Doubletake
Authors: Rob Thurman
PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS
OF ROB THURMAN
THE CAL LEANDROS NOVELS
Blackout
“Thurman delivers in spades.…As always, a great entry in a series that only gets better with each new installment.”
—SFRevu
“If you want a good paranormal detective story with quirky dark humor mixed in, give this series a try.”
—
News and Sentinel
(Parkersburg, WV)
“Funny, adventurous, and appealingly irreverent—the semidead cats got me every time—
Blackout
is one for the to-be-read pile.”
—Romance Reviews Today
Roadkill
“Readers will relish this roller-coaster ride filled with danger.…The unexpected is the norm in this urban fantasy.”
—Alternative Worlds
“Thurman has broken new ground, expanding the mythology of her world in new and ingenious ways.…The finale of the story is perhaps the most emotionally moving bit of writing I’ve read this year.”
—SFRevu
Deathwish
“Fans of street-level urban fantasy will enjoy this new novel.…Thurman continues to deliver strong tales of dark urban fantasy.”
—SFRevu
“The action is fast-paced and exciting, and the plot twists are delicious.”
—Errant Dreams Reviews
Madhouse
“One of
Madhouse
’s strengths is Cal’s narrative voice, which is never anything less than sardonic. Another strength is the dialogue, which is just as sharp and, depending on your sense of humor, hysterical.”
—Dear Author…
Moonshine
“[Cal and Niko] are back and better than ever.…A fast-paced story full of action.”
—SFRevu
“The supernatural elements meld seamlessly into the gritty urban setting.…Cal continues to be a wonderful narrator, and his perspective on the world is one of the highlights of this book.…The plotting is tight and fast-paced, and the world building is top-notch.”
—
Romantic Times
Nightlife
“A roaring roller coaster of a read…[it’ll] take your breath away. Supernatural highs and lows, and a Hell of a lean over at the corners. Sharp and sardonic, mischievous and mysterious.”
—Simon R. Green
“A subtly warped world compellingly built by Thurman.…This book has an absolutely marvelous voice in Cal’s first-person narrative.…The reader’s attention is captured and held from page one.”
—The Green Man Review
THE TRICKSTER NOVELS
The Grimrose Path
“Thurman’s comic timing is dead-on [and] well-targeted in Trixa’s cynical, gritty voice. Her crisply honed writing skills take us on a hilarious ride, but humor is never allowed to get in the way of the story, instead enhancing scenes throughout the book.
The Grimrose Path
is a fast-paced urban adventure that will have you cheering Trixa’s wild take on balancing life, the universe, and everything, and clinging on with your fingernails till you reach the final page.…I loved this book. Love, love, loved it.”
—Fresh Fiction
Trick of the Light
“Rob Thurman’s new series has all the great elements I’ve come to expect from this writer: an engaging protagonist, fast-paced adventure, a touch of sensuality, and a surprise twist that’ll make you blink.”
—
New York Times
bestselling author Charlaine Harris
“A beautiful, wild ride, [and] a story with tremendous heart. A must-read.”
—
New York Times
bestselling author Marjorie M. Liu
“A terrific premise. It’s got Vegas, angels, demons, and a hunt for a mysterious artifact that by comparison makes Indiana Jones look like he was grubbing in the dirt for Precious Moments kitsch. If I had only three words to describe this book? They’d be: Best. Twist. Ever.”
—
New York Times
bestselling author Lynn Viehl
THE KORSAK BROTHERS NOVELS
Basilisk
“Another great read…[Pick] up a copy of this and her other fascinating books.”
—Night Owl Reviews
“From the moment the brothers hit the road, the story takes off like a rocket. Like any good thriller, there are car chases, gun fights, hand-to-hand combat, abductions, and incendiary devices.
Basilisk
has a strong voice and maintains a constant tension, except for the rare occasions when the flawed heroes stop to catch a breath.…
Basilisk
is full of excitement, pathos, humor, and dread.…I hope fervently for the pleasure of following the Korsak brothers on another wild adventure.”
—Bookshelf Bombshells
Chimera
“Thurman delivers a fast-paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns.…The characters are terrific—Stefan’s wiseass attitude will especially resonate with the many Cal Leandros fans out there—and the pace never lets up, once the two leads are together.…Thurman shows a flair for handling SF/near-future action.”
—SFRevu
“A touching story on the nature of family, trust, and love lies hidden in this action thriller.…Thurman weaves personal discovery seamlessly into the fast-paced action, making it easy to cheer for these overgrown, dangerous boys.”
—
Publishers Weekly
“A very enjoyable and engaging book that kept me turning the pages.”
—BSCreviews
“
Chimera
is a kick-ass story about characters that will steal your heart and a plot that will keep it pounding.”
—The Book Lush
“A gut-wrenching tale of loss and something so huge that the simple four-letter word ‘hope’ cannot begin to encompass it.…
Chimera
grabs the reader’s attention and heart immediately and does not let go through the many adventures, twists, and betrayals on the long ride to redemption.…Rob Thurman has created a haunting and eloquent testimony to the power of love and brotherhood, as well as a mystery that enthralls and keeps the reader on the edge of the seat
all
the time. The characters are so solid and vital, they almost walk off the pages and into your home. This is a masterpiece of a good story and great storytelling.”
—Bitten by Books
“The end of
Chimera
is a brilliant Machiavellian twist that surprised, saddened and elated me.”
—Smexy Books Romance Reviews
A
LSO BY
R
OB
T
HURMAN
The Cal Leandros Novels
Nightlife
Moonshine
Madhouse
Deathwish
Roadkill
Blackout
Doubletake
The Trickster Novels
Trick of the Light
The Grimrose Path
The Korsak Brothers Novels
Chimera
Basilisk
Anthologies
Courts of the Fey
EDITED BY MARTIN GREENBERG
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
EDITED BY CHARLAINE HARRIS AND TONI L. P. KELNER
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