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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
What a fun, freaky ride this was!! I just loved the characters. Larger than life, quite literally!! A great story about two detectives who try to crack a hundreds years old serial killer case, but with a supernatural twist. Well written and fast paced, I highly recommend this first in a series of books!!
When Alec McArthur-Shaw started his day, he never would've imagined that it would end with him throwing his still beating heart onto the bathroom floor of his office building. His death is just the beginning of a series of strange murders by a vicious serial killer called Nemesis. All he has to do is touch a person's skin to curse them with a cruel death. Two supernatural investigators, Ludo Carstairs and Michael Garris, are brought in to solve the case and catch Nemesis before he does more harm.
This book had his teeth in me straight from the get go. The prologue was intense to say the least. I really enjoyed this book and I couldn't put it down. The Nemesis Touch reminded me of some of the urban fantasy books I used to read years ago like Dresden and Anita Blake. I've always loved supernatural themed investigative stories and this tale hit the spot. I usually read horror so the graphic natures of the murders and the supernatural aspects were exactly what I was looking for in a book.
I've also read a bunch of Jameson's work before so it was nice to see some familiar characters. I loved getting to see more of Ludo and Michael in action - the two are so likeable and are honestly a great team.
This is book one of the Ludo Carstairs series and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing where his journey takes us next!
This book had his teeth in me straight from the get go. The prologue was intense to say the least. I really enjoyed this book and I couldn't put it down. The Nemesis Touch reminded me of some of the urban fantasy books I used to read years ago like Dresden and Anita Blake. I've always loved supernatural themed investigative stories and this tale hit the spot. I usually read horror so the graphic natures of the murders and the supernatural aspects were exactly what I was looking for in a book.
I've also read a bunch of Jameson's work before so it was nice to see some familiar characters. I loved getting to see more of Ludo and Michael in action - the two are so likeable and are honestly a great team.
This is book one of the Ludo Carstairs series and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing where his journey takes us next!
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Not the most gruesome of Jameson's books, but a fascinating addition. It not only tied together a bunch of the other stories, it really started to flesh out just how much more there is to come in this universe.
Wonderfully written, amazing pacing, and got me hooked on another series. I will be counting down the days until book 2 is released!
Not the most gruesome of Jameson's books, but a fascinating addition. It not only tied together a bunch of the other stories, it really started to flesh out just how much more there is to come in this universe.
Wonderfully written, amazing pacing, and got me hooked on another series. I will be counting down the days until book 2 is released!
Thank you F R Jameson, for sending me the eARC!
This was such a refreshing supernatural thriller! It caught my attention right at the start and kept my interest the entire way through. Ludo Carstairs and Michael Garris were such likable, entertaining characters - they both have distinct personalities, and their dynamic together is very well written.
A lot of the time with mysteries, I’m left doing a lot of thinking throughout the story to try to piece things together (and, most of the time, I’m disappointed at the big reveal at the end), but this thriller was much more enjoyable since the murderer is identified very early on and the rest of the book is spent trying to track them down. All the murders were disturbing, but the humor incorporated into the story balances it out so well.
Also, I LOVED the side plot with the gnomes! Ironically, when everything was being wrapped up in the end, my mind was chanting “GNOMES! GNOMES! GNOMES!” the entire time. Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed with the conclusion.
This was a strong start to a series, and I’m already excited for the next!
This was such a refreshing supernatural thriller! It caught my attention right at the start and kept my interest the entire way through. Ludo Carstairs and Michael Garris were such likable, entertaining characters - they both have distinct personalities, and their dynamic together is very well written.
A lot of the time with mysteries, I’m left doing a lot of thinking throughout the story to try to piece things together (and, most of the time, I’m disappointed at the big reveal at the end), but this thriller was much more enjoyable since the murderer is identified very early on and the rest of the book is spent trying to track them down. All the murders were disturbing, but the humor incorporated into the story balances it out so well.
Also, I LOVED the side plot with the gnomes! Ironically, when everything was being wrapped up in the end, my mind was chanting “GNOMES! GNOMES! GNOMES!” the entire time. Needless to say, I wasn’t disappointed with the conclusion.
This was a strong start to a series, and I’m already excited for the next!
A serial killer. Supernatural investigators. Garden gnomes moving in the night. Yes please.
The race against time to catch a killer before he fulfils his five death quota is an interesting enough story in itself really, but add in the supernatural element that all he has to do is touch his victims to enact mind blowing and disgusting manners of death is even better.
Then we enter Ludo Carstairs and Michael Garris, supernatural investigators from a secret organisation sent to assist the police in their efforts.
I loved that they weren’t the Winchesters or the men in black. No array of gadgets or muscle, just hardworking people with a little more access to information less known to the general public.
I enjoyed the story here and the added elements of the supernatural, but also that it was a thriller that managed to retain elements of a more light hearted nature. It’s not a funny book, but there were definite moments of levity that were appreciated.
I was happy with the flow of the story, the ending worked well, tied things up nicely and left room for the sequel.
Definitely one for fans of Supernatural, Rivers of London or even to a degree, Differently Morpheus.
Bonus points for Rik and Ade.
The race against time to catch a killer before he fulfils his five death quota is an interesting enough story in itself really, but add in the supernatural element that all he has to do is touch his victims to enact mind blowing and disgusting manners of death is even better.
Then we enter Ludo Carstairs and Michael Garris, supernatural investigators from a secret organisation sent to assist the police in their efforts.
I loved that they weren’t the Winchesters or the men in black. No array of gadgets or muscle, just hardworking people with a little more access to information less known to the general public.
I enjoyed the story here and the added elements of the supernatural, but also that it was a thriller that managed to retain elements of a more light hearted nature. It’s not a funny book, but there were definite moments of levity that were appreciated.
I was happy with the flow of the story, the ending worked well, tied things up nicely and left room for the sequel.
Definitely one for fans of Supernatural, Rivers of London or even to a degree, Differently Morpheus.
Bonus points for Rik and Ade.
Follow two men, Ludo Carstairs and Michael Garris, as they investigate the supernatural. They are part of a very secretive organization that investigates beings of the unknown.
This book was fast-paced and gripping. As someone who isn't the biggest fan of detective novels, this book kept me engaged and entertained with the supernatural intertwined within.
I cannot wait to see what other beings Jameson will bring in with the other books in this series.
And keep an eye on your garden gnomes...
This book was fast-paced and gripping. As someone who isn't the biggest fan of detective novels, this book kept me engaged and entertained with the supernatural intertwined within.
I cannot wait to see what other beings Jameson will bring in with the other books in this series.
And keep an eye on your garden gnomes...
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
The Nemesis Touch (First in a series)
I really enjoyed reading this first installment in the Ludo Carstairs series. It was fast paced, the characters were well written, and the supernatural elements kept things interesting. I love books, movies, and shows that have the supernatural as a part of our world. This gave me the supernatural hidden in the shadows vibes I was looking for.
The story starts off with a bang and doesn’t really let up. The prologue, in which a lawyer coughs up his own heart in a bathroom, was really well done. It was perfect for readers that love horror. Suffice it to say, I was hooked by that intro.
Be warned, this book is full of gruesome deaths. I personally liked the touch of horror it gave to the story and I didnt find it was too much. I liked the hints about what’s to come in the series. I’m interested to see what other creatures or beings we’ll see in the other books. I’m particularly intrigued by Jacob Ravens. I also really liked Arabella and the two inspectors, Carstairs and Garris.
Overall, this was a great start for the series. I’d recommend to anyone that likes The X Files, Supernatural, and Men in Black.
I really enjoyed reading this first installment in the Ludo Carstairs series. It was fast paced, the characters were well written, and the supernatural elements kept things interesting. I love books, movies, and shows that have the supernatural as a part of our world. This gave me the supernatural hidden in the shadows vibes I was looking for.
The story starts off with a bang and doesn’t really let up. The prologue, in which a lawyer coughs up his own heart in a bathroom, was really well done. It was perfect for readers that love horror. Suffice it to say, I was hooked by that intro.
Be warned, this book is full of gruesome deaths. I personally liked the touch of horror it gave to the story and I didnt find it was too much. I liked the hints about what’s to come in the series. I’m interested to see what other creatures or beings we’ll see in the other books. I’m particularly intrigued by Jacob Ravens. I also really liked Arabella and the two inspectors, Carstairs and Garris.
Overall, this was a great start for the series. I’d recommend to anyone that likes The X Files, Supernatural, and Men in Black.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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