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The Murder of Crows #2
Red Right Hand
"If life’s taught me anything, it’s that you scrap and claw for every moment you can get. And if you’re a Crow like me, you don’t let a little thing like dying get in your way."
Following the events of See These Bones, Damian is back at the Academy of Heroes as the Free States' most unlikely potential Cape. He has a new name, a new reputation, and a whole host of new questions about his own past.
If he's going to find answers to those questions, let alone survive another year at the Academy, he'll need to learn a skill the orphanage never taught him: teamwork.
Nothing's ever easy, is it?
Red Right Hand is the thrilling sequel to the post-apocalyptic superhero novel, See These Bones. Like its predecessor, it features violence, gore, sexual situations, and a lot of expletives.
Following the events of See These Bones, Damian is back at the Academy of Heroes as the Free States' most unlikely potential Cape. He has a new name, a new reputation, and a whole host of new questions about his own past.
If he's going to find answers to those questions, let alone survive another year at the Academy, he'll need to learn a skill the orphanage never taught him: teamwork.
Nothing's ever easy, is it?
Red Right Hand is the thrilling sequel to the post-apocalyptic superhero novel, See These Bones. Like its predecessor, it features violence, gore, sexual situations, and a lot of expletives.
443 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 7, 2020
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About the author
Chris Tullbane
21 books212 followersChris began as a gleam in someone’s eye, but birth and childhood were quick to follow. He’s been fortunate enough to live in Spain, Germany, and all over the United States of America, and is busy planning a tour of the distilleries of Scotland.
He currently lives in Nevada with his angelic wife and ever-expanding whisky collection and occasionally ventures outside to peer upwards, mutter to himself about ‘day stars’, and then scurry back into the house.
Chris is the author of multiple series; The Murder of Crows, The Storm Who Rides, The (Second) Life of Brian, and The Many Travails of John Smith. He frequently shares updates on his author website at https://christullbane.com.
He currently lives in Nevada with his angelic wife and ever-expanding whisky collection and occasionally ventures outside to peer upwards, mutter to himself about ‘day stars’, and then scurry back into the house.
Chris is the author of multiple series; The Murder of Crows, The Storm Who Rides, The (Second) Life of Brian, and The Many Travails of John Smith. He frequently shares updates on his author website at https://christullbane.com.
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November 5, 2024
I am throughly enjoying this gritty urban fantasy set at the Academy of Heroes in the post-apocalyptical world of the Murder of Crow trilogy. Red Right Hand is the second novel and demands that the books be listened to in the order of their release.
Our protagonist is a scrappy young man named Damian. He’s a crow (necromancer) and the unlikeliest power to become a cape. It’s year two at the academy and while events at the end of See These Bones changed his standings, Damian still needs to learn to control his powers and work as part of a team.
The tale that unfolds takes time to develop bonds with the team. This year, the teams battle each other and they need to develop plans to succeed. I loved the friendships, romances, and bonding that developed. It allowed me to become vested not only in Damian’s story, but in others as well.
Damian may be rough around the edges, but his moral compass is solid and we see tremendous growth. He powers through every situation, giving it his all. Tullbane’s writing style and sheer enjoyment in the telling of this story is clear as I listened. Damian addresses the listener as he navigates this journey, giving us clear access to not only his fate, but his emotions and struggles.
The last part of the story increases in intensity as revelations are revealed. I could not set it down. The audiobook is narrated by Joseph Vernon, who has become the voice of Damian. His voices and tone only enhance an already brilliant work. I cannot imagine not listening.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Our protagonist is a scrappy young man named Damian. He’s a crow (necromancer) and the unlikeliest power to become a cape. It’s year two at the academy and while events at the end of See These Bones changed his standings, Damian still needs to learn to control his powers and work as part of a team.
The tale that unfolds takes time to develop bonds with the team. This year, the teams battle each other and they need to develop plans to succeed. I loved the friendships, romances, and bonding that developed. It allowed me to become vested not only in Damian’s story, but in others as well.
Damian may be rough around the edges, but his moral compass is solid and we see tremendous growth. He powers through every situation, giving it his all. Tullbane’s writing style and sheer enjoyment in the telling of this story is clear as I listened. Damian addresses the listener as he navigates this journey, giving us clear access to not only his fate, but his emotions and struggles.
The last part of the story increases in intensity as revelations are revealed. I could not set it down. The audiobook is narrated by Joseph Vernon, who has become the voice of Damian. His voices and tone only enhance an already brilliant work. I cannot imagine not listening.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
October 6, 2020
I am a huge fan of Chris Tullbane’s and was more than thrilled to receive an advance copy of his newest book, Red Right Hand.
Being me, I had to go back and reread the first book (See These Bones) first. So I was frothing-at-the-mouth ready to dig into Red Right Hand. To say it lived up to my expectations is putting it mildly.
I’m pretty sure this author could write about anything and I would gobble it down happily. His writing style is so direct and relatable, and it carries through in all of his works that I’ve read.
But he doesn’t write about just anything. It is obvious that he writes what he wants to write and what he loves to write. There’s no mistaking that sense of dedication and enjoyment.
Back to Red Right Hand. Damian is still a clueless guy who finds himself in the middle of… everything. Some may call him an idiot (as they do in the book). But that’s the best part about this character. He just mows his way through every situation he finds himself in, whether he’s qualified or not. Which brings me to my absolute favorite trait of his. He will not go down without a fight. In fact as far as I can see, he refuses to say die at all. He is one crazy-determined dude and I can’t get enough of him. Grey sweats and all.
I also enjoyed how this book carried over some of my favorite characters and involved them more in the story. (Looking at you, Winter.) Additionally, a few of the characters I hadn’t paid much attention to at all in the first one became major players. That was a pleasant surprise.
I found that Red Right Hand digs deeper into a smaller group of characters than the first book and it’s a natural transition. It was very well done and appropriate for where the story takes us.
The story itself is another perfect mix of triumphant victories (both on and off the battlefield), as well as miserable failures. Every turn of the page keeps you on your toes wondering what in the world is going to happen next.
I absolutely recommend this book and cannot wait for the third installment.
Being me, I had to go back and reread the first book (See These Bones) first. So I was frothing-at-the-mouth ready to dig into Red Right Hand. To say it lived up to my expectations is putting it mildly.
I’m pretty sure this author could write about anything and I would gobble it down happily. His writing style is so direct and relatable, and it carries through in all of his works that I’ve read.
But he doesn’t write about just anything. It is obvious that he writes what he wants to write and what he loves to write. There’s no mistaking that sense of dedication and enjoyment.
Back to Red Right Hand. Damian is still a clueless guy who finds himself in the middle of… everything. Some may call him an idiot (as they do in the book). But that’s the best part about this character. He just mows his way through every situation he finds himself in, whether he’s qualified or not. Which brings me to my absolute favorite trait of his. He will not go down without a fight. In fact as far as I can see, he refuses to say die at all. He is one crazy-determined dude and I can’t get enough of him. Grey sweats and all.
I also enjoyed how this book carried over some of my favorite characters and involved them more in the story. (Looking at you, Winter.) Additionally, a few of the characters I hadn’t paid much attention to at all in the first one became major players. That was a pleasant surprise.
I found that Red Right Hand digs deeper into a smaller group of characters than the first book and it’s a natural transition. It was very well done and appropriate for where the story takes us.
The story itself is another perfect mix of triumphant victories (both on and off the battlefield), as well as miserable failures. Every turn of the page keeps you on your toes wondering what in the world is going to happen next.
I absolutely recommend this book and cannot wait for the third installment.
February 23, 2021
Engrossed in how this story continued, the situation and the characters. Hits differently to read about mass death during a time of pandemic, white nationalist violence. Interesting to think about the loss of a single "hero" during these times as well.
February 6, 2021
Good continuation
This book picks off where the first one ended. The author has a flare for extra-climatic endings so I wasn’t too surprised there. Not gonna lie, I really wished for Damien’s power to be explored more in this book; however, we got more of the same. There were some unexpected character developments and character choices in general, and Damien atleast tried to stop being a bitter ass about every situation. Like I said in my review for the first book, this book series strongly resembles super powereds - but with abrupt and dark situations. .... almost like the attack on Titans manga/anime, the author has a way of leaving you in suspense and worry over which characters are expendable and are going to die next. Overall a great book and I’m definitely going to read the third instalment.
This book picks off where the first one ended. The author has a flare for extra-climatic endings so I wasn’t too surprised there. Not gonna lie, I really wished for Damien’s power to be explored more in this book; however, we got more of the same. There were some unexpected character developments and character choices in general, and Damien atleast tried to stop being a bitter ass about every situation. Like I said in my review for the first book, this book series strongly resembles super powereds - but with abrupt and dark situations. .... almost like the attack on Titans manga/anime, the author has a way of leaving you in suspense and worry over which characters are expendable and are going to die next. Overall a great book and I’m definitely going to read the third instalment.
January 13, 2022
This sequel has some lengths but they're for character development so I wasn't too mad about it. I like Damian and all the other people at the Academy so I appreciated the author actually devoting some time to make his connections develop organically.
The last third is where things go absolutely bonkers and the revelations fly fast and furious. I once more stayed up waaay too later because once you start reading the climax you just cannot stop until it is done. It's that great of a chain of events.
Immediately diving into the final instalment now!
The last third is where things go absolutely bonkers and the revelations fly fast and furious. I once more stayed up waaay too later because once you start reading the climax you just cannot stop until it is done. It's that great of a chain of events.
Immediately diving into the final instalment now!
April 25, 2021
Decent but some notable flaws
I’ve liked the series so far, but the extremely frequent and not-so-subtle hints about the main character’s future, as well as the journal-like retrospective commentary and fourth-wall breaking ended up detracting quite a bit from the book by constantly pulling me out of the story. I think a re-write of the first two books with all of that taken out would significantly improve the series. That being said, it was still a decent book with an interesting premise.
I’ve liked the series so far, but the extremely frequent and not-so-subtle hints about the main character’s future, as well as the journal-like retrospective commentary and fourth-wall breaking ended up detracting quite a bit from the book by constantly pulling me out of the story. I think a re-write of the first two books with all of that taken out would significantly improve the series. That being said, it was still a decent book with an interesting premise.
October 29, 2021
I love this trilogy.
For me, it's a perfect blend of excellent storytelling, fun characters, solid world-building, plus superpowers and teen angst. Will Damian be able to raise an army of the undead? Will he get a date for the school dance? And what secret super-villain machinations are controlling his life? Here are some satisfying answers, with new questions raised for the final book.
For me, it's a perfect blend of excellent storytelling, fun characters, solid world-building, plus superpowers and teen angst. Will Damian be able to raise an army of the undead? Will he get a date for the school dance? And what secret super-villain machinations are controlling his life? Here are some satisfying answers, with new questions raised for the final book.
September 20, 2023
Excellent second novel. I'm recommending this to everyone I know!
April 14, 2025
Usually, I read several books at a time, switching as the mood dictates. Now and then, one will take up all my reading time. This one took up nearly all of it. This author definitely as my number with this MC, this plot and prose and pace and other good story stuff. I am really glad I already own book 3.
February 18, 2024
Absolutely loved this book series from start to finish. I've never been very good at writing book reviews but the characters and story line had me not wanting to put the books down and the writing style really worked for me. It definitely got me out of the reading slump I was in.
Will be reading only the dead remain and the the queen of smiles next as they tie in with this series and shows more about certain characters and events that happened in the 3 book series that I NEED to know.
Will be reading only the dead remain and the the queen of smiles next as they tie in with this series and shows more about certain characters and events that happened in the 3 book series that I NEED to know.
November 17, 2020
"We’re all survivors right up until the day we aren’t."
5 stars. Just too damned fun to tease with a 4 and a few plus marks like I did the first chapter (which I also re-read as part of this go-round, enjoying it just as much as the first time and catching a lot of things I missed in the process!). But this was a wait that truly paid off! What a blast!
Chris Tullbane has again knocked the proverbial ball out of the pre-Break park (trust me here, ok?) with a tense, never what you think it will be tale of self-discovery in a world gone extremely mad. His latest work is again a free-flowing, excellently formulated and extremely quotable set of adventures featuring our resident Crow, that is, Damian aka Walker (urgh, not such a fan of that moniker... but what was the other choice? Baron Boner? Yeah, ok, but I refuse to connect him to Chuck Norris...). All kidding aside though, every time I caught myself going 'ok this is what's going to happen here and here', well, let's just say I was really really wrong. Deliciously so in fact! And hey, this is coming from me, world-renowned disliker of any book that features an 'Academy' of any kind (Unseen Universities excluded) or teenage angst and hormonal, um, thingies. But it all works. And it all works well.
The maturation of not only Damian but all of his fellow 2nd year classmates - and even a handful of new students that fit in so well - really ties a pretty bow on the package that is this story (oh what imagery he marvelled to himself). And a lot of it is so relatable to some of my own experiences at at very least the undergraduate level of college (and even a job that featurd cleaning toilets in a dirty bar) that it's just plain spooky. And in need perhaps of a re-visit with a well-qualified therapist.
But along with that, we really get a sense of what these kids are dealing with in terms of not just really getting to know that they have powers - which mature as well as we progress - but what ultimately their responsibilities will entail. And it's not sugar-coated in terms of what they realize. Along the ways some deal with it with arrogance, some with normal teen cruelty and others even with substance abuse. But it's all about as damn accurate as you can get from this age group, apocalyptic bits aside. I mean, if you didn't face a plethora of these examples in college yourself, well, send me the address of your alma mater and what you studied please, because my experience was quite full of just about each and every nightmarish setting short of having the crap beat out of me in "gym class" every few days. Yeah, and maybe some of the wilder battle scenes weren't quite so intense (those are all great btw)!
What's equally impressive is the sense of foreboding that this entire tale projects. Sure sometimes the foreshadowing is a bit over the top - we end quite a number of chapters or sections even with phrases like 'that'll teach me to think things are going well because everything went to shit right after that' - but all it made me do was want to keep on going. Which I look forward to in terms of the final (?) chapters release next Fall - that is, the going and continuing stuffses. I'm looking forward to it as well as my self-required re-reading of this book and maybe even some accompanying novellas in this Universe to boot (I can only repeat my insistence you check out the first two in the MoC collection).
Look kids: I think I checked ALL of my categories for this book in terms of genre and for a book to hold up like that, well, it is wonderfully entertaining. Great world. Great characters. Great story. Enjoy.
5 stars. Just too damned fun to tease with a 4 and a few plus marks like I did the first chapter (which I also re-read as part of this go-round, enjoying it just as much as the first time and catching a lot of things I missed in the process!). But this was a wait that truly paid off! What a blast!
Chris Tullbane has again knocked the proverbial ball out of the pre-Break park (trust me here, ok?) with a tense, never what you think it will be tale of self-discovery in a world gone extremely mad. His latest work is again a free-flowing, excellently formulated and extremely quotable set of adventures featuring our resident Crow, that is, Damian aka Walker (urgh, not such a fan of that moniker... but what was the other choice? Baron Boner? Yeah, ok, but I refuse to connect him to Chuck Norris...). All kidding aside though, every time I caught myself going 'ok this is what's going to happen here and here', well, let's just say I was really really wrong. Deliciously so in fact! And hey, this is coming from me, world-renowned disliker of any book that features an 'Academy' of any kind (Unseen Universities excluded) or teenage angst and hormonal, um, thingies. But it all works. And it all works well.
The maturation of not only Damian but all of his fellow 2nd year classmates - and even a handful of new students that fit in so well - really ties a pretty bow on the package that is this story (oh what imagery he marvelled to himself). And a lot of it is so relatable to some of my own experiences at at very least the undergraduate level of college (and even a job that featurd cleaning toilets in a dirty bar) that it's just plain spooky. And in need perhaps of a re-visit with a well-qualified therapist.
But along with that, we really get a sense of what these kids are dealing with in terms of not just really getting to know that they have powers - which mature as well as we progress - but what ultimately their responsibilities will entail. And it's not sugar-coated in terms of what they realize. Along the ways some deal with it with arrogance, some with normal teen cruelty and others even with substance abuse. But it's all about as damn accurate as you can get from this age group, apocalyptic bits aside. I mean, if you didn't face a plethora of these examples in college yourself, well, send me the address of your alma mater and what you studied please, because my experience was quite full of just about each and every nightmarish setting short of having the crap beat out of me in "gym class" every few days. Yeah, and maybe some of the wilder battle scenes weren't quite so intense (those are all great btw)!
What's equally impressive is the sense of foreboding that this entire tale projects. Sure sometimes the foreshadowing is a bit over the top - we end quite a number of chapters or sections even with phrases like 'that'll teach me to think things are going well because everything went to shit right after that' - but all it made me do was want to keep on going. Which I look forward to in terms of the final (?) chapters release next Fall - that is, the going and continuing stuffses. I'm looking forward to it as well as my self-required re-reading of this book and maybe even some accompanying novellas in this Universe to boot (I can only repeat my insistence you check out the first two in the MoC collection).
Look kids: I think I checked ALL of my categories for this book in terms of genre and for a book to hold up like that, well, it is wonderfully entertaining. Great world. Great characters. Great story. Enjoy.
February 15, 2021
"Red Right Hand" and its prequel, "See These Bones," introduce us to a brave new world in an often predictable genre. Capes and Crows take center stage in a ravaged post-apocalyptic USA in which right and wrong are a bit too clearly defined. Enter our main character, Damian, a complicated teen dealing with more angst than any high-schooler you've ever met. He's the ultimate outsider, but he's also a survivor, and someone you can easily root for.
Author Chris Tullbane keeps the story zipping with rich characters, often hilarious dialogue, an intricate and clever plot, and a willingness to toss around superhero tropes as easily as a telekinetic Cape. In the first installment of the series, much attention was spent on world-building, back story and introducing a rather hefty cast of characters. In "Red Right Hand," Tullbane shows his maturity as an author and a storyteller. The dialogue is excellent, and there are a few lines that stuck with me long after I'd finished the book. The last third of the novel is un-put-downable, as the plot (and the world around Damian and Company) spreads beyond the confines of the school. I can't wait for the last chapter in this trilogy!
Author Chris Tullbane keeps the story zipping with rich characters, often hilarious dialogue, an intricate and clever plot, and a willingness to toss around superhero tropes as easily as a telekinetic Cape. In the first installment of the series, much attention was spent on world-building, back story and introducing a rather hefty cast of characters. In "Red Right Hand," Tullbane shows his maturity as an author and a storyteller. The dialogue is excellent, and there are a few lines that stuck with me long after I'd finished the book. The last third of the novel is un-put-downable, as the plot (and the world around Damian and Company) spreads beyond the confines of the school. I can't wait for the last chapter in this trilogy!
October 25, 2020
Red Right Hand is the second book in The Murder of Crows series by Chris Tullbane and just like the first one, this book too was a wild ride.
Tullbane continues with the story of Damian, an unlikely hero, anti-hero really. Damien hasn’t changed much, at least that was my first impression. He still doesn’t give a damn or so I thought. From an antisocial, selfish boy he becomes someone who has friends and who cares about not just himself but the people around him too.
And the other characters in the story? Damian’s team, Tessa, Winter and Muse and his best friends Silt and Vibe are also likable who will do their best to have Damian’s back. I’ve to like them all.
The writing style was easy to follow and since now I knew what to expect -languagewise…it that an actual word??- I just sat back and enjoyed the story.
I highly recommend Red Right Hand, it’s fun, full of action and even some romance for those who are into that sort of thing.
Thank you to NetGalley and Ghost Falls Press for my copy.
Tullbane continues with the story of Damian, an unlikely hero, anti-hero really. Damien hasn’t changed much, at least that was my first impression. He still doesn’t give a damn or so I thought. From an antisocial, selfish boy he becomes someone who has friends and who cares about not just himself but the people around him too.
And the other characters in the story? Damian’s team, Tessa, Winter and Muse and his best friends Silt and Vibe are also likable who will do their best to have Damian’s back. I’ve to like them all.
The writing style was easy to follow and since now I knew what to expect -languagewise…it that an actual word??- I just sat back and enjoyed the story.
I highly recommend Red Right Hand, it’s fun, full of action and even some romance for those who are into that sort of thing.
Thank you to NetGalley and Ghost Falls Press for my copy.
March 4, 2021
The first 80% of the book fell flat with me. Pacing was slow, and the dialog wasn't as consistently sharp as it was in book 1. The romantic aspects, in particular felt as if the author wasn't very excited about what he was writing. It left an impression that he felt pressured to write those scenes because that is what you are "supposed to do" versus a true appetite for the subject. The last 20% of the book reminded me why I was excited to discover this author. For example, the final battle is the best depiction of a necromancer in combat that I've come across. The pace picked up, the images sharpened, and I started caring again. Overall, I think Mr. Tulbane is an artist learning his craft, and that progress isn't always linear. I look forward to seeing what comes next!
August 19, 2021
Enough With The Foreshadowing
I gave the first book in this series five stars and I gave this volume 4 stars not because of poor writing or poor characters but rather because the author has been using the same plot device since the first book and it seemed like every chapter had some “foreshadowing”. Now, foreshadowing is a really great plot device to raise the readers level of anticipation but don’t repeatedly use it in every chapter. It gets very old very quickly. I am told most people don’t notice plot devices when reading or that they just ignore them, well if you’re someone like that please just ignore this review. But if you’re like me and actually read books and notice repetitive use of such ploys, caveat emptor.
I gave the first book in this series five stars and I gave this volume 4 stars not because of poor writing or poor characters but rather because the author has been using the same plot device since the first book and it seemed like every chapter had some “foreshadowing”. Now, foreshadowing is a really great plot device to raise the readers level of anticipation but don’t repeatedly use it in every chapter. It gets very old very quickly. I am told most people don’t notice plot devices when reading or that they just ignore them, well if you’re someone like that please just ignore this review. But if you’re like me and actually read books and notice repetitive use of such ploys, caveat emptor.
January 17, 2021
Chris did it again.
Following our not yet crazy crow Damien as he goes through his second year as a cape in training. It starts out looking like it's going to be just a normal year.
Learning to deal with new roomies
Mentoring first years.
Coming into powers and learning to work together.
And all seems like it is going well until Damien and his friends uncover that it seems crows aren't as few and in-between as they thought.
I swear Chris knows how to paint a dramatic battle/escape. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time during It.
Following our not yet crazy crow Damien as he goes through his second year as a cape in training. It starts out looking like it's going to be just a normal year.
Learning to deal with new roomies
Mentoring first years.
Coming into powers and learning to work together.
And all seems like it is going well until Damien and his friends uncover that it seems crows aren't as few and in-between as they thought.
I swear Chris knows how to paint a dramatic battle/escape. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time during It.
April 10, 2021
In the second book of this trilogy, Damien is back at the academy for his second year. This proves to be even more difficult than the first. He’s been allowed back on several conditions, these don’t really faze him but he’s not sure if he’s able to work with the 3 other Cape candidates he’s been assigned to.
This book develops Damiens character into a more rounded one, bringing a sort of sensitivity to him without diminishing him. He’s still struggling with his “gift”, but has taken to heart the compulsory sessions with Alexa, trusting her enough to tell her things he’s never told anyone before. He needs this release to help him get through, however much he had originally been against it. The writing is fast paced, almost chaotic at times but a great read. The number of characters in the book made me lose track at times of who was who and what was going on. However, as I got more into the rhythm of the book, it sorted itself out in my mind. Can’t wait for the final book to see how this can be rounded off.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This book develops Damiens character into a more rounded one, bringing a sort of sensitivity to him without diminishing him. He’s still struggling with his “gift”, but has taken to heart the compulsory sessions with Alexa, trusting her enough to tell her things he’s never told anyone before. He needs this release to help him get through, however much he had originally been against it. The writing is fast paced, almost chaotic at times but a great read. The number of characters in the book made me lose track at times of who was who and what was going on. However, as I got more into the rhythm of the book, it sorted itself out in my mind. Can’t wait for the final book to see how this can be rounded off.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
July 10, 2022
This book was even better than the first. The main character becomes a much better person and actually wins over most of the people who hated him most in the first book. It also delves into unraveling why the villain brought him to the Academy in the first place, which was a very interesting progression. I was very sucked in again, so I need to take a break before I read the final book because I have real life to attend to.
Also, as a side note to people who care, this book contained a pretty graphic sex scene, so be aware.
Also, as a side note to people who care, this book contained a pretty graphic sex scene, so be aware.
April 28, 2021
In a similar style to Dam Sykes for the post-ap fans, 3 thumbs up!
I loved this series! It has great character and world development, with well thought out magic system. There's plenty of zombies, monsters, angsty teen classmates who hate each other and regularly kick the scrap out of each other. There is plenty of LOL humor, snarky dialog, blood and violence, and a bit of not so graphic sex. Worth every penny!
I loved this series! It has great character and world development, with well thought out magic system. There's plenty of zombies, monsters, angsty teen classmates who hate each other and regularly kick the scrap out of each other. There is plenty of LOL humor, snarky dialog, blood and violence, and a bit of not so graphic sex. Worth every penny!
December 22, 2021
Another excellent read for this skilled author.
Loads of action, some of it with rather frightening implications, plenty of intrigue and a bit of romance thrown into the plot for good measure. No overt sex, thank goodness, and a definite downturn in the amount of invective as Damian gains confidence.
This series was a perfect way for me to get rid of the bad taste of some really ghastly writing from somewhere else
Loads of action, some of it with rather frightening implications, plenty of intrigue and a bit of romance thrown into the plot for good measure. No overt sex, thank goodness, and a definite downturn in the amount of invective as Damian gains confidence.
This series was a perfect way for me to get rid of the bad taste of some really ghastly writing from somewhere else
January 23, 2022
A great continuation of the series, Red Right Hand continues to develop and improve on the world and characters introduced in book #1. Some of the middle stalls out slightly, almost bringing my review down to four stars, but the complete experience is an excellent repeat of what made the first book great, leaning into its darker elements and fleshing out the central conflict of becoming a dark hero.
October 17, 2022
This second installment is not to be missed. Damian Banach is coming into his own but he still has a lot to learn. This 2nd book continues the story of a baby-crow / cape in training. This was a really good follow-up to the first book "See these Bones" and I was not disappointed. You got to see the main character grow and start to make friends. It's at this point you are really rooting for him and hoping he succeeds. I love the way the story is narrated as if you are sitting in front of someone reading you a book. Chris Tullbane paints an amazing picture in this book and I find myself forgetting I am not in the "Free States". Although this story is gritty, I love the occasional comedy regarding their lack of knowledge on history, although to us, I guess it would be present. This story is so amazing and it keeps me wanting more. I am both looking forward to the conclusion and also hoping it never ends. Because Damian is really trying to tell us something about this ending.
November 11, 2020
A worthy successor
He’s back! Damian is as badass and determined as ever in the next installment of the series. If you were hoping for a jump in action it was quite the sight to see. The author does a wonderful job of developing the characters whilst still keeping them grounded in the human roots that make them so endearing. Can’t wait for the next one.
He’s back! Damian is as badass and determined as ever in the next installment of the series. If you were hoping for a jump in action it was quite the sight to see. The author does a wonderful job of developing the characters whilst still keeping them grounded in the human roots that make them so endearing. Can’t wait for the next one.
November 15, 2020
Love this series
I really enjoyed the first book in this trilogy, and purchased Red Right Hand the day it became available on Kindle. It's very well-written, does a great job humanizing its protagonist and other characters, and leaves the reader wanting more.
Chris, if you're reading this... please write faster!
I really enjoyed the first book in this trilogy, and purchased Red Right Hand the day it became available on Kindle. It's very well-written, does a great job humanizing its protagonist and other characters, and leaves the reader wanting more.
Chris, if you're reading this... please write faster!
January 6, 2021
Best book iv read in a while
This is one of the best books that i jave found in a good long while. Having the mix of deadpool and captain America in the mc was a awesome thing in my opinion. Also unlike half the books now adays the mc isn't op as hell. Over all id give this book and series 5 stars and i cant wait for the next book to come out.
This is one of the best books that i jave found in a good long while. Having the mix of deadpool and captain America in the mc was a awesome thing in my opinion. Also unlike half the books now adays the mc isn't op as hell. Over all id give this book and series 5 stars and i cant wait for the next book to come out.
November 20, 2022
Good thing Thanksgiving is coming. I have a feeling I'm gonna need that time to recover from the next book in this series. I'm sure these aren't for everyone, dark as they are, but the world building, the characters, the damned story (if you read these, you'll see what I did there) ...if you are so inclined, I'm not sure I've read better.
January 19, 2023
Another excellent read in the series with an incredible storyline. Pacing, action, subplots, character development, further fleshing of the world - all superbly implemented and intertwined to keep you earnestly turning the page and leaving you stunned that the ride was now suddenly over. Fortunately there's Book 3.
February 12, 2021
Loved every word.
Man that shit was fyre. Dont stop. Can't wait to see what happens to the baby crow. Kind of sad about the hand tho. But never saw much of it coming till it happened. Especially tessa.
Man that shit was fyre. Dont stop. Can't wait to see what happens to the baby crow. Kind of sad about the hand tho. But never saw much of it coming till it happened. Especially tessa.
November 20, 2020
Amazing
This book had me on a hell of a rollercoaster.Im definitely looking forward to the next book in fall 2021
This book had me on a hell of a rollercoaster.Im definitely looking forward to the next book in fall 2021
July 9, 2021
Awaiting the next book
Still solid story and world building with just a little bit of darkness. I dig the story and will look at the other series by this author.
Still solid story and world building with just a little bit of darkness. I dig the story and will look at the other series by this author.
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