Bloodline

Whyborne & Griffin, Book 5

By: Jordan L. Hawk

Narrated by: Julian G. Simmons

Between his bullying father and dissolute brother, Percival Endicott Whyborne has quite enough problematic family members to deal with. So when his sister returns to Widdershins asking for help solving the mystery of a derelict ship, Whyborne is reluctant to get involved. Until, that is, a brutal murderer strikes, leaving Whyborne and his lover Griffin no choice but to take the case.

The investigation leads them deep into a conspiracy of blackmail, murder, and darkest sorcery. But worst of all are the secrets held within the family itself, one of which will destroy everything Whyborne believed to be true, not only about his family, but about himself.

©2014 Jordan L. Hawk (P)2014 Jordan L. Hawk

Favorite in the series, so far!

In this book, plot threads that have been mentioned only as subtext so far finally came to light, and I couldn't be happier! It's wonderful to see the growth in Griffin, Percival, and their relationship, and to learn that what I'd suspected about Percy's family history is, in fact true. (Won't say more, due to spoilers.) What really takes this book to a new level for me is how the notion of what (and who) constitutes a "monster" is finally challenged. No longer can the so-called monsters be seen as safely separate from humanity; they are, in fact, much closer to home than Percival ever imagined. Watching him grow and struggle with this fact - and the question of what to do with power once one has it - has brought so much depth both to his character, and the series as a whole. I'm really excited to see where Jordan L. Hawk will take this wonderful story next. (Also: I love Christine. So much. And the narrator voices her *so* perfectly, it's great!)

Good Start, Eye Rolling Middle, Satisfying End.

This book was a bit of a rollercoaster for me. There were elements that I really enjoyed and others that I did not. Some possible spoilers below but not really, more a spoiler of previously obvious build up then anything. But overall I have enjoyed this series completely. There are moments where the mystery parts are weak and the character are slow to keep up with the audience conclusions, But I have and will continue to enjoy these books!! Whole heartedly.

I have enjoyed that these books have played on a persons pride. The antagonists are usually individuals that are/were close to one of the characters, they find and use arcane secrets, but are in the end brought low by their own pride.

I was not happy about the Skywalker to Darth Vader turn, the obviously too innocent for his own good protagonist getting swept up in the powers and slowly falling to the dark side out of ignorance. It was obvious from book one it was coming but it went by quick enough I suppose.

The ending however was very satisfying, wrapping up many of the storylines and giving the audience a well deserved and anticipated sigh of joy; at least that’s what I did.

Awesome series

To get the most from this series start at the beginning. It is beautifully written. It's funny and touching at the same time. The sex scenes are smoking hot. Give it a go. Take a chance!

An amazing story in the series.

With this story, character development and story line all came together beautifully. The narration also helped to make this one special. Thanks for the joy and tears all the way through.

Fantastic

I’m still loving the way the story is unfolding itself.
The love between Griffin & Whyborne is so beautiful