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Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. Set in New Orleans Alec Winters in not an ordinary guy. He is an Angel, both dark and good. He is out to clean up the city by getting rid of pedophiles. The victims see Alec as an angel, their savior. While the cruel viscous men see him as something dark, evil and dangerous. Reporter Viviene Simon is reporter, looking for the perfect story to make her career. She soon starts to investigate Alec, and she gets contradicting stories. Some see him as a vigilante (An Angel) while others see him as a Demon, possibly a serial killer. She is determined to discover the truth at any cost. A fast paced story, original and well written. Alec is unique and (to me) very likable. Viviene is likable as well. I liked the message the story tells, and I like the fact that the hero is an Angel. A captivating, thrilling, dramatic, suspense story that mixes supernatural, religion (just a bit) real life crime/drama/suspense. A perfect blend that made for a fantastic all night read. I highly recommend Crescent City to those who like dark/fantasy (angels). Crescent City (An Alec Winters Series, Book 1) by Chariss K. Walker Set in New Orleans Alec Winters in not an ordinary guy. He is an Angel, both dark and good. He is out to clean up the city by getting rid of pedophiles. The victims see Alec as an angel, their savior. While the cruel viscous men see him as something dark, evil and dangerous. Reporter Viviene Simon is reporter, looking for the perfect story to make her career. She soon starts to investigate Alec, and she gets contradicting stories. Some see him as a vigilante (An Angel) while others see him as a Demon, possibly a serial killer. She is determined to discover the truth at any cost. A fast paced story, original and well written. Alec is unique and (to me) very likable. Viviene is likable as well. I liked the message the story tells, and I like the fact that the hero is an Angel. A captivating, thrilling, dramatic, suspense story that mixes supernatural, religion (just a bit) real life crime/drama/suspense. A perfect blend that made for a fantastic all night read. I highly recommend Crescent City to those who like dark/fantasy (angels). Gritty and Intense! A serial killer is on the loose, but it's not what anyone in New Orleans thinks it is. Pedophiles are becoming the victims to the Angel/Devil. Alec Winters is a amazingly complex character who has the ability to not only see the auras surrounding a person, but see the truth behind their evil or innocence. Alec also has a great gift, some see him as an angel and others see him as the devil. The story is very intense and graphic, and the scenes may not be for everyone, but it is very well written. I look forward to reading more of Walker's work. Alec Winters is a character unlike any I have ever read about, and I would read more of his stories. sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
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Crescent City (An Alec Winters Series, Book One) takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana where secret, despicable crimes against children often go unpunished. Alec Winters quietly moves through the city streets looking for predators — those who destroy and prey on innocence. His alter-ego tracks down these sexual deviants to give them exactly what they deserve in chilling, horrifying details. Trained in close-hand combat, he uses these skills when necessary to kill the offenders. Sometimes, his military training isn't needed at all. Sometimes, the only thing it takes to end the lives of wicked, evil men is one look at him. After two suspicious murders in only a short time, the main problem Alec faces in his quest of redemption is a nosy reporter. Vivien Simon came to the metropolitan area to do a series on the effects of Hurricane Katrina — with crime rates on the rise, her interests are drawn to the seedier aspects of the city. She’s hoping to get the story that will make her career. When she discovers that both murder victims were pedophiles, Vivien begins a newspaper and blog campaign that frightens parents and turns the city upside down. Some say the perpetrator of the murders is an angel while others insist it’s a devil. With contrasting accounts, Vivien wonders if a vigilante is on the loose — or worse, a serial killer. She’s hell-bent on discovering the truth, but her persistence and stubbornness might bring her closer to death and damnation than she ever imagined. No one can stop the Angel of God… and they wouldn't want to get in his way as he metes out the punishment deserved. Continue this thrilling adventure as Alec travels to Mobile, Alabama in Port City (An Alec Winters Series, Book Two). ***Author’s Note: This novel includes A for Angel-Avenger; D for Demon-Destroyer; E for Explicit; G for Graphic and Gritty; L for Language; M for Murder and Mayhem; P for Punishment of Pedophiles and Rapist; R for Retribution; V for Vengeance and Violence. Official Review, OnlineBookClub.org 4 of 4 stars: "What really impressed me was the manner in which the author explains the psychology of victims of sex crimes. The author drives home the point that often sex crimes, like pedophilia, are more about control than about actual physical violation.". No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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I have loved Alec Winters since day one. Fierce protector of innocents and punisher of evildoers, he is the Crescent City’s unseen equalizer.
At first, I was uncertain about Vivien and her intentions. Most people, myself included, are leery of reporters looking into criminal stories. Is Vivien after the truth? Will she exploit a child’s abuse to gain notoriety? It didn’t take long for me to realize her sincerity - and boy was I glad. It’s difficult to read a story when you’re busy hating on 90% of the characters.
This book is really about two stories, intertwined as many do. Alec has recently retired from the military and is readjusting to civilian life as a human/angel/demon, while Vivien has recently moved to the area and is learning where she best fits into New Orleans life. Alec is ready for a life with Sabrina, while Vivien briefly wonders about a man who becomes more prominent in her daily life.
Will Vivien survive the backlash of her reporting? I don’t know. We have to wait until book 3 before the author reveals all.
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