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gretel7's review against another edition
3.0
I received this from Netgalley.com.
In 1887 near the tiny Texas town of Comanche, a posse finally ends the murderous career of The Piney Woods Kid in a hail of bullets. Current day, The Piney Woods Kid's ghost appears and is murdering the descendents of the people who killed him.
So, how do you stop a ghost from killing? A decent read, some slow parts as the story was building.
3☆
In 1887 near the tiny Texas town of Comanche, a posse finally ends the murderous career of The Piney Woods Kid in a hail of bullets. Current day, The Piney Woods Kid's ghost appears and is murdering the descendents of the people who killed him.
So, how do you stop a ghost from killing? A decent read, some slow parts as the story was building.
3☆
popthebutterfly's review against another edition
1.0
Disclaimer: I received this book from Smith Publicity. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Comanche
Author: Brett Riley
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 1/5
Recommended For...: murder mystery, horror fans
Publication Date: September 1, 2020
Genre: Mystery Horror
Recommended Age: can’t recommend, dnf-ed
Publisher: Imbrifex Books
Pages: 337
Synopsis: In 1887 near the tiny Texas town of Comanche, a posse finally ends the murderous career of The Piney Woods Kid in a hail of bullets. Still in the grip of blood-lust, the vigilantes hack the Kid’s corpse to bits in the dead house behind the train depot. The people of Comanche rejoice. Justice has been done. A long bloody chapter in the town’s history is over.
The year is now 2016. Comanche police are stymied by a double murder at the train depot. Witnesses swear the killer was dressed like an old-time gunslinger. Rumors fly that it’s the ghost of The Piney Woods Kid, back to wreak revenge on the descendants of the vigilantes who killed him.
Help arrives in the form of a team of investigators from New Orleans. Shunned by the local community and haunted by their own pasts, they’re nonetheless determined to unravel the mystery. They follow the evidence and soon find themselves in the crosshairs of the killer.
Review: DNFed at 60%. The book is a bit monotonous and doesn't really live up to the synopsis. There's very little paranormal activity in this book and the book just kinda bored me overall.
Verdict: Not for me but maybe for you!
Book: Comanche
Author: Brett Riley
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 1/5
Recommended For...: murder mystery, horror fans
Publication Date: September 1, 2020
Genre: Mystery Horror
Recommended Age: can’t recommend, dnf-ed
Publisher: Imbrifex Books
Pages: 337
Synopsis: In 1887 near the tiny Texas town of Comanche, a posse finally ends the murderous career of The Piney Woods Kid in a hail of bullets. Still in the grip of blood-lust, the vigilantes hack the Kid’s corpse to bits in the dead house behind the train depot. The people of Comanche rejoice. Justice has been done. A long bloody chapter in the town’s history is over.
The year is now 2016. Comanche police are stymied by a double murder at the train depot. Witnesses swear the killer was dressed like an old-time gunslinger. Rumors fly that it’s the ghost of The Piney Woods Kid, back to wreak revenge on the descendants of the vigilantes who killed him.
Help arrives in the form of a team of investigators from New Orleans. Shunned by the local community and haunted by their own pasts, they’re nonetheless determined to unravel the mystery. They follow the evidence and soon find themselves in the crosshairs of the killer.
Review: DNFed at 60%. The book is a bit monotonous and doesn't really live up to the synopsis. There's very little paranormal activity in this book and the book just kinda bored me overall.
Verdict: Not for me but maybe for you!
the_reader_mommy's review against another edition
2.0
I was so excited to read this book after reading the description - the ghost of an outlaw killed centuries before resurfaces? Wow!
But when I did get around to reading it, I was disappointed.
The book had immense potential, why did the author waste it? The "ghost", when it does appear (which was too few times), is not too scary. And the main detective investigating the case is an alcoholic after he has lost his wife in a freak accident, but his condition is underplayed to the extent you don't even remember it till the end anymore.
And why didn't the author use quotes for dialogues???
Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC copy.
But when I did get around to reading it, I was disappointed.
The book had immense potential, why did the author waste it? The "ghost", when it does appear (which was too few times), is not too scary. And the main detective investigating the case is an alcoholic after he has lost his wife in a freak accident, but his condition is underplayed to the extent you don't even remember it till the end anymore.
And why didn't the author use quotes for dialogues???
Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC copy.
ericarobyn's review against another edition
5.0
Comanche by Brett Riley is a fast-paced western thriller about a revengeful ghost that had been murdered in 1887, but has now come back to take down residents of a small town in 2016.
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way.
This tale centers around the ghost of the Piney Woods Kid. In the afterlife, the Kid is still extremely unsettled, but he still has his quick-draw skills that he was so famous for in life.
While his bullets don’t leave entry or exit holes, the descendants of the men that desecrated his body will soon learn that they wreak havoc all the same.
In 2016, we meet Raymond Turner who is battling some inner demons. His friend and business partner, Darrell LeBlanc, is determined to see him through to the other side. When a case arises in the town that Raymon’s sister live in where someone is killing the local residents, she calls Raymond and Darrell in for help.
Before the two leave town, they also ask Elizabeth McDowell, who has some medium-like and empathetic abilities, to come along to help.
Once they all get to town, they quickly realize that they are in over their heads, but they are determined to help no matter the cost. They just may need to bring in some more backup.
Man, these three were quite the trio! I would happily read many more tales involving these characters if the author ever chose to write more. They were each so interesting and they all had such great banter with one another. I also loved how protective they all were of one another. That was such an uplifting element to see in a novel where things quickly go sideways and the danger ramps up.
Right from the start, I was totally captivated by this book! I loved that it started out in the past and then rotated through different timelines before everything converged into present day. That gave the reader a good look at what occurred, and how we got into this mess.
And the ACTION! Oh boy. I was already quite spooked by the whole revengeful-ghost that can shoot and kill in the blink of an eye, but the way his bullets affected the body… Terrifying! But I will leave the discovery of more detail there to you if you snag this one.
The action scenes were wonderfully written and they were all so intense. I found myself sitting on the edge of our couch when various scenes started ramping up out of nerves for the characters.
I so badly wanted everyone to walk away alive and unharmed, but that was some serious wishful thinking!
My Favorite Passages
Hard living made you old. Nightmares did not help either.
If what happened at this diner was perpetrated by someone modeling themselves after the Piney Woods Kid, you might need a life jacket to float through all the blood you’ll find.
We’re family, even if you are a puckered asshole.
Percocet dulled only a certain kind of pain.
My Final Thoughts
I highly recommend going to pick this one up ASAP! It’s a gripping tale of revenge and determination that I just couldn’t get enough of.
If you enjoy intense, suspenseful reads with a western element where the old west meets the new, this one will be totally in your wheelhouse!
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way.
This tale centers around the ghost of the Piney Woods Kid. In the afterlife, the Kid is still extremely unsettled, but he still has his quick-draw skills that he was so famous for in life.
While his bullets don’t leave entry or exit holes, the descendants of the men that desecrated his body will soon learn that they wreak havoc all the same.
In 2016, we meet Raymond Turner who is battling some inner demons. His friend and business partner, Darrell LeBlanc, is determined to see him through to the other side. When a case arises in the town that Raymon’s sister live in where someone is killing the local residents, she calls Raymond and Darrell in for help.
Before the two leave town, they also ask Elizabeth McDowell, who has some medium-like and empathetic abilities, to come along to help.
Once they all get to town, they quickly realize that they are in over their heads, but they are determined to help no matter the cost. They just may need to bring in some more backup.
Man, these three were quite the trio! I would happily read many more tales involving these characters if the author ever chose to write more. They were each so interesting and they all had such great banter with one another. I also loved how protective they all were of one another. That was such an uplifting element to see in a novel where things quickly go sideways and the danger ramps up.
Right from the start, I was totally captivated by this book! I loved that it started out in the past and then rotated through different timelines before everything converged into present day. That gave the reader a good look at what occurred, and how we got into this mess.
And the ACTION! Oh boy. I was already quite spooked by the whole revengeful-ghost that can shoot and kill in the blink of an eye, but the way his bullets affected the body… Terrifying! But I will leave the discovery of more detail there to you if you snag this one.
The action scenes were wonderfully written and they were all so intense. I found myself sitting on the edge of our couch when various scenes started ramping up out of nerves for the characters.
I so badly wanted everyone to walk away alive and unharmed, but that was some serious wishful thinking!
My Favorite Passages
Hard living made you old. Nightmares did not help either.
If what happened at this diner was perpetrated by someone modeling themselves after the Piney Woods Kid, you might need a life jacket to float through all the blood you’ll find.
We’re family, even if you are a puckered asshole.
Percocet dulled only a certain kind of pain.
My Final Thoughts
I highly recommend going to pick this one up ASAP! It’s a gripping tale of revenge and determination that I just couldn’t get enough of.
If you enjoy intense, suspenseful reads with a western element where the old west meets the new, this one will be totally in your wheelhouse!
cyireadbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Old West, meets New West in this thriller/ghost story.
There is someone that is terrorizing and murdering people in the small town of Comanche, TX. A private investigator, who is a relative of one of the townsfolk, is recruited to investigate the crimes.
What follows is a gripping story that begs for a series.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
There is someone that is terrorizing and murdering people in the small town of Comanche, TX. A private investigator, who is a relative of one of the townsfolk, is recruited to investigate the crimes.
What follows is a gripping story that begs for a series.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
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