That's what the townspeople of Huachuca, Arizona said after the local chapter of the Reapers Motorcycle Club was massacred. More than thirty people- patched members, prospects, wives, and girlfriends- left to die in the summer sun of Arizona in 1966.
Joshua 'Nomad' Callaghan rolls into nearby Jericho five years later. A Reaper without a home, a man with a grim past and an uncertain future. Fiercely devoted to his club, Nomad longs for a permanent home, brothers to count on, and an end to his wandering.
As he digs into the Huachuca slaughter, the few clues he finds only deepen the puzzle. An entire chapter gone. No answers, no leads. Whether it was revenge, retribution, or simply bad luck, in Nomad's mind it's only one thing: unforgivable.
The characters that this author creates are always the draw for me. He has outdone himself in this book. The main character, Joshua or Nomad, is a good guy trying to do the right thing and looking for justice for his club (aka his family). While he is a “tough biker” inside, he is the heart of what belonging means. The manner in which he handles adversity and the potential of love is with his entire being. He leaves nothing on the table.
The research and insider knowledge and workings of a Motorcycle club are portrayed in a realistic yet relatable way. The moral code represented by this group is strong. I appreciated the way it was presented so that even us “non-Reapers” could get an inward view. An intense but easy read that is delicious all the way through!
I have never been a huge fan of the murder/mystery genre, sticking mostly to science fiction and fantasy books, but this author has changed my feelings on the subject. The author does an amazing job of making you care about the characters, not just the who-done-it part of the book. I think that's why I've never really like those types of books because they tend to care more about the mystery of it all, rather than the characters they create to tell the story. But Aaron doesn't do that, he crafts his characters with care, making you fall into their lives and want to rush breathlessly to the end to find out what happens to them.
So, if you're a fan of character-driven plots with a good mystery twist, I can't recommend this book highly enough.
This story follows Joshua (aka Nomad), a patched biker in search of a home. He lives for the club; he lives for the code. That’s his life, and when he’s found a home, he’s there for life.
But he comes with a secret he’s unwilling to share with the new chapter. Even after being tested and vetted, he still won’t share. It is this driving point of Nomad’s character that hooked me into the story until what Nomad knew, I finally began to piece together.
Anyone who is a fan of a gritty story with gritty characters will enjoy this read. It’s a mystery, for sure, but not the detective kind. Rather, it’s one driven by a strong character in search of truth and motivated by his loyalty and love for his club and his family.