trenton_ross's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
sofieborglundcinnamonbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
perednia's review against another edition
4.0
Another excellent entry in the ongoing saga of Quinn Colson and his family, with a couple surprises in the way things play out and, of course, the set-up for the next book.
martyfried's review against another edition
5.0
This book made me laugh, cry, and keep on reading. The issues of immigration were front and center, and it did a good job of showing the heartaches of immigrants from south of the border, and some of the politics of those causing many of the heartaches. There were some really good people, and really bad ones. And then, as usual, many who were both, or just caught in the middle.
Our favorite villain, Fannie Hathcock, really showed her true colors in this book. In earlier books, she seemed to be somewhat of a victim of her upbringing, and mistreatment by evil men, and I would sometimes be happy when she won - kind of like JR in the TV show Dallas if you watched that. He was the bad guy we loved to hate. But she became more and more evil, it seems, and in this book she really became hateful. But aside from her powerful friends, she had some powerful enemies, including my favorite, Lillie Virgil, a US Marshall who loves to tangle with the bad guys. I was really happy to see her in this one. And Quinn's sister, Caddie Colson, proved to be a formidable player in this story too.
Near the end of this book, it seemed like it was going to be the last episode of a great series. But then, right at the very end something happened to give hope to us fans, so I suspect there will be more coming. I sure hope so.
Our favorite villain, Fannie Hathcock, really showed her true colors in this book. In earlier books, she seemed to be somewhat of a victim of her upbringing, and mistreatment by evil men, and I would sometimes be happy when she won - kind of like JR in the TV show Dallas if you watched that. He was the bad guy we loved to hate. But she became more and more evil, it seems, and in this book she really became hateful. But aside from her powerful friends, she had some powerful enemies, including my favorite, Lillie Virgil, a US Marshall who loves to tangle with the bad guys. I was really happy to see her in this one. And Quinn's sister, Caddie Colson, proved to be a formidable player in this story too.
Near the end of this book, it seemed like it was going to be the last episode of a great series. But then, right at the very end something happened to give hope to us fans, so I suspect there will be more coming. I sure hope so.
sunny76's review against another edition
5.0
Another excellent addition to the Quinn Colson series that includes Lilly and illegal immigrants. I did not see that freakish twist at the end!!! Need to read the next one NOW!
eleellis's review against another edition
4.0
The Revelators by Ace Atkins is number ten in the Quinn Colson series and picks up exactly where the previous novel left off - with Sheriff Quinn Colson fighting for his life after being ambushed, shot and left for dead.
As the story continues, newly elected and corrupt Governor Vardaman has placed Colson on temporary leave and has inserted his own selected group of crony replacements to enforce the law as they see fit in Tibbehah County, Tennessee. At the same time, Colson and his department have been placed under a fabricated investigation for the corruption in Colson's jurisdiction.
With the replacements doing little of productive law enforcement while conducting acts of overt criminality, Fannie Hathcock has been continuing to grow her own criminal enterprise with free reins. Hathcock's power has taken an upward trajectory, with her criminal invasive tendrils reaching out through any crevice thought to be profitable for her, no matter how nasty. Through her successes, Hathcock becomes even more lethal in her pursuits, seemingly without end.
With corruption running rampant in the county and beyond, Colson and those close to him worry if law and order will return and if those responsible for the lawlessness will ever face justice.
In The Revelators, Atkins brings back previously introduced characters with continued development, while avoiding allowing the characters to grow tiresome and stale and in this tale, doors close and door open, allowing the promise of the return of the Quinn Colson character.
In the Quinn Colson series, Atkins has been one of the rare writers that have been creative enough to maintain a long series without losing steam or missing a beat.
The Revelators is highly recommended to readers that enjoy regional crime thrillers with characters that are believable and storylines that are not impossible to imagine.
This advanced reader copy was provided for the promise of a fair review.
As the story continues, newly elected and corrupt Governor Vardaman has placed Colson on temporary leave and has inserted his own selected group of crony replacements to enforce the law as they see fit in Tibbehah County, Tennessee. At the same time, Colson and his department have been placed under a fabricated investigation for the corruption in Colson's jurisdiction.
With the replacements doing little of productive law enforcement while conducting acts of overt criminality, Fannie Hathcock has been continuing to grow her own criminal enterprise with free reins. Hathcock's power has taken an upward trajectory, with her criminal invasive tendrils reaching out through any crevice thought to be profitable for her, no matter how nasty. Through her successes, Hathcock becomes even more lethal in her pursuits, seemingly without end.
With corruption running rampant in the county and beyond, Colson and those close to him worry if law and order will return and if those responsible for the lawlessness will ever face justice.
In The Revelators, Atkins brings back previously introduced characters with continued development, while avoiding allowing the characters to grow tiresome and stale and in this tale, doors close and door open, allowing the promise of the return of the Quinn Colson character.
In the Quinn Colson series, Atkins has been one of the rare writers that have been creative enough to maintain a long series without losing steam or missing a beat.
The Revelators is highly recommended to readers that enjoy regional crime thrillers with characters that are believable and storylines that are not impossible to imagine.
This advanced reader copy was provided for the promise of a fair review.
eleellis's review against another edition
5.0
The Revelators by Ace Atkins is number ten in the Quinn Colson series and picks up exactly where the previous novel left off - with Sheriff Quinn Colson fighting for his life after being ambushed, shot and left for dead.
As the story continues, newly elected and corrupt Governor Vardaman has placed Colson on temporary leave and has inserted his own selected group of crony replacements to enforce the law as they see fit in Tibbehah County, Tennessee. At the same time, Colson and his department have been placed under a fabricated investigation for the corruption in Colson's jurisdiction.
With the replacements doing little of productive law enforcement while conducting acts of overt criminality, Fannie Hathcock has been continuing to grow her own criminal enterprise with free reins. Hathcock's power has taken an upward trajectory, with her criminal invasive tendrils reaching out through any crevice thought to be profitable for her, no matter how nasty. Through her successes, Hathcock becomes even more lethal in her pursuits, seemingly without end.
With corruption running rampant in the county and beyond, Colson and those close to him worry if law and order will return and if those responsible for the lawlessness will ever face justice.
In The Revelators, Atkins brings back previously introduced characters with continued development, while avoiding allowing the characters to grow tiresome and stale and in this tale, doors close and door open, allowing the promise of the return of the Quinn Colson character.
In the Quinn Colson series, Atkins has been one of the rare writers that have been creative enough to maintain a long series without losing steam or missing a beat.
The Revelators is highly recommended to readers that enjoy regional crime thrillers with characters that are believable and storylines that are not impossible to imagine.
This advanced reader copy was provided for the promise of a fair review.
jakewritesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I set aside the Quinn Colson series for a bit after book nine because I feel like book nine would have been a perfect capper to the tale. Yes, it ended with a cliffhanger...so what? It felt like Atkins was building up towards that story. And it exploded when he finally got there.
He picks back up here with hardly any denouement. Tibbehah is still in trouble. By the time things are resolved at the end, the chess board has been rearranged completely. The ending seems like a soft reboot of the whole series, which is probably needed, given how played out many of the dynamics are.
Despite my idea for a "perfect ending," I enjoyed this book and I continue to enjoy this excellent series.
He picks back up here with hardly any denouement. Tibbehah is still in trouble. By the time things are resolved at the end, the chess board has been rearranged completely. The ending seems like a soft reboot of the whole series, which is probably needed, given how played out many of the dynamics are.
Despite my idea for a "perfect ending," I enjoyed this book and I continue to enjoy this excellent series.
vkemp's review
4.0
Quinn Colson is in the hospital, recovering from being shot four times. He was ambushed by unknown assailants. His recovery is slow and he is taking more pain pills than he really should. His wife, Maggie, is pregnant and they both worry about each other. Fannie Hathcock, the Dixie Mafia ruler of Tibbehah County MS, has plans to expand her empire and has built a luxurious retreat on the banks of the lake; she will entertain the men running Mississippi, including the newly-elected governor, who secretly runs a militia group who may be behind Quinn's shooting. The local chicken plant is raided and all the undocumented immigrants are rounded up and sent to Louisiana; their children are left behind, so Caddy Colson, Quinn's sister takes them in at her sanctuary, The River, that she built with her fiance, Jamy Dixon, who died in her arms. Meanwhile, Donnie Varner, a old friend of Quinn and Caddy has secured an early release from prison, by volunteering to go underground to help bring down both the Mexican cartel and the Watchmen in Tibbehah County. There are a lot of strings winding through this entertaining story, but Atkins brings them all to a very satisfactory ending. Recommended.
donnek's review
5.0
Without getting into the nitty, gritty details, just when I thought that Atkins was wrapping up the Quinn Colson series, in walks the next antagonist for the series continued survival. Enough said and I can't believe I have to wait another year to find out the new direction of this incredible series.