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Desperate times. Deadly measures. They target the helpless, the outcasts of society. They can do anything for anyone-but they'll take everything you have, slowly and painfully. Their twisted, lethal games have gone unnoticed for years. But two men who share a dark past are about to discover that miracles come at the highest possible cost... Ozzy Stone was a decorated soldier -- until he was convicted of a crime that never happened. Roman Blade was an elite hacker -- until a technicality turned a simple revenge hack into a federal crime. Stone and Blade shared a cell in prison -- until a brutal attack landed one in solitary, and the other at death's door. Two years later, they're reunited when Stone, fresh out of prison, takes a job as a bouncer at a BDSM fantasy club...only to find Blade already working there. The tension between them escalates quickly. But when violence erupts in their small town and someone's playing pin-the-blame on the ex-cons, this unlikely pair must work together to clear their names and stop a group of ruthless killers who grant wishes to the hopeless -- and take their payments in blood.
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This is a mystery novel with a gritty feeling. You have ex-cons, an S&M club, and detailed descriptions of violence, abuse, and death. The characters are complex and stay true to character. There are no major plot holes and the grammar is fine.
This story starts out slow, but picks up speed after about a quarter of the way into it. The story is easy to understand. The plot is unique, I have never read anything similar to this.
I enjoyed this story, and the author had me guessing the outcome until the very end. Ozzy Stone is now one of my favorite book boyfriends. He is polite, tough, sure of himself, and wise. There were a couple of times that I had to reread a chapter to make sure I had read it right. I think some of the rereads were wishful thinking. This story toes the line between darkly descriptive and darkly disturbing style.
This is not for everyone. If you enjoy mystery novels and mind a story that delves into riskier topics, you will enjoy this. I look forward to more Stone and Blade thrillers in the future.
I won this in a giveaway.