Fractured: A Gay Thriller

Don't... Book 6

By: Jack L. Pyke

Narrated by: Dan Calley

"Don’t let them leave us behind at the roadside, Jan.” (Jack Harrison)

Both psychopath and sinner, Gray Raoul’s falling deep into dangerous territory with Martin and his own “born this bastard way, baby” innateness. But when Gray’s son, Light, is thrown into Gray’s world on the back of a CS gas terror attack at a rave, life never becomes more...fractured. Under the decaying influence of Martin, Gray’s about to interrogate his son with all the coldness of an MI5 director of counterterrorism edge that’s teetering too close to culler roots.

When Gray’s suicidal fall is played to the full with Martin, leaving Jan facing nothing but himself and the culler in Gray, the ultimate questions are tested to the fullest: Standing in the shadow of two psychopaths, two sinners who are locked in death-play, did Jan’s “soft lad” soul really ever have a voice in Gray’s dark world? And just where does this all leave Jack Harrison?

©2019 Jack L. Pyke (P)2020 Jack L. Pyke

Great story. Great narration.

Another amazing addition to this series. Both the narration and I he storytelling are excellent.

This book was very focused on family. As with so many of my favorite books, this book taught me something about myself and the world I live in. That moment when Gray realizes who his son looks like, annihilated me. The scene was so well written that it pulled me into a similar moment in my own life. So much intense emotion in this book.

This was a decent conclusion, but by I really hope for more. I very much want to see more of Jack/Martin. I also want the writer to continue to spread awareness on the horrors of having a garlic allergy. Garlic is a vile poison that should be labeled as such. Seriously! It's deadly.

EPIC

Absolutely phenomenal conclusion to the Dont series. I applaud Jack for the research and heart she poured into this book making fiction very fact based. I love her writing style, word play and dynamics. I loved all the characters and didn't want the series to end. I hope with all my might she will dive back into this world giving us more Raif, Ash, Lucy, more on Craig, Ray, Jack, Martin, Gray........and then a must more for Andrews and Light. I could live here for a long time. And that would just be f'n peachy, mate! Dan Calley rocked this!

Thrilling Story, Dan Calley is Fantastic!

Jack L. Pyke continues her incredible Don’t… series with the release of Fractured. If you’re a fan of dark mysteries and soul-stirring romances, and haven’t tried this phenomenal series, I can’t recommend it strongly enough. Reading them in order is a must, so begin with Don’t…, book 1, or pick it up in audio, I promise you won’t regret it!

It would be tough to review any one of the books in the Don’t… series without praising the story as a whole. In addition to being one of the finest psychological thrillers I’ve ever read, this is an absolutely stupendous ménage romance. The depth Ms. Pyke goes in exploring these complex characters, which spans seven novels thus far and some truly dramatic events, is simply amazing.

I stumbled upon Jack, Jan, and Gray through another series, and was immediately struck by how interesting their dynamic is as a threesome. Jack L. Pyke was a new author to me then, and her expressive and compelling writing style had me hooked from the first chapter of Don’t… These three men quickly claimed a place in my heart, and following them over the course of the story arc has been a very moving experience.

Apprehensive to find out what would happen with my beloved characters, it’s taken me a while to gather my courage and discover how this saga continues in Fractured. A multilayered, intelligent mystery, Fractured also cleverly includes all the major players from the earlier novels. Without giving anything away I can say this is an emotional ride, beautifully written, and so worth it!

The entire Don’t… series is now available in audio. Dan Calley delivers an incredible performance, and thanks to this varied cast, shows off his skill with accents. I was impressed by the passion Mr. Calley infuses into these emotional scenes. From the bravado of eighteen-year-old Light and his friends, to the anguish of an eighty-year-old man, missing his long dead daughter, Dan Calley pulls out all the stops.

Over the course of this series, and especially with Fractured, Jack L. Pyke has taken me from tremendous heights of joy, to some of the darkest places imaginable, and I can’t wait to experience it all over again. This time through, with the benefit of Dan Calley’s thrilling narration, I’m anticipating an even more intense and rewarding experience.

Brilliant

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

Too much angst and it' s not okay anymore.

There's too much things happening in this.
it sometimes feels too dragging and unbearable at times.

In love with everything

The best books are the ones that make you laugh, cry and fall in love. This book as well as the entire series does that. At one point I wanted to message Jack (the author) and scream at her for breaking my heart and at other times I wanted to bow at her feet for making my heart flutter. She has created the perfect journey.

Thank you to Dan Calley for the phenomenal narration. And for bringing all the characters to life. You are brilliant.

Brilliant

This is hands down, THE BEST mm series I've ever read. Jack L Pyke is an amazing author and the world she has created within the pages of this series is simply stunning in its intensity and depth. When I read her writing, I feel as though I am actually there, experiencing every single thing the characters are experiencing as they happen. This has never been so evident as when Dan Calley is narrating. Every time I read one of her novels, something has changed within me and the book stays with me for weeks. Fractured is no different in that way..maybe more so than some of the rest. Take a chance and start at the beginning...you won't regret it!

Amazing!!

This is another absolutely amazing listen! Jack L. Pyke has a way of pull me right into this journey. Then to have Dan Calley narrating this story is absolutely perfection. He brings all the emotions in this story right to life. I just can't get enough of how much he brings these characters to life and he is so perfect for these stories.

Favorite

This is absolutely my favorite out of the Don’t series. More than any others, this has elements that bring out all of the emotions. Suspense, irritation, sadness and grief. It’s everything that this author does so well using all of my favorite old characters and my favorite new character. Highly recommended!

Psychopaths are sexy

4 Blue Roses
4 Blue Flames

Narrator Dan Calley gave another sensational performance, dragging my sanity, myself, and my reason with every word through this gripping psychological thriller. His delivery voiced another captivating brain-twister. The cadence of his voice and ability to give his characters different English accents are extraordinary. Some of the characters’ voices are extremely thick English, which was hard to understand, but I’m 100% sure it’s even worse in reality. So, I’m not complaining, just thinking listeners who are not used to the dialects may find it difficult to understand. This caused me to rewind and replay many times to ensure I don’t miss a word.

I want to start screaming: I LOVE MARTIN! Best mischief-maker ever!

Secondly, I want to scream: I LOVE GRAY!
The author brilliantly created these men and their psychopathic personalities, yet totally intelligent, so damaged and almost past the point of functioning in a sane world. Gray, had a child and yes, his personality and intellectual capabilities were in his genes. Light’s his boy, who he truly wants to get to know. As they interact with each other, the cunning intelligence of Martin figures out the conundrum in minutes.

I’m tolerating Jan. He says he protects Jack from Gray, but so does Gray’s father. So much meddling and protecting.

Jan, Gray, and Jack, (including Martin) broke my heart. I was so happy to hear the three are back together again,,, and phew, the hotness of it. 🥵

The plot of the series is magnificently woven. Each character and scene fit like puzzle pieces into the Don’t series. Since the first book in the series, each book is a unique story, but in the big scheme of things, fit into each other.

Fractured left me once more hoping this was not the last. I seem to never get enough. There are so many moving pieces, and I’m stuck in one of the gears; Martin!

I definitely recommend this audiobook.

Happy Listening