Losing It (The Administration, #4.7) in The Freeloaders

Feb 16, 2013 Kat rated it it was amazing

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Another thrilling glimpse into the mind of a sociopath.

Toreth's jealousy and possessiveness over Warrick triggers a frightening chain reaction in him, possibly with a fatal outcome. For he is close, so close to tipping over the edge this time...and losing it. Losing everything.

Another short story that will keep you on edge constantly.

Jesus, Manna's good! ...more

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Feb 27, 2012 Lenore rated it really liked it

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There's a fine line between jealousy and abuse. And that line is kinda blurred here. Possessiveness this strong is dangerous. Much as I enjoyed Toreth's torment, I didn't like him very much in this one. ...more

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Mar 27, 2013 Shelley rated it liked it

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Another rather disconcerting look inside Toreth's head, and his jealousy and possessiveness reaches new levels, even for him.
My satisfaction in seeing a jealous Toreth is quickly squashed when his psychosis takes over and I actually got a bit scared for Warrick.

A small part of me wished that Warrick hadn't accepted his hand after that *scene*. I wanted him to walk away, just go and then what....I don't know, but I felt very sad at the acquiescence. Sometimes, enough is enough. ...more

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Jan 08, 2015 Angelica rated it it was amazing

Toreth's inner monologue was fascinating in its realism. Down the slippery slope he went. ...more

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Jul 10, 2016 Elizabetta rated it it was amazing

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Toreth’s head is a scary, scary place. And we get to see just how fine a line he walks in his possessiveness and obsession with Warrick. He balances the line; he’ll lose Warrick if he crosses it. How long and far can Toreth go without losing it? It’s what makes riveting reading.

Are all these little short amuse-bouches in the Administration world really worth 5 stars? Manna Francis has built such complex, engrossing characters that she could write them reading the phone book and still mesmerize.

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