Dead Flesh (Kiera Hudson Series Two, #1) in Tim O'Rourke Fans

May 01, 2012 Jenn Green rated it it was amazing

Kiera Hudson and crew are back again & better than ever!! Once again Tim O'Rourke takes us on a bloody-thrill ride that will keep you up late into the nite unable to pry your eyes away from your Kindle!! I will never understand how he comes up with this stuff but boy am I glad he does, you will not find anything else like it out there.

As much as I love the first Kiera Hudson series (I am a life-long addict LMAO) this one promises many more surprises & much intrigue. I dont want to say too much o ...more

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Jun 18, 2012 Claire rated it it was amazing

What a great start to the 2nd series, thankfully we don't have to wait too long for the release of the next title in the series as Tim amazingly writes so quick which is great when you get hooked and you just want the next one. After series 1 I wondered where it was going to go with this one and I would never have guessed that the gang would end up dead because when that happens that's usually it end of story but not for these guys as you'll find out. An amazing series that I don't want to end! ...more

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Oct 19, 2012 Caroline Barker rated it it was amazing

Another truly great read from Tim O'Rourke. 'Dead Flesh' is told from Keira's perspective as well as one of her friends. Keira and her friends initially seem to be in limbo after the rollercoaster of previous events. They need to come to terms with everything that has happened and all that they have been through, at the same time as trying to understand their own personal changes and the changes of the different world that they find themselves in.

Again, we have a different type of species with t Another truly great read from Tim O'Rourke. 'Dead Flesh' is told from Keira's perspective as well as one of her friends. Keira and her friends initially seem to be in limbo after the rollercoaster of previous events. They need to come to terms with everything that has happened and all that they have been through, at the same time as trying to understand their own personal changes and the changes of the different world that they find themselves in.

Again, we have a different type of species with the 'skin-walkers' being introduced. Once I completely understood these beings, they became quite fascinating creatures, but also very scary too. I could elaborate here, but would not want to spoil this novel.

The setting, a small town with its main focus on a local boarding school, takes me back to Enid Blyton with the Famous Five. As here we have a group of young people being adventurous and daring in order to seek out solutions to the mysteries surrounding them. The atmosphere through the most part is spooky and eerie, and with Scooby Doo references too,I couldn't help but think of those great characters and storylines. However, childhood fun aside, Tim O'Rourke adds his own twist by making this novel much more terrifying, gorey and adult-themed.

That is not to say, however, that this novel is completely without any humour. On the contrary, I laughed out loud a few times when reading this book, with one of the characters rifling through woolly knickers, ideas on who 'The Wolf Man' may be and the general bickering between certain characters.

On a more serious note, it is obvious from the beginning that Keira and her friends are concerned for their own well-being and are uncertain of a great deal to begin with. Throughout the book the reader is hoping that the characters will focus on each other and there are compassionate moments in there with some intense scenes which will delight the reader.

One of my favourite aspects of Tim O'Rourke's writing is that he provides enough description for the characetrs and the setting to be understood and connected with. However, there is always room for the reader to use their own imagination for some details, thus making it their own fantasy.

This series is fiction come to life as you envisage and feel whatever the characters are feeling at the time. For example, with the action scenes, you can feel the gore, the blood, the flesh. So much so that it makes you squeamish. It is absolutely fantastic. You feel that you are Keira, or at least a part of her or with her, as she deals with horrific situations and action scenes.

Of all the books in the Keira Hudson series, there are scenes here that truly belong in the 'horror' genre. There are spooky, eerie happenings and later on scary, gorey, pulse-throbbing scenes.This is definitely a novel whereby the reader is perched at the edge of their seat. ...more

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May 28, 2012 Rebecca rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, kindle

Another great twist to keira and her friends life. looking forward to the next.

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Feb 26, 2012 Jennifer rated it it was amazing

I know I say this is the best book yet after each book of Tim's that I read but seriously Dead Flesh rocked it! Your favorite characters Kiera, Potter, Kayla, and Isador are back in Tim's new Kiera Hudson series and I couldn't be more pleased. I have been a fan of Tim's since reading his Black Hill Farm almost a year ago and I have enjoyed watching him grow as a writer. The characters and plots get stronger and his writing gets darker and more intense with each book he publishes.
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May 05, 2012 Tanya rated it it was amazing

Having read The Kiera Hudson series one I was patiently waiting for Dead Flesh book one in the second series and I can definitely say it was worth the wait!

To catch up with team again, especially Potter (What can I say, I'm a Potter girl! )was fantastic, and as usual the brilliant writing of Tim does not disappoint! The suspense and action kicks off early on and as with all Tim's books I find myself reading 'just one more chapter' as I can't tear myself away from wanting to know what's going to ...more

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Apr 20, 2012 Kerry rated it liked it

So my rating for this book isn't that high because to be honest i'm not sure what i thought of it, now that may sound weird but to me it was like something was missing and i felt things were not explained and i'm still not sure of other things through out the book, and felt that potter and keira hardly interacted as a couple which i expected, i am not writing this book off completely but i think i may need to go back sometime and re-read and maybe things will become clearer. i loved the first se ...more

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May 02, 2012 Sue McGarvie rated it it was amazing

Bet you thought that was it, a ot so happy ending for the series and Mr. O'Rourke is done with Kiera Hudson... well no, NO!!
Kiera and her friends are back and ready for more adventures.
But, what are a group of misfit not-really-dead ex-coppers to do in a world that seems to be completely misplaced? What coppers do best... look for trouble and face it. That is exactly what Kiera and the gang do in this book... Kayla is braver than ever, Potter is as potty-mouthed as usual, Isidor is as adorable ...more

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May 03, 2012 Sharon Sawtell rated it it was amazing

Wow wow wow and wow. Loved it. Can't wait for the next one ...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Jen rated it it was amazing

This book left me sitting there with my mouth wide open thinking What the hell?? I so did not see that coming.It was another awesome book to an awesome series..In this book everyone is trying to find themselves after coming back from the dead.They aren't really sure who they are anymore or why they were brought back and just want to feel some kind of normal in a world that is far from it.There world gets more than Pushed.. I Loved it!!!I can't wait to read Dead Angels. ...more

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