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Death Row #1-3
Death Row: The Trilogy
The United Americas of Earth: 2249 A.D. On the eve of his execution, Death Row inmate Kerick Riley overpowers the guard and escapes the violent penal colony that has been his prison for over fifteen years. On the run to find the answers he seeks, the grim-faced, gray-eyed Kerick has two things on his mind: revenge and woman. Scientist Nellie Kan has spent the last several years researching a frightening disease that has manifested itself in certain populations of humans. On the verge of developing a serum, Dr. Kan is kidnapped by an escaped Death Row inmate and claimed as his personal sexual property. Is her captor the key to the answer she seeks...or a lunatic who will destroy them both?
256 pages, Paperback
First published April 15, 2004
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About the author
Jaid Black
101 books747 followersJaid Black is the pseudonym of Tina Marie Engler—the founder/owner of the former Ellora's Cave Publishing. Engler has been featured in every major news outlet such as Forbes, Publisher's Weekly, Salon, and Time Magazine. Ms. Engler was officially recognized by Romantic Times Magazine with their first ever Trail Blazer award for being the mastermind of adult (erotic) romance as you know and love it today, as well as for the pivotal role she played in popularizing the e-book.
Writing as Jaid Black, her books have received numerous distinctions, including a nomination for the Henry Miller award for the best literary sex scene written in the English language. Most of her novels and novellas are a hybrid of sci-fi and adult romance. She is a proud member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA.)
Also writing as Jasmine LeVeaux
Writing as Jaid Black, her books have received numerous distinctions, including a nomination for the Henry Miller award for the best literary sex scene written in the English language. Most of her novels and novellas are a hybrid of sci-fi and adult romance. She is a proud member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA.)
Also writing as Jasmine LeVeaux
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June 3, 2022
2.5 stars.
It is what it is. (Dead dove do not eat.)
It is what it is. (Dead dove do not eat.)
February 12, 2017
I read these 3 several years ago - good but not great.
September 18, 2016
I enjoyed this erotic science fiction. It had plenty of plot and action to balance all the titillating sex. It was easy to fall into this fantasy world and watch a rare educated self-determined female try to run from male domination. Earth in the year 2249, death row inmate Kerick escapes from prison then lays eyes on scientist Nellie and he must possess her.
September 25, 2010
I'm glad I read this because I'm a Jaid Black fan, but it wasn't her best.
Death Row The Trilogy appears to be three stories in one book, but it is actually one longer story. There is a question at the end of this book which is answered in the subsequent short story titled "The Mastering" which is published in the separate anthology book called "Enchained." I suggest reading them together.
Death Row The Trilogy was pretty good. Definitely full of erotic scenes. It takes place on earth in the future. Genetic experimentation has created a race of subhumans who eat humans and other animals. There is also a shortage of females, about 1 female for every 500 males. Therefore, women are bought, owned and frequently shared. Dr. Nellie Kan is one of the few women allowed to have a career. She is working on a serum to prevent or cure the subhuman problem. Humans become infected and turn into subhumans. Kerick escapes from prison and helps her.
DATA:
Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: twenty-eight plus. Setting: 2249 Central America. Copyright: 2004. Genre: erotic science fiction romance.
CAUTION SPOILERS:
I had a problem with the plot because the author used one of my pet peeves. She used vague communication between Nellie and Kerick to create conflict and story. Kerick had already shown he could be trusted to help her, yet she didn't share additional information with him. He found things out later and was a great help to her later, but I felt she should have told him things earlier.
OTHER BOOKS:
For a list of my reviews of other Jaid Black books, see my 5 star review of One Dark Night.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Death Row The Trilogy appears to be three stories in one book, but it is actually one longer story. There is a question at the end of this book which is answered in the subsequent short story titled "The Mastering" which is published in the separate anthology book called "Enchained." I suggest reading them together.
Death Row The Trilogy was pretty good. Definitely full of erotic scenes. It takes place on earth in the future. Genetic experimentation has created a race of subhumans who eat humans and other animals. There is also a shortage of females, about 1 female for every 500 males. Therefore, women are bought, owned and frequently shared. Dr. Nellie Kan is one of the few women allowed to have a career. She is working on a serum to prevent or cure the subhuman problem. Humans become infected and turn into subhumans. Kerick escapes from prison and helps her.
DATA:
Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: twenty-eight plus. Setting: 2249 Central America. Copyright: 2004. Genre: erotic science fiction romance.
CAUTION SPOILERS:
I had a problem with the plot because the author used one of my pet peeves. She used vague communication between Nellie and Kerick to create conflict and story. Kerick had already shown he could be trusted to help her, yet she didn't share additional information with him. He found things out later and was a great help to her later, but I felt she should have told him things earlier.
OTHER BOOKS:
For a list of my reviews of other Jaid Black books, see my 5 star review of One Dark Night.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
May 27, 2013
My review in this book is accidentally deleted, so I will write again what I remembered...
This book is composed of three serials, which are all connected from one another. It is in the world where the male to female ratio is 500 to 1. There are many encounters of female subjugation, cartel and used as sexual gratification. I wish that instead of this scenarios, the females should be revered and not dominated by men with chauvinistic attitudes.
There are many subplots, each character have their own story which are connected with one another. There are many sex scenes involving some bondage, women used in public places, forced seduction and others. The main plot is about finding the cure for the sub-humans, humans that is animal like on strength and instinct. I like the fact that the story includes snippets from the Revelations in the bible which give this story an eerie feel, and makes us see what may happen in the future.
I wish that there are clearance on what will happen in the future world regarding the discovery of the cure. How the protagonists win the war, and make changes regarding female rights. Anyway this is an enjoyable read that you keep reading because you want to know what happen with each of the characters.
This book is composed of three serials, which are all connected from one another. It is in the world where the male to female ratio is 500 to 1. There are many encounters of female subjugation, cartel and used as sexual gratification. I wish that instead of this scenarios, the females should be revered and not dominated by men with chauvinistic attitudes.
There are many subplots, each character have their own story which are connected with one another. There are many sex scenes involving some bondage, women used in public places, forced seduction and others. The main plot is about finding the cure for the sub-humans, humans that is animal like on strength and instinct. I like the fact that the story includes snippets from the Revelations in the bible which give this story an eerie feel, and makes us see what may happen in the future.
I wish that there are clearance on what will happen in the future world regarding the discovery of the cure. How the protagonists win the war, and make changes regarding female rights. Anyway this is an enjoyable read that you keep reading because you want to know what happen with each of the characters.
October 20, 2014
Death Row takes place in about the year 2249. The world is an interesting place combine of three races – male, female or sub-human. Men are the dominate race and a bit piggish. Women on the other hand are in very short supply (like 1 woman for every 500 men) and as such they have become more of a possession, often sold to the highest bidder to become a man’s play thing. Finally there are sub-humans and these are humans who have been infected with a disease which changes them into a zombie like savage beast. As for our hero Kerick has never been part of proper society in fact he has been imprisoned for 15 years and on the day of his execution Kerick fulfills his plan to finally escape and be free. Meanwhile Nellie Kan has defied the odds and become a scientists one who just happens to be seeking a cure for the sub-humans. Kerick and Nellie cross paths in an odd twist of events Kerick knows he wants Nellie at first sight no matter the costs, Nellie on the other hand does not truly wish to be mastered but things are spinning out of control and Nellie may not have very many options.
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April 16, 2012
Interesting premise and very entertaining - once I got past the "mastering" of women by the men who claimed ownership of them. This is not an uncommon concept in some of Jaid Black's books but I found it a little tiresome at times. Nevertheless I found myself liking Kerick and his friends and the growing relationship between Nellie and Kerick.
The mystery surrounding the virus and the serum needed to save those affected was nicely presented with bits of information spread throughout the story - just enough to keep me guessing and reading. Unfortunately, the ending felt rushed and left me scratching my head wondering why Black dealt with Abdul Kan in the manner that she did. The explanation seemed too simplistic.
Notwithstanding my complaints, I would recommend this book and think it's a solid rating of three.
The mystery surrounding the virus and the serum needed to save those affected was nicely presented with bits of information spread throughout the story - just enough to keep me guessing and reading. Unfortunately, the ending felt rushed and left me scratching my head wondering why Black dealt with Abdul Kan in the manner that she did. The explanation seemed too simplistic.
Notwithstanding my complaints, I would recommend this book and think it's a solid rating of three.
May 17, 2010
3.5. This book is written in the future, which is not really my preference. However, it's not completely unbelievable so that wasn't a huge problem for me. The sex scenes were hot but I felt disconnected from most of the characters. Nellie and her man were central to the story, so I felt connected to them. However, the others were more prominent than typical secondary characters because they had their own action scenes, sex scenes, and problems. But, their characters were never emotionally developed or really revealed. I found that sad because what I saw of them, I liked! Plus the next book in the Enchanted anthology is about one of them, and I'm excited. So I will definitely read that. This book was decent, but I was left wanting more of the characters!
May 30, 2016
It's been a week since I read this... but I surprisingly didn't hate it.
I did have some issues... I can't really remember what they were right now.
other than one...
They also never explained why
Also.. because it's Jaid Black... expect raaaaaaaaape.
But I didn't hate it, and it killed a day. 4 stars for that.
I did have some issues... I can't really remember what they were right now.
other than one...
They also never explained why
Also.. because it's Jaid Black... expect raaaaaaaaape.
But I didn't hate it, and it killed a day. 4 stars for that.
February 17, 2012
AAA super pissed because I just wrote an entire review then lost it, soo here we go again.
This book was super hot, to me, however not everyone can read about woman being treated as pets and sex slaves. Apparently that is all woman are good for in this futuristic world. There is also a rape scene that might not suit everyone. Look these thing don't stop me from enjoying a book and they didn't. It certainly tested my comfort zones, but I like that.
So i would give this 3.5 stars
This book was super hot, to me, however not everyone can read about woman being treated as pets and sex slaves. Apparently that is all woman are good for in this futuristic world. There is also a rape scene that might not suit everyone. Look these thing don't stop me from enjoying a book and they didn't. It certainly tested my comfort zones, but I like that.
So i would give this 3.5 stars
December 9, 2014
I wanted to like this book. Really I did. It was just a poor excuse for a book. I usually like Jaid Black for her eroticism. But this was just neandrathul meet scientist rubibish. And was left with a couple of unanswerd questions. Yes there was some hot sex...but it certainltly wasn't the hottest stuff I have read. And for a woman that was so s un isn to men, she just trusted and fell way to quickly if you ask me!! So onto the next book (not one in this series) it is for me.
January 17, 2016
This is supposed to be a trilogy. Three convicts escape from maximum security. I wrongly assumed each short story would focus on one convict in particular. It's really just one story focusing on Kerick and his quest to find a mate. He finds Nellie- a scientist- who is working on a serum to cure a horrible plague happening in their time (2250 AD). Not a cohesive story at all- it jumps around a lot and could have been much better had the author had more focus.
July 21, 2015
I enjoy sci-fi erotica as much as anyone else.
If you want hot sex scenes Black definitely DOES NOT disappoint but there were a lot of things I felt where missing from the story. Like more explanation about people who turned into those creatures for one thing.
This book did surprise me though because it kept me reading.
If you want hot sex scenes Black definitely DOES NOT disappoint but there were a lot of things I felt where missing from the story. Like more explanation about people who turned into those creatures for one thing.
This book did surprise me though because it kept me reading.
June 17, 2008
3.5 stars
June 30, 2009
First book I've read of Blacks. Liked it more than expected. Third story did leave off with a bit of a cliffhanger. I wish I knew whether she continued the story in another book. Worthwhile.
March 11, 2020
3 Stars
April 4, 2014
I enjoyed the stories very much. Quick read!
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