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Adam Binder #2
Trailer Park Trickster
They are my harvest, and I will reap them all.
Returning to Guthrie, Oklahoma, Adam Binder once again finds himself in the path of deadly magic when a dark druid begins to prey on members of Adam’s family. It all seems linked to the death of Adam’s father many years ago—a man who may have somehow survived as a warlock.
Watched by the police, separated from the man who may be the love of his life, compelled to seek the truth about his connection to the druid, Adam learns more about his family and its troubled history than he ever bargained for, and finally comes face to face with the warlock he has vowed to stop.
Meanwhile, beyond the Veil of the mortal world, Argent the Queen of Swords and Vic Martinez undertake a dangerous journey to a secret meeting of the Council of Races . . . where the sea elves are calling for the destruction of humanity.
Returning to Guthrie, Oklahoma, Adam Binder once again finds himself in the path of deadly magic when a dark druid begins to prey on members of Adam’s family. It all seems linked to the death of Adam’s father many years ago—a man who may have somehow survived as a warlock.
Watched by the police, separated from the man who may be the love of his life, compelled to seek the truth about his connection to the druid, Adam learns more about his family and its troubled history than he ever bargained for, and finally comes face to face with the warlock he has vowed to stop.
Meanwhile, beyond the Veil of the mortal world, Argent the Queen of Swords and Vic Martinez undertake a dangerous journey to a secret meeting of the Council of Races . . . where the sea elves are calling for the destruction of humanity.
285 pages, Paperback
First published October 12, 2021
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February 14, 2021
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June 23, 2022
Shhh. C'mere. I'm not normally the person to do this, but since all the other reviews are overwhelmingly positive, I have to throw my two cents into the ring: this was an okay kind of book.
The positive reviews, the hints at the Tarot connection, a Reaper-connected character and two romantically linked men as main characters all had me intrigued and willing to give it a try. Yes, I know it's a second book. Honestly, I thought about Ilona Andrews and the difference between their first published book and their second (huge), so I thought the second might have worked out some first-book growing pains.
Alas, no.
I think, after reading and thinking about it, is that it is very much a challange of narration. It feels passive, both in terms of narrative style (the infamous 'telling') and in terms of how the plot unfolds. The main character, Adam, is very much a passive participant in his life. An unexpected death sets off the story, and then another disaster keeps it rolling. Where this is normally an impetus to start an investigation/chase/quest, Adam's main plan is to 'hang around' his hometown. Meanwhile, Vic, the police officer, decides to set off after Adam, but is quickly diverted by an elf who offers to take him to Oklahoma through a shortcut.
Then there's the telling. Adam, the reader is told, has very low-powered magic. This might be true. We don't witness much of what magic accomplishes for much of the story, so its hard to judge scale. This is an ongoing issue, but to give all the instances will both be spoilerific and make my review tl;dr.
I'll note for those who are looking for the paranormal romance, or emphasis on the relationship that this feels more like early teen romance, heavily idealized and without much actual interaction between the main characters. It's very trope laden, and if one were to flip it by going hetro, I'd be panning it in a hot minute. Vic and Adam apparently have a deep bond created in the last book and they are both feeling some ambivalence about it. I'm kinda rolling my eyes--it's Insta-Love: Now In Gay Flavor! Vic's never been with a guy before (if I remember correctly), so it's all very romantic that the very first guy he is attracted to is The One, while Adam, though slightly more experienced, isn't the type to fool around. In other words, we have an insta-soul-connection between our two leads.
I'll note for those like me that may be tempted to start at book two, there's a lot of convoluted but ambiguous backstory involving two beings, Mercy and Sue, that is largely unexplained though frequently referenced. I confess that though I'm normally a fan of en media res, I found myself tending to fold all references under 'big-scarring-magical-thing' and move on. You might not want to do what I did and start here.
My last concern is the whopping cliffhanger at the end. The events of this book are not neatly tied up, (although a side quest is adequately dealt with), so be prepared. At least series like Kate Daniels had the courtesy to deal with smaller villians/arcs within the frame of the larger one.
Also note for the book description: the book really isn't about being a reaper, coming to terms with those powers, etc. It's very misleading. Also misleading is calling it a romance. Maybe a UF book with a relationship? This is not a book about seduction, falling in love, or winning someone over.
So how would I describe it? Why should you read it?
A young man trying to come to terms with the death of his mentor is caught up in a secretive family history and a deadly threat. Meanwhile, his new boyfriend finds himself a pawn in a power struggle in the land of Fae. Read it if you like the dual world premise, elves, and young men working out their sexual identity.
The positive reviews, the hints at the Tarot connection, a Reaper-connected character and two romantically linked men as main characters all had me intrigued and willing to give it a try. Yes, I know it's a second book. Honestly, I thought about Ilona Andrews and the difference between their first published book and their second (huge), so I thought the second might have worked out some first-book growing pains.
Alas, no.
I think, after reading and thinking about it, is that it is very much a challange of narration. It feels passive, both in terms of narrative style (the infamous 'telling') and in terms of how the plot unfolds. The main character, Adam, is very much a passive participant in his life. An unexpected death sets off the story, and then another disaster keeps it rolling. Where this is normally an impetus to start an investigation/chase/quest, Adam's main plan is to 'hang around' his hometown. Meanwhile, Vic, the police officer, decides to set off after Adam, but is quickly diverted by an elf who offers to take him to Oklahoma through a shortcut.
Then there's the telling. Adam, the reader is told, has very low-powered magic. This might be true. We don't witness much of what magic accomplishes for much of the story, so its hard to judge scale. This is an ongoing issue, but to give all the instances will both be spoilerific and make my review tl;dr.
I'll note for those who are looking for the paranormal romance, or emphasis on the relationship that this feels more like early teen romance, heavily idealized and without much actual interaction between the main characters. It's very trope laden, and if one were to flip it by going hetro, I'd be panning it in a hot minute. Vic and Adam apparently have a deep bond created in the last book and they are both feeling some ambivalence about it. I'm kinda rolling my eyes--it's Insta-Love: Now In Gay Flavor! Vic's never been with a guy before (if I remember correctly), so it's all very romantic that the very first guy he is attracted to is The One, while Adam, though slightly more experienced, isn't the type to fool around. In other words, we have an insta-soul-connection between our two leads.
I'll note for those like me that may be tempted to start at book two, there's a lot of convoluted but ambiguous backstory involving two beings, Mercy and Sue, that is largely unexplained though frequently referenced. I confess that though I'm normally a fan of en media res, I found myself tending to fold all references under 'big-scarring-magical-thing' and move on. You might not want to do what I did and start here.
My last concern is the whopping cliffhanger at the end. The events of this book are not neatly tied up, (although a side quest is adequately dealt with), so be prepared. At least series like Kate Daniels had the courtesy to deal with smaller villians/arcs within the frame of the larger one.
Also note for the book description: the book really isn't about being a reaper, coming to terms with those powers, etc. It's very misleading. Also misleading is calling it a romance. Maybe a UF book with a relationship? This is not a book about seduction, falling in love, or winning someone over.
So how would I describe it? Why should you read it?
A young man trying to come to terms with the death of his mentor is caught up in a secretive family history and a deadly threat. Meanwhile, his new boyfriend finds himself a pawn in a power struggle in the land of Fae. Read it if you like the dual world premise, elves, and young men working out their sexual identity.
October 31, 2021
Trailer Park Trickster by David R Slayton
Adam Binder series book 2. Urban fantasy. LGBTQ. Best read in order. Cliffhanger.
A dark Druid is preying on Adam’s family in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Deadly magic and a secret meeting keep Vic beyond the veil.
Deep and complex world building in multiple realms.
Adam struggles in learning who he is and what his family past means for his future.
The plot, pacing, characters and magic worlds are all intriguing.
Adam Binder series book 2. Urban fantasy. LGBTQ. Best read in order. Cliffhanger.
A dark Druid is preying on Adam’s family in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Deadly magic and a secret meeting keep Vic beyond the veil.
Deep and complex world building in multiple realms.
Adam struggles in learning who he is and what his family past means for his future.
The plot, pacing, characters and magic worlds are all intriguing.
October 15, 2021
If you haven’t read White Trash Warlock, please go do that and then come back. It will be well worth your time. I’ll wait.
Done? Good.
ARE YOU WITH ME IN TOTALLY WANTING TO KILL DAVID SLAYTON FOR THE ENDING OF TRICKSTER?! This book is amazing start to finish, and the worldbuilding in this book is exquisite, going deeper in all the best ways after the setup in book one. The characters are phenomenal, and I want to hang out with them a lot more. The Adam/Vic relationship is frustrating in the best possible way.
BUT THAT ENDING.
How in the wide, wide world of wizards are we supposed to wait until book three to find out what happens??
Killing me, Slayton. Literally killing me. Slay(ton)ing me, even.
I now have a countdown clock, to the second, for book three’s release. Gonna be a lot of seconds. But, I’m a mostly patient human…
Done? Good.
ARE YOU WITH ME IN TOTALLY WANTING TO KILL DAVID SLAYTON FOR THE ENDING OF TRICKSTER?! This book is amazing start to finish, and the worldbuilding in this book is exquisite, going deeper in all the best ways after the setup in book one. The characters are phenomenal, and I want to hang out with them a lot more. The Adam/Vic relationship is frustrating in the best possible way.
BUT THAT ENDING.
How in the wide, wide world of wizards are we supposed to wait until book three to find out what happens??
Killing me, Slayton. Literally killing me. Slay(ton)ing me, even.
I now have a countdown clock, to the second, for book three’s release. Gonna be a lot of seconds. But, I’m a mostly patient human…
February 9, 2022
Some people's families have issues. Major issues. Of course, if that family happens to be in rural Oklahoma, certain things can get a little tricky... especially when magic, soul-sucking murderers, Elves, DEATH GODS, and funeral flower thieves get involved.
From the first book in the series to this one, I'm fully onboard and loving the dynamics. I even like the romance. They ARE so cute together, even if their marriage comes with the price tag of being a REAPER. :) Ah, well, every marriage comes with some sort of price tag.
Loving it!
From the first book in the series to this one, I'm fully onboard and loving the dynamics. I even like the romance. They ARE so cute together, even if their marriage comes with the price tag of being a REAPER. :) Ah, well, every marriage comes with some sort of price tag.
Loving it!
February 9, 2022
Some families have skeletons in their closets. This family has one ... well, it should be somewhere but it isn't. To make up for it, there is another body somehwere else. I guess it was to be expected (though in a slightly different way, maybe) after what we found out in the previous book, but it still came as a shock to Adam and his family, of course.
Aunt Sue is dead. Just like Adam suspected at the end of the previous book. And I found myself actually tearing up despite the character not having made too much of an appearance in the books.
Thus, Adam goes back to Oklahoma for the funeral and boy, the druid coming after him and his family is NOT the worst he has to deal with. That family ... I thought it couldn't get worse after the brother and mother, but Sue's immediate relatives (especially Jodie) are actually worse if you ask me. Not that that sheriff didn’t turn into quite a prick from time to time (such a contrast to idealistic Vic).
Then there is the bond with Vic - bwahahahahahahaha!
Though I also very much enjoyed the elves and their opinion of Adam, helped by Adam's reputation amongst the other species. That was ... nice. I liked that very much. Sometimes, good deeds should be rewarded after all. However, of course it wasn't all sunshine and daisies. *sighs*
The magic was once again great. From the power of tarot cards (I very much like tarot cards, their designs are often gorgeous, though I don’t actually believe in them having any power) to the fantastic underwater realm Vic travelled to with Argent to the court meeting of the different species to the fact that the mightiest on the block isn't always the most successful / fit for the job. Oh, and that family history business (what’s not to love about the Binders being of German origin - for a German bookworm ;P).
Adam isn't exactly an underdog but he shows that one doesn't have to be god-like in order to get things done. Value comes in different forms and he's teaching that lessons even to elven royalty.
The best thing must have been Spider though. Most hilariousness happened around the cat after all. :D
Once again we had cute, adorable and infuriating characters, life lessons disguised as a character's life events, lots of chuckling and very nice / thrilling action. Just the perfect combination.
This volume also contained more angst, which isn't my cuppa, but it wasn't too much and the reward, when it came, had me squealing delightedly (). But that ending ...
Now I have to wait for the 3rd book. *wails* *drums nails on table*
Aunt Sue is dead. Just like Adam suspected at the end of the previous book. And I found myself actually tearing up despite the character not having made too much of an appearance in the books.
Thus, Adam goes back to Oklahoma for the funeral and boy, the druid coming after him and his family is NOT the worst he has to deal with. That family ... I thought it couldn't get worse after the brother and mother, but Sue's immediate relatives (especially Jodie) are actually worse if you ask me. Not that that sheriff didn’t turn into quite a prick from time to time (such a contrast to idealistic Vic).
Then there is the bond with Vic - bwahahahahahahaha!
Though I also very much enjoyed the elves and their opinion of Adam, helped by Adam's reputation amongst the other species. That was ... nice. I liked that very much. Sometimes, good deeds should be rewarded after all. However, of course it wasn't all sunshine and daisies. *sighs*
The magic was once again great. From the power of tarot cards (I very much like tarot cards, their designs are often gorgeous, though I don’t actually believe in them having any power) to the fantastic underwater realm Vic travelled to with Argent to the court meeting of the different species to the fact that the mightiest on the block isn't always the most successful / fit for the job. Oh, and that family history business (what’s not to love about the Binders being of German origin - for a German bookworm ;P).
Adam isn't exactly an underdog but he shows that one doesn't have to be god-like in order to get things done. Value comes in different forms and he's teaching that lessons even to elven royalty.
The best thing must have been Spider though. Most hilariousness happened around the cat after all. :D
Once again we had cute, adorable and infuriating characters, life lessons disguised as a character's life events, lots of chuckling and very nice / thrilling action. Just the perfect combination.
This volume also contained more angst, which isn't my cuppa, but it wasn't too much and the reward, when it came, had me squealing delightedly (). But that ending ...
Now I have to wait for the 3rd book. *wails* *drums nails on table*
August 29, 2022
I didn't enjoy this book as much as its predecessor. My four-star rating is also questionable. I honestly was unsure about any rating between 2 stars and 5, so I guess I split the difference in favor of supporting LGBTQ fiction.
The protagonist, Adam, appeals to me as a mage with very little power. We don't see that very often in urban fantasy. At this point I am honestly sick of all the tropes where the protagonist finds out that he or she isn't just an ordinary hedge witch, but actually the scion of a god, and destined to save the world! These days, I am far more intrigued by stories that follow "minor" characters or side characters.
Still, this book didn't have the level of enjoyment that I wanted. Basically, Adam and his boyfriend Vic spend almost the entire novel separated by different worlds. Adam is following an investigation (of sorts) about someone killing off his relatives. Vic was traveling through the land of the elves and getting caught up in their politics. (There were a couple elf characters we met last book; a brother and sister pairing who happen to be prince and princess.)
The relationship between Vic and Adam does not get the sufficient exploration it is meant to. We were given to understand that Adam accidentally bound their souls through magic, so Adam is unsure whether what they feel is actual love or just part of the soul bonding. Vic is annoyed with Adam for pulling away because of this, but he also expresses some outrage upon learning what Adam did. ... That is basically it. We don't see them spending a lot of time together. There are few scenes of them even talking to each other, let alone kissing.
The murder investigation wasn't particularly satisfying. To maintain the "white trash" and "trailer park" elements of the series, the author leaned into characterizing Adam's cousins as meth heads living in a trailer and swearing like sailors, selling all of their deceased relative's possessions immediately. I don't dispute that some people really are like that. It's just cringe to watch.
Adam doesn't use his powers very often, so it's hard to judge his minor powers against supposedly greater powers. Basically, Adam's powers are psychic in nature, whereas the elf characters perform fantastic physical feats of stepping between realities. Other human mages are mentioned, and their powers also seem to be primarily psychic in nature. I would have liked more of an exploration about the magic system in this universe, but it didn't get the attention it deserves.
Last book we learned that Vic was turned into a "Reaper," but that hardly comes up in this installment. He has his own magical adventure, but his status as a reaper is barely mentioned.
The protagonist, Adam, appeals to me as a mage with very little power. We don't see that very often in urban fantasy. At this point I am honestly sick of all the tropes where the protagonist finds out that he or she isn't just an ordinary hedge witch, but actually the scion of a god, and destined to save the world! These days, I am far more intrigued by stories that follow "minor" characters or side characters.
Still, this book didn't have the level of enjoyment that I wanted. Basically, Adam and his boyfriend Vic spend almost the entire novel separated by different worlds. Adam is following an investigation (of sorts) about someone killing off his relatives. Vic was traveling through the land of the elves and getting caught up in their politics. (There were a couple elf characters we met last book; a brother and sister pairing who happen to be prince and princess.)
The relationship between Vic and Adam does not get the sufficient exploration it is meant to. We were given to understand that Adam accidentally bound their souls through magic, so Adam is unsure whether what they feel is actual love or just part of the soul bonding. Vic is annoyed with Adam for pulling away because of this, but he also expresses some outrage upon learning what Adam did. ... That is basically it. We don't see them spending a lot of time together. There are few scenes of them even talking to each other, let alone kissing.
The murder investigation wasn't particularly satisfying. To maintain the "white trash" and "trailer park" elements of the series, the author leaned into characterizing Adam's cousins as meth heads living in a trailer and swearing like sailors, selling all of their deceased relative's possessions immediately. I don't dispute that some people really are like that. It's just cringe to watch.
Adam doesn't use his powers very often, so it's hard to judge his minor powers against supposedly greater powers. Basically, Adam's powers are psychic in nature, whereas the elf characters perform fantastic physical feats of stepping between realities. Other human mages are mentioned, and their powers also seem to be primarily psychic in nature. I would have liked more of an exploration about the magic system in this universe, but it didn't get the attention it deserves.
Last book we learned that Vic was turned into a "Reaper," but that hardly comes up in this installment. He has his own magical adventure, but his status as a reaper is barely mentioned.
January 16, 2022
Who's idea was it to read the 1st two published books of an ongoing series??😩😩 Because let me tell you Cliffhanger sucks...but a brutal cliffhanger like this is going to haunt me till the release of the next book.
The mystery around the past of the Binder family, the otherworldly politics and the fantasy elements were perfectly executed. However, I didn't give it 5 shining stars because I had hoped for some romance in this instalment. But it seems the author has no sympathy for Adam and Vic. He kept them apart and made them suffer as much as he could in one single book.😩😩
The mystery around the past of the Binder family, the otherworldly politics and the fantasy elements were perfectly executed. However, I didn't give it 5 shining stars because I had hoped for some romance in this instalment. But it seems the author has no sympathy for Adam and Vic. He kept them apart and made them suffer as much as he could in one single book.😩😩
May 21, 2022
New book, new monster. Kinda -- the druid is still a mysterious threat, although Mercy seems to be gone for good. Adam (poor Adam!) has to go back to Guthrie Oklahoma for a funeral. And then stay for another funeral. I feel sorry for Adam, and sorry for the author for being from Oklahoma, and glad he got away to Denver, which like a moderately decent place to live the times I was there.
But Adam doesn't get any time in Denver in this book, nor does he get much of the company of his love interest, Vic. When they are together they aren't having a good time. Zero people have a good time in this book, actually, so if you were hoping for feel-good romance this is not it.
Strong characters (if somewhat inconsistent, but then people are, aren't they?), realistic gritty horribleness of small, impoverished towns and souls, pretty cool descriptions of the fae lands.
But Adam doesn't get any time in Denver in this book, nor does he get much of the company of his love interest, Vic. When they are together they aren't having a good time. Zero people have a good time in this book, actually, so if you were hoping for feel-good romance this is not it.
Strong characters (if somewhat inconsistent, but then people are, aren't they?), realistic gritty horribleness of small, impoverished towns and souls, pretty cool descriptions of the fae lands.
March 1, 2024
Trailer Park Trickster starts three months after the first book, so we only get bits and pieces of Adam and Vic’s relationship and I did not like it, makes me think they are Not going to stay together!! I hope I’m wrong. We did get Vic’s POV! Although…… Silver was a real badass…
It was slow going, but there was development to most of the characters and the big events were HUGE AND WONDERFUL! Ended on a cliffhanger and thank god I can start it right away!
The new characters were a mix of ‘gimme more’ and ‘that trash needs to be slapped’. And Adam is too kind, it’s getting on my nerves.
It was slow going, but there was development to most of the characters and the big events were HUGE AND WONDERFUL! Ended on a cliffhanger and thank god I can start it right away!
The new characters were a mix of ‘gimme more’ and ‘that trash needs to be slapped’. And Adam is too kind, it’s getting on my nerves.
December 31, 2022
This series is pretty enjoyable.
LGBTQ representation that doesn't fall into stereotypes? Love it.
A re-imagining of classic mythological creatures? I'm here for it.
I'm really struggling to like Adam's family. Specifically, the mom. An enabler of an abuser is also an abuser. Hopefully, there's a magical reason that she couldn't protect her children from their POS dad. Like a binding spell or something.
LGBTQ representation that doesn't fall into stereotypes? Love it.
A re-imagining of classic mythological creatures? I'm here for it.
I'm really struggling to like Adam's family. Specifically, the mom. An enabler of an abuser is also an abuser. Hopefully, there's a magical reason that she couldn't protect her children from their POS dad. Like a binding spell or something.
November 5, 2022
Thank you so so much to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Trailer Park Trickster picks up where White Trash Warlock left us. We follow Adam back to Guthrie in hopes of finding the druid responsible for Mercy as well as the sudden curse of death upon his family. He is joined by Vic and his Brother Bobby and mother as he works to uncover the identity of the druid darkening his doorstep. Will Adam be able to keep his family safe? Or will it be the end of the line for the Binders?
These books, man. I am awestruck at the level of writing the author has poured into these books. Adam is such a lovable kickass character who you just want to be around. Even as a fly on the wall you feel swept up and blessed to be witnessing him and his Sight. He is beautifully flawed, a work in progress, but one you can't help but put full faith in. Vic comes into his own in this novel as well. When relationship turmoil rears its ugly head it is great to see him work through his own "stuff" while still staying true to who he is at his core. The elven brother(as well as ex) and sister are back in full swing, preventing Armageddon-like happenings on the Other Side as well as a brewing civil war between clans. While this seems like alot going on, it is the perfect balance. The pacing keeps you on your toes and reveal after reveal keeps you salivating for just one more chapter. I am trying to hold myself together knowing that it could be a year and two months wait for Deadbeat Druid, so I'll just sit here praying to the ARC Gods that they may smile upon me like they did for the first two in this series.
Grab a copy for yourself, your best friend, your awkward coworker, your dog, anyone who loves a phenomenal story wrapped in a magical bow. There is something for absolutely everyone in these books, you're.doing yourself an injustice if you don't read them. In the somewhat tweaked words of Matthew Mercer: Is it October 2022 yet?
Trailer Park Trickster picks up where White Trash Warlock left us. We follow Adam back to Guthrie in hopes of finding the druid responsible for Mercy as well as the sudden curse of death upon his family. He is joined by Vic and his Brother Bobby and mother as he works to uncover the identity of the druid darkening his doorstep. Will Adam be able to keep his family safe? Or will it be the end of the line for the Binders?
These books, man. I am awestruck at the level of writing the author has poured into these books. Adam is such a lovable kickass character who you just want to be around. Even as a fly on the wall you feel swept up and blessed to be witnessing him and his Sight. He is beautifully flawed, a work in progress, but one you can't help but put full faith in. Vic comes into his own in this novel as well. When relationship turmoil rears its ugly head it is great to see him work through his own "stuff" while still staying true to who he is at his core. The elven brother(as well as ex) and sister are back in full swing, preventing Armageddon-like happenings on the Other Side as well as a brewing civil war between clans. While this seems like alot going on, it is the perfect balance. The pacing keeps you on your toes and reveal after reveal keeps you salivating for just one more chapter. I am trying to hold myself together knowing that it could be a year and two months wait for Deadbeat Druid, so I'll just sit here praying to the ARC Gods that they may smile upon me like they did for the first two in this series.
Grab a copy for yourself, your best friend, your awkward coworker, your dog, anyone who loves a phenomenal story wrapped in a magical bow. There is something for absolutely everyone in these books, you're.doing yourself an injustice if you don't read them. In the somewhat tweaked words of Matthew Mercer: Is it October 2022 yet?
June 5, 2021
This sequel absolutely lived up to the first book.
First of all, the plot picked up exactly where it left off which I loved. Aunt Sue's death was heartbreaking and I felt so bad for Adam. He deserves the world and his reconciliation with Bobby and his mom was really sweet. Obviously the anger won't all go away, but I'm glad that they're making up and growing closer.
Adam's character development is my favorite thing. He matured so much over the past two books and I can't wait to see his progression in the next book. Even just the way he deals with the druid problem is so different than his behavior in the first book. Honestly, all of the characters are having really good arcs, even the immortal unchanging beings are shifting slightly in their roles and ways of thinking.
The supernatural aspects of this story were way more intense. I really enjoyed the worldbuilding around the Council of Races and the feud between the Elves. The Sea Elves calling for a complete geocide of humanity was unexpected, but it's such good drama. The chapters about Vic and Argent travelling and dealing with the possibility of war were amazing.
After the first book I couldn't decide who I wanted Adam to end up with, but now I can firmly say that I'm Team Vic. (I only wavered once, when Silver called Adam "my love" and Adam called Silver "Parek"). I really hope that Vic and Adam end up okay, they deserve only the best and Death should stop trying to ruin their lives.
I genuinely cannot recommend this book enough, I'm in love with this series and these characters.
First of all, the plot picked up exactly where it left off which I loved. Aunt Sue's death was heartbreaking and I felt so bad for Adam. He deserves the world and his reconciliation with Bobby and his mom was really sweet. Obviously the anger won't all go away, but I'm glad that they're making up and growing closer.
Adam's character development is my favorite thing. He matured so much over the past two books and I can't wait to see his progression in the next book. Even just the way he deals with the druid problem is so different than his behavior in the first book. Honestly, all of the characters are having really good arcs, even the immortal unchanging beings are shifting slightly in their roles and ways of thinking.
The supernatural aspects of this story were way more intense. I really enjoyed the worldbuilding around the Council of Races and the feud between the Elves. The Sea Elves calling for a complete geocide of humanity was unexpected, but it's such good drama. The chapters about Vic and Argent travelling and dealing with the possibility of war were amazing.
After the first book I couldn't decide who I wanted Adam to end up with, but now I can firmly say that I'm Team Vic. (I only wavered once, when Silver called Adam "my love" and Adam called Silver "Parek"). I really hope that Vic and Adam end up okay, they deserve only the best and Death should stop trying to ruin their lives.
I genuinely cannot recommend this book enough, I'm in love with this series and these characters.
February 1, 2022
I couldn't really work up much enthusiasm for this one. The book had a lot of side story with Vic and Argent off on a side quest that I wasn't really invested in. Their relationship meanders and nothing much is resolved. Adam and Vic referred to themselves as being boyfriends, but still they spent most of the book apart and barely communicating at all. Its description says that it's a romance, the first book in the series was a romance...so I guess I was expecting...um...romance?
October 26, 2021
Our story picks up right where White Trash Warlock* left off. Adam, our warlock, is reunited with his family, but suffers a loss that has him returning to Guthrie, Oklahoma, to find answers. He arrives just in time to encounter a dark druid and save a family member.
Did I mention Adam leaves without telling Vic or anyone else where he is going? Adam is a hot mess with communication, but he’s a nice guy and you can’t help but root for him, even if you want to slap him in the back of the head. Of course Vic, his Mom and Bobby follow.
Vic travels with Argent, the Queen of Swords, and there are chapters from his point of view. I loved this, especially now that he isn’t entirely human and tethered to Adam. The two have a mission of their own and I enjoyed time in the veil.
The dark druid is going after family members. Adam and his family are suspects in an arson. I loved how Slayton revealed family history and gave more details surrounding the murder of his father. Silver and others offer aid as the suspense and danger built.
My heart weeps for Silver and his sister. The old feelings and friendship between Silver and Adam is bittersweet and made my heart hurt, even if I am team Vic. These side threads that weave through Adam’s life and form the man he has become are as captivating as the central storyline. The author brilliant brings forth these secondary characters allowing the reader/listener to become engaged with them.
The characters are complex and Slayton further developed the characters as they interacted. We further understand just how difficult a life Adam has had. We see character growth, particularly in Adam. He’s only had a strong attachment to Sue, and he struggles to open up and make himself vulnerable. There is a side of him that feels unworthy of being loved.
The romance has some bumps because of self doubt, fears and miscommunication, but we were left in a good place in that respect. However, the ending was the teaser of all teasers. It ended in such a way I am counting down the days until the next audio.
Fans of urban fantasy with warlocks, fae and more will love this character rich series. The Adam Binder series has become a must listen thanks to the talent of Michael David Axtell. He captures the characters brilliantly, bringing forth their personalities and uniqueness. His tones amp up the danger and suspense, having me on edge one moment and weeping the next. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Did I mention Adam leaves without telling Vic or anyone else where he is going? Adam is a hot mess with communication, but he’s a nice guy and you can’t help but root for him, even if you want to slap him in the back of the head. Of course Vic, his Mom and Bobby follow.
Vic travels with Argent, the Queen of Swords, and there are chapters from his point of view. I loved this, especially now that he isn’t entirely human and tethered to Adam. The two have a mission of their own and I enjoyed time in the veil.
The dark druid is going after family members. Adam and his family are suspects in an arson. I loved how Slayton revealed family history and gave more details surrounding the murder of his father. Silver and others offer aid as the suspense and danger built.
My heart weeps for Silver and his sister. The old feelings and friendship between Silver and Adam is bittersweet and made my heart hurt, even if I am team Vic. These side threads that weave through Adam’s life and form the man he has become are as captivating as the central storyline. The author brilliant brings forth these secondary characters allowing the reader/listener to become engaged with them.
The characters are complex and Slayton further developed the characters as they interacted. We further understand just how difficult a life Adam has had. We see character growth, particularly in Adam. He’s only had a strong attachment to Sue, and he struggles to open up and make himself vulnerable. There is a side of him that feels unworthy of being loved.
The romance has some bumps because of self doubt, fears and miscommunication, but we were left in a good place in that respect. However, the ending was the teaser of all teasers. It ended in such a way I am counting down the days until the next audio.
Fans of urban fantasy with warlocks, fae and more will love this character rich series. The Adam Binder series has become a must listen thanks to the talent of Michael David Axtell. He captures the characters brilliantly, bringing forth their personalities and uniqueness. His tones amp up the danger and suspense, having me on edge one moment and weeping the next. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
June 2, 2022
Overall I enjoyed it. The setting is great, I loved the vibe.
There's 2 things in particular that I have an issue with. One is just a plotpoint that came out of the blue, the other is the relationship development.
Vic and Adam spend the majority of the book apart, that's okay, I love when individuals take the time to reflect on their feelings and figure out what's next. Especially since some changes happened in their lives and they are different people now. Compared to that time they spent apart, I feel like the ending was rushed in that regard. I think that Adam and Vic need to talk more.
Hopefully book 3 will focus a bit more on the romance. Or like equally on the romance and the magic. Cuz the magic is good, I like it. :)
There's 2 things in particular that I have an issue with. One is just a plotpoint that came out of the blue, the other is the relationship development.
Vic and Adam spend the majority of the book apart, that's okay, I love when individuals take the time to reflect on their feelings and figure out what's next. Especially since some changes happened in their lives and they are different people now. Compared to that time they spent apart, I feel like the ending was rushed in that regard. I think that Adam and Vic need to talk more.
Hopefully book 3 will focus a bit more on the romance. Or like equally on the romance and the magic. Cuz the magic is good, I like it. :)
November 1, 2021
Let me introduce you to one of my favorite series from last year, the Adam Binder series. Who author David Slaton has released a new book for 2021, Trailer Park Trickster.
In the first novel of the series, White Trash Warlock, we are introduced to the titular character Adam Binder. Adam is a sensitive, one who is aware of the other side of things. The existence of magic, elves, and evils that come from that side of the coin. This sensitivity rules his life, and he tries to work around it, but he is often overwhelmed by the energies and feelings of masses of people.
"Adam Binder hasn't spoken to his brother in years, not since Bobby had him committed to a psych ward for hearing voices."
White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton
His brother has him committed to a facility, mainly in a misguided attempt to help him, but also because the things that adam believes are scary and might be true. This obviously causes a strain on the relationship between the brothers. Something dark and murderous possesses Bobby's wife, Adam comes to Colorado from rural Oklahoma to see if he can help. Despite the divide between his family and him and the way he is treated. This dark thing that is infecting people in the city is a power unlike anything Adam has ever seen, and to survive, he must call on energies above his paygrade. Plus, there is a great love triangle and banter with immortals of all sorts. It is an engaging urban fantasy that has some comfortable tropes that you find in urban fantasy, but author David Slayton has a way of making things seem very fresh.
All of this takes us right to the sequel, Trailer Park Trickster. Adam is reunited with his family after much pain and turmoil. All are completely changed from the events in the first book, but none more so than Adam's brother, Bobby. The story picks up with Adam returning home to Guthrie, Oklahoma. He has suffered a significant loss that has set him adrift.
This brings me to what I think is the central theme of this story, being lost and untethered. Both Adam and Vic have had some great upheavals in their lives. Adam is trying to find what to do after his great loss, and Vic is trying to make sense of his new life and connection to Adam. It doesn't help that Adam is a terrible communicator, which leaves Vic even more in the dark.
"Just remember, it's always darkest right before it goes pitch black."
Also, to make things more confusing for Adam, Trailer Park Trickster's antagonist is a dark druid whose identity is one of the great mysteries to be solved. The druid is picking off Adam's family members one by one. Adam does not have many family members, and those he does have he holds dear for the most part. This allowed Slayton to fill in some essential backstory elements that enriched Adam's history. I loved learning about his world, painful as it is. It rounded out Adam even more for me as a protagonist.
While Adam is dealing with his part of the story and the dark druid, Vic has a challenging time with Argent, the Queen of swords. I like Argent as a character, but this section did feel a bit flat to me. It might be because I enjoy Argent and Vic together as a team, and separated didn't give me the same bang. Their relationship was a wonderful part of the first book, and I look forward to exploring their complicated story in future books.
The Adam Binder series is fast shaping up to be one of my favorite urban fantasy series. Adam's story has a lot of heart. You wouldn't think of him as a leading man-type character you find in famous urban fantasy series. Dresden, as much as I love you, I am looking at you. Adam isn't snarky, and he doesn't need to be. He is heartfelt, and I respect and want to learn more about his determination and quiet resilience.
In the first novel of the series, White Trash Warlock, we are introduced to the titular character Adam Binder. Adam is a sensitive, one who is aware of the other side of things. The existence of magic, elves, and evils that come from that side of the coin. This sensitivity rules his life, and he tries to work around it, but he is often overwhelmed by the energies and feelings of masses of people.
"Adam Binder hasn't spoken to his brother in years, not since Bobby had him committed to a psych ward for hearing voices."
White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton
His brother has him committed to a facility, mainly in a misguided attempt to help him, but also because the things that adam believes are scary and might be true. This obviously causes a strain on the relationship between the brothers. Something dark and murderous possesses Bobby's wife, Adam comes to Colorado from rural Oklahoma to see if he can help. Despite the divide between his family and him and the way he is treated. This dark thing that is infecting people in the city is a power unlike anything Adam has ever seen, and to survive, he must call on energies above his paygrade. Plus, there is a great love triangle and banter with immortals of all sorts. It is an engaging urban fantasy that has some comfortable tropes that you find in urban fantasy, but author David Slayton has a way of making things seem very fresh.
All of this takes us right to the sequel, Trailer Park Trickster. Adam is reunited with his family after much pain and turmoil. All are completely changed from the events in the first book, but none more so than Adam's brother, Bobby. The story picks up with Adam returning home to Guthrie, Oklahoma. He has suffered a significant loss that has set him adrift.
This brings me to what I think is the central theme of this story, being lost and untethered. Both Adam and Vic have had some great upheavals in their lives. Adam is trying to find what to do after his great loss, and Vic is trying to make sense of his new life and connection to Adam. It doesn't help that Adam is a terrible communicator, which leaves Vic even more in the dark.
"Just remember, it's always darkest right before it goes pitch black."
Also, to make things more confusing for Adam, Trailer Park Trickster's antagonist is a dark druid whose identity is one of the great mysteries to be solved. The druid is picking off Adam's family members one by one. Adam does not have many family members, and those he does have he holds dear for the most part. This allowed Slayton to fill in some essential backstory elements that enriched Adam's history. I loved learning about his world, painful as it is. It rounded out Adam even more for me as a protagonist.
While Adam is dealing with his part of the story and the dark druid, Vic has a challenging time with Argent, the Queen of swords. I like Argent as a character, but this section did feel a bit flat to me. It might be because I enjoy Argent and Vic together as a team, and separated didn't give me the same bang. Their relationship was a wonderful part of the first book, and I look forward to exploring their complicated story in future books.
The Adam Binder series is fast shaping up to be one of my favorite urban fantasy series. Adam's story has a lot of heart. You wouldn't think of him as a leading man-type character you find in famous urban fantasy series. Dresden, as much as I love you, I am looking at you. Adam isn't snarky, and he doesn't need to be. He is heartfelt, and I respect and want to learn more about his determination and quiet resilience.
September 25, 2024
Trailer Park Trickster upholds the high standards of quality, worldbuilding, action and captivating character development of White Trash Warlock !
The Adam Binder series is easily one of the best urban fantasy series in the market !
The book picks up right where White Trash Warlock left, with Adam bolting back to Oklahoma when his great aunt Sue unexpectedly dies, without informing Vic, Bobby or his mother.
Vic is a bit hurt and very worried about Adam, so he decides to drive from Denver to Oklahoma (which is an enormous distance), but his trip is derailed and his plans hijacked by Argent the Queen of Swords.
Adam delves into the mystery of the evil warlock (or druid) and digs deep into his family past and present, which is less than pleasant. A con-woman, a meth head with a dealer boyfriend, a cousin who vanished, and a lot of bones. Bobby's revelation near the end of White Trash Warlock causes conflict between Adam and Vic, who is torn between his duty and his heart and gut instict.
I love the way Adam has overcome his past. It is still there, but it doesn't define him anymore. He is not a ball of hurt and pain, neither is trauma ruining the good parts of his life . He is still kind and caring and a hero character, even though he has to make hard choices more often than not. David R. Slayton doesn't hesitate to describe him as soft and kind, which is something I love.
His choices to keep Vic in the dark were wrong and predictably came back to bite him, but in the end he realizes his errors and their reunion is adorable.
I am also glad David R. Slayton chose Vic to be the second POV in this book; I was way more invested in him than in Bobby and offers an external, fresh perspective on the world of magic, but also on the world Adam grew up in (a poor, rural, prejudiced part of Oklahoma). He is also coming to terms with his new role as a Reaper. He questions his former beliefs regarding the law, what is right and what is wrong, and is confused and a bit hurt when he finds out Adam is keeping secrets. He is sure that the attraction he feels for Adam is not just the magic, but something deeper and honest. Another trope of this series I love in David R. Slayton's writing: there is no "will they won't they", endless self-questioning about feelings. They both admit to themselves they're in love (not in these exact words) and their inner battle is to realize that what they're feeling is worth opening up, giving up their secrets and putting aside their past.
Vic's road trip with Argent is hilarious and witty, since Argent is this type of character, the scenes with his family are emotional and give him the push he needed. Which led us to an AMAZING intimate (and also funny) scene between Adam and Vic while rushing into the final showdown!
Vram the teenage emo disaster elf stole every scene he was in and it looks like we re getting more of him in Deadbeat Druid! Yes please, I loved him!
Spider the Cat (or is it?) is a low-key crucial player in this game, and I'm sure we haven't seen the last of him.
Trailer Park Trickster is the perfect middle book of the trilogy, and you won't be able to wait until you get your hands on Deadbeat Druid after you read it!
The Adam Binder series is easily one of the best urban fantasy series in the market !
The book picks up right where White Trash Warlock left, with Adam bolting back to Oklahoma when his great aunt Sue unexpectedly dies, without informing Vic, Bobby or his mother.
Vic is a bit hurt and very worried about Adam, so he decides to drive from Denver to Oklahoma (which is an enormous distance), but his trip is derailed and his plans hijacked by Argent the Queen of Swords.
Adam delves into the mystery of the evil warlock (or druid) and digs deep into his family past and present, which is less than pleasant. A con-woman, a meth head with a dealer boyfriend, a cousin who vanished, and a lot of bones. Bobby's revelation near the end of White Trash Warlock causes conflict between Adam and Vic, who is torn between his duty and his heart and gut instict.
I love the way Adam has overcome his past. It is still there, but it doesn't define him anymore. He is not a ball of hurt and pain, neither is trauma ruining the good parts of his life . He is still kind and caring and a hero character, even though he has to make hard choices more often than not. David R. Slayton doesn't hesitate to describe him as soft and kind, which is something I love.
His choices to keep Vic in the dark were wrong and predictably came back to bite him, but in the end he realizes his errors and their reunion is adorable.
I am also glad David R. Slayton chose Vic to be the second POV in this book; I was way more invested in him than in Bobby and offers an external, fresh perspective on the world of magic, but also on the world Adam grew up in (a poor, rural, prejudiced part of Oklahoma). He is also coming to terms with his new role as a Reaper. He questions his former beliefs regarding the law, what is right and what is wrong, and is confused and a bit hurt when he finds out Adam is keeping secrets. He is sure that the attraction he feels for Adam is not just the magic, but something deeper and honest. Another trope of this series I love in David R. Slayton's writing: there is no "will they won't they", endless self-questioning about feelings. They both admit to themselves they're in love (not in these exact words) and their inner battle is to realize that what they're feeling is worth opening up, giving up their secrets and putting aside their past.
Vic's road trip with Argent is hilarious and witty, since Argent is this type of character, the scenes with his family are emotional and give him the push he needed. Which led us to an AMAZING intimate (and also funny) scene between Adam and Vic while rushing into the final showdown!
Vram the teenage emo disaster elf stole every scene he was in and it looks like we re getting more of him in Deadbeat Druid! Yes please, I loved him!
Spider the Cat (or is it?) is a low-key crucial player in this game, and I'm sure we haven't seen the last of him.
Trailer Park Trickster is the perfect middle book of the trilogy, and you won't be able to wait until you get your hands on Deadbeat Druid after you read it!
January 19, 2023
I probably loved book 2 even more than the first one!
Adam is such a great main character, I love how strong and smart he is. This book also gave space for Vic to grow! I didn't expect that he and Adam would follow separate storylines for a large part of the book, but it absolutely worked. Not only did Vic get to experience a different realm and bond with Argent, but this was also a great way to show just how strong their connection is with Adam. Also their reunion scene was so sweet, I'm pretty sure I squealed in delight!
There was also a highly emotional coming out scene which definitely made my cry. Not just because of the message of acceptance, but the circumstances surrounding it. I think a lot of people will find it comforting.
There are loads of secrets surrounding Adam's family and things became really dramatic in the last quarter! That ending, it's impossible not to start book 3 right away!
Rep: gay main character, bi Mexican-American love interest, Mexican-American side characters
Adam is such a great main character, I love how strong and smart he is. This book also gave space for Vic to grow! I didn't expect that he and Adam would follow separate storylines for a large part of the book, but it absolutely worked. Not only did Vic get to experience a different realm and bond with Argent, but this was also a great way to show just how strong their connection is with Adam. Also their reunion scene was so sweet, I'm pretty sure I squealed in delight!
There was also a highly emotional coming out scene which definitely made my cry. Not just because of the message of acceptance, but the circumstances surrounding it. I think a lot of people will find it comforting.
There are loads of secrets surrounding Adam's family and things became really dramatic in the last quarter! That ending, it's impossible not to start book 3 right away!
Rep: gay main character, bi Mexican-American love interest, Mexican-American side characters
June 12, 2022
TL;DR: Good solid UF with a relatable gay MC. Not a romance, bit of a cliffhanger. 4.6ish?
While I only gave the first book in this series, White Trash Warlock, 4 stars, I really did like it a lot. I pre-ordered this one as soon as it was listed, and did the same for #3 (due in October). And while it's pretty common for me to pre-order something and then not read it for a year or three after it comes out, the only thing that stopped me reading this one immediately was that I chanced to see some people mentioning a "cliffhanger" ending, and I didn't want to read something that was really half a story and then wait forever for the next part. That's why GoT is dead to me. (I know GoT isn't the real series title, but fuck if I'm going to waste my time trying to figure out GRRM's backasswards convoluted string of nonsense and type that here.)
I'll come back to the cliffhanger thing in a bit.
In my review of the first volume I compare it to KD Edwards Tarot Sequence. Having just read the third of those a couple days prior to this, it's easy to make that comparison again. Apart from both being urban fantasy with a gay protagonist and tarot references, the books could not be more dissimilar. If I'm to be honest I found this slightly less satisfying than Edwards, but that is largely due to aspects of the worldbuilding just not really being to my taste (elves and gnomes, ugh) and a few more rough edges around the writing itself. I'll come back to the writing. Worldbuilding is an issue for me in a lot of UF, but Slayton's protagonist overcomes the not-to-my-taste worldbuilding. Adam Binder is my people in a way Rune Saint John can never be, however funny and charming I may find him and however awful his history after his family's murders.
And Adam's history really shows in his character, while Rune's often feels more like a tragic backstory tacked on for plot purposes. As a result the overall tone of the book is much more downbeat. Heavy. This book takes us back to Adam's home town for most of the action, and our alternating POV chapters are from love-interest Vic's POV instead of brother Bobby's like the first volume. That alone was a nice change. We meet more of Adam's relatives, a new type of elf, and there's good development of both the relationship and otherworld related subplots.
As for that cliffhanger... yeah. I'd say it qualifies as one. Though it did feel like a natural breaking point and not just like they arbitrarily sliced a longer book in half. Some fairly big questions are largely resolved, but the problems left hanging are larger than I'd like to see. Fortunately the next book is due in October, and I don't anticipate waiting to read it this time.
My issues with the writing are not something everyone would necessarily notice. Little irregularities in the linking of thought to thought, sentence to sentence. The best way to understand it I've come across was a suggestion to approach it backwards, read something that does flow, and then ask why am I not surpised by this sentence. You'll see there are little things linking them together, like sentence level foreshadowing. Anyway, Slayton is hardly alone in having this issue crop up for me, a lot of books do, Hourglass Throne did also, just maybe slightly less of it.
Based on my affection for either series, I wouldn't feel right rating this lower than Edwards' book. Fortunately my critera for 5 stars is whether or not I could see myself rereading the book, and in this case I can say yes.
Definitely recommend the series to anyone looking for UF with gay rep.
While I only gave the first book in this series, White Trash Warlock, 4 stars, I really did like it a lot. I pre-ordered this one as soon as it was listed, and did the same for #3 (due in October). And while it's pretty common for me to pre-order something and then not read it for a year or three after it comes out, the only thing that stopped me reading this one immediately was that I chanced to see some people mentioning a "cliffhanger" ending, and I didn't want to read something that was really half a story and then wait forever for the next part. That's why GoT is dead to me. (I know GoT isn't the real series title, but fuck if I'm going to waste my time trying to figure out GRRM's backasswards convoluted string of nonsense and type that here.)
I'll come back to the cliffhanger thing in a bit.
In my review of the first volume I compare it to KD Edwards Tarot Sequence. Having just read the third of those a couple days prior to this, it's easy to make that comparison again. Apart from both being urban fantasy with a gay protagonist and tarot references, the books could not be more dissimilar. If I'm to be honest I found this slightly less satisfying than Edwards, but that is largely due to aspects of the worldbuilding just not really being to my taste (elves and gnomes, ugh) and a few more rough edges around the writing itself. I'll come back to the writing. Worldbuilding is an issue for me in a lot of UF, but Slayton's protagonist overcomes the not-to-my-taste worldbuilding. Adam Binder is my people in a way Rune Saint John can never be, however funny and charming I may find him and however awful his history after his family's murders.
And Adam's history really shows in his character, while Rune's often feels more like a tragic backstory tacked on for plot purposes. As a result the overall tone of the book is much more downbeat. Heavy. This book takes us back to Adam's home town for most of the action, and our alternating POV chapters are from love-interest Vic's POV instead of brother Bobby's like the first volume. That alone was a nice change. We meet more of Adam's relatives, a new type of elf, and there's good development of both the relationship and otherworld related subplots.
As for that cliffhanger... yeah. I'd say it qualifies as one. Though it did feel like a natural breaking point and not just like they arbitrarily sliced a longer book in half. Some fairly big questions are largely resolved, but the problems left hanging are larger than I'd like to see. Fortunately the next book is due in October, and I don't anticipate waiting to read it this time.
My issues with the writing are not something everyone would necessarily notice. Little irregularities in the linking of thought to thought, sentence to sentence. The best way to understand it I've come across was a suggestion to approach it backwards, read something that does flow, and then ask why am I not surpised by this sentence. You'll see there are little things linking them together, like sentence level foreshadowing. Anyway, Slayton is hardly alone in having this issue crop up for me, a lot of books do, Hourglass Throne did also, just maybe slightly less of it.
Based on my affection for either series, I wouldn't feel right rating this lower than Edwards' book. Fortunately my critera for 5 stars is whether or not I could see myself rereading the book, and in this case I can say yes.
Definitely recommend the series to anyone looking for UF with gay rep.
January 1, 2022
4.5 stars! This author really knows how to hurt his characters and he doesn't spare Adam Binder in this second installment any more than he did in the first book. However, unlike the first book, a lot of Adam's suffering is his own damn doing because he's so convinced he has to do everything alone. I wanted to smack him a LOT.
Still, the story and the magic is tense, fast paced and damn scary at points. Adam never stops trying to do the right thing, even when the cost is high for it, and that's one of the things I like best about him. There's good here too though, in that Adam finds out his family isn't against him as he's always thought.
My only real complaint is that Adam and Vic are separated for almost the whole book, and then we won't talk about the cliffhanger ending. I definitely have expectations for the next one!
Still, the story and the magic is tense, fast paced and damn scary at points. Adam never stops trying to do the right thing, even when the cost is high for it, and that's one of the things I like best about him. There's good here too though, in that Adam finds out his family isn't against him as he's always thought.
My only real complaint is that Adam and Vic are separated for almost the whole book, and then we won't talk about the cliffhanger ending. I definitely have expectations for the next one!
December 8, 2025
Trailer Park Trickster by David. R. Slayton is about a young warlock named Adam Binder returning to his hometown of Guthrie, Oklahoma after his beloved aunt’s death only to discover that someone is unleashing ancient, deadly magic against his family and that the man he has been searching for all his life (his father) might still be alive and behind it all.
Right away I felt a heavy ache for Adam: he is haunted by a painful past, by loss and abandonment, yet his empathy and stubborn kindness make him relatable and quietly brave in a world of darkness and betrayal. The way the author handles the messy reality of Adam’s family, poverty, dysfunction, prejudice, secrets gives the story a rawness that grounds the fantasy. As the danger mounts, I found myself worrying for him and hoping despite everything that he might find a shred of peace. The return home, the guilt, the grief, and the uncertainty all felt deeply human.
I was drawn into the dual narrative strands: Adam’s desperate attempt to protect his family and unearth the truth about his father, and his partner Vic Martinez’s journey into a magical underworld, which shows the wider complications of power, responsibility and moral ambiguity. The tension between everyday struggles and supernatural horror struck a balance that made me care about the fantastical stakes and the human cost. Slayton’s writing kept me turning pages even when some moments were bleak or emotionally taxing.
That said I did feel the book sometimes suffered from being a “middle volume”: the romance between Adam and Vic is more strained than enriched, with scenes of separation that left me craving more emotional closeness. Some portions of the subplot, especially magical politics beyond the human world, dragged for me, the build-up felt long and the payoff partial.
I rate this book 3 out of 5. It moved me, unsettled me, and made me invest in flawed characters trying to survive impossible odds. While not flawless, it is a heartfelt, gritty urban fantasy full of spirit and complexity, especially for readers who appreciate magic imbued with real pain, hope, and love.
Right away I felt a heavy ache for Adam: he is haunted by a painful past, by loss and abandonment, yet his empathy and stubborn kindness make him relatable and quietly brave in a world of darkness and betrayal. The way the author handles the messy reality of Adam’s family, poverty, dysfunction, prejudice, secrets gives the story a rawness that grounds the fantasy. As the danger mounts, I found myself worrying for him and hoping despite everything that he might find a shred of peace. The return home, the guilt, the grief, and the uncertainty all felt deeply human.
I was drawn into the dual narrative strands: Adam’s desperate attempt to protect his family and unearth the truth about his father, and his partner Vic Martinez’s journey into a magical underworld, which shows the wider complications of power, responsibility and moral ambiguity. The tension between everyday struggles and supernatural horror struck a balance that made me care about the fantastical stakes and the human cost. Slayton’s writing kept me turning pages even when some moments were bleak or emotionally taxing.
That said I did feel the book sometimes suffered from being a “middle volume”: the romance between Adam and Vic is more strained than enriched, with scenes of separation that left me craving more emotional closeness. Some portions of the subplot, especially magical politics beyond the human world, dragged for me, the build-up felt long and the payoff partial.
I rate this book 3 out of 5. It moved me, unsettled me, and made me invest in flawed characters trying to survive impossible odds. While not flawless, it is a heartfelt, gritty urban fantasy full of spirit and complexity, especially for readers who appreciate magic imbued with real pain, hope, and love.
November 3, 2025
After a promising start to the series, this one suffers from middle book syndrome. It was very disjointed and didn't flow well. The two POVs barely overlapped, and I feel that was a huge mistake. I just wasn't convinced that Adam and Vic really meant anything to each other despite being told that they did; I just didn't see it on the page or with their few, brief interactions. I'm a little on Adam's side on this one in that It doesn't feel genuine as a result.
Then there are the various Binders that we're introduced to in this one, almost none of whom are compelling characters or who gave me any reason to care about what happened to them. I even started feeling distant from Tilla and Bobby, even as they started showing signs of improvement. For instance,
All that stuff in the fae realm was boring the hell out of me. I get why Vic had to go through all that, but I can't help but think he could've come to the same decisions on his own without all that elf drama. This author really has a problem with introducing characters who play pretty pivotal roles in the world building but who we're given no connection to or reason to really care about what happens to them. Jimmy? Never knew him. King of Swords? Barely saw him. Jodi? Wish I never knew her.
Just when it was finally getting interesting, we got that cheap cliffhanger. 🙄 Maybe that would've worked better if I'd read this before the third book came out because that title is quite the spoiler for how things with the druid were going to go in this one. 🤷🏻♀️
Then there are the various Binders that we're introduced to in this one, almost none of whom are compelling characters or who gave me any reason to care about what happened to them. I even started feeling distant from Tilla and Bobby, even as they started showing signs of improvement. For instance,
All that stuff in the fae realm was boring the hell out of me. I get why Vic had to go through all that, but I can't help but think he could've come to the same decisions on his own without all that elf drama. This author really has a problem with introducing characters who play pretty pivotal roles in the world building but who we're given no connection to or reason to really care about what happens to them. Jimmy? Never knew him. King of Swords? Barely saw him. Jodi? Wish I never knew her.
Just when it was finally getting interesting, we got that cheap cliffhanger. 🙄 Maybe that would've worked better if I'd read this before the third book came out because that title is quite the spoiler for how things with the druid were going to go in this one. 🤷🏻♀️
December 8, 2021
4.5 stars
A bit of a slow start, and a sad beginning, but in the end a great addition to the series. I could have done without our MC's complete lack of communication at the start but I eventually understood and forgave him. He was making me crazy for a few chapters. I didn't like that the story ended in somewhat of a cliffhanger, but bring on number three!
A bit of a slow start, and a sad beginning, but in the end a great addition to the series. I could have done without our MC's complete lack of communication at the start but I eventually understood and forgave him. He was making me crazy for a few chapters. I didn't like that the story ended in somewhat of a cliffhanger, but bring on number three!
April 27, 2022
4 Stars
Review:
Right from the start, I liked this one better. The characters and relationships felt more genuine and nuanced and deep. Especially the romance between Adam and Vic, which is interesting considering they were in different locations and not even in contact for most of the book. But also the family relationships between Adam and his brother and mother. I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about the complicated brother relationship between Adam and Robert before, but seeing how he showed up for Adam and listened to him and supported him this time, I’m glad they’re trying, and I think it’s a nice portrayal of a broken relationship being repaired. The relationships, with all their difficulties and imperfections, really shone.
Another thing different about this book was that the first had Adam’s and Robert’s POVs, but this one had Adam’s and Vic’s. It was a good choice because I didn’t feel like I knew Vic super well in the first book, but getting his POV helped me understand and get to know him more, as well as understand and feel the romance more. It seems like the author is deciding whose extra POV to give based on who really needs it to show the inner turmoil and growth they’re having. And Vic did have a lot of inner turmoil and growth. (Plot might have to do with it too, since we did also see some things in Vic’s part of the story that Adam wasn’t there for.)
There wasn’t much action, mostly mystery and weird magical happenings and lots of feelings, but I was hooked. I like feelings. As I said, the characters had stuff to sort through. Grief. Confusion. Difficulty trusting. Questioning long-held beliefs. New experiences.
But the book wasn’t lacking in plot or magic. We did get to see more of the druid warlock, elf politics, and the magical tether between Adam and Vic.
I even liked the audiobook narration by Michael David Axtell better. To be fair, I don’t remember exactly how it sounded in the first book, I only have what I said in my review to go on, but I have no complaints about it this time. So either I got used to it or it got better. It’s also possible that I wasn’t bothered by the lack of oomph during intense/action scenes (my complaint about the first book) because there were fewer of those. But anyway, it sounded natural. I think it might’ve had a bit more personality and life to it. Characters didn’t all have drastically different voices, but it was enough that I could tell them all apart. It seemed like Adam’s narration and Vic’s narration even sounded a tiny bit different in tone. I enjoyed it.
The first book was good but didn’t leave a big impression on me, whereas this one has cemented the characters in my mind and made me definitely want to keep reading about them. There wasn’t a lot of action, but I really liked the mystery, the characters, the magic, and especially the complicated, nuanced relationships and feelings!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of Book 1 in David R. Slayton's Adam Binder series. Anyone who likes magic, a bit of mystery, a bit of action, a bit of m/m romance, and complex relationships with family members who haven't always been the best.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
Right from the start, I liked this one better. The characters and relationships felt more genuine and nuanced and deep. Especially the romance between Adam and Vic, which is interesting considering they were in different locations and not even in contact for most of the book. But also the family relationships between Adam and his brother and mother. I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about the complicated brother relationship between Adam and Robert before, but seeing how he showed up for Adam and listened to him and supported him this time, I’m glad they’re trying, and I think it’s a nice portrayal of a broken relationship being repaired. The relationships, with all their difficulties and imperfections, really shone.
Another thing different about this book was that the first had Adam’s and Robert’s POVs, but this one had Adam’s and Vic’s. It was a good choice because I didn’t feel like I knew Vic super well in the first book, but getting his POV helped me understand and get to know him more, as well as understand and feel the romance more. It seems like the author is deciding whose extra POV to give based on who really needs it to show the inner turmoil and growth they’re having. And Vic did have a lot of inner turmoil and growth. (Plot might have to do with it too, since we did also see some things in Vic’s part of the story that Adam wasn’t there for.)
There wasn’t much action, mostly mystery and weird magical happenings and lots of feelings, but I was hooked. I like feelings. As I said, the characters had stuff to sort through. Grief. Confusion. Difficulty trusting. Questioning long-held beliefs. New experiences.
But the book wasn’t lacking in plot or magic. We did get to see more of the druid warlock, elf politics, and the magical tether between Adam and Vic.
I even liked the audiobook narration by Michael David Axtell better. To be fair, I don’t remember exactly how it sounded in the first book, I only have what I said in my review to go on, but I have no complaints about it this time. So either I got used to it or it got better. It’s also possible that I wasn’t bothered by the lack of oomph during intense/action scenes (my complaint about the first book) because there were fewer of those. But anyway, it sounded natural. I think it might’ve had a bit more personality and life to it. Characters didn’t all have drastically different voices, but it was enough that I could tell them all apart. It seemed like Adam’s narration and Vic’s narration even sounded a tiny bit different in tone. I enjoyed it.
The first book was good but didn’t leave a big impression on me, whereas this one has cemented the characters in my mind and made me definitely want to keep reading about them. There wasn’t a lot of action, but I really liked the mystery, the characters, the magic, and especially the complicated, nuanced relationships and feelings!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Audiobook*
Recommended For:
Fans of Book 1 in David R. Slayton's Adam Binder series. Anyone who likes magic, a bit of mystery, a bit of action, a bit of m/m romance, and complex relationships with family members who haven't always been the best.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
August 22, 2022
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November 12, 2022
I've given this an A- for narration and a B- for content at AAR.
David R. Slayton’s White Trash Warlock introduced us to Adam Binder, a likeable, complex and damaged young man with magical abilities – but rather than making him the strongest warlock who ever warlocked, the author gave him frustratingly mediocre powers, and it was a refreshing change, in this genre, to have a lead character who is, well, pretty ordinary.
In that book, Adam saved the life of a young cop – Vic – and in doing so, inadvertantly created a magical bond between them that means they’re able to feel each other’s emotions and sometimes even hear each other’s thoughts. Their relationship was turning romantic, Vic for the first time really accepting his bisexuality in the nature of his feelings for Adam, while at the same time realising that Adam wasn’t sure if those feelings were real or had been created along with the bond.
At the end of the book, Adam received the news that his great aunt Sue – who had taken care of him since he left the ‘school’ (read: asylum) to which he’d been committed – had died suddenly, and he went haring off back to Oklahoma without telling anyone – not his brother Bobby (with whom he’s finally starting to have a proper relationship) and not Vic who, at the beginning of the book, is understandably upset by this. He decides to follow Adam, but is waylaid by Argent (the sister of Silver, Adam’s (elven) first love) and they end up on a warped kind of road trip through the elf kingdoms and get caught up in some nasty political shenanigans. Meanwhile in Oklahoma, Adam is reunited with Sue’s daughter Noreen and his cousin Jody – who are both toxic; when an explosion kills Noreen, Adam’s investigation leads him to believe that to believe that someone – a powerful druid – is offing his relatives, and it’s up to him to work out exactly who it is and stop them.
I enjoyed Trailer Park Trickster, but wasn’t as completely captivated by it as I was by White Trash Warlock. I like Adam and Vic as individuals and as a couple, and I liked Adam learning more about his family history, and seeing his growing maturity in the way he approaches the druid issue, but I didn’t really understand the significance of the Vic/Argent storyline at this point, other than as a device to keep Adam and Vic apart for almost the entire book. They have only two scenes together – and one of those is of them having a row – and there is no development of their relationship here. Given the way their bond was formed (and what it means!), Adam’s guilt about it and doubts about the nature of Vic’s feelings for him, and Vic’s determination to prove to Adam that what he feels for him is because of him, Adam, and not the bond, I’d have expected at least some further exploration of it – but there’s nothing. When Vic learns about one of the big secrets Adam has been keeping:
he’s understandably upset (hence the row) – but they don’t really talk it through and instead, Vic decides to be okay with it after receiving a visit from
The romance is so underdeveloped that the declarations that preceed the final showdown come out of nowhere and feel like they’ve been shoved in just for the sake of it. The lack of relationship development – and of character depth and development as a whole – made it difficult for me to become invested in the story. I’m aware this is an urban fantasy story with ‘romantic elements’ so I wasn’t expecting a full-blown romance, but I was hoping that the author would build upon what he’d started in book one, and he doesn’t. When the book description itself suggests that Vic may be the love of Adam’s life, I think we deserve a bit more than a blazing row and some awkward ILYs.
I found both storylines intriguing, but the stakes didn’t feel anywhere near as high as in the first book. I continue to like Adam, who is both relatable and heroic in his determination to get to the bottom of what is going on despite his fears, misgivings and insecurities, although I couldn’t help wondering how, if his magical ability is so slight – and given his powers seem to be mostly psychic in nature – he is able to defeat much stronger magic. The magical system that operates in this world lacks clarity, and Vic’s new status as a reaper, which only comes into play at the very end, is still largely unexplained.
The narration by Michael David Axtell is, again, excellent, and is mostly why I’ve bumped the rating up into the B range. His pacing and character differentiation are good, his vocal characterisations are nicely judged and the characters who appeared in book one are portrayed consistently. He does a really good job of conveying the various aspects of Adam’s character – his determination and his vulnerability – and his interpretation of Vic is good, too, with a firm steadiness to his tone that works really well to depict the confident young man he is. Mr. Axtell’s female voices are pretty good overall, and the harsh, accented delivery adopted for Noreen and Jody is a good fit for who these women are, spiteful, bigoted and all-round unpleasant.
I put off listening to this for so long because I knew it ended on a cliffhanger and decided to hold off until I could listen to book three (out in October). I’ll definitely be listening to Deadbeat Druid because, while I know I’ve said quite a few negative things in this review, I do like the characters and the stories and I really want to find out how things turn out. Fingers crossed that book will be as good as White Trash Warlock, and I’ll be able to put the disappointments of Trailer Park Trickster down to middle-book-itis.
This review also appears at my blog - Caz's Reading Room
David R. Slayton’s White Trash Warlock introduced us to Adam Binder, a likeable, complex and damaged young man with magical abilities – but rather than making him the strongest warlock who ever warlocked, the author gave him frustratingly mediocre powers, and it was a refreshing change, in this genre, to have a lead character who is, well, pretty ordinary.
In that book, Adam saved the life of a young cop – Vic – and in doing so, inadvertantly created a magical bond between them that means they’re able to feel each other’s emotions and sometimes even hear each other’s thoughts. Their relationship was turning romantic, Vic for the first time really accepting his bisexuality in the nature of his feelings for Adam, while at the same time realising that Adam wasn’t sure if those feelings were real or had been created along with the bond.
At the end of the book, Adam received the news that his great aunt Sue – who had taken care of him since he left the ‘school’ (read: asylum) to which he’d been committed – had died suddenly, and he went haring off back to Oklahoma without telling anyone – not his brother Bobby (with whom he’s finally starting to have a proper relationship) and not Vic who, at the beginning of the book, is understandably upset by this. He decides to follow Adam, but is waylaid by Argent (the sister of Silver, Adam’s (elven) first love) and they end up on a warped kind of road trip through the elf kingdoms and get caught up in some nasty political shenanigans. Meanwhile in Oklahoma, Adam is reunited with Sue’s daughter Noreen and his cousin Jody – who are both toxic; when an explosion kills Noreen, Adam’s investigation leads him to believe that to believe that someone – a powerful druid – is offing his relatives, and it’s up to him to work out exactly who it is and stop them.
I enjoyed Trailer Park Trickster, but wasn’t as completely captivated by it as I was by White Trash Warlock. I like Adam and Vic as individuals and as a couple, and I liked Adam learning more about his family history, and seeing his growing maturity in the way he approaches the druid issue, but I didn’t really understand the significance of the Vic/Argent storyline at this point, other than as a device to keep Adam and Vic apart for almost the entire book. They have only two scenes together – and one of those is of them having a row – and there is no development of their relationship here. Given the way their bond was formed (and what it means!), Adam’s guilt about it and doubts about the nature of Vic’s feelings for him, and Vic’s determination to prove to Adam that what he feels for him is because of him, Adam, and not the bond, I’d have expected at least some further exploration of it – but there’s nothing. When Vic learns about one of the big secrets Adam has been keeping:
he’s understandably upset (hence the row) – but they don’t really talk it through and instead, Vic decides to be okay with it after receiving a visit from
The romance is so underdeveloped that the declarations that preceed the final showdown come out of nowhere and feel like they’ve been shoved in just for the sake of it. The lack of relationship development – and of character depth and development as a whole – made it difficult for me to become invested in the story. I’m aware this is an urban fantasy story with ‘romantic elements’ so I wasn’t expecting a full-blown romance, but I was hoping that the author would build upon what he’d started in book one, and he doesn’t. When the book description itself suggests that Vic may be the love of Adam’s life, I think we deserve a bit more than a blazing row and some awkward ILYs.
I found both storylines intriguing, but the stakes didn’t feel anywhere near as high as in the first book. I continue to like Adam, who is both relatable and heroic in his determination to get to the bottom of what is going on despite his fears, misgivings and insecurities, although I couldn’t help wondering how, if his magical ability is so slight – and given his powers seem to be mostly psychic in nature – he is able to defeat much stronger magic. The magical system that operates in this world lacks clarity, and Vic’s new status as a reaper, which only comes into play at the very end, is still largely unexplained.
The narration by Michael David Axtell is, again, excellent, and is mostly why I’ve bumped the rating up into the B range. His pacing and character differentiation are good, his vocal characterisations are nicely judged and the characters who appeared in book one are portrayed consistently. He does a really good job of conveying the various aspects of Adam’s character – his determination and his vulnerability – and his interpretation of Vic is good, too, with a firm steadiness to his tone that works really well to depict the confident young man he is. Mr. Axtell’s female voices are pretty good overall, and the harsh, accented delivery adopted for Noreen and Jody is a good fit for who these women are, spiteful, bigoted and all-round unpleasant.
I put off listening to this for so long because I knew it ended on a cliffhanger and decided to hold off until I could listen to book three (out in October). I’ll definitely be listening to Deadbeat Druid because, while I know I’ve said quite a few negative things in this review, I do like the characters and the stories and I really want to find out how things turn out. Fingers crossed that book will be as good as White Trash Warlock, and I’ll be able to put the disappointments of Trailer Park Trickster down to middle-book-itis.
This review also appears at my blog - Caz's Reading Room
November 18, 2025
2.5 stars
For a while I hoped it was middle-book syndrome, but when I started the following book, I had to accept that this series had lost me. Adam’s family was as delightful as ever and we get more of them here and not of the (few) good ones, either. Yay. Vic was the bright spot again, but I didn’t like that he and Adam
The plot was mildly entertaining, but it focused too much on the family drama, both in Adam’s and side. And just when it seemed like it could start improving in the next book, it ended
For a while I hoped it was middle-book syndrome, but when I started the following book, I had to accept that this series had lost me. Adam’s family was as delightful as ever and we get more of them here and not of the (few) good ones, either. Yay. Vic was the bright spot again, but I didn’t like that he and Adam
The plot was mildly entertaining, but it focused too much on the family drama, both in Adam’s and side. And just when it seemed like it could start improving in the next book, it ended
July 6, 2023
Solid 4.5
The second book in the series and it certainly did not disappoint. So many gay novels paint us as over-sexualized and flamboyantly dramatic. You won’t find that here. It’s honest in its approach, and doesn’t sprinkle any of that flowery shenanigans. This world and the characters in it have no problem getting their hands dirty, all the while showcasing real relationships. A must read series and I haven’t even started the third and (final?) book.
The second book in the series and it certainly did not disappoint. So many gay novels paint us as over-sexualized and flamboyantly dramatic. You won’t find that here. It’s honest in its approach, and doesn’t sprinkle any of that flowery shenanigans. This world and the characters in it have no problem getting their hands dirty, all the while showcasing real relationships. A must read series and I haven’t even started the third and (final?) book.
October 18, 2021
I have a lot of thoughts spinning in my head after finishing this story. Not entirely sure what to say. Although this time I'm not going to go to David Slayton's Instagram page in an exhausted state and beg him to make this series a poly romance LOL.
If you see this David Slayton, I really hope you and your friends managed to get a laugh out of the crazy lady on Instagram who wanted a menage between Silver, Vic, and Adam. Mine certainly did! When I woke up and saw what I did and your reply, I immediately threw myself under the bus and showed it to my close friends. If I'm going to make a fool out of myself, it may as well brighten someone's day.
There's a lot here I could say about the actual book. I could get into depth on how much my heart bleeds for Adam, Vic, Silver and his sister. I could talk some about why I thought it was a brilliant idea to bother Slayton on his Instagram about Silver cuz I have some experience with being afraid and helpless of change. A little about stupid hearts continuing to love someone when it refuses to get the memo that it shouldn't anymore too. I could also get into the overall theme of the damage that family does to each other. Stuff that haunts you long after everyone's dead and gone. Stuff that never really heals quite right. But I don't think I have the right sort of words to do it. Especially without writing a long ass thesis.
I cried a confusing amount throughout this book. Slayton has a knack for short phrases that do a flying jump kick to your heart. The stuff presented here reminds me of my aforementioned wounds.
Hope you're doing well David Slayton, I look forward to your next book.
If you see this David Slayton, I really hope you and your friends managed to get a laugh out of the crazy lady on Instagram who wanted a menage between Silver, Vic, and Adam. Mine certainly did! When I woke up and saw what I did and your reply, I immediately threw myself under the bus and showed it to my close friends. If I'm going to make a fool out of myself, it may as well brighten someone's day.
There's a lot here I could say about the actual book. I could get into depth on how much my heart bleeds for Adam, Vic, Silver and his sister. I could talk some about why I thought it was a brilliant idea to bother Slayton on his Instagram about Silver cuz I have some experience with being afraid and helpless of change. A little about stupid hearts continuing to love someone when it refuses to get the memo that it shouldn't anymore too. I could also get into the overall theme of the damage that family does to each other. Stuff that haunts you long after everyone's dead and gone. Stuff that never really heals quite right. But I don't think I have the right sort of words to do it. Especially without writing a long ass thesis.
I cried a confusing amount throughout this book. Slayton has a knack for short phrases that do a flying jump kick to your heart. The stuff presented here reminds me of my aforementioned wounds.
Hope you're doing well David Slayton, I look forward to your next book.
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