introduced to readers in the Blue Coyote Series. He's a private eye with attitude, street lingo, and a couple of advanced degrees. This three book short read series features Slade and the woman he guards, but is also in love with, Darya Rahimi. When she develops the ability to see red zeros on people's foreheads, and they die shortly thereafter, as well as owning the rights to an anti-aging formula, his protective abilities are put to the test.
If you're in the mood for a page-turning suspense short read with quirky characters and lots of action, this one's for you!
This is the first book in the Slade Kelly Suspense Series by USA Today and Amazon Chart #1 Bestselling Author, Dianne Harman.
Slade Kelly was first introduced to readers in the Blue Coyote Series. He's a private eye with attitude, street lingo, and a couple of advanced degrees. This three book short read series features Slade and the woman he guards, but is also in love with, Darya Rahimi. When she develops the ability to see red zeros on people's foreheads, and they die shortly thereafter, as well as owning the rights to an anti-aging formula, his protective abilities are put to the test.
If you're in the mood for a page-turning suspense short read with quirky characters and lots of action, this one's for you!
64 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 30, 2018
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December 17, 2018
This starts out with Darya seeing red zeros on foreheads of people and then that person dies. Switch to Darya going to an exclusive yoga retreat with detailed descriptions of the food. Switch to the introduction of Clamhammer who has found a supplement to cure cancer. Nothing ties all this together and it ends abruptly. This is #1 of a series? OMG, I can't do it.
August 4, 2018
Great book!
Very suspenseful book. Darya can see red zeros on the foreheads of people she does not even know. Then that person dies shortly after.
Strange concept but it makes the book more readable and more enjoyable.
Very well written with some good characters in the story to keep you reading.
Enjoyable and can’t wait to start the next one.
Very suspenseful book. Darya can see red zeros on the foreheads of people she does not even know. Then that person dies shortly after.
Strange concept but it makes the book more readable and more enjoyable.
Very well written with some good characters in the story to keep you reading.
Enjoyable and can’t wait to start the next one.
August 4, 2018
Last in the series!
Jing Wong is a very wealthy man who wants Darya's hold on her youth formula and will do anything to get it.
But Darya has other ideas. She will not sell her Lasting Youth antiaging cream to anyone, for any amount of money.
Slade Kelly must try to save Darya in this book from Mr. Wong. He has the manpower and will take on anyone or anything to save his Love!
Another book that was super and well worth the time and effort to read all three books.
Diane has a hit series to her credit!
Jing Wong is a very wealthy man who wants Darya's hold on her youth formula and will do anything to get it.
But Darya has other ideas. She will not sell her Lasting Youth antiaging cream to anyone, for any amount of money.
Slade Kelly must try to save Darya in this book from Mr. Wong. He has the manpower and will take on anyone or anything to save his Love!
Another book that was super and well worth the time and effort to read all three books.
Diane has a hit series to her credit!
July 2, 2018
I read the first book The Blue Coyote Motel a long time ago-back in March 2015 actually (see my review here). I also read and reviewed the next two in that series! Ever since then I have been hoping and praying that Dianne Harman would continue that theme with Slade Kelly--Well that day has finally come--
It seems Darya (Slade's girlfriend) bought the anti aging cream from the wife of the man who created it--and has made a heap of money--But now when she sees Red Zeros on peoples foreheads--they die----
I do have to warn you that this is definitely not a cozy nor are there recipes at the end--but you will be reading the names of some really delicious ones throughout which are served at the retreat. We really have to convince Dianne Harman to create a cookbook-but I digress. A most unusual retreat-one that bears careful watching!! Slade just knows something is wrong but can't pinpoint it yet-not totally anyway.
This very short novel stops abruptly--making you know you have to get the next one in the series--then the third I suspect--to find out what the heck is happening and why!! As with the Blue Coyote series (still my absolute favorite of all Dianne Harman's books)--I will be reading and reviewing all of them!
Red Zero
It seems Darya (Slade's girlfriend) bought the anti aging cream from the wife of the man who created it--and has made a heap of money--But now when she sees Red Zeros on peoples foreheads--they die----
I do have to warn you that this is definitely not a cozy nor are there recipes at the end--but you will be reading the names of some really delicious ones throughout which are served at the retreat. We really have to convince Dianne Harman to create a cookbook-but I digress. A most unusual retreat-one that bears careful watching!! Slade just knows something is wrong but can't pinpoint it yet-not totally anyway.
This very short novel stops abruptly--making you know you have to get the next one in the series--then the third I suspect--to find out what the heck is happening and why!! As with the Blue Coyote series (still my absolute favorite of all Dianne Harman's books)--I will be reading and reviewing all of them!
Red Zero
July 30, 2024
Series? Good read? NOT!!
Although I really like Dianne Harman, I am extremely disappointed in this so called RED ZERO series of books. If all 3 books were rolled into one, it still couldn't be called a full length book. It's a joke! It felt to me like the start of a good story, with a very lousy ending, before the story even got of its feet. I've never given any book a terribly low rating, but I gave this 1 star, simply because there wasn't the choice to give it a 0. Maybe I've just always been lucky enough to choose better reads.........until this one
Although I really like Dianne Harman, I am extremely disappointed in this so called RED ZERO series of books. If all 3 books were rolled into one, it still couldn't be called a full length book. It's a joke! It felt to me like the start of a good story, with a very lousy ending, before the story even got of its feet. I've never given any book a terribly low rating, but I gave this 1 star, simply because there wasn't the choice to give it a 0. Maybe I've just always been lucky enough to choose better reads.........until this one
July 26, 2018
Did what it was suppose to do
Received this as a free story. It was short but it did spark your interest. Will be going on to the next book to see how it progresses.
After reading some of the other comments, I am surprised that other readers don’t understand why an author would give a free book. By giving the book free, it gives the reader enough to know if this is an author they want to continue to follow or is will be an author I will follow
Received this as a free story. It was short but it did spark your interest. Will be going on to the next book to see how it progresses.
After reading some of the other comments, I am surprised that other readers don’t understand why an author would give a free book. By giving the book free, it gives the reader enough to know if this is an author they want to continue to follow or is will be an author I will follow
August 21, 2018
Starts out with Darya seeing a red zero on foreheads and the person will die. Next she is in a yoga class and the instructor lets her know about a Yoga retreat. She goes to the retreat with her body guard. There is a chapter that mentions Clamhammer and his discovery of a cure for cancer. Nothing ties any of this together in this book and it ends abruptly. I guess the next book in the series needs to be purchased to find out what is happening. Didn't really spark much interest on my part!
April 6, 2025
WOW!!
Just finished this and the previous book in this 3 book novella series. Each book was only 7 chapters, which took me just about an hour to read all 3. But there was so.much content in each one, fascinating subject matter, interesting characters and a little bit of mystical context as well. I enjoyed them immensely as well as the character Slade. I am definitely going to go back and read the books where he was introduced. A light fun read!
Just finished this and the previous book in this 3 book novella series. Each book was only 7 chapters, which took me just about an hour to read all 3. But there was so.much content in each one, fascinating subject matter, interesting characters and a little bit of mystical context as well. I enjoyed them immensely as well as the character Slade. I am definitely going to go back and read the books where he was introduced. A light fun read!
July 28, 2018
What I purchased was an incomplete story. The writing style is awkward and no up the standards of other things I have read by this writer. What a disappointment! Apparently the rest of the story is offered in a Part Two. Based on the awkward writing style of this part I will not purchase Part Two even if I do wonder where this author was heading.
April 2, 2019
Interesting
I chose this rating because it didn't really catch my interest like other books that I have read by the author. I like many other reviewers thought it was strange the way it ended. I will read the other two in the series only because I want to know what happens to the characters in the storyline.
I chose this rating because it didn't really catch my interest like other books that I have read by the author. I like many other reviewers thought it was strange the way it ended. I will read the other two in the series only because I want to know what happens to the characters in the storyline.
July 4, 2018
Disturbing plot.
A little on the creepy side. Hopefully book 2 will finish the plot. Which leaves you disconnected. No recipes? I always look forward to them at the end of the book.
A little on the creepy side. Hopefully book 2 will finish the plot. Which leaves you disconnected. No recipes? I always look forward to them at the end of the book.
July 14, 2018
Good
It's interesting but I have to read more. I think the Master is somehow hypnotizing Daryna or slipping her drugs. This story was left in the air. You never do this. Anxious for book two to figure out the story.
It's interesting but I have to read more. I think the Master is somehow hypnotizing Daryna or slipping her drugs. This story was left in the air. You never do this. Anxious for book two to figure out the story.
July 15, 2018
Interesting
I enjoy Ms Harman's books, so I'm going to try to stick with this series. Book or story one is mostly background information and a trip to a yoga retreat. So far, it has given me a sense of dread.
I enjoy Ms Harman's books, so I'm going to try to stick with this series. Book or story one is mostly background information and a trip to a yoga retreat. So far, it has given me a sense of dread.
July 28, 2018
Interesting short story
Good short story set at a yoga retreat. This is the first in a series telling about Spade Kelly who is a private eye. This first of 3 short stories sparked my interest to continue reading how the investigation continues.
Good short story set at a yoga retreat. This is the first in a series telling about Spade Kelly who is a private eye. This first of 3 short stories sparked my interest to continue reading how the investigation continues.
July 29, 2018
This is the first Dianne Harman book I read. It was very short and left me hanging for more. The yoga retreat was a nice start but I need more action. Maybe I will read her first book to get a better understanding of Slade and Darya.
July 30, 2018
Short
This short story for me was a waste of my time. It started good, but this story was not about a women seeing a red zero on a new borns head. It went in another direction. Not really telling you to much of anything.
This short story for me was a waste of my time. It started good, but this story was not about a women seeing a red zero on a new borns head. It went in another direction. Not really telling you to much of anything.
August 4, 2018
This is a 3 part book?
This book is awful. I’ve read the other books with these characters and am disappointed in how they envolved. The ending...like it ended in a middle of a chapter. No cliff hanger, nothing to make you want to read book 2.
This book is awful. I’ve read the other books with these characters and am disappointed in how they envolved. The ending...like it ended in a middle of a chapter. No cliff hanger, nothing to make you want to read book 2.
August 11, 2018
An Interesting Tease!
I definitely want to read more of the story! The author has begun a great story and has left me wanting to know what is next! I have a feeling he books are wonderful.
I definitely want to read more of the story! The author has begun a great story and has left me wanting to know what is next! I have a feeling he books are wonderful.
October 14, 2019
Darya Rahimi. When she develops the ability to see red zeros on people's foreheads, and they die shortly thereafter. She is a business women who creates an anti-aging formula and is very wealthy. This is a short story with a cliff hanger at the end and will keep you wondering what is next.
July 4, 2018
Great Short Story
This a great short story with suspense,a good storyline and quirky characters.
The ending was abrupt, causing you to anticipate the next story.
Glad to see Spade Kelly back.
This a great short story with suspense,a good storyline and quirky characters.
The ending was abrupt, causing you to anticipate the next story.
Glad to see Spade Kelly back.
July 29, 2018
I enjoyed this short story. It leaves you hanging, wanting more. I look forward to the next one, to learn what is going on at this yoga retreat.
August 6, 2018
No finish to the book, it just stopped😕
No solution or end😕. The book seems unfinished as did another of her books. 😕 😕 😕 😕 😕 😕.
No solution or end😕. The book seems unfinished as did another of her books. 😕 😕 😕 😕 😕 😕.
August 7, 2018
Not sure what to do with this short story. Started off promising but pretty much died on the last page. This was more of a prelude to a longer book than an actual book itself.
September 18, 2018
Cliffhanger
I didn't realize the book was going to end mid story. I also thought that Slade's street lingo made him sound like an idiot, but it was what the author wanted.
I didn't realize the book was going to end mid story. I also thought that Slade's street lingo made him sound like an idiot, but it was what the author wanted.
October 24, 2018
My Review
Very easy read. No spelling or grammatical errors. I didn't like the fact that the end really leaves you hanging. Hopefully I'll be able to read the rest of this series.
Very easy read. No spelling or grammatical errors. I didn't like the fact that the end really leaves you hanging. Hopefully I'll be able to read the rest of this series.
July 30, 2018
Red Zero Series
I enjoy Dianne Harman's series. The Red Zero Series is an introduction to a new series for PI Slade Kelly. I like Slade. Don't care as much for Darya. I think a series for Slade and his crew shows promise. I would just have to get used to his odd street jargon but he's a smart PI.
I enjoy Dianne Harman's series. The Red Zero Series is an introduction to a new series for PI Slade Kelly. I like Slade. Don't care as much for Darya. I think a series for Slade and his crew shows promise. I would just have to get used to his odd street jargon but he's a smart PI.
August 3, 2018
Love Slade Kelly HATED The Ending
I devoured each Red Zero installment the ASAP but the end of #3 broke my heart. Hopefully Black Dots fixes things!!!
I devoured each Red Zero installment the ASAP but the end of #3 broke my heart. Hopefully Black Dots fixes things!!!
August 4, 2018
Horrible
Horrible part 3 and ending. Lots of build up to a flat ending. Hoping for something more. Disappointed I hope the spinoff trilogy is better than this.
Horrible part 3 and ending. Lots of build up to a flat ending. Hoping for something more. Disappointed I hope the spinoff trilogy is better than this.
August 20, 2018
Didn't hold my iinterest
Too many loose threads. Lead characters were not appealing. I didn't like the ending of the three parts. DIDN'T LIKE!
Too many loose threads. Lead characters were not appealing. I didn't like the ending of the three parts. DIDN'T LIKE!
April 3, 2019
Unexpected
I gave it a two because I was very disappointed in it. The storyline was very weird. The ending was even weirder. Glad I did not have to spend any money on the series.
I gave it a two because I was very disappointed in it. The storyline was very weird. The ending was even weirder. Glad I did not have to spend any money on the series.
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