Eye of Heaven (Dirk & Steele, Book 5)
by Marjorie M. Liu
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Book Reviews of Eye of Heaven (Dirk & Steele, Book 5)
Book Review: Excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars
Blue Perrineau has spent a lifetime escaping the shadow of his ruthless father. As an employee for the Dirk and Steele Detective Agency, Blue has sought to disrupt the flesh peddling by Santoso Rahardjo. A devastating injury and news of his father's death sends him in a different direction, one that lands him at Reilly's Circus. He's in search of his brother, Daniel, but also finds Iris McGillis, a shape shifter. Unfortunately, Blue knows the truth about his father's death and the ramifications of Blue finding Daniel and Iris may be catastrophic.
Marjorie M. Liu weaves a complex tapestry with EYE OF HEAVEN. The details of this intricate tale cleverly unveil themselves as the story progresses. Each book of the Dirk and Steele series is a stand alone but there are some ongoing threads throughout the series. EYE OF HEAVEN is starting to bring some of those threads, along with characters from previous books, together. Marjorie M. Liu provides enough details that new readers will be able to follow along but I would highly recommend reading the other books in the series in order to get a better picture of the machinations of the Consortium.
EYE OF HEAVEN is an excellent blend of fantasy, the paranormal, action, and romance! Marjorie M. Liu carefully builds up the tension to the grand finale, leaving the reader breathless with anticipation as each page is turned. While I have enjoyed each installment of the Dirk and Steele series, EYE OF HEAVEN returns to the style I fell in love with in TIGER EYE. EYE OF HEAVEN is easily recommended!
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Book Review: Keeps Interest High
Summary: 5 Stars
This latest entry into the Dirk and Steele series continues the high standard set with the first book. Liu is a wonderful writer who can really flesh out what should be unrealistic characters. She makes them believeable with all the problems (and more) of ordinary people. They have their good and bad characteristics.
I think it would be difficult to start the series with this book. Readers actually have to be familiar with the world Liu has formed. Blue appears in the other books in a supporting role, but assumes the primary one here. All the characters in her first book seem to be getting their own. Each finds their significant other and all are not normal. The books hold interest well, although this one got a little drawn out at the end.
One problem that I am finding with the series, is that the overall plot is very complex. Since the books are not published very close to one another it is difficult to keep all the characters and plot points straight. This book seemed to complicate things even more. It would probably be best to wait until most of the series is published, then read them all in a row. However, I wait for each eagerly as do most of her fans for the next. I hope there are many more.
Book Review: Dirk and Steele
Summary: 5 Stars
None from this series has been as good for me as the first, but they all sure can make you stay up late at night reading. The characters are fun and well rounded and Liu is adept at taking you around the world in her adventure stories. In this case the story begins in Indonesia. Yet, strangely enough, this one stays mostly in America. Mainly, Las Vegas.
Iris works with wild cats (lions, tigers, but not bears)in a circus. Blue works for the Dirk and Steele detective agency and is threatened into finding his (never knew he existed before) half brother for his evil father. This leads him to the circus and right into the arms of the amazing shape-shifter, aka Iris. Of course, there's always more going on in a Liu book. While he's there observing his half-brother (escape artist) they are attacked by the some of the same men working for a very bad man Blue was tracking in Indonesia. Same sick man is interest in Iris and Blue's brother. Some how his crazy dad is envolved and Iris's missing mom. I know--it sound's crazy, doesn't it? But somehow Liu pulls all the strings together in the end and makes for a very entertaining read. Looking forward to more.
Book Review: Deserves 6 stars!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best Dirk & Steele episode so far! I love Marjorie Liu's writing, and I love this series. But I usually have some small complaints about each book - too much violence, too much magic, something. But this book is nearly perfect. A last-minute save by a mysterious friend almost stretched things too far, almost wrapped that storyline up too neatly, but it didn't bother me after reading the character's explanation for waiting until the last minute. My only continuing complaint is that, in this series at least, Liu is skimpy on the love-making. And you love her characters so much, you want them to make love constantly! : )
If you are considering starting on this series somewhere after the 1st book, you should re-consider. Characters re-appear in each book, and they develop over time so you really need to start at the beginning. I have skipped around and it gets confusing, trying to remember what we know about characters at different points in their lives, when we have learned about their later life out of sequence. You may want to keep notes about who does what in each book. It is amazing how Liu keeps this all consistent.
Book Review: originality, action and adventure in this continuation of Dirk & Steele series
Summary: 5 Stars
A small package causally toss in the lap of Blue Perrineau is the start of a new Dirk and Steel adventure. Back in the USA, Blue gets the news that his father is dead. Now he must search for his brother, the legal heir.
Shape-shifter Iris McGillis works with big cats for a Las Vegas based circus. Her cat like moves and her affinity for the big cats attracts more than just the usual crowds. Her act has pulled in some dangerous interest too.
The action comes fast and hard once all the players meet. A lost mother, a missing brother, a she-tiger and Blue with the Dirk and Steel group. The mixture of action and emotion will keep you on the edge of your seat.
As a fan of X-Men, I have read Marjorie M. Liu's DARK MIRROR and she brings the same originality, action and adventure into her Dirk & Steele series. I highly recommend reading the other books in the series in order to get the full enjoyment of this story. (TIGER EYE; SHADOW TOUCH; THE RED HEART OF JADE).
Reviewed by Michele Patrykus
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