THIRDS: Book One When homicide detective Dexter J. Daley’s testimony helps send his partner away for murder, the consequences–and the media frenzy–aren’t far behind. He soon finds himself sans boyfriend, sans friends, and, after an unpleasant encounter in a parking garage after the trial, he’s lucky he doesn’t find himself sans teeth. Dex fears he’ll get transferred from the Human Police … the Human Police Force’s Sixth Precinct, or worse, get dismissed. Instead, his adoptive father–a sergeant at the Therian-Human Intelligence Recon Defense Squadron otherwise known as the THIRDS–pulls a few strings, and Dex gets recruited as a Defense Agent.
Dex is determined to get his life back on track and eager to get started in his new job. But his first meeting with Team Leader Sloane Brodie, who also happens to be his new jaguar Therian partner, turns disastrous. When the team is called to investigate the murders of three HumaniTherian activists, it soon becomes clear to Dex that getting his partner and the rest of the tightknit team to accept him will be a lot harder than catching the killer–and every bit as dangerous.
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This is the first book in the THIRDS series. I HIGHLY recommend the whole series. This is a really cool twist, very original idea, on shifters in our world. The main characters in the first several books give wonderful depth and development to them. EACH book can be read as a stand-alone story but if you read the whole series you will not be disappointed. As of this review, there are 9 books in the series and I have not only read them all, but have read them multiple times. Still want to read them again but am trying to get some of my other books read as well. The next one is due out in Oct-2017 and I can’t wait!!!
This book was different. I enjoy different every now and then. But since this is a series of about 9 books and 3 more extra books i am looking forward to reading each of them.
My first exposure to the THIRDS series was Book 7. As my first shape-shifter novel, I was a bit uncertain. But I fell in love with Dex and Sloane and the rest of the THIRDS. This series now numbers nine books, and I’ve read/listened to all nine. Lots of suspense. Lots of intrigue. Lots of near-death experiences. Also lots of love and devotion. This first book grabs you by the throat and keeps your interest through the ninth book. If you’re not a shape-shifter fan, you will be. Cochet is a master!
LOVE THIS BOOK and perfect set up to lure you to read the 8 following books.
Love this world.
Hell & High Water is the first book in the THIRDS series by Charlie Cochet. It starts with Dex putting his work partner behind bars for shooting a Therian in the back in cold blood. Of course, this doesn’t go down very well with others in the police force so he gets beaten up for his trouble on more than one occasion. He also gets shunted out of his job into a new one with the Therian force, called a promotion to help it go down easier. When he gets there, he realises that his new team is in trouble, and he has some big boots to fill. This is also whilst they have an ongoing investigation, plus the tensions within the team.
This book had me laughing out loud with Dex’s comments and snark, whilst in the next breath, my heart was breaking for him/them/her (whichever one of the team that was being spoken about). Although Dex could be called high maintenance, his humour is his shield and he wields it with precision! He has a brain and eyes, and isn’t afraid to use them – seeing connections and things that others are trying to hide. There isn’t a lot of unnecessary drama with Dex, the drama that is there is usually for a reason. Sloane doesn’t want a new partner, but is on his last warning. To his surprise, Dex is accepted by most of the team quicker than he would have thought possible. To his dismay, he finds that he also likes him, although he doesn’t want to.
This book is excellently written, and will draw you in as you stay with Dex as he goes through everything. The pace is smooth throughout, building up to the climax that will leave you breathless. Full of emotions, whether they are ‘good’ or ‘bad’, as a reader you will experience a whole gamut of them. There were no editing or grammatical errors that disrupted my reading flow. Highly recommended, and I can’t wait to continue with this series.
* Verified Purchase ~ April 2017 *
Merissa
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I liked that this was a twist on an established genre, but much of it was hit and miss. The main character was pretty unlikable, the background characters melded a little to well w/ the background, and there were a few issues I couldn’t ignore.
I didn’t hate it, I don’t regret reading it, but I’m not sure I’ll continue the series. Maybe later when it’s not as fresh.
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loved this read so much so that I purchased the next book also in this series that was just as great as this one.
Somewhat repetitive at times.
Probably the best mm Shifter series out there. It’s a great to read and I look forward to read every book! Has a great balance of story and steam! ~ And the audiobooks are great too!