Pigeon Blood Red is the first story in the mystery thriller series by the same name. Ed Duncan is more than experienced to write such stories. I am in awe at his legal expertise and his ability to climb into the mind of a cold-blooded hit man.
Not Your Ordinary Killer
How many times have you read a mystery where you felt sympathy for the killer? Author Ed Duncan has created a cold-blooded killer with a warm heart. That is, warm and loving for his lady. Duncan’s characters are extremely well-drawn. The killer knows what his lady does for a living. I got the feeling he did not truly approve but accepts it. Likewise, she knows something about him that, at times, scares her. Together, they give each other room to live their separate lives, albeit, always protective of each other. That is, each would kill to protect the other. This story wraps around Rico’s life, though Jean plays a prominent role.
Duncan’s writing is lean, mean, and clean. The unexpected brutal action and intense suspense never stops. This is an edge-of-your-seat story about the life of Rico, and the first in the series of stories. If you enjoy suspense with shocking twists, filled with legalities and clandestine criminal action, read Pigeon Blood Red, and hold onto your seat.
I have also read the next story, The Last Straw. Just when I thought life for Rico could not become any more shocking, it only gets more intense and frightful. You know I am going to read the next story in the series, Rico Stays, as well. Duncan’s writing and his knowledge of the criminal mind is exceptional, not a word wasted, not a shock undeserved.
The Next Stories
I have already read the 2nd story in this series and purchased the 3rd. Duncan’s writing is exceptional.
I have already read The Last Straw and reviewed it as well on Amazon, Bookbub and Goodreads. The story is the ongoing saga hit a hit man that Duncan has exquisitely created.
Rico Stays is the 3rd story. I am hoping there will be more stories to continue this series. Ed Duncan’s life experience and knowledge is what makes his stories feel like real life.
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