Since devastating secrets were uncovered by Nora Kessler, Niklas Fleischer and Victor Faust have been divided as business partners and brothers. But ultimately Niklas is persuaded to lead a mission to Italy, and he sees it as an opportunity to set in motion forgiveness—or retribution—for his brother’s betrayal.The mission: play the role of a wealthy German investor and kidnap a beautiful, … beautiful, notorious madam named Francesca Moretti. No stranger to these types of roles, Niklas is the best man for the job, but this time the risks will be much greater as he will not be doing it alone. Izabel Seyfried, still fresh out of a life of imprisonment and sex slavery, could be negatively affected by the things she will see in Moretti’s mansion, and Niklas must keep her in line so she does not blow their cover and get them killed.
But Niklas isn’t the only one who must play a role—Nora takes on the humiliating task of playing Niklas’s slave, and Izabel must play the role of his lover.
On one hand, Niklas couldn’t be enjoying himself more. On the other hand, the emotions that continue to rage inside of him may be too much for him to control, and it may be Niklas—not Izabel—who needs to be kept in line. He cannot forget what Victor has done, and this mission may just be the beginning of his downward spiral.
Can the blood bond that Niklas and Victor share as brothers be stronger than resentment? Or will vengeance dig the blade so deep that their bond be eternally severed?
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The author J.A. Redmerski has written a stellar series for fans of dark thriller/suspense. She has thrown in complicated relationships and incredible characters that you can’t help but feel a connection with…no matter how inhuman they may appear. Although The Black Wolf is Niklas’s story, Izabel and Nora are equally primary characters and contribute their own POV’s, along with a smaller role by Victor.
Oh Niklas…
I very much enjoyed getting to know Niklas more in this installment. I never really liked his character much, but I have to admit I teared up at the tiny bits of humanity he seems to have kept hidden away for himself. Fredrick will always be my favorite “killer” though (and I was happy to see him in this one a few times), but I now have a new appreciation for Niklas. He’s a character I’m hoping to see much more of in the future.
Just as my view of Niklas has changed, events in this book had me questioning my view of some of the other characters as well. The cliffhanger ending basically promises me that I really don’t know anything at all about what’s in store for them and any predictions I may have about their motives or their future in general will surely be discarded. All I can say is the next book cannot come soon enough! I applaud you Ms. Redmerski! As much of a mind-f*ck this book may have been, I don’t ever want this series to end. Keep them coming!!!
Was a ten star read but regrettably could only give five!
A seductive tantalizing read that will for sure leave readers begging, wanting, craving, crying, and dying for more of Niklas Fleischer!
I have been desperate for this book and J.A. Redmerski absolutely delivered. This is an intriguing, exciting, funny, dark and dirty book that is full of surprises and I could not put it down.
This is not a book you can read out of order. You need to read the entire in the company of killers series in order to understand the complexity of the story.
The Black Wolf being the 5th book in the series, this book was nothing of what I was expecting. It was sooo much more. We get to see layers of Niklas we haven’t seen in any of the other books and honestly they surprised me and made me love him even more.
Niklas can’t forgive his brother from murdering the love of his life, he felt betrayed by his own brother who he always trusted and thought he would never do anything to hurt him. He was hurt and I hurt so much for him.
Victor decides to send Izabel and Nora on a mission to Italy but the only way he’ll allow Izabel to go is if Niklas agrees to go a mission that hits close to home for Izabel.
Oddly enough, Niklas took this job not for his brother’s sake but Izabel’s. He’s frustrated by her but he’s also fiercely protective of her, their latest target comes in a form of a beautiful to a notorious psychopathic, slave owner sadistic madam named Fransesca Moretti.
But can she stay in her role, or will being thrust back into the environment she once escaped be too much for her?
This continues to be a fantastic series. If you love dark, edgy stories with a little romance, some action and plenty of suspense, is for you.