Former assassin and mafia boss Eva Lucia Santella has lost everything she’s ever cared about, but is still attempting to carve out a new life for herself back in Italy as a modern day Robin Hood, devoted to taking down those who prey on the innocent.And she’s training an army of female assassins to help her do it.When one of her top lieutenants comes under attack, Eva vows revenge.But when her … revenge.
But when her niece Gia Santella—unexpectedly shows up in Italy, Eva finds that she has more to lose than she ever dreamed possible. She’d avoided meeting the young woman, knowing that everyone she ever cares about is inevitably taken from her.
The two women soon find themselves in the fight of their lives in a battle that leaves them both reeling in grief and left with only one option:
Kill or be killed.
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The Suicide King – a review by Rosemary Kenny
Kristi Belcamino’s Queen of Spades is Eva Santella; whose enemy is the eponymous ‘Suicide King’.
He first targets her guard dogs, then her Italian stronghold and finally her niece, Gia, in revenge for the death of his sister at Eva’s hand and the body count soon rises.
What happens at the wedding reception?
Why does Gia blame the Queen of Spades for it?
How does Eva discover her enemy’s name?
The latter part of the novel could do with named chapter headings imho, as it’s sometimes unclear (to me), who’s the subject of the particular chapter, especially between Gia or Eva.
I got a little confused as Eva’s story morphed into Gia’s and back again, before ending rather abruptly, while the grammar needs better proofreading. Yet overall the story makes interesting characters come to life and conveys the intensity of vendetta!
Why not get yourself a copy today and decide for yourself?
Once more into the deep
Eva, now building her army, is drawn in to yet another twisted plot by her Italian enemies to attempt her demise. As the story progresses unexpected complications arise, temporary measures are thwarted, and the hard lessons learned keep surfacing. Kristi Belcamino’s The Suicide King takes readers once more into the deep, dark, and twisted world of the Queen of Spades and adds more space to it. Introducing new branches to her already tangled tree of vengeance and establishing connections to her family both living and dead; this book does not disappoint. I don’t know how I am going to be able to wait for her next call to action.
I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
This novel is another home run for Kristi Belcamino. The Queen of Spades is Gia’s aunt that she never met or even new of. Turricci is a mob leader that has revenge on his mind. He wants to kill anyone related to Eva, the Queen of Spades. Eva declares war on the Cosa Nostra. Eva’s prime member of her assassin group of women, Chiara, is kidnapped by Turricci. This novel is another page turner and a thrill ride.
This is a wonderful action packed thriller!Lots of action and complex characters. Eva tried to avoid meeting her niece Gia but ultimately the two meet and have to fight for their lives. Lots of detail and interesting storyline that will keep you interested and wanting more!
“The Suicide King” by Kristi Belcamino is the third whirlwind in this incredible series ~ GREAT read ~ intense/satisfying/combining characters we know and love with a vendetta that’s dying to be ended ~ in only the way the Queen of Spades can end it! Soooooo looking forward to the next one, “The Ace of Clubs” in end-December. (Can we make the calendar flip by so it’s here sooner?! Please?!?!?)
Another amazing book has hit the shelves. Without revealing too much (after all, you need to read the book), the star of the show is our bad-ass/kick-ass heroine Eva, who gives her all for the good of all with her team of woman assassins who despite being assassins are doing everything for all the RIGHT reasons. All of Kristi’s books are superbly written and one of my favorite things about her writing is that everything is so real, including the raw emotion she elicits. My favorite thing about this book is the Eva and Gia come together! Who is Gia? you may ask? Well, now you need to go back and read ALL of Kristi’s books to get the answer, although, you need to know that her books hold their own as stand-alones without any cliffhangers if you are new to this talented author. The descriptives are amazing, story and character development rival any and every best selling, mystery author around! You can actually picture yourself there, and the story keeps the thrill alive until you get to the last page. This third installment gets more into family dynamics and gives a little more background regarding the relationship between the two women. So, now it’s timed to find out how Eva became the Queen of Spades, after losing everything, pulling herself back up and stopping at nothing until her cause is avenged! I received a complimentary copy of this book and am providing my review for no other reason except to assist you in deciding to buy this wonderful read.
This is the latest in the Queen of Spades Thrillers, and a thriller it truly is! I have loved all of Kristi’s books but this is the best yet. It is intense, suspenseful and over the top with action. I could not put it down, and I cannot wait for the next in this series! Kristi, thank you for sharing your gift with us! Prima la Fagmilia
I received this as an ARC reader, but the review is my own
I really enjoy Belcamino’s writing. Her stories always include strong, resilient women and intense storylines that are powerful and thought-provoking. She gives you the good, bad, and ugly sides as well as the gripping emotional scenes that resonate throughout the reads. This book, The Suicide King, encompasses all of the above. It pulls you in from the beginning and holds you captive until the end. And this book also has the best of two worlds, Eva AND Gia! It was awesome to have both these fabulous ladies in a book together. I enjoyed getting a deeper look at Eva’s life, her thoughts, and her motivations. She is such a compelling character and has such a presence. Though her emotional turmoil is not yet over, she pushes through, holds strong, and helps those she loves and considers family no matter what. This book was an incredible ride and a very satisfying read.
The plot was intense and filled with action. It was a great fit for the Queen of Spades series. The characters were well-developed and the character Gia added to the story. I recommend this book and the series.
Just finished Suicide King. Eva Queen of Spades Eva Queen of Spades and Gia together. Nothing better Vengeance with a Sword. If you haven’t read Kristi’s Books yet, What are you waiting for?
I was lucky enough to have gotten a ARC copy of this book from the author. I am volunteering to leave this review. Every book I read from Kristi Belcamino I fall more in love with her. As usual The Queen of Spades kicks some ass with plenty of twist and turns.