Renowned for his popular contributions to anthologies of African-American erotica, award-winning author Eric Pete is a silky-smooth voice in contemporary fiction. Pete leaves nothing to the imagination when it comes to L.A.'s dirty little secrets in the steamy novel Don't Get It Twisted. Massage therapist Isrie Walker and plus-sized fashion photographer Deja Douglas are best friends for life. After a bout of bad luck with the opposite sex, these two divas go on a mission to find the love that's been missing in their lives.
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"Page-turning historical mystery. I especially enjoy the incidental historical details, such as some women using poisonous deadly nightshade to enlarge their pupils to increase their attractiveness. And Shardlake makes an interesting lead character, he is prejudiced, makes mistakes, and doesn't understand all that is going on. A far more human and sympathetic detective than, say, know-it-all Poirot."
— Lara (5 out of 5 stars)
“An engaging novel full of vibrant characters, a compelling story line, and lots of emotional impact.”
— Zane, New York Times bestselling author“Eric Pete has done it again! Don’t Get It Twisted is an exciting page-turner that you’ll find impossible to put down.”
— Karen E. Quinones Miller, bestselling author" In which I continue to learn Tudor history by reading mystery novels. Win/win. "
— Denali, 2/20/2014" Set in London, a clever plot intertwines an elective mute girl accused of murder with the rediscovery of 'Greek Fire', a potentially devastating weapon, and the fall of Thomas Cromwell. This is the 2nd Shardlake novel. "
— Ginni, 2/17/2014" Off to read #3 in the series "
— Dawn, 2/15/2014" Even more enjoyable than the first Matthew Shardlake. I especially enjoyed the legal references and the two story lines were intriguing. "
— Hermien, 2/11/2014" Just as good as the first! "
— Hillary, 2/9/2014" Was my first Shardlake mystery. Sansom is so good I could feel old London around me as well as smell the city-whew! "
— Stephanie, 1/30/2014" Good solid historical crime fiction with Matthew Shardlake, a hunchbank lawyer working for Thomas Cromwell. Matthew is teamed up with Jack Barak, a Tudor type enforcer, to investigate the disocovery of Greek fire. Workmanlike novel, 2nd in the series. "
— Jen, 1/28/2014" Number 2 in the series. "
— Chuck, 1/20/2014" I finally finished. Too long "
— Irishmaddoc, 1/18/2014" The man us a genius author "
— Paul, 11/21/2013" Really atmospheric novel, bringing to life the time of the dissolution of the monasteries in London, followed by the downfall of Thomas Cromwell. Excellent page-turning plotting as well. "
— Virginia, 11/11/2013" It took me a while to get into this one, but I'm hooked. Lots of twists and turns, murder, court intrigue, cloak & dagger stuff. Very entertaining read with some bits of real historical events thrown in. I enjoyed this and am looking forward to the next one I have by this author. "
— Erika, 10/20/2013" Tudors = so hot right now. "
— madeline, 10/8/2013" Dark, brooding and menacing atmosphere set in Tudor England. Intrigue and betrayal lurks in every corner as our weary hero tries to steer a course between the various power groups. Superbly researched, highly recommended! "
— Ram, 6/30/2013" OmG to me this book was kind of Boring, thw writer needs to spice it up a little. It was not interesting to me at all. I guess its because I like to read book that are in the woman's point of view, written by a woman, not a man. I only gave this book two stars because I was being generous. "
— Junisha, 4/3/2013" Brilliant follow up to Dissolution. "
— Christopher, 12/20/2012" C.J. Sansom continuing story of Matthew Shardlake was fascinating. Dark Fire makes me want to read more. This book is also a picture of history and a look into the Tudor world. Matthew is on the search for a mysterious substance that wins battles by dark fire. He gains an assistant. "
— Cupoftea, 12/10/2012" Great read! On to the next in the series. "
— Elizabeth, 9/21/2012" Wow! What a fascinating, intricate plot set in a background of 1540 London that is painted vividly in words so that you feel you are there and have a visible mental image of the scene before you. Wonderful book! "
— Elmira, 4/27/2012" This is the second Matthew Shardlake that I have read. I felt the story took a bit of time to get into but then picked up pace and I romped to the end. I like C.J Sansom's style of writing and his obvious historical research adds to the authenticity of the novel. "
— Ann, 12/27/2011" Another Matthew Shardlake as Cromwell is taking his tumble from the favor of Henry VIII after his marriage to Anne of Cleves. "
— Barbara, 12/19/2011" love this series. Shardlake is an honest,insightful lawyer in Henry VIII's England. His mysteries are interesting, and well connected to the history of the period. "
— Pam, 6/27/2011" OmG to me this book was kind of Boring, thw writer needs to spice it up a little. It was not interesting to me at all. I guess its because I like to read book that are in the woman's point of view, written by a woman, not a man. I only gave this book two stars because I was being generous. "
— Junisha, 12/11/2008Eric Pete is an award-winning author and one of the hottest voices in contemporary fiction today. Born in Seattle, he grew up on a steady diet of reading and late night films. This love of print and film continued when Eric relocated “back home” with his mother to Louisiana. A graduate of McNeese State University, he now resides in Texas, where he is currently working on his next novel.
Susan Spain has appeared on stages in New York City, across the United States, and in Europe. Performances includes roles in an international production of The Best of Broadway and a staging of Little Shop of Horrors at the Smithsonian Institute’s Folklife Festival in Washington, DC. She has also appeared in Hair.
Caroline Clay is a film, television, and voice actress. Her acting credits include appearances on The Message Board, Law & Order, and All My Children. She has also narrated several audiobooks, such as A Wicked War by Amy S. Greenberg, Player Hater by Carl Weber, Casting the First Stone by Kimberla Lawson Roby, and What You Owe Me by Bebe Moore Campbell.