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The Salingers / Bloodline #1
Keeping with Killers
"All families have secrets, but none have lies like this." Blake Salinger leads a normal life in London as a salesman. Every day is planned, organised... safe. But that all changes when the police arrive at his workplace. His wrists are shackled as he is arrested, accused of murdering his estranged father. That's when he is daringly freed by the silver-haired man, a shady ally with the goal of setting things straight... and an unquenchable thirst for violence. Blake comes to learn that he is merely a puppet in a mysterious organisation's plan. With the police hot on his trail, Blake - along with his new companion - must strive to uncover the secrets of his father's murder, before it's too late. Before The Agency catches up to them.
228 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2015
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Adam Nicholls
93books154followersAdam Nicholls grew up in the southwest of England, where he studied creative writing while working a variety of full-time jobs. When his Mason Black series was first published, he quickly became a bestseller and then went on to create a name for himself in the thriller genre. Adam now lives with his wife in Bristol.
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November 29, 2015
This story began without a real beginning and ended without a real ending. Because of the non-start beginning it was extremely difficult to pick up on the plot and characters. The story was all over the place with no real rhyme or reason for where it was coming from or where it was going. I stuck with it only because I believed there was going to be an explanation at some point that would shine a lot on what it was all about. No such luck. In addition, the characters were weak, one dimensional. The editing was lacking and there were tense shifts throughout. For example, “they were ‘stood� by the gate� when it should have read, “they were ‘standing� by the gate,� unless of course someone stood them there, which would have made even less sense. I gave it 3 stars based only on potential and the hopes that the author would reel it in for a rework before releasing it back to the public.
August 20, 2015
"Didn't quite catch fire"
After an opening chapter that sparked my interest, this never really caught fire. The characters are loosely drawn and cliched, even the main protagonists failed to make me care too much about their fate. The plot is convoluted and the outcome inevitable. Everything seems to take an awfully long time to get anywhere. It's a pity because at the beginning I thought there was a pretty decent story line ahead of me.
After an opening chapter that sparked my interest, this never really caught fire. The characters are loosely drawn and cliched, even the main protagonists failed to make me care too much about their fate. The plot is convoluted and the outcome inevitable. Everything seems to take an awfully long time to get anywhere. It's a pity because at the beginning I thought there was a pretty decent story line ahead of me.
December 27, 2016
Okay
This book was not my type. Suspenseful story, to be able to understand what was going on, kept going back again and again. People that was supposedly killed wasn't killed. Many interesting characters, but had a hard time reading it. Ending left you with lots of questions.
This book was not my type. Suspenseful story, to be able to understand what was going on, kept going back again and again. People that was supposedly killed wasn't killed. Many interesting characters, but had a hard time reading it. Ending left you with lots of questions.
February 1, 2023
Honestly don't know how I feel about this book.
Read a lot of adam nicholls books now and this certainly is the worse I've read.
Very basic and I seemed to get lost at times.
Seemed so unrealistic whereas his other books have been great and have kept me reading. I struggled with this and nearly gave it but I hate not finishing a book so battled through it.
Read a lot of adam nicholls books now and this certainly is the worse I've read.
Very basic and I seemed to get lost at times.
Seemed so unrealistic whereas his other books have been great and have kept me reading. I struggled with this and nearly gave it but I hate not finishing a book so battled through it.
September 11, 2017
I don't get it. The story didn't really flow very well at all and nothing was explained well.
There were a few odd grammatical errors too which bug me.
There were a few odd grammatical errors too which bug me.
October 19, 2017
Unbelievable
I have ploughed through this free download and havn't got a clue what it is about.
Sadly there isnt an option to leave NO stars.
I have ploughed through this free download and havn't got a clue what it is about.
Sadly there isnt an option to leave NO stars.
May 7, 2017
Kindle Unlimited, don't remember offhand why pulled this on ku, may have been listed on my freebie sites and came to check it out so flagged it.
01: The Devil in the Detail 02: Captivity 03: The Salingers #1 � Keeping with Killers 04: The Salingers #2 � Running with Rebels 05: The Salingers #3 � Living with Liars 06: The Salingers #4 � Fighting with Fire 07: The Chase 08: Mason Black #1 � Hush 09: Mason Black #2 � Lady Luck 10: Mason Black #3 � Ruin 11: Mason Black #4 � Buried 12: Mason Black #5 � Blood Sport 13: Evie Black #1 � Black Out 14: Evie Black #2 � Black Widow 15: Evie Black #3 � Black Magic -- this included the 4 set of the Salingers, Mason Black 5 set, Evie Black 3 set, and according to the writer this collection is everything in one set.
Third, 4th, 5th and 6th in the set above. These are about prequel {#4} to everything, #1 is about unknowing people, The Agency, and father's murder, and everything else being all messed up. #2 us about 6 weeks later and still being a target and a missing companion. #3 Can he or they bring down the Agency but at what cost. THIS IS #1
01: The Devil in the Detail 02: Captivity 03: The Salingers #1 � Keeping with Killers 04: The Salingers #2 � Running with Rebels 05: The Salingers #3 � Living with Liars 06: The Salingers #4 � Fighting with Fire 07: The Chase 08: Mason Black #1 � Hush 09: Mason Black #2 � Lady Luck 10: Mason Black #3 � Ruin 11: Mason Black #4 � Buried 12: Mason Black #5 � Blood Sport 13: Evie Black #1 � Black Out 14: Evie Black #2 � Black Widow 15: Evie Black #3 � Black Magic -- this included the 4 set of the Salingers, Mason Black 5 set, Evie Black 3 set, and according to the writer this collection is everything in one set.
Third, 4th, 5th and 6th in the set above. These are about prequel {#4} to everything, #1 is about unknowing people, The Agency, and father's murder, and everything else being all messed up. #2 us about 6 weeks later and still being a target and a missing companion. #3 Can he or they bring down the Agency but at what cost. THIS IS #1
April 12, 2022
I enjoyed this story but had a difficult time trying to figure out who the good guys were versus the not so good ones. I am a believer that groups like the agency most likely do exist, the complexity of the way the story weaved in and out of the things that were going on was difficult. The author has a mind that is unbelievable at keeping the many different characters and situations separate and yet keeping the story ongoing and meaningful. I was surprised at the ending but I am quite sure that I will again very soon be looking for more of this persons books to read. I recommend this book and author to everyone that enjoys mystery and suspense at the highest of levels because he delivers to the nines.
November 2, 2022
An OK read but somewhat underwhelming. In places it caught my interest and I wanted to read more while other sections just didn’t seem to fit and became a bit repetitive. The characters were OK. The start was quite slow and the ending was left up in the air, obviously wanted me to purchase the next one but I don’t think I could plod my way through another one like this. I guess it just wasn’t for my while other readers would thoroughly enjoy it that’s why reviews are interesting to read as they reflect taste. I won’t bother another like this but then at a later date I might be caught be a description. It was free so no complaints at that.
March 28, 2021
The dramatic start, to this first book in the Bloodline series, drew me in and I was kept eager to discover what was about to happen next. If you like car chases, followings many twists and turns, not knowing what could possibly happen next, you’ll really enjoy this book. My only frustration was that the book ended, just as I was looking forward to finding out what was going to happen to the Salingers next. Now I have to read Dead Ties......
March 19, 2021
Excellent book! Can't wait to read Books Two and Three in the series!
I read this book so fast and can't wait to order the next two! Non stop action from start to. finish! Great villains and innocent people dragged into a tornado of evil that is the work of The Agency a group of spies and killers, and no retirement!
I read this book so fast and can't wait to order the next two! Non stop action from start to. finish! Great villains and innocent people dragged into a tornado of evil that is the work of The Agency a group of spies and killers, and no retirement!
July 10, 2021
This is the first book I read by the author.
The story has a good pace and is well written. I was left with the feeling that this book was the introduction to a deeper plot/story and readers will have to read subsequent books to see where the story eventually leads.
If you are looking for a fresh voice in the genre I recommend trying this book and author as an option.
The story has a good pace and is well written. I was left with the feeling that this book was the introduction to a deeper plot/story and readers will have to read subsequent books to see where the story eventually leads.
If you are looking for a fresh voice in the genre I recommend trying this book and author as an option.
July 13, 2021
This could quite possibly be the dumbest book I have ever read. I read the whole book...it is so disjointed I have no idea what it was about. I read other reviews since I finished where others feel the same way. And on top of it all...I guess he thinks we are sitting on the edge of our seats...we are now supposed to delve into a sequel. 😂😂😂 Right!! Please save your eyesight!
September 26, 2021
The beginning had me hooked. I wanted to know why this guy was ready to die.
I freelance edit books. It was just interesting enough to keep me reading. I'm not hooked enough to read more in the series. I wish some part of the back story (why the Agency wanted the main character really dead) had been fleshed out more.
I freelance edit books. It was just interesting enough to keep me reading. I'm not hooked enough to read more in the series. I wish some part of the back story (why the Agency wanted the main character really dead) had been fleshed out more.
April 17, 2022
Blake didn't have a good relationship with his father - but that didn't mean that he would kill him.
It's a complicated story - Blake gets arrested and then someone helps him escape. There's a mystery about his father's life and maybe his father had something that was important.
Action packed
It's a complicated story - Blake gets arrested and then someone helps him escape. There's a mystery about his father's life and maybe his father had something that was important.
Action packed
December 22, 2022
CIA Meets The Godfather
The main character gets framed for the murder of a guy who happens to be his father. The story takes off from there with a number of characters who aren't always what they appear to be. The plot twists were fun and kept the reader guessing and engaged to the end.
The main character gets framed for the murder of a guy who happens to be his father. The story takes off from there with a number of characters who aren't always what they appear to be. The plot twists were fun and kept the reader guessing and engaged to the end.
July 25, 2020
Ok, a few unexplained twists
This story likes throwing in as many twists as possible but doesn't explain Half of them.
Plenty of action but still somehow I struggled to stay interested
This story likes throwing in as many twists as possible but doesn't explain Half of them.
Plenty of action but still somehow I struggled to stay interested
May 6, 2021
A book with promise
Initially things seemed to be moving along with a good storyline. Sadly it seemed to become implausible. I was hoping it would improve but no. I was left feeling underwhelmed.
Initially things seemed to be moving along with a good storyline. Sadly it seemed to become implausible. I was hoping it would improve but no. I was left feeling underwhelmed.
July 2, 2021
This is a good review
This is a good story. After reading, I looked at some reviews and found that others don't agree. What I like about this story is the character dynamics. Give this a shot if you like the character interaction in stories.
This is a good story. After reading, I looked at some reviews and found that others don't agree. What I like about this story is the character dynamics. Give this a shot if you like the character interaction in stories.
July 7, 2021
Clean Kill
Good read, characters and storyline. The agency was there for the kill. Old enough and ready to retire you had to try to get away alive. Lots of lies and mystery going in. A definite must read
Good read, characters and storyline. The agency was there for the kill. Old enough and ready to retire you had to try to get away alive. Lots of lies and mystery going in. A definite must read
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September 30, 2021????????
I really don't know how to respond to this book. I didn't enjoy it. I'm not saying it's a bad book just a strange story. Storyline nor characters kept me engaged. Plot starts out good but then drowns.
I really don't know how to respond to this book. I didn't enjoy it. I'm not saying it's a bad book just a strange story. Storyline nor characters kept me engaged. Plot starts out good but then drowns.
October 11, 2017
A cat and mouse tale.
Great book with enough twists and turns to keep you gripped. Fast paced and lots of action. Definitely recommend to anyone who likes the Bourne series.
Great book with enough twists and turns to keep you gripped. Fast paced and lots of action. Definitely recommend to anyone who likes the Bourne series.
December 12, 2017
A movie of this book will be awesome!!!
December 12, 2017
Lots of twists, that you don't see coming
February 26, 2018
This was an okay book. It was not bad nor was it a great book. It held my attention at times and others times not so much. The story seemed to flow but became boring as it moved along.
February 23, 2021
I liked this book until the very end when it left me hanging without answers.
March 5, 2021
Kill
Dropping f-bombs and profane language killed it for me and ruins any book, no matter how good the story may be. Not necessary or cool.
Dropping f-bombs and profane language killed it for me and ruins any book, no matter how good the story may be. Not necessary or cool.
March 8, 2021
Not my cup of tea
I would much rather watch this type of action in a movie than read about it. No thanks to more in the series.
I would much rather watch this type of action in a movie than read about it. No thanks to more in the series.
March 24, 2021
What a wild ride!
Clean Kill by Adam Nicholls is a unique thriller as Blake Salinger searches for is dad.
It you like thrillers, this book is for you.
Clean Kill by Adam Nicholls is a unique thriller as Blake Salinger searches for is dad.
It you like thrillers, this book is for you.
April 8, 2021
As indicated this book was just okay. The story immediately captured my attention, but sadly like other readers it quickly became convoluted to the point I lost interest. Point of fact I finished the book and was disappointed that it did not deliver on what could have been a great plot. Do not recommend.
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