theelliemo's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
4.0
A strong novel in a series that, in my opinion, keeps getting better. Hard-hitting story that made my skin crawl at times. My only complaint is that sometimes the author in his narrative gets a little verbose. The subject matter is very dark, but very real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
sarahs_bookish_life's review
5.0
I don’t know how the author does it but with each book, it’s better than the last which I keep thinking can’t be possible. It sure is though as Tony J Forder just keeps delivering top class reads.
What makes this series so compelling is Bliss. He is a law unto himself and is probably a nightmare to work with at times but his heart is pure gold. He goes above and beyond, putting himself in danger to catch the criminals and get them off the streets. Trafficking young women is such an horrendous crime in itself and it affected me in ways I didn’t think was possible. I thought the author did a particularly stellar job of portraying Bliss’ emotions throughout the story.
I would love to see this series on the screen and would be so interested to see who would be cast for the role. He isn’t a spring chicken by any means but he seems to have a way with the ladies which I think comes as much as a surprise to him as it does to readers at times. There is just something about his character that is ruggedly attractive that made me want to mother him. Probably not the authors intention but he does have his demons which has you not only routing for him but to take him under your wings also and bring a bit of happiness into his life. But then of course, it wouldn’t be a gripping crime thriller then and where would the enjoyment be in that?
The Autumn Tree is a tense page turner that totally enveloped me and wouldn’t let go. This is an author who creates truly gripping storylines that will pull on the readers emotions. I adore Bliss and his working relationship with Chandler is just top notch and makes for some entertaining reading in itself. This series goes from strength to strength that delivers on all counts, each and every time. If you haven’t discovered Bliss for yourself yet, then you are in for a major treat.
My thanks to the author for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
What makes this series so compelling is Bliss. He is a law unto himself and is probably a nightmare to work with at times but his heart is pure gold. He goes above and beyond, putting himself in danger to catch the criminals and get them off the streets. Trafficking young women is such an horrendous crime in itself and it affected me in ways I didn’t think was possible. I thought the author did a particularly stellar job of portraying Bliss’ emotions throughout the story.
I would love to see this series on the screen and would be so interested to see who would be cast for the role. He isn’t a spring chicken by any means but he seems to have a way with the ladies which I think comes as much as a surprise to him as it does to readers at times. There is just something about his character that is ruggedly attractive that made me want to mother him. Probably not the authors intention but he does have his demons which has you not only routing for him but to take him under your wings also and bring a bit of happiness into his life. But then of course, it wouldn’t be a gripping crime thriller then and where would the enjoyment be in that?
The Autumn Tree is a tense page turner that totally enveloped me and wouldn’t let go. This is an author who creates truly gripping storylines that will pull on the readers emotions. I adore Bliss and his working relationship with Chandler is just top notch and makes for some entertaining reading in itself. This series goes from strength to strength that delivers on all counts, each and every time. If you haven’t discovered Bliss for yourself yet, then you are in for a major treat.
My thanks to the author for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
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