Rating: 3 Stars - Liked It
The Black Wolf by J.A. Redmerski
Series: In The Company Of Killers #5
Genre: Suspense
Publisher: J.A. Redmerski on August 29, 2015
Format: Kindle
Pages: 302
Source: Bought
Since devastating secrets were uncovered by Nora Kessler, Niklas Fleischer and Victor Faust have been divided as business partners and brothers. But ultimately Niklas is persuaded to lead a mission to Italy, and he sees it as an opportunity to set in motion forgiveness—or retribution—for his brother’s betrayal.
The mission: play the role of a wealthy German investor and kidnap a beautiful, notorious madam named Francesca Moretti. No stranger to these types of roles, Niklas is the best man for the job, but this time the risks will be much greater as he will not be doing it alone. Izabel Seyfried, still fresh out of a life of imprisonment and sex slavery, could be negatively affected by the things she will see in Moretti’s mansion, and Niklas must keep her in line so she does not blow their cover and get them killed.
But Niklas isn’t the only one who must play a role—Nora takes on the humiliating task of playing Niklas’s slave, and Izabel must play the role of his lover.
On one hand, Niklas couldn’t be enjoying himself more. On the other hand, the emotions that continue to rage inside of him may be too much for him to control, and it may be Niklas—not Izabel—who needs to be kept in line. He cannot forget what Victor has done, and this mission may just be the beginning of his downward spiral.
Can the blood bond that Niklas and Victor share as brothers be stronger than resentment? Or will vengeance dig the blade so deep that their bond be eternally severed?
Thoughts: Love this series and Niklas was a character that was slowly growing on me through out. He really caught my interest in Seeds Of Iniquity #3. I really want to get to know more about him than what I got with his book. The begining started out amazing learning how much he really has always looked up to his brother Victor since they were kids.
The mission started out good in the begining and enjoyed the rolls that they had to play. The plot did go down hill from there for me. For a bunch of bad ass assassins more so Niklas they were dumb. I knew right away who they were looking for it was obvious. I could not grasp how they could not of known. Knowing right away who they were after was a shock for me because J.A. Redmerski is so talented with never knowing what is happening. While on their mission the story just never moved foward. Loved that a few things happened that was not expecting with the characters and of course this is J.A. Redmerski. Who is known to not hold anything back when it fits the plot.
The story did pick up again the last 15% and was back to being amazing. The Black Wolf was still a good read but it was for me the weakest in the series. As always you never know what kind of read you are going to get In The Company Of The Killers series. My dear Niklas what have you done.
The mission started out good in the begining and enjoyed the rolls that they had to play. The plot did go down hill from there for me. For a bunch of bad ass assassins more so Niklas they were dumb. I knew right away who they were looking for it was obvious. I could not grasp how they could not of known. Knowing right away who they were after was a shock for me because J.A. Redmerski is so talented with never knowing what is happening. While on their mission the story just never moved foward. Loved that a few things happened that was not expecting with the characters and of course this is J.A. Redmerski. Who is known to not hold anything back when it fits the plot.
The story did pick up again the last 15% and was back to being amazing. The Black Wolf was still a good read but it was for me the weakest in the series. As always you never know what kind of read you are going to get In The Company Of The Killers series. My dear Niklas what have you done.
First I am shocked they would put a cigarette on the cover...LOL, it's almost outlawed now. Second, sorry I missed this yesterday. Third, sorry it wasn't as enjoyable as you had hoped it to be. I have not heard of this series. I hope it picks up and is as good an you are hoping it will be!
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The cover is perfect for the character as he is a smoker in the book and known for it. Shocker too for a character smoking.
DeleteI am behind on this series. I listen on audio and have one waiting for me.
ReplyDeleteI really need to get into audio. Especially when have stuff to do around house.
DeleteI am sorry to hear that this book wasn't as enjoyable as other books in the series. And yeah a smoker character isn't very common, but they deserve love too right? The only time I see it is in a Kristen Ashley book. Great review.
ReplyDeleteI feel bad I do not even remember any of her characters smoking. I only remember a character for the life of me just went blank on author. But the hero use to roll his cigs.
DeletePLEASE... don't tell Christy (of Love of Books) but I never finished the first book in the series (no throwing things from down there, either!!). I mean, it wasn't bad, I just got bored of all the secrets, know what I mean? I'm sorry this book's plot didn't do it for you but as a series I'm sure it'll pick up for ya ;)
ReplyDeleteLOl Kristin. I promise I will not tell Christy or throw anything at you. The first book took me awhile before it clicked for me. Like you said it was not bad but the plot and characters were not wowing in the beginning. It took one good scene to hook me in.
DeleteYou already know I added this series to my TBR pile because of you, right? Hehe I'm sorry you felt like this was the weakest instalment in the series, I really hope the next one will give you a greater time!
ReplyDeleteI hope if you ever get to picking up the series you enjoy it. As like in any series there is always that one that was not the strongest.
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