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Blood of My Blood
(I Hunt Killers #3)
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Jazz Dent has never been closer to catching his father.
Jazz has been shot and left to die in New York. His girlfriend, Connie, is in the clutches of Jazz's monstrous father, Billy--the world's most notorious serial killer. And his best friend, Howie, is bleeding to death on the floor of Jazz's new home.
Somehow, these three must rise above the horrors and find a way to com ...more
Jazz has been shot and left to die in New York. His girlfriend, Connie, is in the clutches of Jazz's monstrous father, Billy--the world's most notorious serial killer. And his best friend, Howie, is bleeding to death on the floor of Jazz's new home.
Somehow, these three must rise above the horrors and find a way to com ...more
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September 9th 2014
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I loved all three books and I'm 52, so it's not just for Young Adults. Definitely worth reading in my opinion.
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This was a freaking awesome trilogy!! I’m glad I finally read them all!! There were plenty of "oh shit" moments! 😳
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“Playtime’s over. Are you ready to meet the Crow King?”
There's just one thing I need to get out of the way before I start the proper review: I totally saw that coming. Sadly.
Okay, so what does this book have?
• Jazz's dreams of cutting and disturbing sexual situations.
• Jazz wondering if there is a sociopath lurking inside him.
• Howie generally being horny and thinking about getting laid.
• Annoying and unbelievably stupid cops who need to be fired.
• Emphasis on Connie being a black gi ...more
Phew! I have never been more relieved to reach the conclusion of a series which is a rare exception because when a series is so good, I often don`t want it to end but no matter how good this finale is, I wouldn`t want to prolong my exposure to any more bloody, gruesome details.
The entire series but especially this finale has been emotionally exhausting and physically excruciating because both my feelings and my facial muscles constantly contorted in fear and disgust.
Throughout the book, my rea ...more
In this final novel in the ‘I Hunt Killers’ trilogy, Barry Lyga brings it all together with the ultimate reveal in a handful of key revelations that reverberate throughout the narrative. As Jasper Dent awakens in a locked storage container, he knows that he’s in trouble. Blood all around him and a few bodies scattered about, he must not only make sense of things, but also flee before he’s collared for the crimes he witnessed. Meanwhile, across town, Connie has been sleuthing around in New York C
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"It will not hurt. If you'd be... if you'll be quiet. If you'll be quiet."- Jim Jones
Setting:New York City and Lobo's Nod; 2014
Coverly Love?:Yes; this is the creepiest cover of the bunch. And again, if you take off the dust jacket of the hardcover, you have gorgeous artwork underneath. It's worth the extra money to buy them all in hardcover.
Plot:Our three favorite crime solving friends have each found themselves in quite the pickle. Jazz has been left to bleed out in the inside of a storage ...more
➸ Book 1 : I Hunt Killers ✬✬✬✬
➸ Book 2 : Game ✬✬✬✬✬
These days, we reviewers are often asked how we choose our ratings. For the sake of transparency, I'm going to let you enter my brain a few minutes. Don't be scared, as I already said, I don't
Creeped out yet? Good.
► Let's strike an average, shall we?
▣ You don't say! Thriller and surprise factor : ★★★ - Although I did guess some parts of the big scheme (ME! The thriller dumb!) I stayed blind on ...more
This final book in the Jasper Dent series turned out to be the best book of the whole trilogy! This is just a fun YA thriller series. There is a good balance between the mystery, suspense, and the action.
The second book in the series ended on a whole bunch of cliffhangers which meant this one got off to a super exciting start. Howie and Connie played a role in this story but did not feature as prominently as they did in the second book. Which was a good thing as that meant most of the focus was ...more
The second book in the series ended on a whole bunch of cliffhangers which meant this one got off to a super exciting start. Howie and Connie played a role in this story but did not feature as prominently as they did in the second book. Which was a good thing as that meant most of the focus was ...more
He [Howie] held out his hands, arms outstretched, ready for the bro hug that would come.
Instead, Jazz laughed.
The laughter was quick, unexpected, and bright. Jazz dropped the pickax and shovel with an ill-considered clang and leaned against the car as he caught his breath.
Oh, holy hell. He's lost it. He's seriously lost it.
"You okay?" he asked as Jazz stooped to pick up the tools.
"I've never been okay," Jazz told him, and walked away.
Holyyy shit...that was a lot of epic in one book. I'm just.. ...more
Instead, Jazz laughed.
The laughter was quick, unexpected, and bright. Jazz dropped the pickax and shovel with an ill-considered clang and leaned against the car as he caught his breath.
Oh, holy hell. He's lost it. He's seriously lost it.
"You okay?" he asked as Jazz stooped to pick up the tools.
"I've never been okay," Jazz told him, and walked away.
Holyyy shit...that was a lot of epic in one book. I'm just.. ...more
"Which one holds your fate, Jasper? Love for your family, for your kin? For the people who made you what you are? Or fear of yourself? Fear of the prospects and the world they want you to live in?"
This book is beautiful. No, it's incredible. It's mind-blowing. It's honest, it's painful, it's everything a book needs to be complete. To be amazingly good.
I was shocked.A lot of people guess the outcome of this book, of this series, way before the third book. But I was surprised, I was nervous, and ...more
This book is beautiful. No, it's incredible. It's mind-blowing. It's honest, it's painful, it's everything a book needs to be complete. To be amazingly good.
I was shocked.A lot of people guess the outcome of this book, of this series, way before the third book. But I was surprised, I was nervous, and ...more
If I was only allowed one adjective to describe this series as a whole, it would have to be intense.
in·tense
inˈtens/
adjective
1.
of extreme force, degree, or strength.
"the job demands intense concentration"
synonyms:
extreme, great, acute, fierce, severe, high; More
2.
having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious.
"an intense young woman, passionate about her art"
Thankfully, I'm not limited to just one adjective because this book, this series, is so much more than that ...more
in·tense
inˈtens/
adjective
1.
of extreme force, degree, or strength.
"the job demands intense concentration"
synonyms:
extreme, great, acute, fierce, severe, high; More
2.
having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious.
"an intense young woman, passionate about her art"
Thankfully, I'm not limited to just one adjective because this book, this series, is so much more than that ...more
SO. FUCKED. UP.
Holy crow. I don't even know what I can say about this except that Barry Lyga is a total genius. This whole series was brilliantly plotted and written - no loose ends or deux ex machinas as far as I could see - and just... wow. Incredible trilogy. Check the audio if that's how you roll. I for one will be picking up the trilogy in hardback (bc those covers ok) and dying to reread this probably within the next six months. I can't even right now.
Holy crow. I don't even know what I can say about this except that Barry Lyga is a total genius. This whole series was brilliantly plotted and written - no loose ends or deux ex machinas as far as I could see - and just... wow. Incredible trilogy. Check the audio if that's how you roll. I for one will be picking up the trilogy in hardback (bc those covers ok) and dying to reread this probably within the next six months. I can't even right now.
"What is it like to go looking for your soul, only to learn you never had one to begin with?"
Wow, this is a great conclusion to a truly masterful series. I've enjoyed every last one of these books. I called the ending about mid-way through this book, but it shocked me and I didn't want to believe it for a long time.
Scary as it seems, Billy's ramblings actually started to really make sense to me. I wonder what Jasper would think of that! Ha!
Anyway, It's a wonderful conclusion. I loved every Part ...more
Wow, this is a great conclusion to a truly masterful series. I've enjoyed every last one of these books. I called the ending about mid-way through this book, but it shocked me and I didn't want to believe it for a long time.
Scary as it seems, Billy's ramblings actually started to really make sense to me. I wonder what Jasper would think of that! Ha!
Anyway, It's a wonderful conclusion. I loved every Part ...more
This my friends, is how you end a trilogy!
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5 Stars!
What a conclusion! I LOVED this book. I absolutely LOVED it. Since the previous book in the series left us with a giant cliffhanger, this book started out knee deep in action and the excitement did not stop for even a millisecond. I literally could not put this book down and ended up finishing it while sitting in the rain at a football game. This book wrapped up everything in the trilogy beautifully. As I finished this book, I realized ...more
5 Stars!
What a conclusion! I LOVED this book. I absolutely LOVED it. Since the previous book in the series left us with a giant cliffhanger, this book started out knee deep in action and the excitement did not stop for even a millisecond. I literally could not put this book down and ended up finishing it while sitting in the rain at a football game. This book wrapped up everything in the trilogy beautifully. As I finished this book, I realized ...more
This book kept me reading late into the night, which probably wasn't the best planning because, well, Billy Dent is one freaky scary evil serial killer. Every sound and creak in the house made me jumpy, but I just had to finish reading this book. I won't go into all the details, it is really best to read this book with a clear mind. So here's a spoiler free impression of this book:
Jasper (Jazz) Dent is the son of the most prolific serial killer Billy Dent. Jazz has a special understanding of wha ...more
Jasper (Jazz) Dent is the son of the most prolific serial killer Billy Dent. Jazz has a special understanding of wha ...more
Dec 21, 2013
The FountainPenDiva, Old school geek chick and lover of teddy bears
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it was amazing
HOLY CANNOLI! I freaking LOVED this! I had to force myself to read this book VERY SLOWLY because I was loathe to say goodbye to some of the most incredible characters I've come across in fiction, both good and evil. I have to send huge thank yous and hugs to my book soul sisters The Twinjas who got me reading this series. Again, I'm really not into serial killer-type stories, but this series just hit all my happy buttons.
Before I get to the crux of my review, I feel the need to wax a bit poetic ...more
Before I get to the crux of my review, I feel the need to wax a bit poetic ...more
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This book, THIS SERIES, is phenomenal.
I'm speechless. There were twists and turns everywhere. It kept me guessing and continually going over information trying to figure out the truth. I could go on forever but I'll just say this; this book is INSANE!!!
I love Howie, I truly love him. He's so sweet and funny and loyal. Connie really progressed for me throughout the series and became a strong character I enjoyed rooting for. Jazz. Oh my dear sweet baby Jasper. (view spoiler) ...more
I'm speechless. There were twists and turns everywhere. It kept me guessing and continually going over information trying to figure out the truth. I could go on forever but I'll just say this; this book is INSANE!!!
I love Howie, I truly love him. He's so sweet and funny and loyal. Connie really progressed for me throughout the series and became a strong character I enjoyed rooting for. Jazz. Oh my dear sweet baby Jasper. (view spoiler) ...more
"You're next."
Okay, so I maybe kind of sort of saw that coming. Not the whole plot twist, of course; just an inkling of it. What do you bet Bad Blood by Jennifer Lynn Barnes has a similar plot twist? I haven't read the book yet, though, so this is just a theory, not an actual spoiler or anything, okay? (In addition, Mark Culpepper? Culpepper? What are the odds that I read two crime fiction seties in a row, and both of them have a character named Culpepper? It's a moderately common name, though, ...more
Okay, so I maybe kind of sort of saw that coming. Not the whole plot twist, of course; just an inkling of it. What do you bet Bad Blood by Jennifer Lynn Barnes has a similar plot twist? I haven't read the book yet, though, so this is just a theory, not an actual spoiler or anything, okay? (In addition, Mark Culpepper? Culpepper? What are the odds that I read two crime fiction seties in a row, and both of them have a character named Culpepper? It's a moderately common name, though, ...more
BLOOD OF MY BLOOD
By the time this book is released, Billy will rob me of my sanity.
Typing this at 2am in the morning is seriously not helping.
...more
By the time this book is released, Billy will rob me of my sanity.
Typing this at 2am in the morning is seriously not helping.
...more
3.5 stars - Spoilers
I liked the first Jasper Dent book but I wasn't a fan of the second one, because of that I didn't have high expectations for this one. Thankfully, it turned out to be a decent read. I was hooked throughout even when characters were acting thick or when things started getting a tad predictable. The ending was the best part, it was tense and twisted, and had lots of action.
Random thoughts:
-Summary: Jazz's serial killer dad still on the run and playing games, Jazz and his frien ...more
I liked the first Jasper Dent book but I wasn't a fan of the second one, because of that I didn't have high expectations for this one. Thankfully, it turned out to be a decent read. I was hooked throughout even when characters were acting thick or when things started getting a tad predictable. The ending was the best part, it was tense and twisted, and had lots of action.
Random thoughts:
-Summary: Jazz's serial killer dad still on the run and playing games, Jazz and his frien ...more
Awe that was a fun series... Or at least as fun as a series about serial killers could be!
I'm not even sure what to write for a review. I have to give this whole series 5 stars, because I just couldn't stop reading. The books were so compelling. I was completely horrified at the same time. I couldn't read these books before bed because they were so dark at times. I said on Twitter that I had to set my alarm to read them in the morning because I was too scared to read at night -- but I couldn't stop reading them. Definitely pick up this series if you want to read the darker side of YA
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"What's it like to go looking for your soul, only to learn you never had one to begin with?"
This is not your typical YA. Heck, I don't even know why this is considered YA! (Because the age of main characters maybe but the theme is disturbing) BUT if you know me, I like YA and the "disturbing" part, so yep, this is my typical book!
This is not your typical YA. Heck, I don't even know why this is considered YA! (Because the age of main characters maybe but the theme is disturbing) BUT if you know me, I like YA and the "disturbing" part, so yep, this is my typical book!
This is like my happy time right now. I feel like I've been able to read really great books, one after the other! Not only are some of my favorite series coming out with new installments, guaranteed to be awesome, but the 2 picks I chose at random were also pretty spectacular! October is a great reading month!
She knew all about the cops and their trigger fingers and their predilection for dealing with those who would attack their brethren. Her father had drummed such stories into her from a youn...more
I've had this on my review list for what seems like forever. I DNF'd the second book, so I'm not sure why I requested it, but I'm so glad I did. This was one hell of an ending.
I didn't really know what was going on for some of it because I don't remember some of the characters that were mentioned. The plot was fast paced from the beginning and there were so many twists, I couldn't ever settle into a rhythm. It was fantastic.
I did skim parts of it, but overall it was captivating. I'll definitel ...more
I didn't really know what was going on for some of it because I don't remember some of the characters that were mentioned. The plot was fast paced from the beginning and there were so many twists, I couldn't ever settle into a rhythm. It was fantastic.
I did skim parts of it, but overall it was captivating. I'll definitel ...more
Actual rating 4.5
This is only because it wasn't quite as good as the second book, but that second book was really a tough act to follow.....
If you are reading this book, you have already read the previous books, see you know how twisted, disturbing, and pretty gruesome these books are.... and I have to admit some of the twists in this book, I truly did not see coming, and somethings were more disturbing than ever.... Jasper, the fact that you are pretty much normal is a absolute miracle!
If you'r ...more
This is only because it wasn't quite as good as the second book, but that second book was really a tough act to follow.....
If you are reading this book, you have already read the previous books, see you know how twisted, disturbing, and pretty gruesome these books are.... and I have to admit some of the twists in this book, I truly did not see coming, and somethings were more disturbing than ever.... Jasper, the fact that you are pretty much normal is a absolute miracle!
If you'r ...more
You know you are in a Jasper Dent novel when:
You open the book, and your heart drops to your knees.
One of the characters is covered in blood. No, more than one of the characters is covered in blood.
Someone has a knife.
Jazz is in peril. Connie is in peril. Howie is in peril.
Howie is bleeding.
There is a coded message from a serial killer.
You are playing a game, but you don't know you are playing a game. The penalty for losing is death.
You were just slapped so hard with a plot twist that your jaw h ...more
You open the book, and your heart drops to your knees.
One of the characters is covered in blood. No, more than one of the characters is covered in blood.
Someone has a knife.
Jazz is in peril. Connie is in peril. Howie is in peril.
Howie is bleeding.
There is a coded message from a serial killer.
You are playing a game, but you don't know you are playing a game. The penalty for losing is death.
You were just slapped so hard with a plot twist that your jaw h ...more
*4.5 stars*
Blood of My Blood was dark and disturbing like any self respecting serial killer book should be. This trilogy had me hooked from beginning to end.
Blood of My Blood was dark and disturbing like any self respecting serial killer book should be. This trilogy had me hooked from beginning to end.
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