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Bad Men and Wicked Women

By: Eric Jerome Dickey
Narrated by: Dion Graham
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Publisher's summary

Affairs of the heart can be lethal in this sensual, action packed novel from New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey.

As a low-level enforcer in Los Angeles, Ken Swift knows danger, but nowhere does he feel it more than in his tangled romances. Divorced from one woman, in love with another, and wrestling with a strong desire to get to know a third, his life is far from perfect, and it becomes all the more complicated when his troubled daughter resurfaces on the same day as a major job. Margaux is pregnant, bitter, and desperate: she needs $50,000 immediately, and she isn't above blackmailing Ken to get it. Yet even as the tension-filled father/daughter reunion escalates into a clashing of wills and desires that spread far beyond their family, Ken's latest contract spirals quickly out of control, and he finds it is not only his daughter looking to seek revenge.

With the strong characters, heart-pounding action, and intense passion he is known for, New York Times bestseller Eric Jerome Dickey lays bare a tale of lust and angst that will leave readers breathless.

©2018 Eric Jerome Dickey (P)2018 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction comes to mind as Swift and Ellis cruise through Los Angeles’s wealthy neighborhoods debating issues of racism, inner-city poverty, and the lingering effects of slavery....Suspense builds with an action-packed finale, and Dickey’s many fans will eagerly consume this.”—Library Journal

“Dickey sets in motion a fascinating cast of characters and creates compelling arcs for their stories....Readers will be cheering for the kindhearted Ken and his family in this dark yet ultimately hopeful novel.”—Booklist

“Perennial New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey has done it again.”—Essence

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  • 05-22-19

Too much unnecessary dialogue!

The title of this review pretty much says it all! The only reason I hung in there is because of Deon Graham and his amazing vocal performance. He could read me the white and yellow pages of a phone book (if they still made them) and I would sit through it all. The author on the other hand, I can say his latest offerings haven’t been as up to par. This one I struggled through. Between the political diatribe and the nonsensical run-on conversations in unrealistic situations, I was happy for the skip forward button more than a few times and I’m a die-hard EJD reader. Oh well, maybe better luck with the next book.

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Happy for another EJD book!!

I think Dion Graham is awesome! He really brings the characters to life!!! I fell for Jake Ellis!!! Love him and hope he appears again I'm the future!!! The story was good, not nearly as intense as the Gideon series, but I'm a super fan so I could never be mad!!!

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Not Dickey's best work

Dion was awesome as always! The story however was quite boring and uneventful. I'm disappointed because EJD is my favorite author of all time and I have never before read a story of his that I didn't like. I didn't hate this story but it was boring. I will say that I did like the use of African characters and the light shed on turbulent relationship between Black Africans and Black Americans.

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Much Better Thab The First Book

I enjoyed this book! And I'm glad that Ken Swift finally got his ex wife out of his system and his daughter back into his life.

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50/50

This was definitely a history lesson. Too much dialogue, although interesting, and not enough storyline. I liked it but gosh no one talks for that long conversational wise be it casual or angry.

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very good!

It made me cry, smile, my blood boil, sweat...well done!
I definitely recommend this book.

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EJD does it again

The story follows Ken Swift as he handles transactions as a paid thug. The attacker becomes attacked, the cheated contemplates cheating and a father unites with his daughter. Overall, I enjoyed the story. It appeared as if there were many different sub stories within the main theme (all good) and that created an exciting storyline. There were elements of racism, sexism, class, colorism or shadeism and a host of other prejudices. I have always loved to listen to the musings of EJD, but I felt this book’s racial rants were just too much. Despite not liking all the parts of the book, I understand the book is a reflection of the current racial climate, so these things needed to be said. (I just didn’t want to hear it). I found myself skipping through these parts to get back to the storyline.
Oh, and let me tell you about that Dion Graham. That man is EVERYTHING, loved his performance.
P.S, I am patiently waiting on the next Gideon book lol

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Exciting From Beginning to End

everything I would expect in a book from this author. I'm sorry that he passed away because I'm going to miss reading the best books ever. may he rest in peace as we continue to enjoy the stories that will live on forever

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I love EDJ But NOT this one!!

UGGGHHHHH this book.... I finished it but it took me two days to get through the first 5 chapters. There was way too much detail and I found it very hard to pay attention.I kept waiting for a better story line or something to tie all together where I'm like OH SHOOT or YEESSS!!! I wish there was a twist at the end. It had a good ending but the middle eeehhh. Not one of his best work. I love his series and Dion Graham. I'll have to read the reviews of the next one before I buy Before We Were Wicked.

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Another series to get lost in

As usual EJD has done it again! While the next book is a prequel I am excited to follow these characters along their journey. Wonder if they'll run into Gideon and his crew. Wonder if Rachel's Russian wears white shoes....I'm so hype!

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