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Romeo Spikes
by
Joanne Reay
Working the Homicide squad, Alexis Bianco believes she’s seen every way a life can be taken. Then she meets the mysterious Lola and finds out she’s wrong. More weapon than woman, Lola pursues a predator with a method of murder like no other.
The Tormenta.
If you think you’ve never encountered Tormenta, think again. You’re friends with one. Have worked for one. Maybe even fal...more
The Tormenta.
If you think you’ve never encountered Tormenta, think again. You’re friends with one. Have worked for one. Maybe even fal...more
Hardcover, 416 pages
Published
August 14th 2012
by Gallery Books
(first published August 25th 2011)
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Romeo Spikes
By Joanne Reay
Documentary maker for The Discovery Channel and series creator for the BBC, among other achievements, Joanne Reay becomes a first time novelist with her entry into the fantasy/thriller genre. The English have a way of storytelling that is lush and descriptive. Reay has inherited and gleaned the art delivering her readers a tale of prophecy and conspiracy all wrapped up in a neat little package.
In a tale of good versus evil, we follow homicide detective Alexis Bianco who...more
By Joanne Reay
Documentary maker for The Discovery Channel and series creator for the BBC, among other achievements, Joanne Reay becomes a first time novelist with her entry into the fantasy/thriller genre. The English have a way of storytelling that is lush and descriptive. Reay has inherited and gleaned the art delivering her readers a tale of prophecy and conspiracy all wrapped up in a neat little package.
In a tale of good versus evil, we follow homicide detective Alexis Bianco who...more
I've been looking forward to this book since I've seen the trailer on youtube, and now it's possible to download a free chapter from the website (romeospikes.com), I think it's great! It's out in few weeks and I can't wait!
Just after seeing the trailer (there is supposed to be a film in the future too) I sensed this is going to be a bestseller like Twilight or the Passage.
Here's a short description:
First novel in the new Lo'life supernatural fantasy trilogy. Takes readers on to a new level of su...more
Just after seeing the trailer (there is supposed to be a film in the future too) I sensed this is going to be a bestseller like Twilight or the Passage.
Here's a short description:
First novel in the new Lo'life supernatural fantasy trilogy. Takes readers on to a new level of su...more
Randomly grabbed this one off the new releases shelf at the library...a nice surprise, for sure! While the multiple points of view can get a bit dense at times, overall the story line is clever. The pacing and action keep you engaged...and the concept of the Tormenta (with all its associated historical implications) definitely feeds the imagination - the inclusion of Judas just one in a long line of historical possibilities for Tormenta candidates.
It will be interesting to see where the series g...more
It will be interesting to see where the series g...more
Documentary maker for The Discovery Channel and series creator for the BBC, among other achievements, Joanne Reay becomes a first time novelist with her entry into the fantasy/thriller genre. The English have a way of storytelling that is lush and descriptive. Reay has inherited and gleaned the art delivering her readers a tale of prophecy and conspiracy all wrapped up in a neat little package.
In a tale of good versus evil we follow homicide detective Alexis Bianco who along with her hard hittin...more
In a tale of good versus evil we follow homicide detective Alexis Bianco who along with her hard hittin...more
You may also read my review here: http://www.mybookishways.com/2012/08/...
Washed up, disgraced psychiatrist Dr. Annie Torgus has got quite a story, and she’s determined to sell it to the highest bidder. For the past 35 years she’s worked at a prison called Morphic Fields, attempting to thwart suicide in death row inmates (the irony is not lost on her), and she’s convinced that there is something “otherworldly” about convicted child killer Agnus Day. Agnus has Gershwind syndrome that causes him t...more
Washed up, disgraced psychiatrist Dr. Annie Torgus has got quite a story, and she’s determined to sell it to the highest bidder. For the past 35 years she’s worked at a prison called Morphic Fields, attempting to thwart suicide in death row inmates (the irony is not lost on her), and she’s convinced that there is something “otherworldly” about convicted child killer Agnus Day. Agnus has Gershwind syndrome that causes him t...more
A dark, paranormal thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. ROMEO SPIKES is filled with adrenaline-pumping action, clever and unique characters all set in a creepy, spine-tingling setting. A very unique plot line that twists and turns until the characters mesh together to complete the puzzle. Highly recommend!
I picked this one up because the description of the Tormenta reminded me of Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons, which I loved. And in some ways Romeo Spikes does a better job of fleshing out the concept of a creature that engenders despair, sadness, and death. Romeo Spikes is told with vivid, lush imagery, from the perspective of believable characters with depth and heft. I never really connected with these characters, though. The narrative is good, but It seems anecdotal and disjointed in places. O...more
I really could have enjoyed this book, but I ultimately got bogged down in the characters. There were just too many characters who were not easily distinguishable from one another. (And when one of the few female characters you can readily identify is a small-time villain, it doesn't bode well for the other female characters.) Lots of fun ideas but just too cluttered.
Jun 14, 2012
Shanna
marked it as to-read
It's not often I read a synopsis that sounds truly original on here. This sounds really awesome.
Great book. I had trouble keeping track of the characters but definitely a great read.
I have this book a good effort (100+ pages). I just couldn't get into it.
Edgy, enjoyable story! I am really looking forward to the next one!
I really liked this book cover.
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2.5 stars...so much potential gone unrealized...started strong, but bombed after the first one hundred...to many unnecessary characters serving no purpose...to many subplots irrelevant to the main...overall, disappointing
Slow, and dull though the writing was done well, the story took too long to pick up
Apr 23, 2013
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