The end was too rushed and all over the place. It didn't feel like it ended in a cliffhanger. It just ended.

Spellbinding display of urban literary talent.

Blood Ties features the story of two strong men - a Special Forces trained killer and his son, a natural born assassin. When the Eve to their Adam begins dropping secrets like hot coals, the once strong bond between father and son is called into question and a storm raging with betrayal hails down.

Highly recommended for readers who enjoy JaQuavis Coleman and K'wan will find this story very satisfying.

Blood Ties by Shaun Sinclair is the riveting story of two alpha males. Leader is a successful hit man, due in part to his military training in the elite Special Forces. His son, Justus, has been unwittingly training under his father’s tutelage his entire life.

Leader and Justus control everything around them, including their women. They are living the high life due to their lucrative career. They manage their world until vengeance and a scorned female arrive to totally disrupt their lives. Leader and Justus are characters that you love to hate and hate to love. Even their flaws are endearing. There are hints of humanity in these ruthless killers.

Sinclair has successfully mixed ghetto life and affluence. Leader and Justus have held on to their roots and family ties even while rising above them. With Sinclair’s finesse, the ghetto is as fitting a backdrop as the luxury communities where they now reside.

I throughly enjoyed every aspect of this novel. The plot is exquisite and the betrayals are stunning. The ending is beyond belief. Blood Ties is a definite 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys gritty fiction with bite and a great twist. The violence and sex may be a turnoff to some readers.

My thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.