Slashback: A Cal Leandros Novel

Rob Thurman

Mar 2013 · Cal Leandros Book 8 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

I stopped and let them circle me, first because it was intriguing and, second, because, honestly, what could they do? Only knives, but all armed, and that made them even more interesting. Interesting. Fun.

Playtime…

Taking on bloodthirsty supernatural monsters is how Caliban and Niko Leandros make a living. But years ago—before they became a force to be reckoned with—the brothers were almost victims of a very human serial killer.

Almost.

Unfortunately for them, that particular depraved killer was working as apprentice to a creature far more malevolent—the legendary Spring-heeled Jack. He’s just hit town. He hasn’t forgotten what the Leandros brothers did to his murderous protégé. He hasn’t forgotten what they owe him.
 
And now they are going to pay…and pay…and pay.…

Ratings and reviews

This novel has such a vast and dynamic plot, such fist-clenching, heart-pounding action, and such witty and hilarious satire that it has officially become my favorite Cal Leandros novel, hands down. With a split narration between the past and the present, the interwoven thread of co-dependency, and the reality of sacrifice, Rob Thurman has taken the core of brotherhood and humanity to a new level. Well done.

Cal and Niko are my favorites! Thurman does such an excellent job of pulling you into their personalities. The twist with Robin was great. I loved every snarky sarcastic bit of it!

Another great book by Rob Thurman. If not for the annoyance called work I would not have put it down!

About the author

Rob Thurman lives in Indiana, land of cows, corn, and ravenous wild turkeys. Rob is the author of the Cal Leandros novels; the Trickster novels; the Korsak Brothers novels; and several stories in various anthologies. Besides ravenous wild turkeys, Rob has three rescue dogs (if you don’t have a dog, how do you live?)—one of which is a Great Dane–Lab mix that weighs well over one hundred pounds, barks at strangers like Cujo times ten, then runs to hide under the kitchen table and pee on herself. Burglars tend to find this a mixed message. The other two dogs, however, are more invested in keeping their food source alive. All were adopted from the pound (one on his last day on death row). They were all fully grown, already house-trained, and grateful as hell. Think about it the next time you’re looking for a Rover or a Fluffy.