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charlieschifo's review
5.0
*I received a free copy of this book from the author via voracious readers only in exchange for an honest review*
If you enjoy novels about vampires that are bloodthirsty, gritty and complete gore-fests you will love this book.
The main character, a larger than life ex con with a conscience who’s lost his family and is out for revenge. The sort of character who’s easy to like, making it easy to ignore some of his less savoury characteristics.
On the counter side you have Emma, the ambitious reporter out for her career making story who introduces some crime thriller aspects, adding yet another layer.
These characters drive the story forward and keep you interested with every twist and turn. Ken Preston introduces lots of different elements in his book; mob dynamics, gory vampires, crime, mystery and yet it all works so well together and makes for a compelling read that leaves you wanting more.
If you enjoy novels about vampires that are bloodthirsty, gritty and complete gore-fests you will love this book.
The main character, a larger than life ex con with a conscience who’s lost his family and is out for revenge. The sort of character who’s easy to like, making it easy to ignore some of his less savoury characteristics.
On the counter side you have Emma, the ambitious reporter out for her career making story who introduces some crime thriller aspects, adding yet another layer.
These characters drive the story forward and keep you interested with every twist and turn. Ken Preston introduces lots of different elements in his book; mob dynamics, gory vampires, crime, mystery and yet it all works so well together and makes for a compelling read that leaves you wanting more.
bella_star's review
4.0
This book was a great read, I honestly couldn’t put it down. Joe Coffin is a character who you hate to love due to his mob background, but his characterization is so good how could you not love him?!
I really enjoyed the vampire element in the novel. While it is very hard to write a book about vampires that hasn’t been done yet, Ken Preston did it superbly well. I am super excited to read the next book in the series to see the continuing story of Joe Coffin.
**I received a free copy of this novel from Voracious Readers, but it in no way influenced my rating.**
I really enjoyed the vampire element in the novel. While it is very hard to write a book about vampires that hasn’t been done yet, Ken Preston did it superbly well. I am super excited to read the next book in the series to see the continuing story of Joe Coffin.
**I received a free copy of this novel from Voracious Readers, but it in no way influenced my rating.**
gatun's review
5.0
Joe Coffin Season One is a nice pairing of mobsters and vampires. I liked the main character, Joe, despite the fact that he was a mob enforcer. Somewhat paradoxical that he is the better man compared to the police officer. The action was well paced. The other characters were also well written. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I received a free copy in exchange for a fair review.
emilyannk94's review
4.0
I received a free e-copy of this book via Voracious Readers Only in exchange for an honest review.
I had no idea what to expect with this book. I will say, I thought this was going to be zombies, not vampires. But I really enjoyed this book!
Joe Coffin is fresh out of prison and is on the hunt for the people that murdered his wife and child. Emma is a reporter interested in the SlaughterHouse Mob. And Birmingham has a vampire problem. That is the best I can do to summarise without spoilers.
This book is violent, this book has profanity, this book is excellent.
I loved all the characters. I cannot say that there is one that I dislike. And the plot flows nicely. It reads as though you are watching a binge-worthy television series.
I am going to say, my only criticism is descriptive words are often repeated in the same page/chapter. Yes, that is me being very nitpicky, but seeing the word 'he scrambled to the side' three times on one page is a bit...I don't want to see frustrating, but that is the first word that comes to my head. That is the first example that comes to mind. However, the description gets better throughout the book.
I loved this book. And I am very excited to pick up the second book at some point in the future. Hopefully, book two answers the questions I have.
I had no idea what to expect with this book. I will say, I thought this was going to be zombies, not vampires. But I really enjoyed this book!
Joe Coffin is fresh out of prison and is on the hunt for the people that murdered his wife and child. Emma is a reporter interested in the SlaughterHouse Mob. And Birmingham has a vampire problem. That is the best I can do to summarise without spoilers.
This book is violent, this book has profanity, this book is excellent.
I loved all the characters. I cannot say that there is one that I dislike. And the plot flows nicely. It reads as though you are watching a binge-worthy television series.
I am going to say, my only criticism is descriptive words are often repeated in the same page/chapter. Yes, that is me being very nitpicky, but seeing the word 'he scrambled to the side' three times on one page is a bit...I don't want to see frustrating, but that is the first word that comes to my head. That is the first example that comes to mind. However, the description gets better throughout the book.
I loved this book. And I am very excited to pick up the second book at some point in the future. Hopefully, book two answers the questions I have.
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