Monday, June 03, 2013

This Reader's Review: Part XVI: Eric Jerome Dickey's Gideon Series

 

Eric Jerome Dickey has a way with words. Since I read "Milk In My Coffee," I've been a fan. Over the years, he has wrote some of my favorite books. The combo of "Pleasure" and "Decadence" stands out as two of my favorites. But, all of his books pale in comparison to the Gideon series. "Sleeping With Strangers" introduces the central character Gideon to the world. His life is definitely worthy of a book or four. Gideon is a very complex character. He is a quintessential bad boy but he has his soft spots. I love that he isn't just an awful man. The book also introduces another character who will be central to the series. Her name is Arizona. The danger and excitement flows right into the second book "Waking With Enemies." The series takes the readers all around the world. "Dying For Revenge" is my favorite book of the whole series. It's the longest book ad has the most details in it. 


Gideon is one of the most complexly written characters I have ever read. I love that along with his toughness that there is also a softness. He is very intelligent and street savvy. I love that his education came from all over. He is a contract killer who loves science fiction. Also, his sexual prowess has to be mentioned. That is a big part of his appeal. He is described as a handsomely rugged big man. He seems to ooze sex. The ladies love him and he loves them right back. There are more than a few very hot and steamy scenes of Gideon with his various ladies. This also humanizes him as a character. He has so much depth. Gideon is always on to the next adventure, next country, and next lady. Every time is as exciting as the one before. Every time I finished a book, I was so ready for the next one. Books 1, 3, and 4 are really long but really great. Book 2 is the shortest book but is filled with drama. The entire series kept me intrigued. 


This four book series is amazing. I love the main character Gideon. He's a bad guy but I root for him anyway. That is the sign of a great author. Dickey writes Gideon in a way that the reader does not feel bad about wanting the bad guy to win. It took me all of a week and a half to finish this series. Now, I'm sad because I'm done. The only thing that gives me a little hope about the Gideon series is that the way the 4th book "Resurrecting Midnight" ends lets me know that there will be more Gideon to come. For a voracious reader such as myself, that makes me super happy. I cannot even fathom what adventure Dickey will send Gideon on next. But, whatever it is, I am ready for it. If you are looking for a murder-hit man-romance series to get into, then this is it. The series is a great read. Dickey truly outdid himself with this series. Get into it.


12 comments:

  1. Just reading this. Agree with your review 100%. Everything except for the sexual compliments. LOL

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    1. Lol. I'll take it. You don't have to agree but it's a fact that those scenes are among the dopest in the series. Thanks for commenting.

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    2. I am a "white as snow" white boy, but Eric Jerome Dickey's Gideon series is one of my all time favorites. No matter what color you are, this serious is as hard core as it gets. I can't wait for more to come out. This series is right up there with Vince Flynn and Lee Childs.

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    3. Lol @ "white as snow." I completely agree that this EJD series transcends color. Great writing is just that. EJD gets it so right here. Thanks for reading and commenting Ron.

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  2. This was the first series of books I read and loved it. I've been looking for similar books by black authors. Any recommendations?

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    1. Hi Samantha. Thanks for reading & commenting. I've read a lot of books and nothing compares to this series. The Gideon series is actually out of the ordinary for EJD. I'm sorry that I wasn't much help though.

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  3. When will the next bookk from the Gideon series drop/

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    1. Caprice, I wish I knew. EJD has mentioned it in interviews but hasn't given a release date :( Which sucks btw. I am so ready to read more about Gideon!

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  4. Can't wait for the next Gideon! Story is complex real and great

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    1. I totally agree. Everything about Gideon is complex and good.

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  5. Did EJD start the 5 book of the Gideon series ? And when would he b releasing it? I've read all 4 books 4 times and I have to know how this series is going to end!! because he can't just end it like this! It's killing me lol

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    1. I want to know too...please post when you find out. I just finished the series a week ago. It took me a month to read all 4 books and I'm in love with a fictional character...Gideon!!! Lol

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