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Adam & Evil
Adam is living in Monte Carlo with the life most people can only dream of. The fancy house, the sports car, and the finest private wine collection in the world.
When local woman Margaux Dupont goes missing, he leaves all of this behind him to do what he does better than anybody else. Find people.
As he begins tracking her down, he uncovers a vile Mediterranean woman-trafficking organisation so vicious and cruel that nobody has ever dared confront them.
Adam isn't just anybody though. He's lived through all of history and confronted evil more times than he can remember.
Yet the more he learns about the traffickers, the more he realises he may have met his match this time ...
Is time running out for Margaux Dupont?
When local woman Margaux Dupont goes missing, he leaves all of this behind him to do what he does better than anybody else. Find people.
As he begins tracking her down, he uncovers a vile Mediterranean woman-trafficking organisation so vicious and cruel that nobody has ever dared confront them.
Adam isn't just anybody though. He's lived through all of history and confronted evil more times than he can remember.
Yet the more he learns about the traffickers, the more he realises he may have met his match this time ...
Is time running out for Margaux Dupont?
- GenresFiction
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2017
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About the author
Charlie Vincent
5 books15 followersI’m pleased to announce the release of my new novel, ‘Dark Oaks.’ This is a standalone thriller set in Monaco and England.
As with my previous books, characters and locations are of great importance to me. I hope you enjoy the lively cast of heroes and villains, as well as the glamorous Mediterranean and rural Hampshire setting. There are a number of action sequences I spent a long time working on, including a chase scene through a forest and a couple of shoot outs. Being a long time practitioner of Krav Maga, I’ve also added in a fight scene for good measure. Action aside, there is also a mystery element to the novel and an exploration of a man’s family history and redemptive journey.
Much like my first book, ‘Adam & Evil,’ I start with an interest in grand themes and ideas, but these tend to get diluted and almost disappear by the time the finished product is completed. It is, after all, a good story I’m trying to tell, not an insight into what’s occupying my mind. For what it’s worth, the theme of decadence was what was interesting me at the time of writing. Decadence is generally associated with opulence and luxury, but it has a number of other meanings that are intertwined. One of them is exhaustion; the sense that a society or even a family has reached the end of its story. This is something that the central character is battling against, but it is never mentioned explicitly or explored to the detriment of what I wanted to achieve here – a tense and exciting read.
A great deal of this new book was written during the pandemic and over the course of lockdown. There was only so much television I could watch over the weekend, so I used a lot of the time to write. You’ll be pleased to know that there is no mention of the pandemic or contemporary sociopolitical events in ‘Dark Oaks.’ It has been written to entertain, nothing more. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please write a review on Amazon and / or Goodreads – I always take the time to read reviews and thoroughly appreciate them.
As with my previous books, characters and locations are of great importance to me. I hope you enjoy the lively cast of heroes and villains, as well as the glamorous Mediterranean and rural Hampshire setting. There are a number of action sequences I spent a long time working on, including a chase scene through a forest and a couple of shoot outs. Being a long time practitioner of Krav Maga, I’ve also added in a fight scene for good measure. Action aside, there is also a mystery element to the novel and an exploration of a man’s family history and redemptive journey.
Much like my first book, ‘Adam & Evil,’ I start with an interest in grand themes and ideas, but these tend to get diluted and almost disappear by the time the finished product is completed. It is, after all, a good story I’m trying to tell, not an insight into what’s occupying my mind. For what it’s worth, the theme of decadence was what was interesting me at the time of writing. Decadence is generally associated with opulence and luxury, but it has a number of other meanings that are intertwined. One of them is exhaustion; the sense that a society or even a family has reached the end of its story. This is something that the central character is battling against, but it is never mentioned explicitly or explored to the detriment of what I wanted to achieve here – a tense and exciting read.
A great deal of this new book was written during the pandemic and over the course of lockdown. There was only so much television I could watch over the weekend, so I used a lot of the time to write. You’ll be pleased to know that there is no mention of the pandemic or contemporary sociopolitical events in ‘Dark Oaks.’ It has been written to entertain, nothing more. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please write a review on Amazon and / or Goodreads – I always take the time to read reviews and thoroughly appreciate them.
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September 24, 2018
Right from the start this is a very unusual story. Adam has been alive forever, or so it seems to him. The novel opens with a scene from the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 where Adam should have drowned; but he is not like other men and would probably have suffered for an eternity had he not been rescued by Kane. They have met before – several times over the centuries – and both of them have the scars to show the many adventures they have lived through.
As the story opens Adam is living very comfortably in Monaco. A young woman has disappeared in suspicious circumstances and the police have not found her yet; Adam feels compelled to use his unique skills to rescue her. He slowly pieces together an absolutely horrific story of women being captured for the sex trade, on a huge scale, by an organisation with far-reaching influence.
Adam and Evil is well written with a cast of convincing characters, such as Joe, Sabine and Charles Mason; the villains are particularly nasty, almost caricatures, so that the reader is in no doubt what Adam is up against. The historical detail comes across as well researched and authentic, and adds an extra dimension to the story. I could not put it down; it’s a fast-paced thriller with a touch of humour, here and there, to lighten what would otherwise be a very dark tale.
I really enjoyed Adam and Evil and look forward to reading the next instalment of Adam and Kane’s adventures in The Fire God. Thanks to Charlie Vincent for a free copy to review as one of Rosie’s Book Review Team.
As the story opens Adam is living very comfortably in Monaco. A young woman has disappeared in suspicious circumstances and the police have not found her yet; Adam feels compelled to use his unique skills to rescue her. He slowly pieces together an absolutely horrific story of women being captured for the sex trade, on a huge scale, by an organisation with far-reaching influence.
Adam and Evil is well written with a cast of convincing characters, such as Joe, Sabine and Charles Mason; the villains are particularly nasty, almost caricatures, so that the reader is in no doubt what Adam is up against. The historical detail comes across as well researched and authentic, and adds an extra dimension to the story. I could not put it down; it’s a fast-paced thriller with a touch of humour, here and there, to lighten what would otherwise be a very dark tale.
I really enjoyed Adam and Evil and look forward to reading the next instalment of Adam and Kane’s adventures in The Fire God. Thanks to Charlie Vincent for a free copy to review as one of Rosie’s Book Review Team.
April 22, 2018
This book was intense, dark, violent and addressed one of the major crimes that have existed since man began and that is kidnapping women and using them for sex. Adam is an immortal. He has lived so long that he can't remember when he began. Neither does Kent. A man he met accidently in the early history of man and they find they have being able to regenerate themselves after they are injured. They both carry scars over their chest and body to prove it. Adam is now in pursuit of the people who kidnapped Margeaux, a socialite and discovers a massive sex trafficking ring that no one has been able to stop. Along the way he meets Sabine, Charles, Joe and his friend Kent in their quest to stop this ring of evil, malicious kidnappers, sex abusers and murderers. This is a book that pulls the reader in from the start to finish. An excellent crime, murder mystery with the addition of two men who have never found out why they are still alive after centuries of struggling in a dark and violent world. Excellent read.
May 18, 2019
I unexpectedly enjoyed this book. I am so glad I stuck with it. It really pulls you in, and you find yourself absorbed with the main characters both good and bad. Would definitely recommend this book
I gave it five stars as it was both an enjoyable and immersive read. And believable characters with whom you can relate.
I gave it five stars as it was both an enjoyable and immersive read. And believable characters with whom you can relate.
August 11, 2019
Adam&evil
I loved this book.Adam and kane had been thru so much in their hundreds of years on earth.but still had a goodness and yearning b to help the troubled.and put down the wicked.
I loved this book.Adam and kane had been thru so much in their hundreds of years on earth.but still had a goodness and yearning b to help the troubled.and put down the wicked.
September 7, 2019
Great read full of fast action & quick wit with interesting twist on the main characters. Adam & Kane are like retired military vets with some superhero powers. Although fiction, it addresses some pretty profound issues on both a personal and social levels.
December 15, 2017
Good Read
I really enjoyed reading this book.I know why I was unable to put this book down, the characters were very
complicated tha
I really enjoyed reading this book.I know why I was unable to put this book down, the characters were very
complicated tha
October 14, 2020
Good book
Good book with great characters. Very well enjoyable read. Can’t wait to read other books in series. Good read for anyone who likes action thrillers.
Good book with great characters. Very well enjoyable read. Can’t wait to read other books in series. Good read for anyone who likes action thrillers.
February 6, 2017
I was thoroughly impressed with Charlie Vincent's novel - my first time reading Vincent, I wasn't sure what to expect and was pleasantly surprised.
While it is a lengthy novel, there was at no point that I felt it dragging or lacking in any way nor did it feel its length - I found I was so intrigued all I wanted was more. The characters in this novel are very well developed and I enjoyed the different points of view - Adam, Charles and Maman, Sabine... The characters and their plot lines were very well organized as is the research that obviously went into the historical scenes and I found myself being drawn to each one.
"My body is written with the violence of men like you. Men who have fallen. Men who've been buried for centuries."
And while the main plot of the novel is a serious one, I sincerely enjoyed some of the laugh out loud moments Vincent weaved through. Especially Yan and his feminine legs!
The detail and description of the novel were wonderfully intense, from the moment I started reading I was immediately drawn into Adam's world and while a story such as this, with such a historic character can be a difficult character to write without leaning toward the side of cheesy, Vincent did a magnificent job with both character and plot. There is heroics, violence, humour, and a little bit of everything in between. I was continuously engaged and thoroughly entertained throughout the entirety of this book.
I love Vincent's writing style and will definitely be reading more.
While it is a lengthy novel, there was at no point that I felt it dragging or lacking in any way nor did it feel its length - I found I was so intrigued all I wanted was more. The characters in this novel are very well developed and I enjoyed the different points of view - Adam, Charles and Maman, Sabine... The characters and their plot lines were very well organized as is the research that obviously went into the historical scenes and I found myself being drawn to each one.
"My body is written with the violence of men like you. Men who have fallen. Men who've been buried for centuries."
And while the main plot of the novel is a serious one, I sincerely enjoyed some of the laugh out loud moments Vincent weaved through. Especially Yan and his feminine legs!
The detail and description of the novel were wonderfully intense, from the moment I started reading I was immediately drawn into Adam's world and while a story such as this, with such a historic character can be a difficult character to write without leaning toward the side of cheesy, Vincent did a magnificent job with both character and plot. There is heroics, violence, humour, and a little bit of everything in between. I was continuously engaged and thoroughly entertained throughout the entirety of this book.
I love Vincent's writing style and will definitely be reading more.
February 13, 2017
This book was an absolute journey - something for everyone. Lots of moments that make you think, make you laugh, and ultimately keep you turning the page.
I don't normally read this kind of book, but I'm glad I did! Can't wait to read the next one...
I don't normally read this kind of book, but I'm glad I did! Can't wait to read the next one...
May 12, 2017
This is a great mystery/thriller set in wonderful locations such as Monaco, London and parts of the USA.
Adam, who is the central character provides everything you need for an action hero; the toughness of Jack Reacher, the sophistication of James Bond and the resilience of Jack Bauer.
Not only this, the other characters of the book serve all your needs for an enjoyable and inclusive read. There is a sophisticated English gentleman, who, as expected, is quirky and likeable, a strong female heroine along with a sadistic villanous one, and a humourous and egotistical Maori just to mention a few.
The book is well written and rest assured, there is no question that it's all around quality is up there with Lee Child , Stieg Larsson and other modern day mystery/thriller novels.
Adam, who is the central character provides everything you need for an action hero; the toughness of Jack Reacher, the sophistication of James Bond and the resilience of Jack Bauer.
Not only this, the other characters of the book serve all your needs for an enjoyable and inclusive read. There is a sophisticated English gentleman, who, as expected, is quirky and likeable, a strong female heroine along with a sadistic villanous one, and a humourous and egotistical Maori just to mention a few.
The book is well written and rest assured, there is no question that it's all around quality is up there with Lee Child , Stieg Larsson and other modern day mystery/thriller novels.
April 5, 2017
For a debut novel, Adam and Eve was a treat to read. With a delightful mix of fantasy and realistic crime, I found myself hooked from the first page to the last.
Set in Monte Carlo, the book brilliantly entwines the glamour of high society with the dark gritty underworld that is prevalent there without overbearing the reader with too much information.
As an avid lover of both crime novels and mythic based fantasy, this book appealed to my inner fandom greatly! With influences that reminded me of a cross between Stephen Kings criminal masterpieces and Jim Butchers The Dresden Files, the plot is both grim and fantastic and I for one loved it.
Overall, I highly recommend reading this and I for one am very excited to see what will be next for Charlie Vincent.
Set in Monte Carlo, the book brilliantly entwines the glamour of high society with the dark gritty underworld that is prevalent there without overbearing the reader with too much information.
As an avid lover of both crime novels and mythic based fantasy, this book appealed to my inner fandom greatly! With influences that reminded me of a cross between Stephen Kings criminal masterpieces and Jim Butchers The Dresden Files, the plot is both grim and fantastic and I for one loved it.
Overall, I highly recommend reading this and I for one am very excited to see what will be next for Charlie Vincent.
May 1, 2017
Must read book.
Highly recommended book to read. Great plot and characters. Was not sure how this was going to be like to read. However it quickly hooks you and is hard to put down. Just one more page... 😀 I kept saying. Finished the book now. What a journey!
Highly recommended book to read. Great plot and characters. Was not sure how this was going to be like to read. However it quickly hooks you and is hard to put down. Just one more page... 😀 I kept saying. Finished the book now. What a journey!
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