Warning: This book and series is not for everyone. It is very dark, morbid at times, there are scenes of violence and rape. So enter at your own risk.
I Loved this series, and this was my most favorite of the series. It took the spinoff of Ash and combined it with Grey, Jan, Jack, Martin, and the others. The characters are all amazing and the story well written. The plots, mystery, and suspense are all amazing too.
The story is written in both Ashe’s perspective and Grey’s It is done so well you always know which group is being featured. Ashes story is so compelling, and I was absolutely flabbergasted at who did the murders. I really thought I had it and was like Jack you made this too easy…Boy was I wrong. Then I thought the story was over… nope, plenty more suspense to go and when Grey and Ash meet things really get crazy.
With Don’t Jack had me feeling so different about that word every time I hear it and this one I was reading a fluffy romance and I came across the phrase butterflies in his stomach, I just about got sick. LOL
Dan Calley’s Narration is spot on. His accents for each character paint the perfect picture of these men and their personalities. He has the perfect tone and pacing and adds all the excitement and invokes fear when needed. The narration is perfect for this series.
I cannot wait for the next book!
Author
trio
3 years ago
Psychopaths & Sinners, the fifth book in Jack L. Pyke’s incredible Don’t… series, is here! One of my all time favorites, this is a must read for all fans of dark, erotic thrillers. If you haven’t taken this journey yet I envy you, because I wish I could experience it all again for the first time.
These characters! The depth Pyke goes into exploring their emotions, their motivations, their connection to each other and the internal struggles they have… well there’s no other author I know who goes this far inside her characters’ heads.
I love the new guys, Ash and Raif, and can’t wait to see where they’re going next. Pyke introduces them in Ash, Don’t… 4.5, along with some other great new players, and a freaky-scary mystery that’s amazing as well. There’s a wonderful dynamic between Ash and Raif and it’s extremely compelling. The future of this series is going to be amazing!
Raif is such an interesting character, and every little reveal of his past just makes me want to find out more about him. He keeps his guard up and first impressions show a cold, hardened man who’s had more than his share of hard knocks. As we get to know Raif, to see the lengths he goes to care for those in need and how badly he needs to be cared for in return, it just shows what a tender, sweet guy he is. Ash is bringing out all kinds of fascinating in Raif, I think the timing is right and he’s more than okay with this.
Ash is young, and recent events have caused him to take a long, hard look at his life. His irreverent approach to life, his cruel and thoughtless pranks, and promiscuous sex life have done damage in ways he’s only beginning to see. Ash is sinking fast and reclaiming his life, standing up for himself, and cutting the toxic relationships, is the only way he’s going to make it through. Watching him realize this and take the steps necessary to get there blew me away. This young man makes some amazing strides over just a very short period of time.
There are some changes going on in the House of Gray as well. Martin has almost completely taken over and Jack is buried deep, down where only occasional glimpses of him peek out. At least Martin wants us to think that Jack is still there… but as is her way, Jack L. Pyke is a master of the mind-fuck, so I’ll leave it up to you to decide for yourself. I can only imagine (and hope) where Martin chooses to go next.
While I definitely miss Jack, his absence allows for a dynamic between Gray and Jan that isn’t as prevalent in the earlier stories. To see this tender, attentive side of Gray, the Gray that Jan brings out, is priceless and definitely worth the trade-off. We also see Jan becoming more confident and, is ‘demanding’ the right word? He’s a true advocate for Jack and won’t tolerate anyone messing around, especially Gray. He wants his Jack back.
Watching Gray continue to fall apart in Psychopaths & Sinners is devastating. The strain of needing Jack, and wanting his men healthy and whole is taking its toll on Gray both mentally and physically. The dichotomy between the cold, hard, ruthless killer he shows the world versus the man who loves so deeply is intense. When Gray breaks down and shows his pain, you know he’s truly at the end of his rope.
Thank heavens Don’t… six is currently in the works, and I’ll leave this little plea to Jack L. Pyke: please hurry! As uncertain as things are at the end of Psychopaths & Sinners, there is one thing of which I’m certain: Gray is clearly heading towards some actions that are going to change everything. Choices he’s going to make that even Gray can’t make right and I can’t wait to be there when it happens.
Warning: This book and series is not for everyone. It is very dark, morbid at times, there are scenes of violence and rape. So enter at your own risk.
I Loved this series, and this was my most favorite of the series. It took the spinoff of Ash and combined it with Grey, Jan, Jack, Martin, and the others. The characters are all amazing and the story well written. The plots, mystery, and suspense are all amazing too.
The story is written in both Ashe’s perspective and Grey’s It is done so well you always know which group is being featured. Ashes story is so compelling, and I was absolutely flabbergasted at who did the murders. I really thought I had it and was like Jack you made this too easy…Boy was I wrong. Then I thought the story was over… nope, plenty more suspense to go and when Grey and Ash meet things really get crazy.
With Don’t Jack had me feeling so different about that word every time I hear it and this one I was reading a fluffy romance and I came across the phrase butterflies in his stomach, I just about got sick. LOL
Dan Calley’s Narration is spot on. His accents for each character paint the perfect picture of these men and their personalities. He has the perfect tone and pacing and adds all the excitement and invokes fear when needed. The narration is perfect for this series.
I cannot wait for the next book!
Psychopaths & Sinners, the fifth book in Jack L. Pyke’s incredible Don’t… series, is here! One of my all time favorites, this is a must read for all fans of dark, erotic thrillers. If you haven’t taken this journey yet I envy you, because I wish I could experience it all again for the first time.
These characters! The depth Pyke goes into exploring their emotions, their motivations, their connection to each other and the internal struggles they have… well there’s no other author I know who goes this far inside her characters’ heads.
I love the new guys, Ash and Raif, and can’t wait to see where they’re going next. Pyke introduces them in Ash, Don’t… 4.5, along with some other great new players, and a freaky-scary mystery that’s amazing as well. There’s a wonderful dynamic between Ash and Raif and it’s extremely compelling. The future of this series is going to be amazing!
Raif is such an interesting character, and every little reveal of his past just makes me want to find out more about him. He keeps his guard up and first impressions show a cold, hardened man who’s had more than his share of hard knocks. As we get to know Raif, to see the lengths he goes to care for those in need and how badly he needs to be cared for in return, it just shows what a tender, sweet guy he is. Ash is bringing out all kinds of fascinating in Raif, I think the timing is right and he’s more than okay with this.
Ash is young, and recent events have caused him to take a long, hard look at his life. His irreverent approach to life, his cruel and thoughtless pranks, and promiscuous sex life have done damage in ways he’s only beginning to see. Ash is sinking fast and reclaiming his life, standing up for himself, and cutting the toxic relationships, is the only way he’s going to make it through. Watching him realize this and take the steps necessary to get there blew me away. This young man makes some amazing strides over just a very short period of time.
There are some changes going on in the House of Gray as well. Martin has almost completely taken over and Jack is buried deep, down where only occasional glimpses of him peek out. At least Martin wants us to think that Jack is still there… but as is her way, Jack L. Pyke is a master of the mind-fuck, so I’ll leave it up to you to decide for yourself. I can only imagine (and hope) where Martin chooses to go next.
While I definitely miss Jack, his absence allows for a dynamic between Gray and Jan that isn’t as prevalent in the earlier stories. To see this tender, attentive side of Gray, the Gray that Jan brings out, is priceless and definitely worth the trade-off. We also see Jan becoming more confident and, is ‘demanding’ the right word? He’s a true advocate for Jack and won’t tolerate anyone messing around, especially Gray. He wants his Jack back.
Watching Gray continue to fall apart in Psychopaths & Sinners is devastating. The strain of needing Jack, and wanting his men healthy and whole is taking its toll on Gray both mentally and physically. The dichotomy between the cold, hard, ruthless killer he shows the world versus the man who loves so deeply is intense. When Gray breaks down and shows his pain, you know he’s truly at the end of his rope.
Thank heavens Don’t… six is currently in the works, and I’ll leave this little plea to Jack L. Pyke: please hurry! As uncertain as things are at the end of Psychopaths & Sinners, there is one thing of which I’m certain: Gray is clearly heading towards some actions that are going to change everything. Choices he’s going to make that even Gray can’t make right and I can’t wait to be there when it happens.