Ash: Prequel to Psychopaths and Sinners

Don't...,Book 4.5

By: Jack L. Pyke

Narrated by: Dan Calley

Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

“You up for that, hm, Ash? A lesson from an old soul to youth? From me...to you?” (Raif)

Ash Thomas and his gameplay with other men is vicious, cruel. Better to f--k someone over than be the one who’s on the floor, f--ked up, right? But his latest cruelties are about to catch the eye of the Wraith, someone who’s been brought up to play professionally in the shadows. For Ash, beauty and rage aren’t the kind of sins to win him any favours anymore. Life lessons never did come easy, especially when they’re about to walk in off the darkened streets, bringing a hangman with bloodied footprints in its wake.

Ash: Prequel to Psychopaths and Sinners - Don't...,Book 4.5

©2019 Jack L. Pyke (P)2019 Jack L. Pyke

Excellent story. Excellent narration.

This is part of the Don't series, but it does not focus on the main characters of the series. Instead, we are introduced to a new cast the will showcase the Don't series from a different perspective.

This book is a set-up for the rest of the series, and it does a wonderful job of holding the attention of the reader even if you are anxious to find out what is I with Jack, Jan, and Gray.

As in the previous audiobooks, Dan Calley does a magnificent job of giving each of the characters a voice.

a good introduction

Ash Is prequel to Psychopaths and Sinners. It began a lot like the first story of Don’t with a set of different characters at work. We met Ash, Johnnie and a few others and a dark figure that seems to hide in Ash’s shadows. Ash is not an angel lie our guys from the previous books and there is a hint of a secret. There is a couple of murder’s in the book and then the story kinda suddenly ends.
I was a bit surprised that I didn’t get any more of Gray, Jack and Jan but I think we do in the actual next book. This was just a set up of new characters. I am happy to get another book in this dark world.

interesting

good and interesting.. narrator did a good job with the personalities and emotions.. the author did a good job with writing this story. i liked it

Confused

Jack and Dan are awesome storytelling both in writing and narrating since I have listen to the previous audiobooks of this series that why I am confused with audiobook. This audible does not follow the storyline of BDSM club set as with Jack and Grey. This one is totally vanilla with all new characters and no tie into the previous audiobooks of the Don't series. Not saying it not good just saying it not what expected.
Hope that make sense!!

interesting

Would I listen to it again: yes
Did the story keep me engaged: yes
Was I invested in the characters: yes

Story comment: reasonable pace and the plot was good, Not part of the Don't storyline at the moment, but introduces a new set of characters and it will be interesting to see how they tie into the rest of the Don't series.

Narrator comment: I enjoyed Dan Calley's narration and think he's done a good job narrating Ash. I had no problem distinguishing characters and the rhythm, inflections and intonations all worked to bring the characters to life.

Wow

Ash and Raif are such an unlikely pair, but have a real connection. I liked them as a couple because they fit. This tale leaves more questions than answers. I had empathy for Ash, because he's a young man who has to grow up the hard way and his dad- ??!! wth? His dad made me sick. Murders continue and tragedy strikes close to home and leaves a sad ending. Looking forward to more answers. I voluntarily listened to this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a great job.

Brilliant

As always, incredible writing, incredible story telling, and incredible narration (Dan Calley has quickly become one of my all-time faves)!

great book

I read this in such a short time. I couldn’t stop reading it. I did felt a bit underwhelmed by some characters I wanted to show up a little more but overall it was a very interesting book. It kind of feel like a standalone, if not for some references and connections to the rest of the series.

The plot was good and the characters were so interesting. I was fascinated by Ash and trying to guess some mysteries about him. I can’t wait to see how he will get introduce to the rest of the series. I’m a bit scared about that.

I, again, alternate between reading and listening to the audiobook. The narration, as good as it has being the whole series. There is something about the narrator voice that makes me unable to stop listening. He might be the only to blame if I get late to works, since I drive slower to listen to the book a little longer. Such a good narration and such a good book.

The Cuckoo train has left the station!

4.5 Blue Roses
4 Blue Flames

Narrator Dan Calley caught the proverbial psychopath characteristic ball and ran with it. OMG, I can not decide if I’m mental or moonstruck! We are back onto the cuckoo train and the f@#ker has left the station!

Reviewing this book without spoiling the fun and tension. Let’s just say I was sad, horrified, unhinged, touched, bonkers and finally left frustrated and mentally drained. I have the inclination to tap my heals and fly away.

This audiobook was nominated for audiobook of the month. (Jan 2020)
This series is a must listen, in small amounts to preserve your sanity!
Happy Listening

Fluttermouses, Butterflies and Wraiths

Being a faithful fan of the Don’t series, I nabbed this one as soon as it came out. I quickly realized these were new characters and I wouldn’t be seeing Jack, Jan, and Gray. Okay, I’m easily able to adapt. Something new. Great. As long as I got a mindf-k, I knew I’d be happy.

I was not disappointed.

Ash is a great character. He’s not got his stuff together. He’s barely able to hold onto his auto parts job (mostly thanks to his supervisor and close mate Johnny). He’s got a f-k buddy with Chase, another mate. He’s living with his father and that’s a whole other level of dysfunction.

He gets in trouble at work and is punished by being assigned to housesit for his boss. Now, I knew he wasn’t going to sit quietly for the weekend and behave – that would be completely out of character. Did I envision the amount of trouble he could get in during a few scant hours on a Saturday night? Nope. Was I on the edge of my seat the whole time? Yep.

Being young and impressionable, Ash is an interesting character. Cynical at times? For sure. Open to new experiences? Absolutely. He’s planning a backpacking trip with Johnny and Chase. An opportunity to get away from his hum-drum life.

On his adventures the night of housesitting, he meets an enigmatic older stranger. A man who never shares much about himself. Ash has no reason to trust the man and yet he does. There’s no logical reason for him to be attracted to Raif, and yet he is. There’s no rational reason for him to keep unlocking his door at night, and yet he does.

When tragedy strikes, my heart broke. I didn’t see it coming and was shocked. Does it set up the next book? Brilliantly. There is no happy ending in this book, but there is a promise of more. More of Ash and more of Raif. More of the mystery. More mindf-ks.

I can’t wait.

Dan Calley is the narrator for this series and he’s a brilliant choice. His deep and resonant voice works for these men who range from working class to white collar. There’s a wide range and Calley handles all of them really well. Here’s hoping the wait isn’t too long for the next book in the series.