Code Noir

Parrish Plessis #2

by Marianne de Pierres

The world of Parrish Plessis is complex, frenzied, bloody and improbably dangerous. (Warpcore SF)

The Tert war is over, and bodyguard Parrish Plessis has gotten a piece of the toxic pie-and the responsibilities that go along with it. To pay off a blood debt to the Cabal Coomera tribe, she must enter the heart of tekno-darkness-the slum town of Dis-to find their missing shamans and to kill her ex-lover Daac. But Parrish still has feelings for Daac-feelings that run as deep as the high-tech parasite he infected her with. Bad blood never boiled like this.

Genres: Science Fiction, Cyberpunk, Fantasy, Fiction, Dystopia, Urban Fantasy, Ebooks

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 2004

About the author

Marianne de Pierres is the award winning author of the acclaimed Parrish Plessis, Sentients of Orion and Peacemaker science fiction series.

Marianne is an active supporter of genre fiction and has mentored many writers. She lives in Brisbane, Australia. Her Night Creatures series, Burn Bright, Angel Arias and Shine Light has been very popular among young adult fiction readers.

Marianne is also the Davitt award-winning author of the Tara Sharp humourous crime series under the pseudonym Marianne Delacourt.

Visit her websites at:

www.mariannedepierres.com

www.mariannedepierresbooksforchildren...

www.burnbright.com.au

www.glitterrose.wordpress.com

www.sentientsoforion.com

www.colonelthorn.home.blog

Reviews

[Tien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some time has passed since the end of book 1, Nylon Angel, and Parrish Plessis has spent time recovering from her injuries. But her respite is over as there's a price on her. Plus, the Cabal also wanted her to find their missing shamans. There are so many things Parrish does not know but she thinks it's better to be in middle of it all than hiding away and then taken unawares.

I liked this world despite its harshness and even as I struggled with the technical jargons, it wasn't that difficult as you can really get by with a little extra assumptions of your own. But what I really found appealing is Parrish Plessis' character; her touch chick exterior with her big tender heart inside. I really can't wait to find out what the author has in store for Parrish in the next & final book of the trilogy.

[Richard Harrison · Rating 2 out of 5]

So much going on in this book that I found it hard to keep up and remember what this gang wanted or that term referred to. Would have done well to have a glossary and maybe a bit of an occasional recap here and there. In some ways more straightforward than the first book, still convoluted and confusing.

[Fietspomp · Rating 2 out of 5]

5+ Not that bad, but also not that good, problem for my book was that pages ~33-64 were duplicated and the next set was missing. Main character is fighting with a alien infection but that also helps here to survive. Fight to contain mad medical-bio-magic doctor.

[Booknerd Fraser · Rating 3 out of 5]

Breezy, violent, bit of a mess - not unlike the main character.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember really enjoying this book. It was given to me by Ed Perkins.

[Tracy Smyth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoying this series. Love the Parrish character if only she could stay out of trouble for a short while.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mmmmmmm. In a good way. That was a happy sound. Picks up where the last left off and so does not disappoint. Everything I loved about the first one and more

[Paul Harper-Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great sequel.

A weird and subversive read. Bring on book three, which is waiting for me in analogue form at home. Shall read more from this author after that.

[TeaDrinker · Rating 2 out of 5]

For my small brain, too many invented gangs, allegiances and disabilities. Couldn't keep it all straight in my head, even over 2-3 days. Also, protagonist has 6 days to do task, goes through 9 or 10 day night cycles, finishes on time.

[Luna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A much more enjoyable sequel to Nylon Angel. de Pierres seems to have found her groove here. The narrative flows easier, although there are some passages that are difficult to read. Compared to Nylon Angel, however, Code Noir reads at a calmer pace, that works well and doesn't leave the reader so baffled and breathless at the end.

Parrish Plessis grows through this book. While continuing to battle the Eskaalim that is getting more strength inside of her, she ventures into Dis and the Mo-Vay that live there. The language is rich when describing her venture into the unknown area. Although it is repeatedly said that Plessis doesn't care much for her appearance, I did find it very interesting when she struggles to accept an accident that befalls her towards the end of the book.

Although one should definitely read Nylon Angel before starting this one, it is a lot easier to read, particular once the reader gets grasp on the world, the language usage, and an idea on the people who live there. Highly recommended.

[S.A. Parham · Rating 4 out of 5]

The series continues its darkly cyberpunk nature as Parrish discovers being a warlord isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when she owes blood debt to the local Cabal. Leaving her ex-lover in charge of her territory, she goes deep into the dark heart of The Tert to find kidnapped shamans. Her inability to pass by an underdog continues as she collects an injured canrat, a python, and some more feral kids who've fallen victim to genetic experimenting. I saw a review of this series that called it Mad Max meets Dark Angel and I have to agree - but it's an enjoyable combination if you like dark, gritty, bloody cyberpunk.

[Austin Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

An energetic series that has BAMF protagonist Parish Plessis dealing with everyone's problems. Owing a blood debt to the Cabal, Parish has been tasked with locating some missing shamen. At the same time, a mysterious encounter with an interrogation bot leaves an ominous message, Parish must take control of her newly acquired territory, and she also has an obligation to eliminate her former crush. Good times ahead!

Like the previous book, the plot is fast paced. It got to a point however, where it was moving so fast that many important details were not fully exclaimed. I did find myself flipping back a few times here and there to figure out what was happening.

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fast-paced (occasionally, too fast-paced) cyberpunkish thriller set in a post-apocalyptic Australia. It's well-written and the world building is all kinds of fascinating. But there are a LOT of secondary characters and I began to get them confused after a bit. I liked many things about the protagonist but got frustrated with her need to acquire children and animals on a very regular basis to demonstrate general goodness. That said, it was a lively good read and I will look for more books by this author.

[Steven Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this second installment of Parrish Plesssis saga. It felt like the author was more comfortable with her characters. The combat flowed smoothly and I liked how despite everything that happens to her, Parrish tries to keep her humanity. I wish the author would write more stories featuring this character. I have just started reading the third and final book of this series, so perhaps there is a good reason the author has not written any more books about Parrish.

[SFReader · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me a while to get into this cyberpunk thriller, partly because it is the second in the series and I haven't read the first book. With no Story So Far, I found it difficult to get my bearings as de Pierres clearly expected those of us reading Code Noir to have already read the first book.

Code Boir review at SFReader.com

[Nathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Slum wars and primitive magic in post-apocalypticy Brisbane(?). Odd stuff here. de Pierres clearly has a very fertile imagination but her writing style is often murky and you're frequently not exactly sure what's going on or where the characters are. Which is a shame. Too much stuffed into too small a packet. Rated MA for violence, coarse language and horror scenes. 2.5/5

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series. The writing is direct and reminds me of a hard boiled crime novel. This is a much darker read that the first Nylon Angel and doesn't really resolve that many of the larger plot questions but makes me really want to read the next installment.

[Brett]

Science Fiction

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuing on from "Nylon Angel" this book continues the adventures of Parrish Plessis in a thrill ride, rocket fast narrative.

[Tasula · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read the first book in this series years ago, and enjoyed it. This one I didn't like as much- too many sad deaths and awful living conditions. On the plus side, lots of action and intrigue.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story still but a little hard to follow at times. I still really like Parrish and I'm curious to find out what happens between her and Daac.

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

dystopia urban future. Not too bad if you like tough grrls

[Lindig · Rating 1 out of 5]

Boring.

[Wolverina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Darker than the first, but still quite addictive pulpy fun.

I am absolutely in love with the setting De Pierres uses too. A poisoned sprawled out suburbia makes for a fantastic dystopia.

[Tim Gray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tried to stick with this series in hope - but hopes were dashed, just found this hard to read, did not carry me along with it. Lots of people like these, but they are not for everyone, for sure.

[Susanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than the first, but equally confusing. It all made sense in the end though.

[Bec · Rating 5 out of 5]

The thrilling, fast-paced follow-up to the fantastic 'Nylon Angel'.

[Simon Parsons]

OK