Three-Inch Teeth by CJ Box

3.5 Stars Mystery

Ha!  Three-inch teeth….that was just part of the problem.    I have to give it to him, he was smart, almost too smart.   He had a gift, and he used it to his advantage.  Clever guy, oh yes he was.  This was one of those books where things were falling together and I didn’t realize it until the gloves were off and bodies were falling.

He got out of prison, and he wants revenge.  He’s not doing it alone which added some excitement to this book.  The bodies start piling up, but something is just not adding up, the authorities are baffled.  Who can connect the dots and figure this one out? 

I liked Dallas’ idea as it was creative and innovative.  Realistic?  I’m not so sure but perhaps someday we’ll get there.  As they were unraveling the mystery, I felt that it was done quickly, and swiftly.  Listening to this book, I did feel that there were a lot of individuals to keep track of, and it was hard sometimes to keep everyone separate.   3.5 stars

The Devil’s Revolver by V.S. McGrath

4.5 stars Fantasy/Western

This was better than I imagined.  I loved the cover and that is what sold me on reading it.  The story is part fantasy and part western but the story is total enjoyment as Hettie tries to save her little sister, Abby.  Bonded with Diablo (a.k.a the Devil’s Revolver) Hettie unfortunately is walking into many situations blindly.  Her accuracy holding a firearm is one talent she can count on and one that she uses to her advantage.

I like how Hettie takes matters into her own hands.  She doesn’t wait around and hope for someone to help her out and she doesn’t whine, she moves.  She almost moves too fast, sometimes.  She immediately goes after Abby.  When she sees Ling in trouble, she steps in.  She’s not afraid of speaking her mind to anyone, she is herself. When bonded with Diablo, the unknown of what has occurred doesn’t shake her, she just continues on. 

With magic and loaded weapons, Hettie learns the truth behind Diablo and the price this demonic weapon carries. This was a high energy read for read and the magical aspects of the novel were entertaining.  I can’t wait to read what happens in the next novel. 4.5 stars

I received a copy of this novel from NetGalley and IBPA in exchange for an honest review. 

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