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Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller #2
Children From Dark Houses
Is the boy Atticus and Rosemary are risking everything to save an innocent victim or a violent avenger?
Irreverent private investigator Atticus Wynn and his idealistic partner Rosemary Sanchez will stop at nothing to save a damaged boy, even when it means taking on a pair of professional killers and a gang of outlaw bikers in this action-packed and gallows-humored first novel in the Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Series.
Warning: Criminals in this novel are sometimes profane and/or prejudiced.
When Atticus and Rosemary are hired for the seemingly routine job of finding Imran Khan, a runaway from San Diego’s posh Barrington Academy for troubled teens, the detectives quickly discover this case will be anything but routine.
Imran wasn’t running away from the rigid rules of Barrington, he was running into the arms of an enigmatic beauty who goes to great lengths to stay in the shadows. As soon as Atticus and Rosemary learn of this mystery woman, they’re targeted by a brutal outlaw biker gang.
When the detectives finally meet their employers in person, Imran's parents, the pieces fall into place. They discover a family seething with rage, an abused boy seeking love, and a secret so powerful it shines a light on the dark world of dirty money, deadly spies, and double-crosses.
The detectives will need all of Atticus's street smarts and Rosemary's combat experience to survive as they race down a road of blood and broken people toward a showdown where the very boy they've sworn to save could be biggest danger of all.
Q & A with the Author
Q – With all the great mystery thriller series out there, what makes the Atticus & Rosemary series stand-out?
A - Writing these, I was determined to conjure stories like the ones I love, dark and violent yet somehow still often humorous, and driven by heroes with heart and courage and a sense of justice that’s not always in line with what’s legal. Crime stories like that had me devouring countless private investigator novels, thrillers, and pretty much any series with a detective, public or private, but especially those with characters driven to do “the right thing.”
Atticus and Rosemary embody what Raymond Chandler described in his essay The Simple Art of Murder: “But down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid . . . He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor, by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it.” It is crucial to me to have a woman who lived up to this billing, perhaps even more so than the man, and Rosemary more than fits that bill.
Q - What order should I read the series in?
A – I suggest you read the series in the chronological order below, but each works as a standalone. Be sure not to go by publication order; the series was not published in chronological order.
#0 - A Nice Jagged Edge (An Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Series Prequel)
#1 - Children From Dark Houses (An Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Series)
#2 - The Black Song Inside (An Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Series)
#2.5 - There are Degrees to this Darkness (An Atticus Mystery Thriller Novella - coming soon)
Atticus & Rosemary Private Investigator Mystery Crime Thriller Series Categories:
- Private Investigator Series
Irreverent private investigator Atticus Wynn and his idealistic partner Rosemary Sanchez will stop at nothing to save a damaged boy, even when it means taking on a pair of professional killers and a gang of outlaw bikers in this action-packed and gallows-humored first novel in the Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Series.
Warning: Criminals in this novel are sometimes profane and/or prejudiced.
When Atticus and Rosemary are hired for the seemingly routine job of finding Imran Khan, a runaway from San Diego’s posh Barrington Academy for troubled teens, the detectives quickly discover this case will be anything but routine.
Imran wasn’t running away from the rigid rules of Barrington, he was running into the arms of an enigmatic beauty who goes to great lengths to stay in the shadows. As soon as Atticus and Rosemary learn of this mystery woman, they’re targeted by a brutal outlaw biker gang.
When the detectives finally meet their employers in person, Imran's parents, the pieces fall into place. They discover a family seething with rage, an abused boy seeking love, and a secret so powerful it shines a light on the dark world of dirty money, deadly spies, and double-crosses.
The detectives will need all of Atticus's street smarts and Rosemary's combat experience to survive as they race down a road of blood and broken people toward a showdown where the very boy they've sworn to save could be biggest danger of all.
Q & A with the Author
Q – With all the great mystery thriller series out there, what makes the Atticus & Rosemary series stand-out?
A - Writing these, I was determined to conjure stories like the ones I love, dark and violent yet somehow still often humorous, and driven by heroes with heart and courage and a sense of justice that’s not always in line with what’s legal. Crime stories like that had me devouring countless private investigator novels, thrillers, and pretty much any series with a detective, public or private, but especially those with characters driven to do “the right thing.”
Atticus and Rosemary embody what Raymond Chandler described in his essay The Simple Art of Murder: “But down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid . . . He must be, to use a rather weathered phrase, a man of honor, by instinct, by inevitability, without thought of it, and certainly without saying it.” It is crucial to me to have a woman who lived up to this billing, perhaps even more so than the man, and Rosemary more than fits that bill.
Q - What order should I read the series in?
A – I suggest you read the series in the chronological order below, but each works as a standalone. Be sure not to go by publication order; the series was not published in chronological order.
#0 - A Nice Jagged Edge (An Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Series Prequel)
#1 - Children From Dark Houses (An Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Series)
#2 - The Black Song Inside (An Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Series)
#2.5 - There are Degrees to this Darkness (An Atticus Mystery Thriller Novella - coming soon)
Atticus & Rosemary Private Investigator Mystery Crime Thriller Series Categories:
- Private Investigator Series
320 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2012
About the author
Carlyle Clark
6 books37 followersCarlyle Clark was raised in Poway, a city just north of San Diego, but is now a proud Chicagolander working in the field of Corporate Security and writing crime and fantasy fiction. He has flailed ineffectually at performing the writer's requisite myriad of random jobs: pizza deliverer, curb address painter, sweatshop laborer, day laborer, night laborer, security guard, campus police, Gallup pollster, medical courier, vehicle procurer, and signature-for-petitions-getter.
He is a married man with two cats and a dog. He is also a martial arts enthusiast and a CrossFit endurer who enjoys fishing, sports, movies, TV series with continuing storylines, and of course, reading.
Most inconsequentially, he holds the unrecognized distinction of being one of the few people in the world who have been paid to watch concrete dry in the dark. Tragically, that is a true statement.
He is a married man with two cats and a dog. He is also a martial arts enthusiast and a CrossFit endurer who enjoys fishing, sports, movies, TV series with continuing storylines, and of course, reading.
Most inconsequentially, he holds the unrecognized distinction of being one of the few people in the world who have been paid to watch concrete dry in the dark. Tragically, that is a true statement.
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July 23, 2016
Only a few pages into this story and I was hooked. Carlyle Clark has done a wonderful job of writing a very entertaining Thriller, with laugh out loud moments, and diverse range of great characters. Rosemary and Atticus have their own Private Investigation business, and even though they are a couple outside of work, they also work well together complementing each other’s strengths. However as Rosemary states, it’s a dangerous business to be in. What initially sounds like an easy straight forward investigation, looking into Habeeb and Heena’s missing son Imran. He went missing after they placed him into a reform school when he assaulting his mother Heena. It doesn’t take long before Atticus is warned off of pursuing the case too hard by a group of bikers. As they say it would be better for his health in not finding Imran. Then Rosemary and Atticus have to deal with a very unusual and dysfunction Habeeb and Heena, who have their own issues to add to the problem. I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this book, and it kept me guessing all the way to the end, which I always enjoy. Rosemary and Atticus really made this a fabulous story, and I will certainly like to follow them in any further adventures in future books. This story is certainly worth a read.
July 7, 2016
This is are really good read. It's a well paced thriller. Mr. Clark has turned out to be one of my favorite authors. I have read all his books and my only complaint is he is not more prolific.
July 19, 2016
"Imran's mind drifted toward what fate Sabellia had planned for his parents, and he shook his head, as though that simple act of denial could negate the obvious truth. He felt himself withdrawing, trying to escape reality. It was all too much. Everything was wrong and every bit of it was his fault.".....
In the first book of the Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez detective series, we find them taking on the case of a missing teenager, Imran. He's escaped from his current school, Barrington. Barrington is mostly for the teenagers whose parents are at their wits end with their delinquents. There is more to his story than just a wild teenager on the run as you will soon see.
Imran's family has secrets. It will bring danger to Imran and those trying to help him. An outlaw biker gang and a couple people trying to be hit men are soon added to the mix. Can Atticus and Rosemary help find him? Or will they decide maybe he needs saving from those that claim to love him?Who is the mystery woman who seems to have deep control over Imran? Is she the reason he ran? To her or from her? What secrets is she harboring?
Lots of action, a few close calls for all involved. Lies and deceit made for an intriguing story. Atticus and Rosemary have made some serious enemies.
Steady paced, crime, mixed in with some dark humor and great characters that come alive on the page. I really enjoyed this book. Not your usual private investigators. Interesting backgrounds that just make them a great pair.
Thank you Carlyle Clark
In the first book of the Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez detective series, we find them taking on the case of a missing teenager, Imran. He's escaped from his current school, Barrington. Barrington is mostly for the teenagers whose parents are at their wits end with their delinquents. There is more to his story than just a wild teenager on the run as you will soon see.
Imran's family has secrets. It will bring danger to Imran and those trying to help him. An outlaw biker gang and a couple people trying to be hit men are soon added to the mix. Can Atticus and Rosemary help find him? Or will they decide maybe he needs saving from those that claim to love him?Who is the mystery woman who seems to have deep control over Imran? Is she the reason he ran? To her or from her? What secrets is she harboring?
Lots of action, a few close calls for all involved. Lies and deceit made for an intriguing story. Atticus and Rosemary have made some serious enemies.
Steady paced, crime, mixed in with some dark humor and great characters that come alive on the page. I really enjoyed this book. Not your usual private investigators. Interesting backgrounds that just make them a great pair.
Thank you Carlyle Clark
October 7, 2013
Clark’s vivid yet fluid descriptions bring this world to life in a rather dark manner. Through this the author shrouds the entire tale in darkness, drawing his audience in alongside his characters. The interconnectedness throughout really makes the story itself chilling. Clark’s storytelling is mildly reminiscent of James Patterson& gets quite intense and fast paced the further you get into it.
Clark brings together a multicultural meltingpot of characters to round out his story. I appreciated how Clark’s writing varied slightly depending on the characters that he was writing about, it served to highlight various aspects of their lives and personalities. He also has dialogue chalk full of racial and territorial slang that serves to set characters up in groups based on their thoughts, actions, and lot in life. It gives you real insight into a variety of characters.
Overall, this is a very well put together, in depth story that makes you think. It was extremely well written, if a little hard to get into.
Please note that I received this novel free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Clark brings together a multicultural meltingpot of characters to round out his story. I appreciated how Clark’s writing varied slightly depending on the characters that he was writing about, it served to highlight various aspects of their lives and personalities. He also has dialogue chalk full of racial and territorial slang that serves to set characters up in groups based on their thoughts, actions, and lot in life. It gives you real insight into a variety of characters.
Overall, this is a very well put together, in depth story that makes you think. It was extremely well written, if a little hard to get into.
Please note that I received this novel free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review.
January 27, 2014
THE BLACK SONG INSIDE by Carlyle Clark is an interesting Mystery/Thriller. A crime thriller that is fast paced and filled with murder, human trafficking, drug smuggling, manipulation, redemption, forgiveness and heroism. Oh and a psycho called "Priest"!
Two flawed people, Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez, private investigators find themselves in deep trouble with the Tijuana Cartel and others. A fast paced, action packed story from beginning to end. Be warned, has vivid descriptions,rough language, street "lingo",and violence. Written with gritty realism, a compelling and complex plot and engaging, albeit, realistic characters. If you enjoy tough, gritty, crime thrillers than "The Black Song Inside" is just up your alley. You will not regret your choice to read this thrilling, dark thriller.
A great read! Received for an honest review from the publicist and/or author.
RATING: 4.5
HEAT RATING: Blood Thirsty
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
Two flawed people, Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez, private investigators find themselves in deep trouble with the Tijuana Cartel and others. A fast paced, action packed story from beginning to end. Be warned, has vivid descriptions,rough language, street "lingo",and violence. Written with gritty realism, a compelling and complex plot and engaging, albeit, realistic characters. If you enjoy tough, gritty, crime thrillers than "The Black Song Inside" is just up your alley. You will not regret your choice to read this thrilling, dark thriller.
A great read! Received for an honest review from the publicist and/or author.
RATING: 4.5
HEAT RATING: Blood Thirsty
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
January 11, 2013
This book is worth reading, just for the writing alone. But on top of that, the storyline and characters are so compelling, it's hard to put down. If you like vivid description, well-crafted characters, and a dark & intriguing story, you'll love this book.
December 23, 2018
Terrific book!
I read another book, Children From Dark Places, by Mr. Clark . Since I had thoroughly enjoyed that book, I looked to see what else he had written. Both books had great stories, romance along with plenty of humor. Atticus sounds like someone I would have enjoyed meeting and Rosemary's character should make women proud. Can't wait to read more by Mr. Clark.
I read another book, Children From Dark Places, by Mr. Clark . Since I had thoroughly enjoyed that book, I looked to see what else he had written. Both books had great stories, romance along with plenty of humor. Atticus sounds like someone I would have enjoyed meeting and Rosemary's character should make women proud. Can't wait to read more by Mr. Clark.
December 10, 2012
The Black Song Inside by Carlyle Clark and Suki Michelle focuses on two recently engaged private investigators (Atticus and Rosemary) who find themselves "up to their necks in it" involved with the Tijuana drug cartel.
Set in San Diego, their story begins with Atticus' old flame asking for his help solving the execution style murder of her boyfriend. Unfortunately for our protagonists, this puts them in direct sight of some very dangerous people, all of whom will stop at nothing to get what they (or their very powerful bosses) want.
Meanwhile, both our leading roles have their own problems to deal with. Atticus had a traumatic childhood and grew up as an African-American dealing with a lot of bigotry, whilst Rosemary had a dysfunctional family, an aggressive, violent brother and a tour in Iraq that left her with PTSD and a missing right leg, as well as panic attacks when she gets behind the wheel.
Together, they must try to solve the murder, figure out who's after them and why, try to survive the entire Tijuana Crime Cartel (as well as various other threats) baying for their blood and keep their relationship together. In one corner we have a man known as "The Priest", who has founded his own religion and is the sole member of what he calls the Church of the Aloned. His only goal is to open the eyes of humanity to the farce that is civilisation in his eyes, break them down and make them rely on the only thing that matters- instinct. He has no mercy and cares for no one. The entire Bible of the Church of Aloned consists of a map he found as a child soldier in the jungles of Colombia, with the words "Beyond Here Be Monsters" scrawled on the edge, which he took to heart.
The big players in the cartel itself are Armando Villanueva, Lieutenant to the head of the cartel- Ferdinand Del Castillo- who himself runs the entire drug empire for Tijuana Cartel. Aside from these threats, we also have Rosemary's angry brother (who happens to have his own gang- Los Lobos Locos) gunning for Atticus' blood out of pure hate of the man.
Out of all the antagonists I found The Priest the most terrifying. Whereas the rest of them are doing it for money, power or hate, The Priest is simply doing it out of obsession. It's clear he's not completely on the rails, but how far off them is unclear. He has the same masochistic rituals that are reminiscent of the priest from the Da Vinci Code. He scrubs himself down with pumice and does intense exercises that he calls "worshipping". The character himself is very different from the Da Vinci Code priest though- apart from both being religious fanatics who seems to have a thing for S&M.
The story starts off slowly and begins to pick up pace, building more and more tension as we reach the end. There are many different plots going on at once, so some get sidelined a little at times, but they are all brought crashing together for the finale.
The ending itself is well done, full of seat-gripping tension and with an ambiguousness that leaves you not completely at ease.
A great thriller, murder-mystery novel for anyone who isn't turned away by violence, bad language or the gritty realism that comes from telling a story filled with drug rings, human trafficking and murder.
Disclaimer: This book was given to me by the authors. This is not a sponsored review. All opinions are 100% my own.
Set in San Diego, their story begins with Atticus' old flame asking for his help solving the execution style murder of her boyfriend. Unfortunately for our protagonists, this puts them in direct sight of some very dangerous people, all of whom will stop at nothing to get what they (or their very powerful bosses) want.
Meanwhile, both our leading roles have their own problems to deal with. Atticus had a traumatic childhood and grew up as an African-American dealing with a lot of bigotry, whilst Rosemary had a dysfunctional family, an aggressive, violent brother and a tour in Iraq that left her with PTSD and a missing right leg, as well as panic attacks when she gets behind the wheel.
Together, they must try to solve the murder, figure out who's after them and why, try to survive the entire Tijuana Crime Cartel (as well as various other threats) baying for their blood and keep their relationship together. In one corner we have a man known as "The Priest", who has founded his own religion and is the sole member of what he calls the Church of the Aloned. His only goal is to open the eyes of humanity to the farce that is civilisation in his eyes, break them down and make them rely on the only thing that matters- instinct. He has no mercy and cares for no one. The entire Bible of the Church of Aloned consists of a map he found as a child soldier in the jungles of Colombia, with the words "Beyond Here Be Monsters" scrawled on the edge, which he took to heart.
The big players in the cartel itself are Armando Villanueva, Lieutenant to the head of the cartel- Ferdinand Del Castillo- who himself runs the entire drug empire for Tijuana Cartel. Aside from these threats, we also have Rosemary's angry brother (who happens to have his own gang- Los Lobos Locos) gunning for Atticus' blood out of pure hate of the man.
Out of all the antagonists I found The Priest the most terrifying. Whereas the rest of them are doing it for money, power or hate, The Priest is simply doing it out of obsession. It's clear he's not completely on the rails, but how far off them is unclear. He has the same masochistic rituals that are reminiscent of the priest from the Da Vinci Code. He scrubs himself down with pumice and does intense exercises that he calls "worshipping". The character himself is very different from the Da Vinci Code priest though- apart from both being religious fanatics who seems to have a thing for S&M.
The story starts off slowly and begins to pick up pace, building more and more tension as we reach the end. There are many different plots going on at once, so some get sidelined a little at times, but they are all brought crashing together for the finale.
The ending itself is well done, full of seat-gripping tension and with an ambiguousness that leaves you not completely at ease.
A great thriller, murder-mystery novel for anyone who isn't turned away by violence, bad language or the gritty realism that comes from telling a story filled with drug rings, human trafficking and murder.
Disclaimer: This book was given to me by the authors. This is not a sponsored review. All opinions are 100% my own.
February 6, 2014
Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-black-song-inside-blog-tour-book.html
The Black Song Inside is a crime thriller that really grabbed my attention from the get-go. I don't normally read books like this, but I am glad at jumped at the chance. We follow a couple named Atticus and Rosemary. They are both private investigators, so they have seen their fair share or chaos. But chaos has a whole new meaning when Atticus' ex-girlfriend, Claire causes a stir. Claire contacts him and happens to drop his name to some of the most dangerous men in the Tijuana Cartel. Atticus and Rosemary are put to the test when they must run for their lives when caught between two madmen.
This was quite a fun read, It was full of mystery and suspense that kept me at the edge of my seat. I really loved our main characters, Atticus and Rosemary. Atticus is a P.I. most try to avoid. He is a certified badass. I loved his humor and how smart he was. He really understood the criminals he was up against. Rosemary was a favorite though. She was in the army and lost her leg. She always stays in her home because she suffers from PTSD. She was behind the wheel of the car that blew up when she lost her leg. But she doesn't let that stop her. She is definitely one of my favorite heroines. Her one week spot really was her adopted brother, Johnny. Johnny gets into a lot of trouble. He is always running with the wrong crowd. Atticus knows he will never change, but Rosemary is still holding hope. I felt bad for her when it came to Johnny. You can see she loves him and wants to help him. There are a lot of characters in this book, but never once do you get them confused.
This story was really fast paced. This book isn't for everyone though. Clark made quite a realistic and gritty thriller. You could almost count this as a horror. Our characters have sadly been blackmailed in the middle of a war in the cartel. They don't know the why or the who. They need to get to the bottom of it before more people get killed or themselves killed. The villains are terrifying especially the one we first meet, The Priest. The Priest believes he is the right hand of God. Everything he does are directions given to him by the voice in his that he thinks is God. I love that we get chapters from his POV. It was scary as hell being in his head though.
This was an incredible story. It had me on the edge of my seat. The last few chapters were amazing. It was like watching an action movie. This book was wonderfully balanced. It was very raw and I loved the laughs that were thrown in with that. This book was full of action and great lead characters that were so freaking awesome. Atticus and Rosemary are such a great couple. I would love to see them tackle crime again. Like I said, this isn't my typical read, but it was so worth it. Definitely check this read out and I know you will love Atticus and Rosemary just as much as me.
The Black Song Inside is a crime thriller that really grabbed my attention from the get-go. I don't normally read books like this, but I am glad at jumped at the chance. We follow a couple named Atticus and Rosemary. They are both private investigators, so they have seen their fair share or chaos. But chaos has a whole new meaning when Atticus' ex-girlfriend, Claire causes a stir. Claire contacts him and happens to drop his name to some of the most dangerous men in the Tijuana Cartel. Atticus and Rosemary are put to the test when they must run for their lives when caught between two madmen.
This was quite a fun read, It was full of mystery and suspense that kept me at the edge of my seat. I really loved our main characters, Atticus and Rosemary. Atticus is a P.I. most try to avoid. He is a certified badass. I loved his humor and how smart he was. He really understood the criminals he was up against. Rosemary was a favorite though. She was in the army and lost her leg. She always stays in her home because she suffers from PTSD. She was behind the wheel of the car that blew up when she lost her leg. But she doesn't let that stop her. She is definitely one of my favorite heroines. Her one week spot really was her adopted brother, Johnny. Johnny gets into a lot of trouble. He is always running with the wrong crowd. Atticus knows he will never change, but Rosemary is still holding hope. I felt bad for her when it came to Johnny. You can see she loves him and wants to help him. There are a lot of characters in this book, but never once do you get them confused.
This story was really fast paced. This book isn't for everyone though. Clark made quite a realistic and gritty thriller. You could almost count this as a horror. Our characters have sadly been blackmailed in the middle of a war in the cartel. They don't know the why or the who. They need to get to the bottom of it before more people get killed or themselves killed. The villains are terrifying especially the one we first meet, The Priest. The Priest believes he is the right hand of God. Everything he does are directions given to him by the voice in his that he thinks is God. I love that we get chapters from his POV. It was scary as hell being in his head though.
This was an incredible story. It had me on the edge of my seat. The last few chapters were amazing. It was like watching an action movie. This book was wonderfully balanced. It was very raw and I loved the laughs that were thrown in with that. This book was full of action and great lead characters that were so freaking awesome. Atticus and Rosemary are such a great couple. I would love to see them tackle crime again. Like I said, this isn't my typical read, but it was so worth it. Definitely check this read out and I know you will love Atticus and Rosemary just as much as me.
December 16, 2013
About The Book:
Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez, newly engaged private investigators, have seen the dark and violent side of life. Nothing, though, has prepared them for an explosive murder investigation that threatens to tear their relationship apart as they struggle to solve a case that could leave them in prison or dead.
Atticus’s manipulative ex-girlfriend bursts back into their lives wielding a secret about Rosemary’s family that she exploits to force the couple into investigating the execution-style slaying of her lover. The case thrusts Atticus and Rosemary headlong into the world of human trafficking and drug smuggling, while rendering them pawns in Tijuana Cartel captain Armando Villanueva’s bloody bid to take over the cartel.
The Black Song Inside is a vivid crime thriller rife with murder and madness, melded with gallows humor and the heroism of two flawed and compelling protagonists who, if they can save themselves, may learn the nature of redemption and the ability to forgive.
What I Thought:
A woman with a history of wrong doings, feels she is in danger of no longer having her soul. She tells police she left a girl alone in the desert, and the girl is possibly dead. And that's when Atticus is brought into the mix. Having a history with this woman, they believe he can possible be able to tell them what her problem is. Being his ex-girlfriend he hates to know she's in town, he happy with his fiance and he knows his ex can cause trouble with that. And now he's been put on the case.
Rosemary hates to lay up in a bed cause of her injury and she especially hates it with her mother there. Her mom steadily nags her about Atticus and how he's never there for her. Rosemary can't wait to get back on with her job instead of just sitting there, she would love to know how everything is going with Atticus. And if he needs help with his newest case, only to find out who the case is about. What does this woman want?
About The Author:
Carlyle Clark was raised in Poway, a city just north of San Diego, but is now a proud Chicagolander working in the field of Corporate Security and writing crime and fantasy fiction. He has flailed ineffectually at performing the writer's requisite myriad of random jobs: pizza deliverer, curb address painter, sweatshop laborer, day laborer, night laborer, security guard, campus police, Gallup pollster, medical courier, vehicle procurer, and signature-for-petitions-getter.
He is a married man with two cats and a dog. He is also a martial arts enthusiast and a CrossFit endurer who enjoys fishing, sports, movies, TV series with continuing storylines, and of course, reading. Most inconsequentially, he holds the unrecognized distinction of being one of the few people in the world who have been paid to watch concrete dry in the dark. Tragically, that is a true statement.
Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez, newly engaged private investigators, have seen the dark and violent side of life. Nothing, though, has prepared them for an explosive murder investigation that threatens to tear their relationship apart as they struggle to solve a case that could leave them in prison or dead.
Atticus’s manipulative ex-girlfriend bursts back into their lives wielding a secret about Rosemary’s family that she exploits to force the couple into investigating the execution-style slaying of her lover. The case thrusts Atticus and Rosemary headlong into the world of human trafficking and drug smuggling, while rendering them pawns in Tijuana Cartel captain Armando Villanueva’s bloody bid to take over the cartel.
The Black Song Inside is a vivid crime thriller rife with murder and madness, melded with gallows humor and the heroism of two flawed and compelling protagonists who, if they can save themselves, may learn the nature of redemption and the ability to forgive.
What I Thought:
A woman with a history of wrong doings, feels she is in danger of no longer having her soul. She tells police she left a girl alone in the desert, and the girl is possibly dead. And that's when Atticus is brought into the mix. Having a history with this woman, they believe he can possible be able to tell them what her problem is. Being his ex-girlfriend he hates to know she's in town, he happy with his fiance and he knows his ex can cause trouble with that. And now he's been put on the case.
Rosemary hates to lay up in a bed cause of her injury and she especially hates it with her mother there. Her mom steadily nags her about Atticus and how he's never there for her. Rosemary can't wait to get back on with her job instead of just sitting there, she would love to know how everything is going with Atticus. And if he needs help with his newest case, only to find out who the case is about. What does this woman want?
About The Author:
Carlyle Clark was raised in Poway, a city just north of San Diego, but is now a proud Chicagolander working in the field of Corporate Security and writing crime and fantasy fiction. He has flailed ineffectually at performing the writer's requisite myriad of random jobs: pizza deliverer, curb address painter, sweatshop laborer, day laborer, night laborer, security guard, campus police, Gallup pollster, medical courier, vehicle procurer, and signature-for-petitions-getter.
He is a married man with two cats and a dog. He is also a martial arts enthusiast and a CrossFit endurer who enjoys fishing, sports, movies, TV series with continuing storylines, and of course, reading. Most inconsequentially, he holds the unrecognized distinction of being one of the few people in the world who have been paid to watch concrete dry in the dark. Tragically, that is a true statement.
October 7, 2013
Anyone who knows me, knows also how much I love reading. If I find a book to be truly special, it will be finished within a matter of hours or two days the latest. Unfortunately, I did struggle to stay focused on reading this book as initially I was not gripped. The characters of Atticus and Rosemary - a couple who also worked together as Private Investigators - had some good features and character developments, it just took too long for them to come out. I would also have liked to have seen more development of the other characters in the book as I found the first few chapters to be a little here, there and everywhere.
But then we got into the nitty, gritty when the Tijuana drug cartel were confronted and the real action began. This was the 'wow' moment where I was finally hooked...Chapter 40 onwards I'd say. The true character development started to happen, for me anyway, and some action and suspense left me wanting more.
I found the plot interesting with a few twists and turns - Claire's character (Atticus' ex) was a nice touch. As well as her drug dealing, pimp boyfriend Delacroix. And of course...the Priest. But I would have liked a bit more on the character development front to keep me glued to the pages.
Don't get me wrong, it was a good book to read. The story itself included suspense, a love story and some badass fighting which did captivate at moments...it just didn't grip me throughout and that was disappointing. I did, however, enjoy the ending which left me asking 'will we be seeing Atticus and Rosemary again?' ...I suspect we will
This of course is only my opinion and perhaps others will enjoy the book a little more than I did. I gave it 3 stars because I felt it is definitely worth a read and others may have a different opinion. Booklovers have a variety of likes, dislikes and unfortunately this teetered somewhere in the middle for me. Maybe the next time I read about Atticus and Rosemary I won't be able to put it down.....
The Black Song Inside
But then we got into the nitty, gritty when the Tijuana drug cartel were confronted and the real action began. This was the 'wow' moment where I was finally hooked...Chapter 40 onwards I'd say. The true character development started to happen, for me anyway, and some action and suspense left me wanting more.
I found the plot interesting with a few twists and turns - Claire's character (Atticus' ex) was a nice touch. As well as her drug dealing, pimp boyfriend Delacroix. And of course...the Priest. But I would have liked a bit more on the character development front to keep me glued to the pages.
Don't get me wrong, it was a good book to read. The story itself included suspense, a love story and some badass fighting which did captivate at moments...it just didn't grip me throughout and that was disappointing. I did, however, enjoy the ending which left me asking 'will we be seeing Atticus and Rosemary again?' ...I suspect we will
This of course is only my opinion and perhaps others will enjoy the book a little more than I did. I gave it 3 stars because I felt it is definitely worth a read and others may have a different opinion. Booklovers have a variety of likes, dislikes and unfortunately this teetered somewhere in the middle for me. Maybe the next time I read about Atticus and Rosemary I won't be able to put it down.....
The Black Song Inside
December 11, 2013
REVIEW
Warning: If "street lingo" bothers you then I would advise you not to read this book. It gets kind of rough in places. Street gangs, Drug trafficking, child abductions and a PI firm run by a Latina woman and an American Black, who are engaged.. Another thing that may keep you from wanting to read the book is there are racial slurs. We all know this still takes place although sometimes we close our eyes to it.
"The Priest" of which he is far from has started his own religion. Murder and mayhem of which he is recruiting acolytes. He forms a dark alliance with the Mexican drug lord.
The story is full of action and is quite a thriller. It is fast paced. We have our PI's ; hero, Atticus Wynn and fiancee heroine, Rosemary Sanchez who are caught up in the border drug war which is extremely violent. Rosemary has a secret and Atticus's ex is blackmailing him. Rosemary is the very essence of a heroine. She served in Iraq and lost her right leg. She battles every day with PTSD. Do we ever see any self pity? NO! Atticus has a humorous part of himself that is a definite change. This book is harsh and shows the very dark side of the drug wars.There are many characters that hold the plot in place. The book is reality with no fluff added. There is no fluff in the drug wars that happen every day all around us. It is hard core reality. Violence is an everyday occurrence in this world of ours. Perhaps we don't see it or perhaps we don't want to see it. Whatever be your point of view, it is real and it spreads like wildfire. I certainly hope this writer continues with more books. This was a hard book to read with the violence and the darkness it presented. We can't close our eyes for ever to the horrible things in life. They exist and one day they may be knocking at your door. The author wrote of reality even though it is a fiction book. I hope people buy this book and read it. We need a shake up and reality will do just that.
I would give this book 5 LINKS.
I was given a complimentary copy of THE BLACK SONG INSIDE by Carlyle Clark from PumpUpYourBook Virtual Tours. for my uncompensated opinion.
Warning: If "street lingo" bothers you then I would advise you not to read this book. It gets kind of rough in places. Street gangs, Drug trafficking, child abductions and a PI firm run by a Latina woman and an American Black, who are engaged.. Another thing that may keep you from wanting to read the book is there are racial slurs. We all know this still takes place although sometimes we close our eyes to it.
"The Priest" of which he is far from has started his own religion. Murder and mayhem of which he is recruiting acolytes. He forms a dark alliance with the Mexican drug lord.
The story is full of action and is quite a thriller. It is fast paced. We have our PI's ; hero, Atticus Wynn and fiancee heroine, Rosemary Sanchez who are caught up in the border drug war which is extremely violent. Rosemary has a secret and Atticus's ex is blackmailing him. Rosemary is the very essence of a heroine. She served in Iraq and lost her right leg. She battles every day with PTSD. Do we ever see any self pity? NO! Atticus has a humorous part of himself that is a definite change. This book is harsh and shows the very dark side of the drug wars.There are many characters that hold the plot in place. The book is reality with no fluff added. There is no fluff in the drug wars that happen every day all around us. It is hard core reality. Violence is an everyday occurrence in this world of ours. Perhaps we don't see it or perhaps we don't want to see it. Whatever be your point of view, it is real and it spreads like wildfire. I certainly hope this writer continues with more books. This was a hard book to read with the violence and the darkness it presented. We can't close our eyes for ever to the horrible things in life. They exist and one day they may be knocking at your door. The author wrote of reality even though it is a fiction book. I hope people buy this book and read it. We need a shake up and reality will do just that.
I would give this book 5 LINKS.
I was given a complimentary copy of THE BLACK SONG INSIDE by Carlyle Clark from PumpUpYourBook Virtual Tours. for my uncompensated opinion.
July 21, 2016
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https://rosepointpublishing.com/2016/...
Children From Dark Houses: An Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Book 1 "Children from Dark Houses" will introduce you to two new and unusual PI's, Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez, a duo unaccountably made for each other. While their personalities may be 180 degrees apart, these are opposites that work well! Clark spares no one, poking fun at Atticus, as well as most of the remaining characters in the book. And characters there are! At the beginning of the book, the patter from Atticus is just a bit over the top, but as the plot progresses evolves simply into good natured humor along with a delightful incite into people. Atticus and Rosemary are hired to find Imran, who has run away from an exclusive reform school by his unhappy and volatile parents who would rather not draw either the attention of the police or a lot of notoriety into their extremely lucrative and organized business of moving money. (The reader is introduced to the term "Hawala," finally giving a name to a previously known system.) Imran's main squeeze, Sebellia, is a nasty lady with a crude and vicious "cousin." Sebellia has connections with an outlaw biker gang and it becomes obvious that Atticus and Rosemary have a tiger by the tail. Here are protagonists you love to love and antagonists you love to see they get what is coming to them. Believable dialogue, non-stop action, surprises and fun along the way. I received this book in exchange for a review. I think this author is off to a terrific start and he has a series that will keep his readers looking for the next installment. Carlyle Clark
https://rosepointpublishing.com/2016/...
Children From Dark Houses: An Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller Book 1 "Children from Dark Houses" will introduce you to two new and unusual PI's, Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez, a duo unaccountably made for each other. While their personalities may be 180 degrees apart, these are opposites that work well! Clark spares no one, poking fun at Atticus, as well as most of the remaining characters in the book. And characters there are! At the beginning of the book, the patter from Atticus is just a bit over the top, but as the plot progresses evolves simply into good natured humor along with a delightful incite into people. Atticus and Rosemary are hired to find Imran, who has run away from an exclusive reform school by his unhappy and volatile parents who would rather not draw either the attention of the police or a lot of notoriety into their extremely lucrative and organized business of moving money. (The reader is introduced to the term "Hawala," finally giving a name to a previously known system.) Imran's main squeeze, Sebellia, is a nasty lady with a crude and vicious "cousin." Sebellia has connections with an outlaw biker gang and it becomes obvious that Atticus and Rosemary have a tiger by the tail. Here are protagonists you love to love and antagonists you love to see they get what is coming to them. Believable dialogue, non-stop action, surprises and fun along the way. I received this book in exchange for a review. I think this author is off to a terrific start and he has a series that will keep his readers looking for the next installment. Carlyle Clark
January 18, 2014
Recently engaged private investigators, Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez, have both seen and experienced the dark and violent side of life. Nothing, though, has prepared them for the explosive murder case that they are currently working on. This is an investigation that threatens to tear their relationship apart as they struggle to solve a case that could either send them to prison or to the morgue.
Atticus' manipulative ex-girlfriend Claire bursts back into their lives harboring a secret about Rosemary's family that she exploits in order to force the couple to investigate the execution-style slaying of her lover. Taking the case thrusts Rosemary and Atticus headlong into the shadowy world of human trafficking and drug smuggling, while rendering them pawns in Tijuana cartel captain Armando Villanueva's bloody bid to take over the criminal underworld.
The Black Song Inside is a vivid crime thriller rife with murder and madness, threaded with moments of dark gallows humor and the heroism of two flawed and compelling protagonists who, if they can save themselves, may finally learn the nature of redemption and forgiveness.
I must say that while I enjoyed reading this book, it is definitely not for the faint of heart. The plot deals with some seriously dark issues, in a gritty and realistic way. For me, some of the profanity and racial slurs used made reading the story rather difficult, although it certainly enhanced the reality of the characters. I appreciated the thread of gallows humor that was present throughout the story and give this book an A! I will certainly be on the look out for more from this author to read in the future.
Atticus' manipulative ex-girlfriend Claire bursts back into their lives harboring a secret about Rosemary's family that she exploits in order to force the couple to investigate the execution-style slaying of her lover. Taking the case thrusts Rosemary and Atticus headlong into the shadowy world of human trafficking and drug smuggling, while rendering them pawns in Tijuana cartel captain Armando Villanueva's bloody bid to take over the criminal underworld.
The Black Song Inside is a vivid crime thriller rife with murder and madness, threaded with moments of dark gallows humor and the heroism of two flawed and compelling protagonists who, if they can save themselves, may finally learn the nature of redemption and forgiveness.
I must say that while I enjoyed reading this book, it is definitely not for the faint of heart. The plot deals with some seriously dark issues, in a gritty and realistic way. For me, some of the profanity and racial slurs used made reading the story rather difficult, although it certainly enhanced the reality of the characters. I appreciated the thread of gallows humor that was present throughout the story and give this book an A! I will certainly be on the look out for more from this author to read in the future.
December 6, 2013
First off I think I'd better warn you that this book uses "street language" and some of it is kind of rough. So, if you prefer not to read these kinds of words-this is not the book for you. The story revolves around gangs, Mexican drug trafficking, drugs, some child abductions and how a PI firm which consists of a Latina woman and an American Black who also happen to be engaged to be married. There are also racial slurs in this book-unfortunately this still does go on. Much of this can still be heard in the Barrios of the cities in the US.
One of the characters in this book is called "The Priest"-he is anything but-almost the exact opposite and has devised a religion of murder and mayhem for which he is looking for acolytes. Somehow he and the Mexican drug lord form an unholy alliance. Our two PI's are in the line of fire and must find out what is going on while attempting not to get killed.
I suggest you read the preview and first chapter of this book before buying-see below! (the language is not bad in these)
I did have some trouble keeping up with this storyline--but was happy at the ending!The Black Song Inside
One of the characters in this book is called "The Priest"-he is anything but-almost the exact opposite and has devised a religion of murder and mayhem for which he is looking for acolytes. Somehow he and the Mexican drug lord form an unholy alliance. Our two PI's are in the line of fire and must find out what is going on while attempting not to get killed.
I suggest you read the preview and first chapter of this book before buying-see below! (the language is not bad in these)
I did have some trouble keeping up with this storyline--but was happy at the ending!The Black Song Inside
October 31, 2013
I really enjoyed this action-filled, atmospheric thriller. The hero, Atticus Wynn, and his fiancée, heroine, Rosemary Sanchez, are PIs caught up in the violent border drug war in San Diego. Atticus’s ex-lover is also blackmailing him with a secret about Rosemary’s past that she is unaware of. I loved both main characters. Atticus’s self-deprecating dry humour was very engaging and a refreshing change. Rosemary is a heroine in every sense of the word. She has lost her right leg serving in Iraq and still battles with PTSD, yet we never see self-pity.
The lively, fast-moving plot is not for the squeamish but portrays accurately the savagery that’s carried out in drug wars. There’s a great cast of supporting characters, too, fighting with Atticus and Rosemary as well as against them. My favourite was The Priest, (a villain, naturally) whose religious practices are not as one would expect. (And no, I won’t write spoilers). I gave the book 4 stars because I was a bit disappointed not to have seen more of him. A very enjoyable read. I hope to read more from Clark.
Note: I received a free review copy of this book via the author in return for a fair, impartial review.
The lively, fast-moving plot is not for the squeamish but portrays accurately the savagery that’s carried out in drug wars. There’s a great cast of supporting characters, too, fighting with Atticus and Rosemary as well as against them. My favourite was The Priest, (a villain, naturally) whose religious practices are not as one would expect. (And no, I won’t write spoilers). I gave the book 4 stars because I was a bit disappointed not to have seen more of him. A very enjoyable read. I hope to read more from Clark.
Note: I received a free review copy of this book via the author in return for a fair, impartial review.
July 17, 2016
A Draw-Dropping Crime Story
This is what you get when you have two protagonists, Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez lovers and business partners in Wynn & Sanchez Investigations, hired to find a troubled teen that disappeared from a pricey boarding school for wayward youths. What starts out as a routine investigation, becomes more baffling and dangerous, divulging dark secrets, lies, violence, exploitation, deception, murder, and shocking revelations? The author draws attention to the vibrant relationship between Atticus, who uses his wit when facing dangerous situations and Rosemary, who takes no prisoners, the multi-ethnic, multi-racial characters that bring so much depth to the storyline, which deals with pain, anger, love, hate, sexism, misogyny, betrayal, and domestic and child abuse, where things are not always what they appear to be and how money can buy just about anything, creating a page-turning, spellbinding, thriller with some witty clashes, out of the blue twists and turns, and an ending that will leave you flabbergasted. If you enjoy the Leonid McGill or Easy Rawlins characters from the Walter Mosley Novels, you will certainly take pleasure in reading this novel.
This is what you get when you have two protagonists, Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez lovers and business partners in Wynn & Sanchez Investigations, hired to find a troubled teen that disappeared from a pricey boarding school for wayward youths. What starts out as a routine investigation, becomes more baffling and dangerous, divulging dark secrets, lies, violence, exploitation, deception, murder, and shocking revelations? The author draws attention to the vibrant relationship between Atticus, who uses his wit when facing dangerous situations and Rosemary, who takes no prisoners, the multi-ethnic, multi-racial characters that bring so much depth to the storyline, which deals with pain, anger, love, hate, sexism, misogyny, betrayal, and domestic and child abuse, where things are not always what they appear to be and how money can buy just about anything, creating a page-turning, spellbinding, thriller with some witty clashes, out of the blue twists and turns, and an ending that will leave you flabbergasted. If you enjoy the Leonid McGill or Easy Rawlins characters from the Walter Mosley Novels, you will certainly take pleasure in reading this novel.
February 7, 2017
I opened this book several months ago and never started to read it. I finally got back to it and I must say I'm sorry I didn't read it the first time I opened it. It was well written with well developed characters. It was a roller coaster ride. Atticus Wynn along with his girlfriend,Rosemary Sanchez, is out to prove his innocence of a murder charge. They come into contact with some truly violent and dangerous people including gang bangers,members of a Mexican drug cartel and a psychopathic maniac who considers himself a messenger of God. It's dark and violent but the author also continually inserts bits of humor that had me laughing out loud. It will keep you up at night because of the tremendous odds against them it seems that Atticus and Rosemary have an impossible task not only in proving his innocence but also in preserving their romantic relationship.
July 14, 2016
The action in “Children of Dark Houses” is non-stop, keeping me awake well into the night. A seemingly straightforward missing person case soon explodes into a life and death struggle between a crazy mix of hardcore bikers, rogue Federal agent-slash-grifters, lovesick teenagers and a pair of the world’s worst parents. The fixes the author gets his cast of characters into is unlike anything else I’ve ever come across. Some of Atticus’s many hair-raising exploits had me laughing out loud.
I knew I was in for a treat when I read the author’s bio. You can sell me almost anything with some well-placed wry humor. And fortunately for me, Mr. Clark’s latest is punctuated with it, keeping his villains—though eerily drawn—from becoming too macabre. The P.I. protagonists, Rosemary Sanchez and Atticus Wynn, are smart, inventive, funny and immensely likeable, especially Atticus. I can’t wait for the next installment!
I knew I was in for a treat when I read the author’s bio. You can sell me almost anything with some well-placed wry humor. And fortunately for me, Mr. Clark’s latest is punctuated with it, keeping his villains—though eerily drawn—from becoming too macabre. The P.I. protagonists, Rosemary Sanchez and Atticus Wynn, are smart, inventive, funny and immensely likeable, especially Atticus. I can’t wait for the next installment!
March 14, 2015
Carlyle Clark's novel is a gritty work! In some places it's dark, in many places it's violent. It's also a love story, with people believable because of their glory, their challenges & their shortcomings. It gives the reader a peek into the seamy side of life on the streets, particularly in ethnic ghettos of Southern California. It's refreshing to note that Clark's primary characters are black & Latino. The women characters are pretty much as strong as the male characters. The other thing that's refreshing is Clark's humor, deftly woven throughout a story that's anything but humorous. For all her deficiencies & faults, I was particularly drawn to Tornancy who is a fiercely loyal friend to one of the protagonists -- with one-liners which will keep you chuckling I think you'll find the novel definitely a page-turner!
January 25, 2013
I do not usually read this type of book, but found the story was well constructed and interesting. I enjoyed the interaction between the characters and appreciated the use of atypical heroes, who were flawed due to past experiences. The language was a bit strong in places but not gratuitous. I also appreciated that there was no graphic sex descriptions in the book (Thank you!) Atticus and Rosemary are forced to investigate murders by gang leaders who are also involved in human trafficking. There are some twists and turns and surprise relationships. The "Priest," an evil, insane, self-ordained messenger of God, manages to wreak havoc and complicate the investigation.This was an Early Review book which I enjoyed reading.
December 16, 2013
*I received an ARC for my honest review*
This story is a dark look into the Tijuana drug cartel. A newly engaged couple, Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez, private investigators, are out to solve this mystery. This is a fast paced thrill ride, something new after each turn.
The characters are described so clearly, as if you know them in real life, seeing it all unfold in front of you. Between all of the issues that they face, the author seems to still find spaces to put humor into their adventures. This is a great read, full of a lot of excitement, but could be too graphic for some readers.
Great novel by Carlyle Clark and would like to read other books by this very descriptive author.
This story is a dark look into the Tijuana drug cartel. A newly engaged couple, Atticus Wynn and Rosemary Sanchez, private investigators, are out to solve this mystery. This is a fast paced thrill ride, something new after each turn.
The characters are described so clearly, as if you know them in real life, seeing it all unfold in front of you. Between all of the issues that they face, the author seems to still find spaces to put humor into their adventures. This is a great read, full of a lot of excitement, but could be too graphic for some readers.
Great novel by Carlyle Clark and would like to read other books by this very descriptive author.
December 3, 2013
I read this book in the dark, at night, by myself… DON’T do that unless you like nightmares. I say that not because this is a horror story, but rather because it is snatched from the headlines of what is and what could be. PI Atticus Wynn and his partner and fiancé, former war hero, Rosemary Sanchez find themselves in an all out war with the drug cartel. That in and off itself is a bad thing, but add her gang-banger brother, a black-mailing ex-girlfriend, and possible corruption and anything can happen.
I give this book 4 out of 5 clouds.
This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.
I give this book 4 out of 5 clouds.
This product or book may have been distributed for review; this in no way affects my opinions or reviews.
July 19, 2016
PI Atticus Wynn and his partner Rosemary Sanchez will do anything to save a damaged boy who has run away from a home for wayward youth and is now missing. To do it, though, they have to deal with two professional killers and an outlaw biker gang. The main question is, does the boy deserve saving?
Children from Dark Houses by Carlyle Clark is thrilling and funny at the same time. Nonstop action, gritty dialogue, and down-to-earth descriptions make this one mystery you’re not likely to forget. Atticus and Rosemary make an unusual pair, playing off each other effortlessly as they drive the main streets and roll in the muck and mire.
It’ll grab you by the throat and squeeze hard.
Children from Dark Houses by Carlyle Clark is thrilling and funny at the same time. Nonstop action, gritty dialogue, and down-to-earth descriptions make this one mystery you’re not likely to forget. Atticus and Rosemary make an unusual pair, playing off each other effortlessly as they drive the main streets and roll in the muck and mire.
It’ll grab you by the throat and squeeze hard.
July 28, 2016
This review is from: Children From Dark Houses: An Atticus & Rosemary Mystery Thriller (A Private Investigator Mystery Crime Thriller Series, Book 1) (Kindle Edition)
Just a few pages into the book and I was hooked. Children from dark houses with the well paced thriller and a real page turner. All seriousness aside (being a mystery thriller novel and all) I love that Carlyle Clark Incorporated well placed humor into the novel. It was very well written and I really enjoyed all its twists and turns. The characters Atticus and Rosemary made the story line compelling and interesting to follow. I am looking forward to reading more books by Carlyle Clark.
Just a few pages into the book and I was hooked. Children from dark houses with the well paced thriller and a real page turner. All seriousness aside (being a mystery thriller novel and all) I love that Carlyle Clark Incorporated well placed humor into the novel. It was very well written and I really enjoyed all its twists and turns. The characters Atticus and Rosemary made the story line compelling and interesting to follow. I am looking forward to reading more books by Carlyle Clark.
December 26, 2012
This author mesmerized me with this story. Once I started, I couldn't put it down. The relationship between Atticus and Rosemary was very well described throughout. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star was the numerous errors. E.g., the word is instead of in, forgetting the 'ed' at the end of a word. He delight in shooting instead of he delighted in shooting. I believe this to be an ebook phenomenon and have seen these errors over and over. Hopefully, they'll be fewer and fewer over time. Have to go now as I have another Carlyle novel to read!
October 1, 2016
Takes you on a thrilling ride
I thoroughly enjoyed this Atticus and Rosemary mystery. The story's pace just continues to rise until you feel you're swept along dark, dangerous, yet compelling twists and turns of characters, motives, loyalties and values. The banter, especially Atticus', had me laugh aloud at times, while the dialogue in general is natural and flows well. The detective duo and their relationship comes across as a good balance of skills and temperment. I look forward to more books by Mr. Clark.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Atticus and Rosemary mystery. The story's pace just continues to rise until you feel you're swept along dark, dangerous, yet compelling twists and turns of characters, motives, loyalties and values. The banter, especially Atticus', had me laugh aloud at times, while the dialogue in general is natural and flows well. The detective duo and their relationship comes across as a good balance of skills and temperment. I look forward to more books by Mr. Clark.
April 15, 2013
This book by Clark is one that you will want to read. The characters seem real and if you are in that neighorhood you would recognize them. The plot is one that twists and turns and keeps you occupied trying to keep it all together and keep up with the events. It is well written and mystery and suspense fans will enjoy it.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms" and "Wesley's Wars"
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the Isms" and "Wesley's Wars"
February 14, 2014
Best crime thriller/mystery I've read while on the treadmill -- full of action and fleshed out by interesting characters. Of course there are the requisite number of close calls and improbable escapes, but they seemed less improbable than most of what I've read in this genre. I enjoyed this thoroughly and hope Clark has more stories in him --
August 9, 2016
Okay,so this was an interesting book...In the beginning i wasn't particularly excited about it,but it slowly grew on me.I liked the style of writing, the humour throughout, pretty fast paced. The only problem is ,i didn't like the story and some of the characters. It just didn't do it for me.It was quite enjoyable though because it was so well written.
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