Blood and Silver (Deacon Chalk Occult Bounty Hunter) [Mass Market Paperback]

James R. Tuck (Author)

Book Description

Release date: August 7, 2012 | Series: Deacon Chalk Occult Bounty Hunter

Deacon Chalk normally has no trouble telling innocent victims from real monsters. So protecting an abused pregnant were-dog is a no-brainer...until a vicious lycanthrope leader and his brotherhood target Deacon, other shape-shifters, and any humans in their way. Suddenly, Deacon is outnumbered, outgunned, and unsure who - or what - to trust. The only edge he has left is a weapon hungry for his soul and his most savage impulses. And using it will exact a price even this hell-raising hunter fears to pay...

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This is urban fantasy as men's fiction--Sookie Stackhouse meets the Dresden Files by way of Maxim." - Publisher's Weekly

"Not only was Blood and Bullets not a fluke, but it seems as if it was nothing more than Tuck merely flexing his muscles, cracking his knuckles as he tossed off a quick "warming-up" novel before he really got down to business and started writing." -Blogcritics.org

"I think Blood and Silver was even more exciting than Blood and Bullets, although I hate to say it because that one is in my top favorite books EVER and I don't want to hurt its feelings." - Literary Escapism

"... James R. Tuck has done what many authors fail to do...written a sequel that knocks you back a step or two, surpassing expectations, and for me at least, carving his name onto my permanent reading list. His vision for urban fantasy is dark, gritty, violent, and full of monsters." - Vamp Chix Bite Club

From the Author

And the mayhem continues!
Deacon's second full length adventure and man do things get hairy! That's right boys and girls, gather 'round and learn how lycanthropy works int he Deaconverse.  You know it's going to be a helluva ride!

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (August 7, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758271484
• ISBN-13: 978-0758271488
• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 4.1 x 6.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #746,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James R. Tuck was born and raised in The South. Brought up on a steady diet of good southern cooking, country music, Jesus, and guns; he has always been a little weird. For over 15 years he has been a professional tattoo artist and owns Family Tradition Tattoo in his hometown of Marietta, Ga. Now he writes yarns about monsters, guns, hard-eyed men, and tough as nails women.

He puts the DARK in Dark Urban Fantasy.

His Deacon Chalk: Occult Bounty Hunter series is a thrill ride spilling over with violence and mayhem.

Here there be monsters.

Strap up, arm yourself, and hang on for the ride

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hurray for James R. Tuck September 3, 2012

By bigbob1202

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I did not think that Mr. Tuck could top Blood and Bullets. Well I was Wrong! The most enjoyable thing about the book is the non stop action. From the moment you start the first page to the last, its in your face action. I will buy every book he writes. Just keep cranking them out.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Vampire Punisher. August 9, 2012

By FTA

Format:Kindle Edition

Deacon Chalk is the "Punisher" of vampire killers. There are no "good" vampires in this universe, and he kills them without mercy. It was a simple and fun novel to read. The writing style reminds me of the early "Mack Bolan" novels. If the series continues, I would love to see them for under five dollars unless the page count rises.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as any of the previous work. August 27, 2012

By Tropicarcinogen

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I wish I could have enjoyed this book more, I feel like there just aren't enough good male leads in the genre and I was really starting to like Deacon Chalk. However I found the story to be utterly predictable, at times a little too absurd, and it felt like there should have been much more to the story. A lot of time is spent espousing theological views (which came off as preachy to me) instead of character development. The story also seemed like it was over too fast, there were no real twists or bends, just a straight line from point A to point B. I knew how the book was going to end after only a few chapters. I kept waiting for the twist but it never came. All that aside it is still worth the read if you liked the previous installments. It just isn't on the same level.