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Blackout (Cal Leandros #6)

by Rob Thurman (Goodreads Author)

4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 · rating details · 1,805 ratings · 155 reviews

When half-human Cal Leandros wakes up on a beach littered with the slaughtered remains if a variety of hideous creatures, he's not that concerned. In fact, he can't remember anything-including who he is.

And that's just the way his deadly enemies like it...

Mass Market Paperback, 352 pages

Published March 1st 2011 by Roc

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Oct 06, 2012 Callista rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, four-star-novels, vampires-after-all

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 4 1/2 stars.
I'm impressed that this series is still going strong and getting stronger at some levels.
Given the blurb, I was afraid this book was going to be pitch dark, darker than Cal and Niko's wardrobe dark; but it surprised me. Of course it wasn't unicorns and rainbows happy--this series will never be that, and I wouldn't want it to be--but there were some genuinely funny moments and some heartfelt moments, as well.
Thurman uses the partial amnesia plot device expertly. Instead of going with...more

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Aug 01, 2011 Theresa rated it 3 of 5 stars

There really hasn't been a paranormal series that I have enjoyed as much Rob Thurman's Cal Leandros series. I can be a harsh critic of urban fantasy because the genre has already defined itself with a series of clichés including snarky protagonists and monsters that induce romantic fantasies rather than nightmares. But Thurman's series about half-Auphe Cal and his human brother Niko worked for me because Cal had good reason to snark and the inventiveness of the series brought a freshness to a ge...more

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Apr 10, 2012 Beth Cato rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: in, 2011, urban, fantasy, cal-leandros, leandros, series

This sixth volume in the dark urban fantasy series puts a new twist on the first person narration of Cal: he wakes up on a beach surrounded by dead monsters, and has no memory of who he is. All he knows is he's a killer, with a stash of knives and guns that would give airport security a heart attack. It may seem that amnesia is a soap opera-like trick to use, but Thurman puts it to excellent use. Cal has the chance for a fresh start without the bitterness of his past--though his sarcasm is well...more

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Oct 27, 2012 Katepc rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'm really enjoying watching this series mature and fans will really enjoy this instalment. It provides all the angst, conflicted fraternal co-dependence and thoroughly unlikeable and intrusive female characters we have come to expect from the series.

Cal spends most of this book trying to work out what is more important to him - his personal happiness, or his relationship with Niko. Seriously? Did anyone not see how that one was going to end up?

The epilogue wasn't done well. I mean, I got it, I...more

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Oct 07, 2012 Siew Ee rated it 4 of 5 stars

Cal loses his memory as a result of a Nepenthe spider’s venomous bite, and the book sees how he re-acquaints himself with Niko, Robin and others in his life while trying to get over his amnesia. At first, I found myself groaning inwardly at this overly-used amnesia thingy in a storyline, but as I read on, I found a strong connection with the characters - no doubt fostered by reading the prequels - as Cal gains his memory, (view spoiler)...more

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Feb 02, 2012 Bookwormgirl rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy, five-star-books

I admit I haven't been a faithful reader of this series, and now I'll have to go back and read the two books preceding this one that I missed. (yeah more books to read!) This novel though can be read alone. The previous books give you a nice background, but Ms. Thurman does a good job of reintroducing and explaining her world for the reader.

She can do this because Cal has developed amnesia. It is an amnesia that is specific to his identity and background. This is a plot that could go very wrong...more

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Jul 31, 2011 Abby rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, own, mystery-suspense, new-york-city

Blackout is very much on par with the rest of the series, which I find enjoyable.
My few complaints have more to do with the editing than the story.
I have no problem with the language (if you don't like cursing, you really shouldn't be reading these books anyway), but the often random placement of curses interrupted the flow of the story sometimes. Honestly, it seemed as though Ms. Thurman was asked to add in more curse words after she turned in her manuscript. Perhaps they said, "Add in 200 mo...more

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Jul 24, 2011 Shortlatte rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

For the life of me, I cannot figure out why this series is not more popular. Not only does Rob Thurman deliver one of the most original and amusing voices in all of urban fantasy in Cal Leandros, but the series also manages to provide some of the best sidekicks as well. Puck masquerading as a used car salesman, Robin Goodfellow provides some of my favorite comedic relief in the genre, while soybean-eating, katana-yielding Niko Leandros is a stealthy and staunch rock for his brother to lean on.

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Jul 12, 2011 Kathy Davie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, urban

Sixth in the Cal Leandros urban fantasy series set in contemporary New York City. Cal and his brother, Niko, are loners who live to fight the supernatural.

The Story
Cal gets amnesia from the bite of a Nepenthe spider while battling them in Central Park and gates to Nevah’s Landing in NC where his most current memory, that of a 7-year-old takes him. A fantasy of a childhood haven where Cal learns what it’s like to simply be human living a human life. A wish he expresses to Niko when he and Puck fi...more

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Apr 03, 2011 Dorri rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, horror-dark

Imagine waking up on a beach with no memory. The beach in question is littered with non-humonoid monsters. You have more weapons hidden on your body than an special operations soldier. You also know only one thing to the marrow of your bones. You are a killer.

When Cal wakes up this way it could be a bad, bad thing for the world as we know it. Luckily he is taken in by a good souther brother and sister for the three days he is "lost" until Niko and Robin manager to locate him. Now comes the hard...more

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Mar 12, 2011 Bookmom rated it 3 of 5 stars

Cal is half-human and half-Auphe, the world’s original monsters and first beings to walk on the planet. Raised by his brother, they’ve not only had to fight off the Auphe who wanted to use Cal, but with their monster-fighting skills, take on jobs stopping other murdering creatures. They’ve come a long way since the first book where they wouldn’t stay in one place long enough to form a friendship; always running from the Auphe. Not only is Cal now the only Auphe left, but he’s embraced his Auphe-...more Cal is half-human and half-Auphe, the world’s original monsters and first beings to walk on the planet. Raised by his brother, they’ve not only had to fight off the Auphe who wanted to use Cal, but with their monster-fighting skills, take on jobs stopping other murdering creatures. They’ve come a long way since the first book where they wouldn’t stay in one place long enough to form a friendship; always running from the Auphe. Not only is Cal now the only Auphe left, but he’s embraced his Auphe-abilities to the extent that his Auphe genes are now dominant to his human ones. Cal can be a monster.

In this latest book, Cal wakes up on a beach surrounded by dead Nepenthe spiders. He understands he’s a killer—and easily makes the distinction that he’s not a murderer— but can’t recall who or what he is. It takes Niko and Robin four days to find him, but since Cal appears to be happy not remembering that he’s part monster, they keep that bit of info from him while trying to stop Ammut, a creature as old as Robin who feeds on life force, leaving the victim a dried out husk. As Cal’s memories slowly return, he must come to grips with what’s most important to him.

I had a difficult time deciding whether or not I liked the book. The things I enjoyed in the prior books are all there; humor, sarcasm, scary creatures, action, a good story and all of the secondary characters we’ve come to know. But I don’t know if this book has more internal dialogue and self-reflection—some of which is excellent—than the prior books, or if I’m just getting tired of it. Much of it was important, but there could be paragraphs of internal monologue in the middle of a conversation.

Seeing Cal’s philosophy without knowing about his monster-half is definitely interesting, as is his understanding of what his brother has done or given up for him and how Cal feels about that. We’ve only had small glimpses of this in past books, but without being weighed down with the thought that he’s a monster, Cal is able to mature in this story and eventually comes to terms.

This could easily be the last book in the series, and I hope it is. I've been there since the first book came out when learning about Cal and Niko was fresh, as was Cal's sarcasm which made the book a real treat. But it no longer feels fresh and the inner dialogue is bogging down the story. (less)

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Nov 19, 2011 Hazel G. (I ♥ Mr. Grey) *Craves the Angst Reviews* . rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Blackout is the sixth book in the Cal Leandros series by Rob Thurman and in my opinion not a great come back from her last Cal book which I liked but didn't love. This story starts off with Cal being alone on a beach, with the exception of a few dead giant spiders and a lack of memory. In his amnesia, we get to meet a new Cal as he searches for answers about what happened to him and why he was on that beach. Thurman delivers a good story filled with new ideas and new monsters but little action a...more Blackout is the sixth book in the Cal Leandros series by Rob Thurman and in my opinion not a great come back from her last Cal book which I liked but didn't love. This story starts off with Cal being alone on a beach, with the exception of a few dead giant spiders and a lack of memory. In his amnesia, we get to meet a new Cal as he searches for answers about what happened to him and why he was on that beach. Thurman delivers a good story filled with new ideas and new monsters but little action and way to much introspection on Cal's part. I've come to love Cal as this dark and brooding character with an incredibly difficult and horrific past save for his intense yet valiant brother, Niko. I missed the past knowledge between the brothers and the amnesia route is always a risk in a series six books strong. The same story structure of brotherly love we have come to expect from Cal and Niko was there but it was lacking the depth and quality we are familiar with. It also felt like the character development with the brothers digressed as Niko had to step up and take care of an inept Cal, much like when they were kids. In this book, much like in books one and two, Thurman seems to be having a difficult time with the writing as it seemed clumsy and lacked flow in the words. I found myself having to go back and re-read paragraphs just to get back to dialogue or remember where the stream of thought was headed in the first place. Don't get me wrong, the story was a good read, but I've come to expect more from her books then what Blackout held. The bright spot in this story was that if it was possible, Cal's reflective and snarky rapid-fire dialog was even more acerbic and hysterically funny in places. And the ending gave me hope that the next book will bring back dark Cal and the adventures/action I love about this series. I still suggest reading this book since it is the sixth in the series and any fan of Cal and his brother Niko would enjoy another adventure with these amazing characters.(less)

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Oct 24, 2011 pauliree rated it 4 of 5 stars

I often get emotional while reading, I love to laugh or cry or grumble at the characters. Thurman's creations of Cal and Niko Leandros are two of my most favourite fictional characters. Cal is the epitome of the smart arse dangerous man whose amoral ways are only offset by his love for his brother. If it wasn't for Niko then Cal really would turn into the monster that he thinks he is.

It is this eternal teetering match with Cal's Auphe feelings that really does it for me. I am continually in tear...more I often get emotional while reading, I love to laugh or cry or grumble at the characters. Thurman's creations of Cal and Niko Leandros are two of my most favourite fictional characters. Cal is the epitome of the smart arse dangerous man whose amoral ways are only offset by his love for his brother. If it wasn't for Niko then Cal really would turn into the monster that he thinks he is.

It is this eternal teetering match with Cal's Auphe feelings that really does it for me. I am continually in tears everytime I read a book in this series and in this one there was even more to weep about as Cal finds out what he would have been like if he had been born human instead of a half breed.

The story begins with Cal waking up with no memory of who he is. He is surrounded by the dead bodies of monsters and he seems to know everything about the world except for who he is and what he is. He gets a job as a waitress in a coffee shop (yes I said waitress, you have to read to find out why)and is getting along nicely until his brother Niko comes to get him.

I really like the dichotomy of Cal and Niko during this period of amnesia. Cal really hasn't changed all that much even though he can't remember the people who love him and are his friends. He still ends up being a wise-ass and pranking them but it is also sad when he sees a photo of himself and decides that he wasn't a nice person and he wouldn't like to return to that person.

Most of the novel is taken up by Cal trying to get his memories back and the reason he lost them in the first place is made clear pretty early so there is no mystery there. It is mostly about the interactions with the people who know Cal and how they react to this different person. I actually wanted George to be in there as well but that didn't happen. Call me a romantic but I have always wanted that relationship to work out.

It is all wrapped up nicely in the end as usual for a Leandros tale but the end of this one is particularly disturbing and you have got to wonder how this is going to affect Cal in the next book. Can't wait for it, should be out next year.(less)

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Aug 01, 2011 Schnaucl rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, glbt, july, owned, read_2011, series, urban_fantasy

I really enjoyed this book. It was really nice to see a Cal who was still badass and not constantly full of self loathing.

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Apr 02, 2011 Cheryl rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

After Roadkill, I really thought that Thurman's latest installment of the Cal Leandros series would be about Cal and his increasing battle (which worries me, as he seems to be losing) with his Auphe half. Instead, Blackout opens with Cal on a beach in South Carolina, with no memory and surrounded by really big, really dead spiders. The rest of the story follows the amnesiac Cal and, eventually, Niko and Robin as Cal tries to recover his memories and the trio tries to stop a killer who targets an...more After Roadkill, I really thought that Thurman's latest installment of the Cal Leandros series would be about Cal and his increasing battle (which worries me, as he seems to be losing) with his Auphe half. Instead, Blackout opens with Cal on a beach in South Carolina, with no memory and surrounded by really big, really dead spiders. The rest of the story follows the amnesiac Cal and, eventually, Niko and Robin as Cal tries to recover his memories and the trio tries to stop a killer who targets and eats the life force of supernatural beings. As a result, a lot of Blackout rehashes things we already know about Cal and his past, but seen through the eyes of a Cal who doesn't know he's not 100% human.

Several times throughout this book I felt like I should be annoyed at Thurman for going over things we already know about Cal, his relationship with Niko and the people (most of whom aren't actually people) that surround him. Much like I keep waiting for the neverending one liners and constant sarcasm (and I love lots of good sarcasm in my books) to start bothering me. As with the snark, this never happens; instead, I love it even more.

Thurman has, once again, written a book that has action, a great cast of characters and dialogue (much of it in Cal's head) that would make my own head explode if I had to try and write it. Robin, though he's still in a monogamous relationship, is as pervy as ever and supernaturals like Wahanket, Promise (one of the few characters I just don't really like, not sure why), Boggle and her Boglets, to name a few, show up as well. Also front and center, as it is the with all of the Leandros books (and I love it), is the us against the world relationship between Cal and Niko. Though Cal picks up on it, in large part because Niko is Niko and does whatever he can to protect Cal, and reciprocates somewhat, in Blackout, Niko is the only one that's truly aware of their tight bond and past. He has to deal with the fact that he may never get back that Cal, who's now more human and happier (Well, as happy as even an Aupheless Cal could ever really be.) than he's ever been; mostly because he's not aware of the existence of the Auphe, let alone that he's half one. In fact, the new Cal thinks all non-humans are monsters that should die, which leads to some funny interactions that include Robin and the business end of a fork.

One geek comment - bring back the original Cal on the (awesome) covers! I don't care if the guy's not living in NYC anymore. Have him pose, take a picture and e-mail it to the artist. Seriously, that's the only thing that bothered me about this book. If you've liked/loved the past Leandros novels, you'll probably feel the same way about Blackout. The last line of the book has me biting my nails because it looks like the human genes vs. Auphe genes battle may be heating up again in the next book. As usual, I can't wait for it.
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Aug 08, 2011 Jaime rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy, paranormal

When I first heard that Cal would suffer amnesia in this installment, I was afraid it would mean he'd spend the entire book alone trying to find out who he is. But, Thurman is more imaginative than that. In fact, Niko finds Cal right away (duh). Cal still doesn't remember who he is, but alá Jason Bourne, he remembers how to kill, and he's not sure he likes who he was before. Blackout is a very different book from the first five of the series. The purpose of the underlying mystery is a means for...more

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Mar 11, 2011 Hilcia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy, my-bookshelf, 2011-read

4.5 (B+)

Well, Blackout was a surprise! After reading Roadkill, I was expecting dark and downright bloody. Instead Rob Thurman takes Cal and the reader on a trip to Neverland. Yes you heard right, it is Peter Pan all over again. The boy who didn't want to grow up and forgets his family because it's so much fun and easier to live a "let's pretend" life, than it is to live with reality. Thurman even reprises her own version of the land of "lost boys."

On the surface Blackout takes Cal's character ba...more

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Mar 31, 2012 Caroline rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: caroline-s-collection

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 6 books in, and Thurman is still dishing out the same kickass brotherly 'urban fantasy' stories about the Leandros brothers! I'll have to re-read them all to truly rank them, but I know this one might well rank above some of the others. : )

Too many gem scenes to count.

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I loved the concept of amnesia!Cal. Loved seeing Niko, Robin, and the rest through this 'new' Cal!
I really enjoyed the examination of the brothers' relationship. Then again, I've always loved the way Thurman writes the br...more

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Jun 02, 2011 Em rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have loved the Cal Leandros books since I first picked one up at Comic Con a few years ago. I devour them, eagerly. The characters are characters that I like, and want to know more about. And I love the relationships that the characters have. I wish my own siblings showed how important I was to them the way that Cal and Niko definitely do, constantly.

Anyway, this book was interesting. I have grown used to who Cal and Niko are, as I've read the series. But in this book, Cal doesn't know himself...more

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Nov 21, 2011 Serene rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bromance

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Cal suffers amnesia when he is bit by a nepenthe spider sent by an evil Egyptian goddess. He wakes up in a small town, and gets a job at a diner. When two strange characters- Niko and Robin Goodfellow show up his new life turns upside down. Can Cal regain his memories fast enough to take out the evil goddess?

As usually, Rob Thurman's tale is told in the first person by Cal, who is the half demon half human Sam Winchester-style character. Cal is a wisecracking 20-something who has yet to fully g...more Cal suffers amnesia when he is bit by a nepenthe spider sent by an evil Egyptian goddess. He wakes up in a small town, and gets a job at a diner. When two strange characters- Niko and Robin Goodfellow show up his new life turns upside down. Can Cal regain his memories fast enough to take out the evil goddess?

As usually, Rob Thurman's tale is told in the first person by Cal, who is the half demon half human Sam Winchester-style character. Cal is a wisecracking 20-something who has yet to fully grow up and at times his inner dialog can be a bit overdone. I found the beginning a bit slow. The story picks up when Niko and Robin arrive in town to rescue Cal, and he doesn't remember who they are.

My favorite character in the series is Robin Goodfellow. The puck is just really funny, and his reactions are so great and amusing and how he plays off the brothers is priceless. Robin needs his own book. Truly he does. I miss the Goodfellow/Niko flirtation.

Criticism:

I felt the amnesia wasn't overly convincing in this book. Even though Cal was supposed to be 'good' Cal, he seemed much the same as 'bad' Cal. He still made the same wisecracks, had many of the same hangups, and had a co-dependant relationship with his brother. I just didn't get Niko's reluctance to wax that personality, since he was really no different than the previous version.

The ending felt a bit Flat. Cal finds his long lost siblings--- And kills them all because they are evil and crazed. Wuh? .I thought it interesting that there MIGHT be one Leandros sibling left alive, since one cage was empty, but maybe we'll find out later.

I also found the female characters in Rob's stories... A bit weak. Promise is very annoying and so bland, Delilah is just Delilah, is too animalistic, and Georgiana? She's too naive. The girls side of the deck needs to be shuffled and the women need to be replaced. They are all really kind of irritating.

I would like to see some growth in Cal's relationship with Dean, er Niko. At times he's a bit too immature. I'd also like to know just why he's so squeamish about Goodfellow and Ishael. They are pretty cute together.

Overall, I enjoyed it. This is a fun character-driven urban fantasy.
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Apr 26, 2011 Paranormal Haven rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed-read-by-athenna

Cal wakes up on a beach surrounded by dead monsters, but without the memory of how he got there, who he was or were. It takes a few days but his brother Niko finds and brings him home to a war that they are in with an Egyptian goddess who wants to suck the life out of all of New York’s supernatural community and the only thing standing in her way is super ninja Niko and this new amnesia version of Cal.

I don't think I was in the mood for this book so it was very hard for me to get Into. I believ...more

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Aug 20, 2011 Beanbag Love rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book started out well, but then became pretty boring.

Cal wakes up on a beach in North Carolina with no memory of who he is or what he was doing there. One would think the reader would be anxious to get him back with our beloved characters as soon as possible, but, unfortunately, that's when things became far less interesting.

There are some good moments, but the humor seems forced and those beloved characters are not nearly as engaging when seen through the eyes of a Cal who doesn't know the...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars

I hate amnesia story lines. I hate them in books, movies, shows - I can't stand them. I hate investing time into a character only to go backwards and have to deal with them re-learning everything again. I despise amnesia plots. But, as you can see by my rating, this book changed that.

This is one amnesia plot line that I didn't despise, in fact, I loved it. The story was written brilliantly and actually served a purpose in the series. It shows us another side of our main character, Cal, one that...more

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May 21, 2012 Emily rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

I thought the whole concept of the book was interesting. (view spoiler)

My biggest complaints were that there were a few jumps that I didn't quite follow well (although...more

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Jul 22, 2011 L-D rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: vampires, shifters-weres, zombies, demons, sentinels-warriors-swordsman, favorites, series

In this novel, Cal wakes up on a beach, with dead spider-monsters around him and has no memory of who, or more importantly, what he is. Cal leads a normal, human's life for 4 days until his brother Nik finds him. As bits and pieces of his memory fall back into place, Cal must decide if he wants to remember the darkness in his life, or if ignorance is bliss. While he deals with this important choice, Cal & Nik are also on a job to destroy Ammut, a self-proclaimed goddess who has been feasting...more

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Mar 06, 2011 Andrea rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book was quite a surprise as it didn't go the way I thought the book following Roadkill would go. (Roadkill, btw, one of the sadest ending of a book I've ever read, when Catcher finally went completely Wolf and Rafferty followed him into the wild, serious lump in the throat.) I expected Cal to slip further down the dangerous Auphe-hill and into more madness. Instead we get Good Cal who can't remember a thing except that he is a killer and that there are monsters in this world.

I thought it...more

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Apr 20, 2012 Mare S rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads, loved-and-reread, fantasy-scifi, favorites

After finishing book 5, I picked up the next one immediately and I'm so glad I did. I really loved the story of this one. Cal wakes up with amnesia surrounded by dead monster spiders and it's non-stop fun from there. I loved how Cal, without a memory, had to come to terms with parts of his life and the choices he makes for Niko (who, as always, continues to try to save Cal from himself and everything else). I loved the dynamic between Cal and those he loves, especially Niko, in this book and I r...more

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Mar 06, 2011 Julia Phillips rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy

A new Cal and Niko Leandros book? What's not to love! I read it in a single sitting and will re-read it in a week or so, because Cal is just that good. Ooops, I mean Rob Thurman is just that good. She puts the words in his mouth, after all.

There were some challenging moments in this book - I'm not going to be explicit because I don't want to spoil anyone, but at times I felt so sorry for poor Niko. He surely does earn his keep.

It was an excellent read for anyone who enjoys Rob Thurman's gritty,...more

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Apr 11, 2011 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

Cal wakes up on a beach, surrounded by dead monsters, and no idea who is, why he is there, or where he is supposed to be. All he knows is two things: he can sense when something is a monster; and monsters need to die.

Needless to say, this causes some complications when his brother and Robin Goodfellow show up to drag him back home again.

But despite the loss of memory and the complications caused by wanting to kill some of creatures around him that are supposed to be his closest friends, Cal ac...more

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Feb 19, 2013 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: urban-fantasy

I wasn't sure how things were going to go for Cal & Nikos, now that the Auphe are gone. I was dreading another Anita Blake-like series that goes on and on and on with no real substance.

It turns out I had nothing to worry about. Blackout, the sixth novel in Rob Thurman's Cal Leandros series, is just as amazing as every other installment thus far. I loved the look at who Cal might have been had he not been part Auphe. And I loved the further exploration of the bond between Cal and Nikos, and...more

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Rob Thurman is currently writing three series for Penguin Putnam's imprint ROC FANTASY, as well as a brand-new mainstream series for Simon & Schuster's POCKET BOOKS.
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“I am your brother. I was supposed to be your brother before either of us was born. Karmic debt. It appears I was Vlad the Impaler or Genghis Khan in a past life.” — 15 people liked it

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Blackout (Cal Leandros #6)

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