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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pigeon-Blood Red is an action-packed thriller filled with murder, a stolen ruby necklace, and unsavory characters. The hunt for the stolen necklace travels from Chicago to Honolulu. I love all the Chicago details that Duncan adds to the story. Rico is simply the perfect morally gray anti-hero!
Pigeon-Blood Red is book one in the trilogy, and I look forward to discovering what becomes of Rico and his love interest Jean.
3.5 Stars
This book was interesting and a fast read. It was in 3 parts and did a good job at keeping the story flowing. There was a few chapters that I wasn't sure how it played into the story, it seemed like mindless details, but in the end of the chapter, the details tie in to the main story and adds mild suspense. I feel this would make a good movie. It was fast and interesting. It is currently free on Amazon for Kindle, check it out and see what you think!
This book was interesting and a fast read. It was in 3 parts and did a good job at keeping the story flowing. There was a few chapters that I wasn't sure how it played into the story, it seemed like mindless details, but in the end of the chapter, the details tie in to the main story and adds mild suspense. I feel this would make a good movie. It was fast and interesting. It is currently free on Amazon for Kindle, check it out and see what you think!
medium-paced
Pigeon-Blood Red is a crime chase suspense with a little soul searching along the way. Here is what I loved:
✔️Quick Chapters
✔️ Multiple POVs
✔️ Morally Grey Killer
✔️Great Side Characters
While I did enjoy this one overall, it took a little bit to get into. Once I did, it was an easy read with a fun storyline. I especially enjoyed that this was more than just crime...it was also Rico's journey within himself.
I would recommend this one for fans of crime fiction with emphasis on a mob type feel. Thank you to the publisher and Book Publicity Services for the review copy. My options are my own.
✔️Quick Chapters
✔️ Multiple POVs
✔️ Morally Grey Killer
✔️Great Side Characters
While I did enjoy this one overall, it took a little bit to get into. Once I did, it was an easy read with a fun storyline. I especially enjoyed that this was more than just crime...it was also Rico's journey within himself.
I would recommend this one for fans of crime fiction with emphasis on a mob type feel. Thank you to the publisher and Book Publicity Services for the review copy. My options are my own.
Rico is a hit man who travels to Honolulu, seemingly to do what should be an easy job. Retrieve his boss’s necklace and get rid of the liar who stole it. From there, things go downhill quickly, and what should have been an easy, quick job turns into a trickier situation when an innocent couple gets caught up in the kill. Rico, who prides himself on not killing anybody innocent, has to figure out how to get the necklace back, ideally without killing anybody innocent.
I went into this book slightly apprehensive, purely because this is not the type of book that I usually read. I am so glad that I gave it a chance, I thoroughly enjoyed it! The first part of the story was mostly background and world building, getting to know (and mostly like!) the characters. Rico, despite being one of the ‘bad guys’, was very likeable, as were the main two characters, Paul and Evelyn. There were a few twists and turns that I did not see coming, and these kept me on the edge of my seat, and made me want to keep reading the next chapter to find out what would happen next.
I am looking forward to reading the second book in this series!
Thank you to Book Publicity Services and the author for the complimentary ebook copy.
I went into this book slightly apprehensive, purely because this is not the type of book that I usually read. I am so glad that I gave it a chance, I thoroughly enjoyed it! The first part of the story was mostly background and world building, getting to know (and mostly like!) the characters. Rico, despite being one of the ‘bad guys’, was very likeable, as were the main two characters, Paul and Evelyn. There were a few twists and turns that I did not see coming, and these kept me on the edge of my seat, and made me want to keep reading the next chapter to find out what would happen next.
I am looking forward to reading the second book in this series!
Thank you to Book Publicity Services and the author for the complimentary ebook copy.
Pigeon-Blood Red is the debut novel from author Ed Duncan. It is an action packed crime novel set in Chicago that centers around an enforcer named Rico who has to retrieve a stolen necklace worth an untold price for his boss, Frank Litvak.
As an urban crime novel, this is usually not the type of read that would draw my attention; however, I found myself compelled by Rico and carried along with him on his journey as he attempted to retrieve the necklace. The book was action packed from beginning to end, and was fast paced throughout, and as I was carried along by the narrative of plots and hits, I found this pace to be both its greatest asset and its biggest weakness.
It is not usual that a reader states a book that he or she reads is too short, but in this case, I feel this novel could have benefited from another one hundred or even one hundred and fifty more pages. There is a lot of great action sequences found within, as well as a wonderful cast of main and supporting characters and I found myself wishing the author had spent more time delving into the emotions and intricacies of each of these characters. The characters never really felt alive as the narrative whisked you along from setting to setting, and I wish the story had been slowed down to allow these characters time to breathe and grow on their own. For example, one of the secondary characters is a lawyer who gets caught up in the middle of this cat and mouse game of assassins, yet in the end he comes to admire Rico, even though Rico's motives and actions are less than ethical. It's this sense of moral ambiguity that I would have loved to see the lawyer wrestle with during the last third of the book; how he was able to admire a man who worked on the fringes of society and somehow fit that admiration into his own personal code of ethics of someone who has sworn an oath to defend the law. If the characters had been given the time to shine and grow over the preceding pages, this type of ethical dilemma might have carried more of an emotional resonance that it actually did.
Overall, and despite these flaws, this was still a fast paced and enjoyable read for those who enjoy crime thrillers or urban noir novels. This would also make for a fantastic television series or crime file.
A copy of this book was provided from Kelsey at Book Publicity Services for free in exchange for an unbiased review.
As an urban crime novel, this is usually not the type of read that would draw my attention; however, I found myself compelled by Rico and carried along with him on his journey as he attempted to retrieve the necklace. The book was action packed from beginning to end, and was fast paced throughout, and as I was carried along by the narrative of plots and hits, I found this pace to be both its greatest asset and its biggest weakness.
It is not usual that a reader states a book that he or she reads is too short, but in this case, I feel this novel could have benefited from another one hundred or even one hundred and fifty more pages. There is a lot of great action sequences found within, as well as a wonderful cast of main and supporting characters and I found myself wishing the author had spent more time delving into the emotions and intricacies of each of these characters. The characters never really felt alive as the narrative whisked you along from setting to setting, and I wish the story had been slowed down to allow these characters time to breathe and grow on their own. For example, one of the secondary characters is a lawyer who gets caught up in the middle of this cat and mouse game of assassins, yet in the end he comes to admire Rico, even though Rico's motives and actions are less than ethical. It's this sense of moral ambiguity that I would have loved to see the lawyer wrestle with during the last third of the book; how he was able to admire a man who worked on the fringes of society and somehow fit that admiration into his own personal code of ethics of someone who has sworn an oath to defend the law. If the characters had been given the time to shine and grow over the preceding pages, this type of ethical dilemma might have carried more of an emotional resonance that it actually did.
Overall, and despite these flaws, this was still a fast paced and enjoyable read for those who enjoy crime thrillers or urban noir novels. This would also make for a fantastic television series or crime file.
A copy of this book was provided from Kelsey at Book Publicity Services for free in exchange for an unbiased review.
Great plot, fast paced, action-packed crime thriller with some unexpected twists thrown in! I literally couldn't put this book down! I really enjoyed Rico and Jerry. Both were such well-developed characters. Loved Ed Duncan's writing style. This was such a well-written crime novel. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the trilogy!
*3 Stars*
Copy kindly received via Book Publicity services, in exchange for an honest review.
This was an intriguing story that jumps between a few characters as the storyline plays out. Chicago mobsters, a hit gone wrong, failing relationships, this one has it all.
Whilst the writing style is not totally one that I usually like, and I didn't connect with the characters too much, I did want to know what would happen and see how things were ultimately going to play out. Not how I expected, that was for sure.
All in all this was interesting enough and I would read more about these guys in the future.
Review also on my blog - Pigeon-Blood Red - Ed Duncan
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Copy kindly received via Book Publicity services, in exchange for an honest review.
This was an intriguing story that jumps between a few characters as the storyline plays out. Chicago mobsters, a hit gone wrong, failing relationships, this one has it all.
Whilst the writing style is not totally one that I usually like, and I didn't connect with the characters too much, I did want to know what would happen and see how things were ultimately going to play out. Not how I expected, that was for sure.
All in all this was interesting enough and I would read more about these guys in the future.
Review also on my blog - Pigeon-Blood Red - Ed Duncan
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adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For Rico Sanders, it was just another day collecting payment for his loan shark boss. A pigeon-blood red ruby necklace, belonging to his boss, had been stolen by a businessman down on his luck. And it was Rico’s job to retrieve it and teach the guy a lesson. But when the chase goes south, Rico finds himself in uncharted territory when two innocent bystanders are accidentally involved in the crime.
Special thanks to Ed Duncan and Book Publicity Services for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest review! The author jumps right into the action on the first page and it’s nonstop until the very last. Coming in at 200 pages, this book was a very quick read. I enjoyed the pacing of the book and the short chapters made it easy to read. The characters were extremely well-written, although I wasn’t a huge fan of Rico. He just wasn’t likable to me and I struggled to root for him. Overall, a decent read for me.
Special thanks to Ed Duncan and Book Publicity Services for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest review! The author jumps right into the action on the first page and it’s nonstop until the very last. Coming in at 200 pages, this book was a very quick read. I enjoyed the pacing of the book and the short chapters made it easy to read. The characters were extremely well-written, although I wasn’t a huge fan of Rico. He just wasn’t likable to me and I struggled to root for him. Overall, a decent read for me.
adventurous
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated