There is nothing in the universe the cursed dragon Falcyn hates more than humansexcept for Greek humans. She knew living in Rockton meant living off-the-grid completely: no cell phones, no Internet, no mail, very little electricity, and no way of getting in or out without the town council’s approval. The Casey introduced in the first novel remains consistent and charismatic. A fantastic, action-packed thriller. It will be a long wait until the third book comes out. When experienced homicide detective Casey Duncan (now Casey Butler) first moved to the secret town of Rockton, she expected a safe haven for people like her, people running from their past misdeeds and past lives. Comment Report abuse. Hi, I'm Alexandra! If you go stir crazy and run, you are hunted down and returned. The relationships, both positive and negative, that develop in such an isolated, harsh, and unique environment are one of the main reasons that I can't put these books down. Please see your welcome email for exclusions and details. There are settlers, mostly former residents or their descendants who live even more off the grid and are neither friendly nor welcoming. It only gets worse with a deranged killer on the loose, and many of the descriptions of what happened to Nicole and the other women can be downright disturbing and chilling. Inside Tōsen's bankai, Suzumushi Tsuishiki: Enma Korogi, (Bleach) is a space of absolute darkness called 'Mumyo', which causes all a person's senses "apart from touch" to be entirely nullified. KELLEY ARMSTRONG graduated with a degree in psychology and then studied computer programming. Lynn , I don’t mind bleak so much, I love dark! Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Barely. But Casey decided to stay anyway, to work as a detective alongside her new boyfriend and the town's sheriff, Eric Dalton. The power to create a blanket of absolute darkness. There’s also no fancy forensic equipment or technology in Rockton, so Casey and Dalton have to do their jobs the old-fashioned way. The mystery deepens further when Casey returns to the cave system to look for clues about the perpetrator, but instead finds the remains of two other women. Eric is a dictator, answering only to the off-site council. TOP 500 REVIEWER. An incredible insulated town is found in Rockton, it is superbly described by Armstrong. I prefer police procedurals with less angst, medium domestic/civilian drama and no telenovela melodrama. Publisher: Minotaur Books (February 7, 2016). Heads up: this is a romance novel front and center, thinly disguised as a thriller. This whole time she had been held captive in these caves by an unknown assailant, being subjected to unspeakable acts of abuse. † Conditions apply. No one can face the idea of contact with a hostile. Now, in A Darkness Absolute, Casey and her fellow Rockton sheriff's deputy Will chase a cabin-fevered resident into the woods, where they are stranded in a blizzard. Don’t get me wrong, because A Darkness Absolute still ended up being a good read, but compared to the first book, something definitely felt lacking. You may unsubscribe at any time. Months have passed since Casey first came to Rockton, a secret community nestled in the remote wilds of the Yukon. Games Movies TV Video. Fresh off solving a series of grisly murders, Casey and Deputy Will Anders get stranded in a blizzard while they're tracking a runner from the town. Tentative contacts with wary settlers, harsh weather, and an outside ruling council hinder investigations. And I was not disappointed. A Darkness Absolute (Book) : Armstrong, Kelley : Homicide detective Casey Duncan had fled to off-the-grid Rockton in the Canadian wilderness. The power to create a blanket of absolute darkness. "The queen of everlasting darkness, the incarnation of the eternal night, Unite! The author has dialed back on the romance big time, or at least struck a better balance so that the drama was spread out and not dumped on us all at once like in the first book. Tags: A Darkness Absolute, Casey Duncan, Kelley Armstrong, Minotaur Books, I have not read her in ages, I should try one again, I have only started reading her recently, I feel I should read more , What a pity that the main mystery was so predictable, from the reader’s standpoint! A Darkness Absolute is the follow-up to the brilliant City of the Lost, continuing Kelley Armstrong’s new mystery suspense series starring an ex-homicide detective named Casey Duncan. I just wanted Casey and co. to make some real progress in their case before the 300 page mark! Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2017. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Kelley Armstrong adds such depth to the two main characters, the sheriff of Rockton and his female detective. ( Log Out / When the bodies of two other women turn up, Casey and her colleagues must find out if it’s an outsider behind the killings or if the answer is more complicated than that...before another victim goes missing. Perhaps I should check out from Danya where a good starting place would be Although the novel is a pleasant read for Rockton fans, it doesn’t really add anything new to the story. Sorry to hear it was a little lacking. Moreover, the motives of the town’s council continue to serve as a source of frustration for Casey and her team. And it definitely sounds dark! https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Absolute_Darkness?oldid=1582067, People or Beings who can see in the darkness, such those with. The following ISBNs are associated with this title: Sign up to get exclusive offers, the best in books & more.Plus, enjoy 10% off your next online purchase over $50.†. Yeah, the mystery did seem to drag on a bit, didn’t it? Change ).