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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Jessica Stone

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Jessica Stone

So to start off this review I will say I have literally NEVER read a western book, but I adore western movies, and that’s what this author did with this book. Reading it was like watching a western film. This author managed to do it all, a little western action, some mystery and intrigue, romance and a little slice of life.

I was thoroughly impressed with this book, the world building and character building that was takes place in this book was done in such a way that rather than be confused of overwhelmed with so much information it all flows together cohesively. I will admit I started out slow it took a good 12 chapters for me to get deep in, but by the time I realized this book had me enthralled I was 5 hours deep.

I enjoyed the down to earth quality’s of the main character “Simon”, I felt myself relating to his questions about what life is supposed to be and the monotony of everyday repetition in a comfortable situation, wondering and knowing more adventure and just, life is out there waiting for me/him/us. He’s a very deep, thoughtful character and listening to his thoughts and worry’s was enthralling.

The romance was soooo good, not too thick and over consuming as some books are and the build and relationship growth to the romance makes it feel very authentic and not rushed, so that was very refreshing, this romance in general was just wonderfully refreshing. I also thoroughly enjoyed the mystery that this author threw in, the kinda of “who done it”, feeling is one of my favorite parts. The intrigue of not knowing who or what is causing these murders, while the main characters navigating this new life, and love and realizing that life can be much more complicated and wild then even he had imagined.

Well if I keep going with my review I might rival this book as far as length goes, but in all seriousness, I highly recommend giving this book a shot, don’t give up, because it does get VERY good. Well done L.R Liverpool! I look forward to digesting more of your work!

The Man in Black, L.R. Liverpool, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Romance, Thriller, M/M, Jessica Stone, October 2023

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Sarah King

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I almost did not give this book a chance due solely to the length – I rarely read books this long anymore, I am glad i decided to give it a go. It took me a while to really get into the story, but if you can give it a little time to draw you in, it is totally worth it. The characters had great depth, the storyline keeps you entertained, and once you’re interested, you may well find yourself reading every chance you get because you want to know how the story ends.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Manda Kelly

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book has such amazing character and world building. I felt like I could get lost in the world, and like the people there we so well thought out, it made the easy to identify. While this book isn’t something I’d normally read, I thought it was a great story. It’s a bit slow to start in my opinion, but it was a great read, none the less. I do recommend this book if you like a book with western theme, a little romance and mystery.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Susan Ratchford

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Man In Black
By: L. R. Liverpool
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

Admittedly at first I was intimidated by the sheer size of this book, that all changed once I started to read The Man In Black. The visuals were stunning and the emotions were beyond gripping! I absolutely loved how she split the book into three segments. It helped with the overall length and flow of the story! It really helps you grasp the changes and struggles Fenimore James or should I say Simon Shaw goes through! The tone was also wonderful, it goes beyond being transported back to the old west. I truly felt like I was sitting around a campfire listening to him tell me his life story, both the ups and the downs. Almost like listening to stories from your grandparents! It was absolutely mesmerizing! I could picture every scene, every outfit, as if I was in the saloon! I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more books by Ms. Liverpool! I highly recommend giving this book a try!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Darla Yocom

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I absolutely loved the innocent and quite naive young man, Fenimore James from the get go. He’s lived his young life in one place in the comfort of his parent’s home yet he wants more. He wants the life described in books or the papers. He’s dreamed of leaving his home, living life in the road, embarking on one journey after another, meeting new people yet feels something is holding him back. His name. At his core he feels his name is not a true fit and does not represent who he really is.

This incredible story finds Fen bravely choosing to leave home, Along the way he joins in with a group or gang of folks and changing his name. As most often do, he finds himself questioning his decision of leaving his hometown and every decision made since he left.

When he finds members of his gang being murdered he finds himself perplexed. Then dealing with his internal personal feelings about someone close he struggles.

Mystery, struggle, murder, romance and life’s many perplexities makes this complex story a winner in my eyes. I cannot wait to see what else the author had in store in the future.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Crystal Brehant

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very long book. Don’t let that throw you off of it though. There is a lot packed into this story. There is so much detail into each of the characters mentioned in the book. You really begin to feel like you know the characters and have actually met them. The story is very well written and it has both very intense moments and relaxed moments. It is quite the fantastic book and I am glad to have chose it despite the length! There is a lot more I could say about this book, but I will leave it to you to read to find out more.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool is a great thriller romance.

Fenimore James, a naive dreamer, flees his home and travels to the west to become Simon Shaw, a renowned bandit. His fantasies of glitzy heists are quickly dashed, though, when he joins the notorious Red Evans gang and finds himself caught up in a bizarre game where gang members are mysteriously being killed off one at a time by an unknown pursuer who leaves cryptic marks scarring their bodies.Fenimore’s waking hours turn into misery as he starts to doubt his own sexuality and finds himself falling in love with a fellow male gang member whom he had just recently dreaded and detested. While the Man in Black, a strange dream character, keeps him up at night.

Every page had you hanging on every sentence and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a very unique story with even compelling people. The story really transports you into this world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Trish Ann

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This book was ok for me. I’m not really into the western themes or some of the other themes of the book. I thought the story was engaging but I didn’t connect with it. It was a little long for me and I did have a hard time getting through it. If you are someone that is into this genre, you would probably enjoy it. The characters are well done.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Amelia Stansell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fenimore James had the simple farm life but always thought that being an outlaw would be a much more exciting life. He decides to leave his family, change his name to Simon Shaw, and his appearance. All the fun he thought he would be having is short lived when someone is taking out his gang one by one. Simon also battles with himself when he starts liking a man he feared. So much happens within a year for him.
This book was great. It was different than I thought, highly recommend.

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Genre – Romance, Thriller, M/M
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Naive dreamer Fenimore James runs from home and goes west to become a famous outlaw––Simon Shaw. However, his fantasies of glamorous robberies quickly evaporate as he joins the notorious Red Evans gang and finds himself in the middle of a strange and bloody game, where gang members are suddenly being murdered one-by-one at the hand of a mysterious pursuer, who leaves cryptic signs scarifying their bodies.

To complicate matters further, Fenimore’s waking hours become torture, when he begins questioning his own sexuality, finding himself falling head-over-heels for a fellow male gang member, whom he hated and feared just recently. While his nights are plagued by a bizarre dream figure––the Man In Black.

Meanwhile the boss of the gang slowly gets paranoid, starting to suspect that the killer is someone among his own men…

WARNING: The Man In Black is an LGBT thriller and mystery that contains violence, occasional foul language, and adult sexual situations.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Barbie England

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black is story about exploring your dreams. Fenimore James has been obsessed with crime stories that he clips from the newspaper, and decides to leave home to join a gang. He decides to go by the name Simon, and when he meets the leader of a notorious gang, Red, he is introduced to the rest of the gang by that name. The story begins in the fall of the year 1880, and as Simon lives with the gang he discovers that he is interested romantically in one of its’ members. There are all kinds of escapades that happen along the way as they explore the physical terrain and also Simon lives with the choices that sometimes feel uncomfortable to him. While all of that is going on members of the gang are getting murdered one at a time, Simon sees a mysterious Man in Black, and tries to figure out who is after them before its too late.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – review by Stephanie Driskill

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fenimore James leads an idyllic life with his family on the farm but has big dreams of running away in search for adventure. He has read all about the famous outlaws in the newspapers, books, and wanted posters. The life of an outlaw is a glamour job for him so away he runs to find a group of outlaws to get in with and live their wild and lawless lifestyle. First, he must ride away on Messy from his small hometown, so away he goes. Fenimore decides that he needs to change his name as well and becomes Simon Shaw. Shaw buys new clothes and finds a meal. He quietly asks around as to where the Red Evans gang can be found so as “not to run into them” but reality is that is exactly who he is looking for! The life of an outlaw is not all the glamour that he thought it would be as one by one, gang members are being killed and clues left on their bodies. On top of that bit of stress, Simon is having feelings that he cannot understand for a fellow gang member, another male and not the typical floozie that he would engage in sex with. What is going on? He is haunted by dreams of a man in black and now his boss or gang leader is starting to suspect one of their own of killing! Will this end and will Fenimore return home? Great cast of characters and the setting is done very well. I can picture myself in some of these old western towns decrepit or rich and even find myself a bit saddle sore after reading about their time in the saddle. Great book!! It was a bit on the long side but definitely worth the time to read!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by, Jamie Truex

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author. I almost didn’t get it because of how long it is, but it sounded so interesting that I really wanted to read it. I’m glad I did! It was a fast read for me. To me it was very realistic and I got attached to Fenimore’s character from page one. This story is very well written. I definitely recommend giving this book a chance, despite its length.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My emotions were riding a roller coaster in this novel. Simon is a good guy at heart, but his obsession with becoming a notorious outlaw gang member soon becomes something he dreads once he’s in Red’s gang. By the time he figures out it’s not what he wants, the bonds of friendships can’t be broken. Simon romanticizes what being in the gang is supposed to be like and things go sideways regularly. The daily danger and close quarters fuels a lot of emotions including feelings for one of his fellow outlaws. A relationship with another man is as dangerous as being an outlaw.

There is someone murdering gang members and leaving messages with the bodies. There were times I thought I knew who was killing the members of Red’s gang. The ending was surprising as to who the killer was! The Man In Black is an LGBT thriller and mystery that contains some violence, occasional foul language, and adult sexual situations.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool Review by Tabitha Monteor

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Mandy Ott

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While not really the type of book I’m drawn to, L. R. Liverpool’s Western, Romance, Thriller, The Man in Black, truly caught me by surprise. The book is rather lengthy (just shy of 900 pages) and starts out a little too slowly for my taste. I felt like some of the story could be condensed down and still have been just as effective. However, if amazingly detailed world-building coupled with surprisingly realistic, lovable characters is what you go for, this is a good read for you. There are a few heavier topics touched on in this book such as MM relationships, violence, and adult situations. Overall, The Man in Black flowed well and was fairly entertaining. I found myself feeling emotions along with the characters, celebrating triumphs, and rooting for their success in the dark of failure.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really good book! I was drawn in immediately from thr first chapter. The chapters were a little long in some spots that I didn’t like a lot (I’m not a big fan of long chapters and this book 800+ pages) but it honestly felt like it was flying by just because it was do well written. I felt like I was right there in the story! This was a fantastic book and I highly recommend it especially if you’re a person who like LGBTQ+ stories!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Santana Hicks

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fenimore was the son of a farmer but always dreamed of becoming more. Having read a lot of articles about famous outlaws, Fenimore decided that it’s the life he always dreamed of. He set off on his adventure of finding a gang and becoming famous as well, changing his name to Simon Shaw.

Time goes by when he meets Red Evans and his gang. Simon is invited to join the gang and doesn’t hesitate. Quickly he learns that life as an outlaw is nothing like he imagined. He thought it was all adventure and riches, never taking into account it also included murders and life on the run. On top of that revelation, he also is questioning his sexuality. Simon started developing feelings for Red’s second in command, Monty.

Killings among the crew start happening and it is a mystery as to who is doing it. The killer is always one step ahead of the gang causing Red to start losing his marbles thinking that he has a rat within his own men. Simon starts regretting this whole thing but it’s too late to tuck tail and go home especially when he could be the next victim.

I have to say that this book has so much going on within that I am finding it difficult to put into words. I usually hate reading anything of the Western style but the other going ons in the synopsis intrigued me. Even though to me Westerns are boring, this one was not. There was romance, mystery, murder, and it delved into darker topics like racism, homophobia, possible rape etc. It was packed full to the brim with different topics.

My only issues with this book are that the author kept switching from first name basis to last name basis of the characters that I found it a bit difficult to keep track of who’s who. The second issue is the book is divided into 3 parts and part 1 felt like it was dragging on too long before anything of importance happened. Once I started in part 2, the plot started to speed up and get more exciting.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63054142-the-man-in-black” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Man In Black” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1666365428l/63054142._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63054142-the-man-in-black”>The Man In Black</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22974181.L_R_Liverpool”>L.R. Liverpool</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5384480190″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Fenimore James dreams of becoming a famous outlaw in the West and chooses the name Simon Shaw. He finds the Red Evans gang and joins up but soon finds that robberies aren’t as fun as he thought when members turn up dead. Whoever is behind these murders may be someone in their ranks, at least the leader seems to think so. In the midst of all the madness Fenimore, or Simon, finds himself falling in love with a fellow Red Evans member. Will a relationship happen? With the leader getting more and more paranoid by the minute anyone is liable to become the accused. This book has twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages. It does start out a bit slow, however if you stick with it you will be glad you did.
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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Rayne East

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Deep and intense read
This book delves deep into a time where outlaws were common and loving another man was not. The author has intricately woven together a story that is engaging and heart racing. The adventure starts immediately and follows Fenimore as he navigates his position in the outlaw gang and the violence that follows. The mystery of the Man in Black will have you reading late into the night. Recommend.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was an interesting read. It was a MM thriller mystery that was set in the Wild West. This was different than my normal read but I thought it was interesting non the less. It was well written and I enjoyed the main characters. The story was engaging and I enjoyed the story over all.
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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Barbara Bohls

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is completely not in my wheel house at all. I first don’t normally read historical romance or western. That said, this book was amazing. It is a long book but I loved it because it doesn’t feel long while you are reading it. It is a quick read for its length so don’t let that distract your from reading it. The way this book is written is what sells me so much on it. It takes turns that you don’t see coming and has you on the edge of your seat the further you get into the story line. The intrigue that you enter when Simon starts to figure out his sexuality in a time period that it was not common and banned, brings you understanding of what it might have been like during that time. The way things unfold in this book kept my interest the whole way through. The self discovery, the feeling of being bored and complacent, and the will to do something dangerous is what had me hooked, line, and sinker. I am not one to really read westerns or even watch one but this one appealed to me because of the darker nature that was described in the book synopsis. The mystery in the book is there and it is a slow build. I feel like the first few chapters are a little slow but it completely picks up and you find yourself lost int he land of outlaws. The murder mystery will have you guessing every character that is in the story and there are a lot of them. It seems like it could be anyone and the mystery man in black that haunts Simon’s dreams……complete plot twist because it not only gets you thinking in one direction while dropping seeds of doubt in other directions. I found myself not knowing what I thought I knew. This made the book so much, much more than just a story to read. It almost felt as if I was going into this time period and living it right along with the characters. If you have a weekend that you need a break consider this book!! You wont disappointed and don’t let the length scare you off because after the first few chapters, the pages will just continue to turn without you realizing that you are turning them.
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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool

The Man In Black is a Historical Romance/Thriller that I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect going in. This is a new author to me and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from her. Once I got past the first couple of chapters my interest definitely grew but it’s a really long book and I had a hard time keeping my interest going. With that being said I still truly enjoyed reading this book and at times found myself on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. I recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to seeing what other books this author has.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Brandy Rymer

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

L.R. Liverpool’s book The Man In Black was such an excellent read, I was so enthralled with all the excitement and mystery of this awesome book. I love the characters that are developed with such fine details, I grew to love and hate them. I was fearful of losing my favorite characters to the mysterious killer, and was cheering for the gift of love for our main character!
When Fenimore James announces at the beginning of the novel that he was going to leave his quiet life as a farmer’s son I was intrigued by what path he was going to choose for his new life. When he took all of the money he had been working for and saving to take off and achieve his life’s dream of joining a gang of thieves I was a bit shocked. Fenimore proceeded to change his style of clothing dressing in all black, except a nice white dress shirt, all of which he had tailor-made for himself, I was worried he had spent his life earnings, but apparently, he still had plenty at the moment to travel on. Fenimore even went as far as changing his hair while awaiting the completion of his suit.
Once Fenimore was all dressed to go, he changed his name to Simon Shaw, a more dastardly name to be feared. Then we went on his search to find a gang of thieves to join. In a bar during his travels, he heard talk of a fearful group of bandits called the Red Evans gang. Simon considered his options of going home to marry a local woman, even though he did not feel attracted to women like most of the men his age, or seeking out this gang and joining up.
Simon decided his fate and off he went to find the Red Evans gang. In a surprising twist Simon not only met and befriended Red Evans himself in a big city bar, but he accidentally saved Red’s life. This led to Red inviting Simon to come and join his gang. You’ll have to read the story to follow along with the exciting and frightening events that Simon goes through as he grows to be a man who finds love in a place he never thought to look for it.
Brandy Rymer 2/2023

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Helani Kihe

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story does start off a little slow but don’t let that stop you.
I feel like I must warn you…the author did a phenomenal job…be ready to go on an emotional roller-coaster.
This story is filled with action, mystery and romance. There is a little something for everyone. Trigger warning: It does get violent.
The story is a little on the long side but definitely worth the read. Trust me you won’t be able to put it down and you’ll get to the last page and wish it hadn’t ended yet.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Dessalynn Acosta

4 out of 5 stars
In a coming of age novel, Fenimore James leaves his family behind to become the outlaw, Simon Shaw. After joining a gang mysterious murders start taking place within the gang, Simon begins having nightmares of The Man in Black. Great story, thrilling and eye opening.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an exciting MM romance set in the Wild West which kept me hooked throughout. Fenimore James is a rather naive dreamer when he runs away from home and goes west in order to become a famous outlaw, known as Simon Shaw. However, his imagined life full of glamorous robberies never materialises, and instead he finds himself joining the notorious Red Evans gang. He quickly finds himself in the middle of a strange and bloody game when gang members start being murdered by a mysterious pursuer, who then leaves cryptic signs scarifying their bodies. Things become more dangerous when the gang boss becomes paranoid and suspects one of his own men is the murderer. Meanwhile, Simon begins questioning his own sexuality, when he finds himself falling for a fellow male gang member. Complicating Simon’s life further are his dreams which are plagued by a bizarre dream figure, the Man In Black. This is a gripping mystery thriller with plenty of drama, suspense and violence, but also a developing MM romance. The characters and setting are brought to life by the descriptive narrative and the added historical details transported me to the Wild West.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Melissa Saxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Imagine living in the wild west… never feeling hungry or want but also completely bored.
Thus starts the story of Simon who leaves home to become a famous outlaw.
However.. it’s not just his lawless adventures you also explore MM romance in a time in history where it was very much not accepted, dangerous and deadly to explore.
This book kept me turning the pages and had a good story with well built characters… wild west stories aren’t typically my favorite read but this one was solid 4 stars given its length

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Devon Pulliam

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First off this isn’t a quick read over the weekend book! The author did an AMAZING job at adding in all sorts of details that kept the story strong and alive and keeps you sucked in. I’m also not typically one that reads western books. But I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one.

Fenimore/Simon is a dreamer and wants to join a gang in the West, rather than stay on the family farm and settle down. He has romantized/glamorized this in his dreams.

His thoughts on this lifestyle are quickly changed when he meets one the most well known (at that time in this book) gang leaders, who takes him in for saving his life! Members start dying off and well I know I’m not the only one shocked at who the murderer was! Way to keep me/us guessing until the end!

Simon quickly discovers he is at a crossroads with his sexuality once he really gets to know fellow gang members. Now the author does a phenomenal job at letting it happen naturally and the story keeps moving vs concentrating on this one part.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this book and glad I stepped out of my normal style and gave this one a chance!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Candida Hopper

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The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story started off a little slow for me but after some time it did start to pick up. This book is filled with action, suspense, MM,mystery, adventure and is very detailed. I was quite surprised to find out who was murdering the men. There is a lot going on in this story but not so much that you lose track of what’s going on. There were some characters that I liked and some that I didn’t, you will need to make that decision when you read this book. This story will keep you turning pages and entertained all the way until the end. This isn’t a genre I normally read but I’m glad I decided to take the chance because it was a good read.

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