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Tell them who I was. His thoughts and sentences are often short, punctuated, and twisted. This makes some of his writing a bit difficult or the characters a bit unreliable, either way; it fits in perfectly with his end of days worlds. The atmosphere, the grey, the wind, and the dirt add texture and dimension to these works. This is an action novel that has many crazy elements in it. There are scenes with Armies fighting, with crazed loonies trying to have it all, to a big bad ass black bear, and also many hungry lions. I loved the danger and the action that faced the boy.
The closest cat charged forward, its fangs out, and in that instant the Boy knew it would leap. The Boy lowered the crossbow onto the flat of his good arm holding the tomahawk, aimed on the fly, and sent a bolt into the flurry of dust and claws from which the terrible fanged mouth and triangular head watched him through cold eyes. Nick Cole is an author to check out…My Recommendations!!! Aug 15, Jordan Hall rated it really liked it.
I read "The Old Man and the Wasteland" a few summers ago and enjoyed it immensely. I am a sucker for all things Post Apocalyptic, both the serious and dramatic interpretations and the more whimsical lighthearted renditions, so, naturally, I devoured it in about two nights of reading.
This one is a bit longer, so it took me a bit longer to read, and while I loved the setting, the emotional elements, and the characters, I have to say, by the end, I was completely dissatisfied. I was hooked, feverishly reading through each chapter, and by the last quarter, I couldn't put it down. I had to know what happened! And then it happened. I kept waiting for events to unfold to redeem such an outcome, but they just didn't. I honestly felt cheated at the end of the book. I had invested so much emotional energy into the story only to be rather abruptly shut down.
Now I have often heard the argument for books that end like this being more realistic, edgy, or true-to-life. I HATE that argument. I read fiction to escape real life! If I wanted to read something real and depressing I would read a memoir from the Vietnam War. I can't give the book a bad rating because I didn't like the ending, because it was well written, original in a genre where originality is very hard to find , and hard to put down, but I did knock a star off for the letdown.
Dec 22, Rose rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is the story of Boy. We meet him just after the passing of his caretaker and only friend, Sergeant Presley. It's been decades since the bombs fell. Decades since Presley was sent on a mission to go into America and find out what was left. It was during these travels he came upon Boy.
Boy is young, too young to know what the world was like before. All he knows is what Presley has taught him and now that Presley is gone, it's up to Boy to travel back to I Corps to complete Presley's mission. I This is the story of Boy.
It is a very rare occurrence for me to be as affected by a book as I have been with this one. It's not a happy story. I would describe it more as haunting. It's bleak and depressing but at the same time it can be so overwhelmingly hopeful. Even at the end when it seems all is lost, you are left with some hope. I would highly recommend this book - it's now on my list of favorites. Feb 27, Lou rated it really liked it Shelves: The characters and setting win in this novel. The sparse post-apocalyptic setting is described with sentences written in short sparse prose.
I liked the characters used and the way he wrote this, a good flowing on the road to somewhere story. Dec 03, Debi rated it really liked it Shelves: I want to believe that the goodness in people would win out, and especially that civilization would not deteriorate so quickly - but seeing what folk will do for a toaster on sale at Christmas makes me suspect that Mr. Cole may be right. Maybe there will be a glimmer of hope in the final book of the trilogy. Apr 29, Jeezzle rated it it was amazing. This book is even better than the first.
Nick Cole is on my list of new authors to watch. The first one was "good but no Hugh Howey" but the second is right on with Hugh Howey in terms of greatness. Oct 27, Mike Nemeth rated it really liked it. Nick Cole expands on his dystopian vision of the world in "Savage Boy. There is no manufacturing, no government and no society. It's all about survival. He starts off the tale with the boy, who has a withered left side, ministering to the needs of his dying friend Staff Sgt.
Cole doesn't let too much detail slip. This is character-driven as seen through the eyes of the Boy, Nick Cole expands on his dystopian vision of the world in "Savage Boy. This is character-driven as seen through the eyes of the Boy, who has grown up, the reader discovers, on the run with Presley. The soldier had been with a last-gasp regiment of the U.
Army fighting off the West Coast invasion of the Chinese. His beloved I Corps had sent a team across the country to see if any government remained in Washington D. The rest of the group died. Presley continued despite getting into battles at nearly every turn.
He even spent a couple years enslaved by the nasty remains of what had been the human race. He meets the Boy along the way. We're not told when or how.
The Boy doesn't know. And most of what the reader learns of the sergeant is from his voice, speaking from Boy's memory. Presley spent all those years drilling Boy on everything from survival and fighting techniques to spelling and book learning. The Boy takes up Presley's quest to return to I Corps in Oakland to see if they're still alive and tell them nobody else is. What he finds is more conflict that doesn't exactly tell him who he is, but he learns quickly that he has to get involved.
The Savage Boy doesn't have any slow parts, but it's not for the weak spirited. This is not a rosy picture of the future. Boy's life is hard, and although he fights on, the challenge to continue tests everything he's learned. Jul 22, Jane Morris Coons rated it it was amazing Shelves: I really enjoyed this middle book in the The Wasteland Saga: But it made me very sad. The story is bleak - what is left of our country after nuclear war is being destroyed by tribes of savages. I would hope that after a nuclear war we might learn NOT to wage war, but to try to wo I really enjoyed this middle book in the The Wasteland Saga: I would hope that after a nuclear war we might learn NOT to wage war, but to try to work together to rebuild society.
The Boy in the title does go on - and he has some glimmers of hope that life can be good again. But his hopes are dashed again and again. This is a good read, but sad. I am hoping that the 3rd book will bring some hope in closing out the trilogy. Jul 28, Dan Hart rated it really liked it.
I loved this book overall, but the second half did not hold the same level of awesome for me as the first. The Boy's love interest felt thrown on me, and I never really attached with her. The Raven Room 2. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Savage Bonds , please sign up. When is this book coming? Can't wait to read it!!!!!!!! Ana Medeiros Hi Karen! Savage Books, book 2 in the trilogy, is expected to come out in the first half of As soon as I have a firm answer I will let you know. See 1 question about Savage Bonds….
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This book is not yet featured on Listopia. The Raven Room Book 2: Savage Bonds Book 3: View all 4 comments. Meredith Dalton's ambition is to be a hugely successful journalist and she believes she can achieve this by exposing the truth about all the recent happenings in the exclusive Raven Room sex club, including the truth about two recent murders and the possible connection to the male protagonist, Julian Reeve.
A male protagonist who is pivotal in her recent sex 'Savage Bonds,' is the second book in, 'The Raven Room,' series and picks up the thrilling and intriguing story crafted in the first novel. A male protagonist who is pivotal in her recent sexual awakening! The series is set in a dangerous world of organised crime, secrets, lies and sex. The web of lies and the layers of suspense thickens further with Meredith becoming deeper involved in her desire for Julian Reeve, a factor that drives her in her pursuit of the truth in this convoluted plot.
Savage Bonds is the second book in a three book erotic thriller series. The third book is yet to be published Advance copy provided for my honest review thoughts Nov 15, warhawke rated it liked it Recommends it for: The Raven Room was the depraved playground of Chicago's rich and powerful elites. As journalist Meredith Dalton's investigation of a murder connected to the club went deeper, she found out first hand that nothing and no one could be trusted.
And her involvement with her lover Julian Reeve could let to a complicated and dangerous entanglement. I used to like both Meredith and Julian enough. Meredith was sti Genre: Meredith was still the driven woman that she was, but Julian turned into something different than what I expect his character to be. If I did I would be as good as dead. It's been two years since I read book 1, so it's one of the contributing factor.
This type of story needs a good continuity or best told in a standalone book. Aside from that, there were a lot of characters and things happening with some that seemed out of nowhere. At times I find it hard to keep up due to lack of focus in the story and took me almost to the end to finally get in the groove. Savage Bonds is book two of The Raven Room trilogy. Books in the series: View all 10 comments. Nov 09, Wendy'sThoughts rated it liked it Recommends it for: His words have been repeated in casual or more serious circumstances.
No matter how they are used, they are truth tellers and in Savage Bonds The Raven Room, 2 , they set the tone for me. This second part picks up exactly where it left off and we are in the midst of an on going murder investigation. The death of a woman is the center of the web which will tangle all the players in this book. No one is Untouched or "Clean. Then there is a woman, Meredith who has a "sexual friendship" with Julian.
She is Julian's alibi and also has her own ties with the head police investigator. Topping all of this off, it seems the victim was a twin, meaning which woman was involved with whom.. This entry goes off from there. We are reminded of what Meredith wanted from Julian; access to The Raven Room, for her own career goals. She has concern for Julian, yet she still has the drive to forward her career with an intense revealing article about mysterious, private Sex Club. But what Meredith got was more than she expected. Julian's ties to the Raven Room are having more impact to his personal and professional life then ever before.
He has become embroiled with the investigation, looking out for a number of people who are in danger and trying to hold onto the separation of his critical professional life and his need for The Raven Room. This entry lays out more pieces to draw the reader into this Web There are a lot of moving parts and can be challenging at times. This gives you much and when The Raven Room 3 is released.. I know the tangled web will be shown Oh, how time has a mind of its own For now I am able to venture forward To see what was teased before Many have been interested in this place Many have Fallen Prey All have been tied together by For more Reviews, Free E-books and Giveaways.
Dec 08, Dee Montoya rated it it was amazing Shelves: Her words will follow you into your dreams, steal your every thought, and consume of all your senses. This second book; part of The Raven Room Trilogy is no exemption. First of all, the writing style is simply decadent, and the plot just gets better, more complicated, and mind blowing after each chapter. This story is completely addictive and an all time favorite of mine. In this second book Julian is felling shattered. Our sexy and always so-together doctor, has succumbed to the pain he is feeling after a terrible loss.
Meredith, the tenacious writer is between a rock and a hard place. So many secrets, that is hard to see who is really telling the truth. Sex has become dangerous and more intense, inexplicable disappearances are causing doubts and terror inside the halls of The Raven Room. But the wicked games must go on, because lust is just something impossible to ignore for the members of this exciting club.
This book is a delicious page turner that have me biting my nails and taking really cold showers throughout the whole read. If you love insanely good writing style, sexy and complex plots, and unforgettable characters, this is a story you should be reading. You must know that this story has heavy BDSM, sex fetishes, and both books 1 and 2 end of a heart stopping cliff hanger. Nov 18, CC rated it liked it Shelves: While trying to launch her career in journalism and attempting to protect Julian, Meredith is secretly getting information any way she can but when she prods too far, certain mysterious figures are ready to quiet her.
Those are my suspicions. Can you help me find proof for that? A long time friend offers him a bit of solace but Julian realizes things are spinning too far out of control. As he regains perspective, he knows what needs to be done in order to keep attention from his extracurricular activities. With the focus on Julian and Meredith, secondary characters continue to gain importance and knowing who to trust is a constant battle since each has their own self-interest at stake. As the cadence begins to swirl a little over halfway into the story, alliances start shifting until the very end reaches a boiling point.
His motivation to protect himself and the Raven Room is clear but there is much more to learn about his past and present connections. With Meredith, she remains a bit of a thorn in my side. I do like her tenacity but still question her judgment and cannot envision her to have a lasting relationship with Julian other than friendship. In addition to greed and secrets, eroticism is very present as these characters must feed their desires.
Nov 14, L rated it really liked it Shelves: When you find them, show them the map. Presley's ever-present voice guides Boy as he attempts to 'not get involved' in the affairs of others. I am tired just from typing all this out. This is what I do know: I do like her tenacity but still question her judgment and cannot envision her to have a lasting relationship with Julian other than friendship.
I would have liked a little more regarding Julian but was certainly satisfied with the variety and dirtiness. In Savage Bonds, the author continues to weave an intriguing web of deceit, mystery and allure. There are many details in this series and reading in close succession is recommended. This series would appeal to those enjoy crime mystery in an erotic setting, The Raven Room series: View all 13 comments.
To sum it up in one word: Totally worth a two year wait. Absolutely, positively one of my favorite series out there. Hands down, one of THE best 'whodunnit' plots I've read. This author's writing makes you eat up pages as if you life depends on it. I think it took me 4 hours to finish this because I simply couldn't stop. This is a trilogy and all of the books must be read in order for the story to make sense. Advance copy provided by an author in exchange for an honest review. Oct 30, Briana rated it it was amazing. Continue shopping Checkout Continue shopping.
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