Shredding monsters is his stock and trade. He sniffs them out, tracks them down, and corners them. End of story. But when the tables are turned, ex...
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Jan 09, 2012
Amy or "Ames"
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That Thing At the Zoo is a good size dark urban fantasy prequel novella introducing a character whose physical appearance I can picture perfectly. Rarely can I say that, I'm mostly left with a vague overall impression but Mr. Deacon Chalke is a man that cannot and will not be ignored. He's an intimidating 6'4 and 300 pounds. Think WWE star with no hair and lots of tattoos. This guy looks like he could cause trouble and with a classic muscle car complete with a 4-corpse trunk full of weapons, he'
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Jan 27, 2012
Vickie
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What an excellent ride this novella was!! It was short and to the point, 62 pages of fab.
Deacon has so many things in his life that would keep anyone else down in a bottle somewhere. He chooses to hunt those things that go bump in the night.
One of the reasons I dig reading urban fantasy, or paranormal in general, is that there are so many takes on vampires, shapeshifters, demons, angels, etc. Reading this one has a difference between vampires and Nosferatu.
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Deacon has so many things in his life that would keep anyone else down in a bottle somewhere. He chooses to hunt those things that go bump in the night.
One of the reasons I dig reading urban fantasy, or paranormal in general, is that there are so many takes on vampires, shapeshifters, demons, angels, etc. Reading this one has a difference between vampires and Nosferatu.
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Jan 26, 2012
Dark Faerie Tales
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Quick & Dirty: A short, descriptive introduction to the dark and gritty world of Deacon Chalk, monster hunter.
Opening Sentence: “Tell me what it is I’m looking at.”
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I was really excited when I received That Thing at the Zoo to read for review. It looked like an interesting new series with a lot of promising potential. I am a huge horror fan and this appealed to me on so many levels. Let me just say that I was n More...
Quick & Dirty: A short, descriptive introduction to the dark and gritty world of Deacon Chalk, monster hunter.
Opening Sentence: “Tell me what it is I’m looking at.”
The Review:
I was really excited when I received That Thing at the Zoo to read for review. It looked like an interesting new series with a lot of promising potential. I am a huge horror fan and this appealed to me on so many levels. Let me just say that I was n More...
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Jan 12, 2012
Kristin
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James R. Tuck’s Blood and Bullets is coming out on Feb. 7th, but you can meet his hero, Deacon Chalke, before then in this down and dirty novella. Deacon is a supernatural bounty hunter with a grudge, and he’s been called to the Atlanta zoo to hunt down a rather nasty creature that’s been preying on zoo employees and animals alike. With the help of a zookeeper (who proudly sports a mullet), Deacon takes on a More...
James R. Tuck’s Blood and Bullets is coming out on Feb. 7th, but you can meet his hero, Deacon Chalke, before then in this down and dirty novella. Deacon is a supernatural bounty hunter with a grudge, and he’s been called to the Atlanta zoo to hunt down a rather nasty creature that’s been preying on zoo employees and animals alike. With the help of a zookeeper (who proudly sports a mullet), Deacon takes on a More...
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Jan 29, 2012
Moonlight
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What would you do if you discovered that monsters really do exist? What if they hunted down and slaughtered your family and you had the power to take your revenge? Would you take it? As Deacon Chalk would put it... I sure as hell would…
After several animals are slaughtered at the Atlanta Zoo, Deacon Chalk is called in to take care of the job. However intimidating and indestructible Deacon seems to be he can’t do it alone. Deacon receives the help of the zookeeper and his team made up More...
After several animals are slaughtered at the Atlanta Zoo, Deacon Chalk is called in to take care of the job. However intimidating and indestructible Deacon seems to be he can’t do it alone. Deacon receives the help of the zookeeper and his team made up More...
Feb 05, 2012
Yolanda
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I was looking forward to getting stuck into the first book in the Deacon Chalk: Occult Bounty-Hunter series, when I found out there was a novella prequel. So, I got myself a copy for my Kindle and got stuck into it this morning.
Deacon has been called into the Atlanta Zoo after three animals are found dead, skinned and bloodless. With just a few of the zoo staff left behind, the zoo is on lockdown. But Deacon's not alone, he's got a few people able to help him narrow down what he coul More...
Deacon has been called into the Atlanta Zoo after three animals are found dead, skinned and bloodless. With just a few of the zoo staff left behind, the zoo is on lockdown. But Deacon's not alone, he's got a few people able to help him narrow down what he coul More...
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Feb 20, 2012
Jenn
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Well, hello, Mr. Chalk. I am hopelessly intrigued about this series thanks to this introductory e-novella. I wasn’t sure what That Thing at the Zoo would be like since James R. Tuck is a new author but he had me hooked from the very first page. I desperate to know what was killing the animals at the zoo. As it turns out, the answer is both straightforward and complicated. The cover gives you a hint as to what might be doing the killing but it’s not your average vampire. It’s something a little
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Feb 10, 2012
Carien
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This is a really cool novella.
Deacon Chalk is a kick-ass monster hunter who doesn't shy away from taking extreme measures to get the job done. He's gruff, direct to the point of rude, but likeable and with an intriguing past.
The world building is minimal, but effective enough to set a dark mood for this story, which is well written, fast paced and full of action. Next to a really cool and explosive tale of monster hunting and slaying this novella gives small hints to what More...
Deacon Chalk is a kick-ass monster hunter who doesn't shy away from taking extreme measures to get the job done. He's gruff, direct to the point of rude, but likeable and with an intriguing past.
The world building is minimal, but effective enough to set a dark mood for this story, which is well written, fast paced and full of action. Next to a really cool and explosive tale of monster hunting and slaying this novella gives small hints to what More...
Feb 19, 2012
Laura
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Reviewed for www.bookchickcity.com (8 out of 10 on the blog)
'That Thing At The Zoo' is James R. Tuck's debut novel, introducing us to the world of Deacon Chalk. We featured Tuck in our Debut Author Spotlight last month. At 80 pages, it's more of a novella, but well worth your times and a superb introduction into this new urban fantasy series.
Deacon, a man whose entire family was killed by a supernatural monster, now spends his life hunting the things that go bump in the nigh More...
'That Thing At The Zoo' is James R. Tuck's debut novel, introducing us to the world of Deacon Chalk. We featured Tuck in our Debut Author Spotlight last month. At 80 pages, it's more of a novella, but well worth your times and a superb introduction into this new urban fantasy series.
Deacon, a man whose entire family was killed by a supernatural monster, now spends his life hunting the things that go bump in the nigh More...
Feb 18, 2012
Richard
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Deacon Chalk is a tattoo artist who also acts as a bouncer. He also happens to be a bounty hunter of the occult. He hunts down the things that normal people don't believe are real. A job he took on after his family was killed by monsters. In this novella which introduces us to our hero he is trying to solve why animals have been killed and skinned at the local zoo and why no blood has been found. Follow our hero as he tries to find out what is doing it and trying to kill it before it can kill hi
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Jan 08, 2012
BD Whitney
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James R. Tuck’s novella "That Thing at the Zoo" introduces readers to occult bounty hunter Deacon Chalk. This is a 99 cent read from Kensington designed to whet our appetites for the upcoming novel "Blood and Bullets," and I found that it definitely met this goal. It has an interesting, larger-than-life main character, kick-ass action, and a satisfyingly jolting climax.
Full review here: http://www.bookwenches.com/january12revi...
Full review here: http://www.bookwenches.com/january12revi...
Feb 09, 2012
Jodie
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Decided to read this because one of my favorite authors recommended this author. I was not disappointed! This short story is fast-paced, action-packed and addictive. I can't wait to read Blood and Bullets next. What a great character to base a series around. Imagine Vin Diesel and The Rock have a love child...he hunts supernatural creatures....you get to read an awesome thrill ride. What's not to love!
Feb 17, 2012
Cyndi
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This book was a great introduction into the life of Deacon Chalk. Deacon is a kick ass wounded warrior fighting against/hunting those nasty things that go bump in the night. Tuck's writing is fast paced and cinematic. Never a dull moment in this short novella.
Dec 28, 2011
Kara-karina
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4.5/5 gritty and funny, I've enjoyed it! :) review soon!
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