Is it still revenge if you kill the innocent?Fast, furious, and with an iron will—Louie Thorne is the woman they fear. Crime lords the world over go to great lengths to escape her retribution. But with her terrifying gift and relentless drive, there is nowhere in the world they can hide.For Lou it’s personal. When her father was murdered by drug lords, Lou survived not only because of her … Lou survived not only because of her supernatural ability to be anywhere at any time, but because she found a reason to live: revenge. She vowed to destroy those who carelessly destroyed the lives of others.
Yet Lou’s freedom to exact these plans lies in her anonymity. She kills without repercussions because she is little more than a ghost haunting the dark underbelly of the world.
Until a young reporter desperate for the story of a lifetime starts to unravel the mystery of Louie Thorne and threatens to expose Lou to the light…
Praise for the Shadows in the Water series
★★★★★ “An amazing book with a unique premise!”
★★★★★ “Dark and suspenseful, Shadows in the Water sends tingles down your spine!”
★★★★★ “The main character is a serial killer, but it’s cool. She only kills the bad guys.”
★★★★★ “This book is well done. It grabs you and doesn’t want to let go no matter how tired you are and need to sleep.”
★★★★ “Something really different in the supernatural/power type of story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book with plenty of suspense, well-drawn characters, and a really unusual premise.”
★★★★★ “Such a great book! I can’t wait to read the next one!”
★★★★★ “Taut, well written, and absorbing!”
★★★★★ “One of the best supernatural thrillers.”
★★★★★ “Grabs you from the first page and never stops!”
★★★★★ “A great read, the author brings the characters to life and provides an excellent page turner.”
★★★★★ “…you will not want to put it down.”
★★★★★ “Utterly fantastic.”
★★★★★ “Highly original, with a heroine that is sure to be one of your favorite literary characters.”
★★★★★ “Get comfortable before you begin because you won’t put this book down until the end.”
★★★★★ “Keep ‘em coming Kory Shrum…and please hurry.”
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Lou Thorne continues to be one of my favorite anti-heroines! I do love snarky, sassy, kickass babes—but they tend to be a dime a dozen. Lou’s dark, predatory calm is a refreshing twist, though it was interesting to see it falter in this book. The vengeance that once fueled her wrath has been sated, and she’s left wondering what now? What does she have left to live—or kill—for? And what happens when the tables are turned and justice is demanded for her actions? Shrum delivers the answers to these questions in that fierce, poetic prose I’ve come to expect and adore of her work. I can’t wait for the next book!
ONE SLOW BURN!!!
OMG! Wow! I’ll get it out eventually. Maybe. Man, talk about a deal with the devil. All the drama, uncertainty, determination, fear, angst, danger and suspense increases steadily while tension spirials bringing this read roaring to life. Twists and turns abound with unexpected circumstances make for one thrilling experience. In a whirlwind of emotions and events really pulls those heartstrings. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really pulls this little jewel together beautifully. Kory did an amazing job bringing together beautifully. Fantastic job Kory, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Danse Macabre is the third book in the Lou Thorne series and it keeps keeps getting better and better.
Kory Shrum knows how to entice and engage her reader from the very first page. The interactions the characters had with each other range from a myriad of emotions. Some of her characters, including Lou, had to deal with inner struggles and conflicts. But Lou’s inner turmoil put her life in jeopardy, especially when she refused to wear her vest or use her gun…and once again, people were out to kill her. Piper even let her guard down with regards to her personal problems. Her heart to heart talk with King, and even Lou, albeit a drunken one, was realistic in nature and that storyline added an additional layer of depth to this fascinating story.
Overall, this is a book that you will want to read in one sitting…it’s that good.
Oh. My. G—! This is such an amazing book! All full of danger, angst, emotion, and everything else! I loved it! I love Kory’s writing! She is so amazing!
When I first read and reviewed this, I didn’t realize it was 3rd in the series. It stands on its own; but the two previous books, Shadows in the Water and Under the Bones (A Lou Thorne Thriller, #2), add a lot of interesting background that greatly contributes to enjoyment of Danse Macabre, and greater insight into, and understanding of, the main characters and their relationships. Plus, they are both really good stories.
Lou has a unique ability. She can shift from one dark place to another dark place. The Danse starts with her using this ability to kill all 20 drivers of a convoy transporting heroin, and destroying the entire shipment, trucks and all. But then something happens to her killer instinct, perhaps associated with a young man she killed. We find out she works with Konstantine and King to kill criminals who are above the law. But with her killer instinct on the blink, she is at a disadvantage. Her family had been brutally murdered, so she wants to avenge them. But vengeance only leads to more vengeance. Hence, the Danse Macabre. The challenge for Lou and her team is to somehow stop the Danse, without letting the guilty escape punishment, and without themselves becoming evil. Interesting psychological conundrums, difficult choices to make, evolvinging personal interactions, relationships, and bonds of friendship. It’s a powerful story, with well-drawn characters, full of vengeance, violence and intense action.
Danse Macabre is the third book in the Lou Thorne series and it keeps keeps getting better and better.
Kory Shrum knows how to entice and engage her reader from the very first page. The interactions the characters had with each other range from a myriad of emotions. Some of her characters, including Lou, had to deal with inner struggles and conflicts. But Lou’s inner turmoil put her life in jeopardy, especially when she refused to wear her vest or use her gun…and once again, people were out to kill her. Piper even let her guard down with regards to her personal problems. Her heart to heart talk with King, and even Lou, albeit a drunken one, was realistic in nature and that storyline added an additional layer of depth to this fascinating story.
Overall, this is a book that you will want to read in one sitting…it’s that good.