Rhino Ranch is a fitting end to this iconic saga, an emotional, whimsical and bittersweet tribute to the lives of a man and a town that have inspired readers across decades. As Duane reflects on all that he and Thalia have been through, he feels adrift in a world where love and betrayal walk hand in hand and a stalwart Texas oil town can become home to a nature preserve. Despite their obvious differences, Duane can't help but find himself charmed by K.K.'s stubborn toughness and lively spirit, and the two embark on a flirtation that rapidly veers toward the sexual - but the return of Honor Carmichael complicates Duane's romantic intentions considerably. Slater, a quirky billionairess who's come to Thalia to open the Rhino Ranch, dedicated to the preservation of the endangered black rhinoceros. Returning home to recover from a near-fatal heart attack, Duane discovers that he has a new neighbor: the statuesque K. In this poignant and striking final chapter in the Duane Moore story, which began in 1966 with The Last Picture Show, Pulitzer Prize- and Oscar-winning author Larry McMurtry takes readers on one last unforgettable journey to Thalia, Texas, a town that continues to change at a breakneck pace even as Duane feels himself slowing down.
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I will admit part of Tangled’s appeal was the male character perspective, so Twisted wasn’t as good for me personally, but Chase still used the same dry wit and humor to make the book a great read along in the Tangled series – and it’s scary how much Drew and Kate sound alike! Some of my personal favorite elements of the book were the interactions between Kate and Drew after they’ve been together, whereas Tangled was more about Drew getting the girl. Twisted picks up 2 years after Tangled left off and is told from Kate’s POV. And frankly, I’m not entirely sure I’d want to. Newsflash, ladies: We can’t read your thoughts. Here’s a quote just to let you know what you’re in for: The book starts with Drew claiming to have the flu, then goes on to detail his rise and demise in the world of love, courtesy of the one and only, Katherine Brooks. Man was this book funny, laugh out loud, belly rolling funny! Drew was quick witted, charming, sexy and irresistible – and his straight to the point advice was the hook line and sinker of this book. Just a little recap on the amazing book that started this series Tangled, told from the point of view of player extraordinaire Drew Evans this book gave an interesting insight into the mind of man – and it sure was funny! Similar to the style of story telling from personal favorites Christina Lauren and the Beautiful Bastard series, Tangled followed Drew Evans as he tried to win the girl of his dreams. So here’s my first review on the 2nd book my Emma Chase, Twisted. Įventually, Cogliostro reveals that he is also a former Hellspawn, having forsaken Malebolgia long ago, and refuses to use his remaining powers, as he has one "tick" of necroplasmic power left, and any use of his Hell-granted powers will end his Earthly existence. He is the angel on Spawn's right shoulder, opposite to the Violator, who exhorts Spawn to revel in death and destruction not just in the name of Hell, but also for its own sake. Cog informs Spawn that his powers draw on a limited energy source, and that using it up will condemn him to eternal torment in Hell. Originally depicted as a supporting character, he becomes an antagonist as the series progresses, eventually becoming the supervillain Sinn becoming the third main antagonist of the series.įictional character biography Meeting Al Simmons Ĭogliostro first appears as a homeless man, but he seems to know more about Spawn's situation than Spawn himself. Cogliostro was created in 1993 by author Neil Gaiman and artist Todd McFarlane and introduced in Spawn issue #9.
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