This is a bonding experience for this newly re-formed band of survivors, a way to come together, and put tragic pasts behind them and to find their new groove. Her imagery is astounding.Ībsinthe of Malice takes us on the road with Crossroads Gin as they start a low-budget cross-country rock tour, leaving their men behind. I can nearly taste the tastes, smell the smells, and feel the textures and all the feels. I swear, any reading experience of her books is not just a feast for the eyes. I cannot get enough of Rhys Ford’s writing. Ratings are 1 to 5 stars and based mostly on GoodReads standards.Ĭlick for more information regarding ratings. For Miki, Damie, Forest, and Rafe, the stage is where they all truly come alive, and the music they play is as important to them as the air they breathe.īut those demons and troubles won’t leave them alone, and with every mile under their belts, the band faces its greatest challenge-overcoming their deepest flaws and not killing one another along the way. The band is already close, but Damien knows they can be more-brothers of sorts, bound not only by familial ties but by their intense love for music.Īs they travel from gig to gig, the band is haunted by past mistakes and personal demons, but they forge on. There’s something magical about being on tour, especially when traveling in a van with no roadies, managers, or lovers to act as a buffer.

When Crossroads Gin hits the road, Damien hopes it will draw them closer together. However, those words were nothing compared to what Damien says next. John’s spine, especially when they’re spoken with a nearly religious fervor by his brother-in-all-but-blood, Damien Mitchell. Those five words send a chill down Miki St. Advance Review Copy generously provided by the author

Absinthe of Malice by Rhys Ford