Isaac Reid, a former professional thief, has just finished a ten-year stint in prison for a botched job turned bloodbath. Now all he wants is to go straight and make amends with his wife and young son. On his first night of freedom his loved ones are brutally slain by a bitter enemy. Surviving the encounter, Isaac struggles with his choices: do right by his late family’s wishes and abide by the … the law, or seek vengeance. But he’ll need to decide quickly, as another mysterious force from his past is now in play: a cold killer wearing a wolf mask, leading a band of pig-masked assassins. To Isaac, these men are strangers, but they’re prepared to kill any who get between them and him.
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This is one intense, twisted, dark, addictive, insane, jaw-dropping novel! Not only is this a very well-written book with wonderfully-interesting characters, but the suspense builds at just the right pace as the story unfolds. Compulsive, gripping and horrifying!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
I don’t actually remember why I snagged this one for review through Kendall Reviews. It may have been that no one else had asked for it and I wanted to help it get some reviews, or at the time the synopsis intrigued me.
At the end of the day – I was a bit confused. This is a straight-up action/adventure/revenge story. I kept waiting for a horrific turn of events. A creature or a monster or a paranormal entity to arrive and wreak havoc.
Never did.
Pigs tells the story of a man, who on his first day out of prison, wakes to find his son and wife being murdered.
From there, the story becomes a standard gang type story of his old group trying to get him back into the fold and our main character battling the idea of “getting revenge and going clean again,” or “going fully back into that lifestyle.”
I understood our main character well and Isaac was a fully fleshed out lead, but ultimately, I’m just not too big of an action/adventure reader. I don’t mind action movies, but shoot-em-up revenge stories are definitely not something I tend to lean towards or seek out.
James wrote some fantastic action sequences here, which can be tough to do with so many moving parts, but he pulled it off, which I really appreciated.
So, if you’re looking for a truly fun time – think Keanu Reeves or Liam Neeson type movie – look no further.
James brings the firepower and the body count with ‘Pigs.’
5 Star
Pigs by Daniel James is a thrilling read that once I started reading I couldn’t put it down till the end. This is my first read by this Author and definitely won’t be my last. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what happens next. The characters are very well developed and the storyline was easy to follow. Find out what happens when a night at thè_ reunion turns out to be a night of revenge. Does he get his revenge? I highly recommend reading this PAGE Turner, you won’t be disappointed.
Pigs was a good four star read.
I was pulled right into this thrilling read.
Isaac is released from prison and is looking forward to rebuilding his relationship with his family. When things take a scary twist Isaac and his family are attacked, his wife and son are murdered.
Isaac is determined to get revenge and sets out to find the murderer. He entails the help of some people from his past. Isaac also finds himself being hunted by a very twisted and sick man.
There is so much more to this great read I don’t want to give anything else away.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. We get murder, violence, revenge, danger and so much more. There were some things that were hard for me to read regarding some of the violence. I was pulled right in by Daniels writing, all of the characters were great. This is my first read from Daniel and I look forward to reading more.
The description of Pigs, by Daniel James instantly drew me in and I knew it was a must read. I was not disappointed! The prologue was frightening and I feared the book would be too much. It is super disturbing, but the story had me hooked. It is a chilling story of revenge. The characters are very complex and we can see their emotions through their actions. It is a fine line between being good or evil, and its not always clear where the line is drawn. There is suspense and mystery throughout this crime thriller, and I loved it.
Isaac Reid has just been released from prison, where he has been for 10 years. He worries about acclimating to life in the real world with his wife and son, who only has seen him through a plexiglass window. However his focus shifts, when his family is murdered within hours of his release. He is now torn between keeping his promise to stay on the straight an narrow, and his urge for revenge. Despite trying to put his past behind him, he is thrown right back in. All the key players in the job that went bad, are soon back together and not to reminiscence.
Isaac Reid is a free man for the first time in a decade. Fresh out of prison, he heads home to his wife and son in the hopes of making a good life with them, one on the right side of the law this time. That night his wife and son are both brutally slain when Isaac’s past comes back to haunt him. The series of events that follows with keep you pouring through the pages of this psychological trip through the underbelly of the Chicago crime scene.
This author has created a truly believable, albeit absolutely terrifying, world of crime, vengeance, and horror. The psychological walk through the mind of a man who was once a highly successful doctor until one fateful night that changed everything is so well written, you might think they are actually your own thoughts! They should make a movie out of this book because you can see every moment of it as you read. The cover of this novel drew me in and the story kept a hold on me. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, horror, crime novels, or just well written books, grab this one and start reading! This author definitely did not disappoint!
When I first considered giving this book a read, I thought, this sounds a little gory and violent. So, I drug my feet. But I can truthfully say, I am so glad I gave this story a read. Pigs by Daniel James is a fast-paced little novel about regret and vengeance. The stages that Isaac goes through from the time he is released from prison until the end of his nightmare brings both deep sadness and hopeful joy. Just when you think you have it all figured out it takes a sharp turn that’s both surprising but understandable. There is violence but its not graphic, and it sets the stage for all that comes after. This is just a good little novel and I think you will really like it. I know I did.
WOW! There are no words to describe this novel!
This book tops my crime novels! We dive into a crime novel where we have a man who will dive in head first to avenge the deaths of those he loved. We see Issac struggle with his past and present. He gets tested at every twist and turn thats sent his way. This is the most epic cat and mouse chase I have read yet!
This book hooked me and I mean HOOKED ME! I couldn’t get enough and words completely fail me on its epicness of this book! All I have to say is I NEED MORE!
Pigs by Daniel James. If I could give this book 10 stars I would. I loved every second of it. This story is my favorite kind, full of mystery, murder and running for your life. Its keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Its the story of Isaac Reid a former thief who has done his time in prison and wants to start over with life and make amends with his wife and son. The night he leaves prison is the night he begins the fight for his life, literally! A horrible enemy murders his wife and son on his first night of freedom and Isaac is consumed with rage. He is trying so hard to live the life his family wants him to live but he desperately wants revenge. When he finds the gang of killers lead by a guy wearing a wolf mask and his assassins wearing pig masks he is in for the fight of his life because the wolf man is determined to kill Isaac. From the first page of this book it keeps you on the edge of your seat and doesn’t really let up. I absolutely loved it! Do yourself a favor and read Pigs!
This book was an original and twisted story, but that’s what I loved about it. It was graphic in some parts, but it set the tone for the story and needed, in my opinion, to be there. Daniel James does a brilliant job at keeping you on your toes and not sugar coating a thing. It makes you really think, as you can’t really root for the good guy, you can only root for the bad guy or the even worse bad guy. You can understand, giving Isaac’s background, why he makes the choices he does, and sometimes you can honestly agree with him. It’s an excellent book and a page turner, I had a hard time putting down.
Pigs by Daniel James is an action packed crime novel, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers on their feet. It follows Isaac, newly released from prison and determined to stay away from the life that got him locked up – a life that isn’t going to let him go so easily.
The book opens with a fairly graphic torture scene which sets the tone for the rest of the book. If you find that uncomfortable, you won’t enjoy the book. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of graphic violence but it added to the tension which got me hooked.
This is the kind of book where you can never really relax. Like Isaac, you’re always looking over your shoulder, never feeling safe. Although much of the story comes from Isaacs perspective, occasionally chapters show us what other characters are up to giving us a broader perspective and time to let Isaac stew.
Pretty much everyone in this story is a criminal, but James achieves a variety of motivations and personal morals which make it easy for readers to pick a side. I particularly liked Grace, who prefers to talk people into doing her bidding to avoid having to use her gun.
For me, this is a five star book. A real page turner, with plenty of interest and action to flesh it out. Once I got going, I struggled to put it down!
This is a great crime thriller
Issac has served 10 years for a crime he was part where a family ended up dead.
He returns to his family in the hopes of making a fresh start but that isnt the case.
Wyndorf a enemy from Issac’s past has been waiting for his return. Wyndrof goes on to murder his wife and son in a murderous attack.
Issac is now alone and looking for revenge. However there is another force at work. These mysterious people are picking off members of Issac’s old team one by one.
Can Issac get revenge on the man who murdered his whole family or will he get caught and robbed of the chance.
A gripping page turner from the beginning
Pigs by Daniel James is a thriller and then some. It is a gripping tale and a game of cat and mouse, one where anything goes when a cold blooded killer wants vengeance. Where revenge is all you can see, one where your worst nightmare is lurking just around the corner. Pigs is a story of danger and violence, murder and mayhem. A story where maniacal men will stop at nothing to dole out some pretty gruesome justice. Daniel has woven a tale that is engrossing and engaging and one that you can’t put down. It is also a story where the characters go through the whole gamut of emotions. The love and hope, loss and guilt, grief and madness spans over 10 years that come together for one explosive outcome.
I won’t be revealing anything because it is a story that needs to be explored on it’s own.
I am waiting to see what comes next from.
Okay first off, let’s just point out how extremely disturbing yet captivating this front cover is, I think this is what initially drew me in, but then to read the synopsis I knew this was a book I had to read! What an amazing introduction to this new author, I have been on the edge of my seat from the get-go, with the twists and turns that leave me in suspense. It’s a mentally visual read that has action and suspense and will have you feeling intense emotions throughout. This is an amazing thriller of a read and will have you hooked, captivated and utterly entranced from the get-go. I can’t wait to read more from this author, I highly recommend this read.
I must say first that I expected a lot from this novel. Probably more so than normal considering I have never read anything by Daniel James prior to Pigs. I was never, not one second disappointed either! The cover of this book draws the reader in much like one would die to see what the movie would be like it is gripping and telling yet leaves you wondering what the heck… perfect. So imagine that the novel inside will literally read like the next best horror/thriller movie. (My personal opinion, this should get a screenplay.) The author takes you to this world where revenge is literally like the air the characters read. I devoured this with chills scurrying along my spine for the majority of the novel. Be prepared for some gore and violence to shock the reader but it truly makes things seem so realistic and terrifying that you can’t tear yourself away.
Isaac Reid is our main guy with equally loud supporting characters. Isaac is released from prison to find his family brutally slain and it turns him into a literally revenge god. He is dead-set to avenge their deaths and make the murder pay. If you think that sounds like enough of a story plot to keep you enthralled expect more! There are multiple layers to this book and it is written in a way that absolutely keeps you guessing and engrossed. Not one moment does the details become too much. I loved that. I am not going to give much more away on this but be assured I will be adding this one to my re-read and own the actual book list. I look forward to seeing what else is available and to come from Daniel James.
Pigs by Daniel James. I’ll be honest this was a bit outside my comfort zone of reading but man am I glad I gave it a shot. This book was packed with suspense, action and twists and turns. Not one minute was I not on the edge of my seat waiting for what would happen next. This author knows how to get even the smallest of details through enough for reader to imagine it all. This book completely sucked me in and I couldn’t put it down. The characters are so well written and the storyline had me hooked. This story will have you heart racing and have you trying to turn the pages as fast as possible to see what happens. I’m really glad I stepped outside my comfort zone and found this author. Can’t wait for more! Five stars all the way and highly recommended.
There simply aren’t adequate words for how much I enjoyed this book. If you are a visual person, I don’t know if this cover will pull you in or repel. Me – it definitely grabbed my attention. And it just got better from there. This gripping thriller was heart pounding and heart breaking, all at the same time. I look forward to reading more from this author. Amazing!
5 Stars
Pigs by Daniel James is a thrilling quest for revenge. Full of suspense, mystery drama, action, danger murder, violence, shocking scenes, gruesome details, and emotion. This is a killer game of cat and mouse, which had me in its grasp right from the beginning.
I made the mistake of starting this book just before bedtime- needless to say I sat up long into the night- because I couldn’t put it down. Even when the scenes became quite harrowing, I couldn’t turn away- even though I wanted to- I needed to find out what happens.
This is a story of love, loss, grief, guilt, rage, vengeance, darkness, and emotion. It is both chilling and gripping- keeping me guessing the whole way. I would class Isaac, our MC, as a bit of an anti-hero. He has done, and does do, some terrible things- but you can’t help rooting for him anyway. His adversary in this story is a real cold hearted, brutal, unhinged piece of work- and often seemed to be one step ahead of Isaac. How does it all play out? Well you really should read all the intense details for yourself.
I can’t wait to see what Daniel James does next!
Thank you, Mr. James!
Pigs by Daniel James
5 +++++++ Stars
As much as this cover scared the bejeesus outta me I just knew I had to read this book after reading the synopsis. Holy Moly talk about a lot of moving parts. I only got lost a couple times as there was so much going on, but it didn’t take long to find my way back. I wish this author had more books out because I’ll tell you right now I would be 1 clicking right about now but I’ll have to settle with following so Im first in line when the next one comes out. I would so love to see a follow up to this book, I became so invested in Isaac’s story and I did not want it to end.
His journey to avenge those he loved was a nail biting while sitting on the edge of your seat kind of story. My heart is still literally broke for this man. I could almost feel the battle he was fighting not only physically but the one he had raging in his mind. I also loved Roach, and there just seems to be more story to tell for both of them. I sincerely hope there’s more to come.
I highly recommend anyone that loves a good crime / mystery / dangerous / thrill ride to grab this book immediately. I absolutely loved it and the writing was outstanding!
Amazing and falls in the deserves more than 5 stars category!
Pigs by Daniel James
5 Stars
This was my first book by this author and my goodness what a thrilling ride I was taken on. I felt for Isaac and how all he wanted to do was move on from his past, but life has other plans. I couldn’t flip pages fast enough to see what was going to come next. This is a crime book so the bloody scenes were expected and didn’t bother me at all. I look forward to more book by this author. Highly recommend this book.