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Rick Cantelli, P.I. (Book 3) Into the Darkness (Rick Cantelli, P.I. Detectives) Kindle Edition

by Bernard Lee DeLeo (Author), Aeternum Designs (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 479 ratings
Rick and Lo take on an overseas consulting job at the embassy in Sana’a, Yemen to pay off favors owed the Company. It turns into a nightmare, when someone higher up tries to Benghazi them. They make a statement instead involving a body count no one expected. Back home in the USA, surprises pop up one after another as fabled Cantelli-land, the pit of darkness and shadow weighs in.

Instead of a return to the status quo, our aging duo prove beyond any doubt they live by the feud, and they protect their friends and loved ones at all cost. Retribution gets served cold, and promising threads from Rick’s past expand past his wildest imaginings. When threats arise in their newly altered reality, Rick and Lo dispense with them in a no holds barred fashion, while embracing another new beginning.
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    Rick Cantelli, P.I. Series
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    August 15, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00M9E3MSW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RJ Parker Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
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  • Book 3 of 17 ‏ : ‎ Rick Cantelli, P.I. Series
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    4.5 out of 5 stars 479 ratings

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Bernard Lee DeLeo

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Born and raised in Warren, Ohio, Mr. DeLeo writes Pulp Fiction in many genres. He served aboard the USS Ranger (CVA61) from 1969 until November of 1972. After the Navy, he earned an AA degree in Auto Technology from Chabot College in Hayward, CA, and a BA degree in English from Cal State Hayward.

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Customers find this book to be a fantastic addition to the series, praising its exciting action with many twists and turns. They appreciate the well-developed characters, humor, and writing style, with one customer noting the crisp dialogue. Customers enjoy the book's emotional depth, with one mentioning it can bring tears to their eyes.

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23 customers mention "Readability"20 positive3 negative

Customers find the book to be a fantastic read, with one customer noting how the series continues to improve with each installment.

"...So begins another great read by Deleo...." Read more

"...Picked up a few new characters that made it a very good read...." Read more

"Great continuation to this humorous and action filled series...." Read more

"...fun! I don't know if I can put, into words, just how much I have enjoyed reading, and listening to, your work. I have been lead, by you..." Read more

17 customers mention "Action content"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the action content of the book, describing it as exciting with an unrelenting storyline and many twists and turns.

"Great continuation to this humorous and action filled series...." Read more

"...feel like you are getting together with old friends, how he keeps you in the action, how he has significant knowledge of firearms and their use...." Read more

"Typical Cantelli book with lots of sarcasm and action. The movie star teenage love fest with Cantelli grand son was a bit much ." Read more

"...All the great characters are in this wonderful story, along with the introduction of two wonderful new characters; Rick's grandson, Jim, and his..." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters in the book, describing them as great and powerful personalities, though some note they are dysfunctional.

"...The introduction of a very strong and vibrant character enters into Cantelli Land in this novel and I really hope those that follow this author..." Read more

"...Confrontations, interesting new characters, old characters going through some growth, the story contains all, and then some!..." Read more

"This is my third Rick Cantelli book. I love the dysfunctional characters and their sense of humor and strange relationships...." Read more

"...All the great characters are in this wonderful story, along with the introduction of two wonderful new characters; Rick's grandson, Jim, and his..." Read more

10 customers mention "Humor"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning it includes lots of sarcasm.

"...novel and highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys action, humor and quick witted characters." Read more

"Typical Cantelli book with lots of sarcasm and action. The movie star teenage love fest with Cantelli grand son was a bit much ." Read more

"...I love the dysfunctional characters and their sense of humor and strange relationships...." Read more

"...As usual, great characters, and as usual in DeLeo's books, humor is what sets him apart." Read more

7 customers mention "Enjoyment"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, with one describing it as a joy-ride of excitement.

"...enjoyed this novel and highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys action, humor and quick witted characters." Read more

"...SO much fun! I don't know if I can put, into words, just how much I have enjoyed reading, and listening to, your work. I have been lead..." Read more

"...He manages to tie all these into a quite enjoyable book. I have now read everyone of his books...." Read more

"...Once again Mr. Deleo jas written an exciting fun book for his readers to enjoy...." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing style"7 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, with one noting its crisp dialogue.

"...deal with, secrets, revelations, a new somebody in the mix and one damned fine read. Five Stars and then some." Read more

"...kindle prime member, but I purchased this book asap, first to support a great author, but more importantly I'll own it so I can read it again and..." Read more

"...The story line is fascinating, the action unrelenting, and the dialogue crisp and clever in a similar way to Robert Parker's Spenser series...." Read more

"I love his writing style. He does not use the usual format of the entire book focusing on solving one elaborate plot line...." Read more

3 customers mention "Emotion level"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with one mentioning how it can bring tears to their eyes.

"...to, your work. I have been lead, by you, through the different levels of emotions, and have truly enjoyed the ride...." Read more

"...read that makes me laugh out loud all alone in my room, and can fill my eyes with tears with the tenderness of the relationships between his..." Read more

"Very interesting and intense . Will there be a follow-up to this and is it in the works Thank you Frank" Read more

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  • claudette valliere
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rick, Lo, Trish, Stacey and secrets.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014
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    LIkes this one from the first page. LMAO of through the Yemen jihadist deaths.

    Starts with Rick, Lo and Carl Rodriquez in Sana'a, Yemen.

    Seems Rick and Lo had a debt to pay Re: the deaths of Adina and Yuri. A debt that had to be payed to the CIA. They all landed in Yemen.

    Rick and Lo were sent in to check security for the US embassy. Lo caught a drift of an attack ala Benghazi and she and Rick got the Ambassador the embassy staff, marines included, out.

    Lo went with them and Rick and Carl, another CIA operator, got left on the roof where Rick proceeded to kill the bad guys with his Barrett M82 sniper rifle. LMAO off.

    Rick and Carl made it out after a hairy escape with loads of dead jihadists and blown vehicles. Lo picked them up in a chopper. Carl is a new friend and colleague. Loads of action of the Rick and Lo variety in Yemen. Rick and Lo then headed home.

    Seems Trish, via her movie star status, hooked up with Sam, a guy she had to leave during her old life.

    Rick's okay with it. He always told her if she needed to leave, then just leave. He would certainly understand. He always considered her to young for him anyway. Tough row to hoe for Rick but it happens.

    Trish still works for the company and Rick can deal with that. Of course Lo takes every opportunity to lower the boom on Rick.

    Once home they get a call from Stacey, yep Stacey, who now works for Cheech Garibaldi.

    So begins another great read by Deleo.

    This one has Rick, Lo, Trish, Sam, Carl, Stacey, the crew, Casablanca Night, Temple, the workout crew, death, kidnapping, attacks, revenge the Rick and Lo way, an escaped Chet, a Rick dealing with something he never thought he would ever have to deal with, secrets, revelations, a new somebody in the mix and one damned fine read.

    Five Stars and then some.
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  • Richard Holmes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014
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    This is a five star review but my Kindle would not take the fifth star. Fast paced with a lot of bad guys meeting in hell with Islamic jihadists looking for their 72 virgins. Picked up a few new characters that made it a very good read. One good thing different than the other Cantelli books there was less "cackling and hey hey" funny stuff that got old real quick in I and II.
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  • Jenn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rick Cantelli Book 3
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2014
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    Great continuation to this humorous and action filled series. One of the best things about this series is that you never know what Rick is gonna get himself into or how Lois is going to give him the "what for" for getting into it.

    I love the way one of the first characters, Stacy, entered back into Rick's world with a suprise that made me so happy I was over the moon. The introduction of a very strong and vibrant character enters into Cantelli Land in this novel and I really hope those that follow this author enjoy the new family as much as I did. While Rick is still up to his same ole ways his world is one again turned upside down and he had to try to keep the forces of darkness at bay while he not only helps his partner Lo keep his extended family safe but his new add on family as well.

    Very much enjoyed this novel and highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys action, humor and quick witted characters.
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  • James Gill, cpl USMC, 1969-1979
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funtime
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2021
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    I started reading your books with Cold Blooded,then it was Hard Case, then,everything! SO much fun!
    I don't know if I can put, into words, just how much I have enjoyed reading, and listening to, your work.
    I have been lead, by you, through the different levels of emotions, and have truly enjoyed the ride.
    While I wait, impatiently, for your next book, any series, I reread them all. I have to say that I think that this is my favorite.
    Thank you so much for it all
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  • Thomas D. John
    5.0 out of 5 stars A return visit to "Cantelli-Land", and a satisfying visit it is!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014
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    Cantelli is anything but politically correct, so if you are easily offended, well, you were warned. Book two had Cantelli and the gorgon, Lois, connecting with some old CIA friends at the end. This book basically starts from there, and it is a torrid and violent beginning indeed! Then back to home where Cantelli discovers something new; that he has a grandson! The introduction of the new character, Jim, a wise-beyond-his-years teen, takes Cantelli into a new area of "Cantelli-land". Confrontations, interesting new characters, old characters going through some growth, the story contains all, and then some! I love DeLeo's style, how he makes each book feel like you are getting together with old friends, how he keeps you in the action, how he has significant knowledge of firearms and their use. I cannot wait for the next installment.
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  • Jim Barrett
    4.0 out of 5 stars Teenage angst
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019
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    Typical Cantelli book with lots of sarcasm and action. The movie star teenage love fest with Cantelli grand son
    was a bit much .
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  • Bill Swann
    5.0 out of 5 stars I am so posses off
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014
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    There is absolutely no reason to end a book when it is going so great. This is an incredibly great book, five measly stars are an insult, 10 would barely be enough, because this is pretty much twice as good as other great books even those written by Author DeLeo. Seriously the only thing wrong with this book is it ended too quickly.

    One last thing, I'm a kindle prime member, but I purchased this book asap, first to support a great author, but more importantly I'll own it so I can read it again and again.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars I love the dysfunctional characters and their sense of humor and ...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2014
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    This is my third Rick Cantelli book. I love the dysfunctional characters and their sense of humor and strange relationships. However it got a little tiresome to see an altercation with bad guys at every turn, and their reactions to each other's 'playful' insults explained each time. The humor doesn't need a cue card saying "this part's funny." The relationship between the 18 year old and 13 year old was quite disturbing, as was the way G'ma and Pa handled it.
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