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Rick Cantelli, P.I. (Book 5) Blood Ties (Rick Cantelli, P.I. Detectives) Kindle Edition

by Bernard Lee DeLeo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 331 ratings
Rick killed the Yemen Ambassador’s son in Sana’a, Yemen during an attack on the American Embassy. Aga Saleh wants revenge. Sending Isis/Muslim Brotherhood hit squads against Rick and Lois triggers the ex-CIA assassin team’s survival protocol: torture and kill until the threat ends.

Black Lives Matters thugs get caught in the crossfire - during Ambassador Saleh’s murderous assault on Madigan/Cantelli loved ones at their movie premiere. Unfortunately for the avenging thugs and terrorists, Lois Madigan and Rick Cantelli live by the feud. The old duo of vicious killers live by a code of honor, protecting loved ones and America. They ride for the Red, White, and Blue brand without conscience or mercy.
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    Rick Cantelli, P.I. Series
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    October 26, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M69KVN9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RJ Parker Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 297 pages
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  • Book 5 of 17 ‏ : ‎ Rick Cantelli, P.I. Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 331 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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23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a very enjoyable read that exceeds expectations, with one customer noting it's particularly suitable for action buffs.

"...Love this guy! Love this series!" Read more

"Great book so far just started it and loving it lil upset I can get the next one one in actual book form I hate kindle and read for work ahy is It..." Read more

"...all the individual books in his thriller series, this book is his very best work. Author DeLeo has perfected the art of pacing in his books...." Read more

"...humor and Rick's "seventh decade" of experience this is a great book and not to be missed...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the action content of the book, with one customer describing it as a fast-moving story and another noting it's the best Madigan/Cantelli adventure yet.

"...In the end, De Leo's books are highly satisfying fantasy that make one want to start loading magazines and strapping on SOG knives to prepare to..." Read more

"...Author DeLeo has perfected the art of pacing in his books...." Read more

"...Each scene is tightly controlled to take the reader to the solution he wants, even though he doesn't know he wants it until he gets there...." Read more

"...34;Blood Ties" simply stays with the trend of high action, page turning entertainment. Great stuff." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with some mentioning that the banter is laugh-out-loud funny.

"...Mr. DeLeo knows how to keep you laughing, capture your interest and keep it only to groan when the book ends and you realize you have to wait for..." Read more

"...The characters are honed to perfection, the banter is laugh-out-loud funny, and the problems and their solutions are genius...." Read more

"...The Hilarity which ensues during throughout these stories is amazing. Tears in the eyes funny...." Read more

"I have20 books by the author and enjoy them all good action amusing and packed storyline and will be buying more the reason I only gave 4 stars is..." Read more

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"...indeed, the other series De Leo writes so fun is our investment into the cast of characters...." Read more

"...The other thing that makes this book so great is the number of characters, and the fact they continue to develop and grow...." Read more

"...The characters are honed to perfection, the banter is laugh-out-loud funny, and the problems and their solutions are genius...." Read more

"...these books could steer clear of the rhetoric and stick with the winning characters, great interplay and action/adventure." Read more

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"...My hat is off to Mr. DeLeo and his superb writing skills. I'm already anticipating the next installment." Read more

"Love the author but not this series. Too much talking about how each character cares for each other character." Read more

"politically non-correct.. Fast paced and very good writing.." Read more

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  • Thomas D. John
    5.0 out of 5 stars Plot taken right off the headlines of the Drudge Report!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016
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    In this, the fifth installment of the Rick Cantelli, P.I. Series, Rick and Lo find themselves in the middle of the C.A.I.R. & BLM mess. Why is BLM suddenly targeting Jim & Ellen's school, accompanied by Muslims? Are these demonstrations, or a plot to possibly perform terrorist acts? Rick and Lo find an infiltrator in their midst, and have to discover who sent her, and why. Of course, all this, and more plot twists treat the reader to a fast moving story that could easily be taken right off the front pages today. De Leo even manages to include the "clown craziness" that has suddenly plagued us. First off, those of you with politically correct sensibilities, let me warn you off. De Leo is not your author. It is clear throughout that De Leo is taking the selling out of our Country by the open borders crowd quite personally. He makes no bones about how matters ought to be handled. For those of us who agree that a more direct approach to our current troubles is needed, De Leo's books are a breath of fresh air. What makes this series, and indeed, the other series De Leo writes so fun is our investment into the cast of characters. We follow the careers, the relationships of the various characters as if they are personal friends. The "three's a crowd" relationship of Ellen, Jim, and Temple provides an element of suspense, especially as Ellen's lack of tactical judgement often leads to unexpected confrontations and danger. We also feel and appreciate the pride Rick has in Jim, and the man he is becoming. And in the end, we have the introduction of a new character, Kull, the pit bull puppie. In the end, De Leo's books are highly satisfying fantasy that make one want to start loading magazines and strapping on SOG knives to prepare to defend our Country. Love this guy! Love this series!
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  • jease
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024
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    Great book so far just started it and loving it lil upset I can get the next one one in actual book form I hate kindle and read for work ahy is It only available in kindle for probably gonna be the end for me I dont do kindle
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  • Bill Swann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe the best single of all the series books
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2017
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    When you write as many ongoing series as Author DeLeo does, it is hard to keep the stories fresh and new. The Cantelli PI series is the shortest of the series, but depending on the individual readers taste, many believe it to be the best.

    I love all the thriller series Author DeLeo produces, it would be impossible for me to pick my favorite of his series, but of all the individual books in his thriller series, this book is his very best work. Author DeLeo has perfected the art of pacing in his books. Most readers at we driven crazy by books where it goes as a smooth steady pace, but rushes everything in order to end the book quicker than the pacing of the rest of the book.

    The other thing that makes this book so great is the number of characters, and the fact they continue to develop and grow. The reader's get involved with the characters it becomes more like a letter from home than a book. Probably a 10 star book!
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  • chicagokathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blood Ties is another DeLeo winner!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016
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    Rick Cantelli, P.I. is another of Mr. DeLeo's fantastic series. This latest book finds Rick and his partner Lois Madigan (his one-time CIA handler) fighting evil forces close to home and this time it's personal. With their no-nonsense crew they have to step up to help Rick's recently discovered grandson Jim. High school isn't what it was in the "olden" days seems to be the thought of the day. Rick's past has caught up with him making everyone he knows and loves a target. When BLM and C.A.I.R. join together to cause disruption and chaos it takes Cantelli and Madigan to figure out what's really going on and when they do...look out. With skill, wry humor and Rick's "seventh decade" of experience this is a great book and not to be missed. Mr. DeLeo knows how to keep you laughing, capture your interest and keep it only to groan when the book ends and you realize you have to wait for his next exciting adventure.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another really great tale
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2019
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    Don't know how he keeps doing it, but I'm glad he does. Mr. Deleo , thank You for another great read. The way you tie all of the separate events together just keeps me reading for hours on end. Again, looking forward to the next book, #6 A novella double feature Rick Cantelli P I Bloody Hell and Demon Series, Dark Future. Looking forward to it again!
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  • B. McKee
    4.0 out of 5 stars The best one yet!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2016
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    I started to read this several days ago but wasn't in the right frame of mind. Rather than spoil what I knew would be an amazing story with a bad mood, I set it aside. I'm glad I did.

    This is surely the best Madigan/Cantelli adventure yet. The characters are honed to perfection, the banter is laugh-out-loud funny, and the problems and their solutions are genius.

    It seems that Rick and Lo improvise as they go along, but that's the beauty of it. Each scene is tightly controlled to take the reader to the solution he wants, even though he doesn't know he wants it until he gets there.

    Every threat is addressed, whatever the source or whoever is at risk. My hat is off to Mr. DeLeo and his superb writing skills. I'm already anticipating the next installment.
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  • Murray Schulman
    5.0 out of 5 stars More raw, in your face fun and excitement.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2016
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    Bernard DeLeo just keeps keepin' on in this genre. I follow the site and scoop up his books as fast as he can get them on the street. Fun, exciting and raw. Not for the politically correct or sensitive. "Blood Ties" simply stays with the trend of high action, page turning entertainment. Great stuff.
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  • Amazon CustomD.M.Crim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gem!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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    The latest aventures from Cantelli land exceeded this readers expectations. If you aren't a pulp fiction fan, you still Will enjoy this read. The Hilarity which ensues during throughout these stories is amazing. Tears in the eyes funny. As usual, Bernard delivered Big time... Hope u enjoy as much as I did..
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on June 6, 2018
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    again we have characters evolving but starting to get a bit repetitive in the action scenes.
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  • chunky fox
    1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2018
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    loved the first four books, but this seemed to turn into an anti islam rant, felt quite uncomfortable
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