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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool. I really enjoyed this Western Novel. It is a bit long so be prepared for that but the story is very good. Its the story of Fenimore who is leaving the life he’s always known behind to go and be an outlaw. He thinks its going to be like the books but what he finds is not that. He ends up joining the Red Evans Gang and becomes Simon Shaw. As members of the gang begin getting murdered he’s not to sure he made the right decision and debates going back home. He also discovers while he’s on the trail with the gang that he has feelings for one of his fellow members leaving him confused and frustrated. This book is very emotional and will rip your heart out in spots. Trying to find out who is trying to kill all the gang members and dealing with Simon’s feelings it gets to you in spots. This is a very good Western Romance with murder and mystery along with romance.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by LaliLovely

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Man in Black was such a pleasant surprise! I don’t tend to enjoy westerns, they just have never really been my kind of stories. However, the blurb for this one was so intriguing I figured I should give it a shot, & I am so happy I did. Beautifully written & artfully crafted, the reader feels truly involved in the lives of these men. Simon is truly a little cinnamon roll & I really adored him, along with the delicious jalapeno popper that is Monty. While this book is looong & slow, I was so interested & emotionally invested it didn’t feel tedious. There were some surprisingly spooky things in Simon’s dreams, a few heart pounding scenes, & unexpectedly heart tugging moments in both lovely ways & awful ways. I teared up multiple times throughout this book over small spots of big love. I did have to put it down a couple of times to take a breath or 2 because I’m highly sensitive to triggers involving children, but there are clues that lead up to those parts so anyone else like me can either be prepared or choose to skip over them. They aren’t overly detailed or gratuitous or anything, it’s just me being HIGHLY sensitive to that specifically. I also put the book down toward the end, for almost a whole day, because I was so mad lol. But that is a sign of a very good book! And when it came to the last word, everything that happened really did fit & make sense to the storyline, if not my battered heart. Truly worth the bittersweet read.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool is a wonderful and well-written story. I am not really a fan of westerns but this book was very enjoyable. The plot is incredibly well-written. The characters are well-written. They are very real and relatable. This story was such a page-turner and I really enjoyed the action scenes. The romance was very sweet and wonderful to witness. This is a very enjoyable story.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Shea Gilkerson 2/17/23

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is written from a POV like it’s a memoir. Starts out a bit slow – not because of lack of detail, just not the normal type of writing I’m drawn to. However, this book really delves into a lot of detail and picks up several chapters in.

After Fenimore introducing himself and sharing background, you get into him leaving to go out and become a famous outlaw in the West. He really romanticizes what he expects to happen and things go astray pretty regularly, as the danger and close quarters bring about a lot of emotions. Fenimore realizes he is beginning to have feelings for one of his fellow outlaws, but being with another man is as dangerous as being an outlaw if not more so.

On top of dealing with his growing feelings and daily danger, he is dreaming often of a Man in Black who is a stranger to him – and now his fellow members of his group are being murdered and their bodies are being used to send messages. Who is after them all? Will anyone find out his secret? Will he stay safe from the murderer?

There are a lot of things happening in this book, but the detail is outstanding and it keeps you interested. If the beginning feels a little hard to read, keep going. It picks up and was a very well thought out and built story.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Aranza

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool

3 out of 5 Stars

The Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool is a story like no other. The story starts a little slow for my taste but once it picks up the pace it gets interesting. This Western story will take you on a ride full of action and sexy moments. Pretty good story if you are interested in Western thrillers, action and MM Romance. Make sure to read the warnings beforehand.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s hard to believe that this is the debut novel for L.R. Liverpool because this is a bombshell of a read! I was captivated from the first chapter and couldn’t read fast enough to see what happened next. I thoroughly enjoyed the mixture of drama, suspense, romance, and mystery all told from a memoir kind of perspective. The author has a great gift of making you feel for each character and really see through their eyes. There is great detail in building this world and each character which I absolutely loved. Fenimore leaves home and joins the well-known Red Evans gang to be an outlaw. Once he’s in the gang he realizes something is amiss as members are murdered in cold blood. Fenimore also begins to have romantic feelings for another member of his gang which doesn’t make his life any simpler. I loved this book and highly recommend picking it up to get lost in this amazing world the author has crafted!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Man in Black
By: L.R. Liverpool

This book is so good. It is incredibly gritty and is full of suspense and mystery. I also really enjoy that this is told as if it is a documentary or a memoir. I feel that this storytelling technique really added to my enjoyment. It really took you right there with Fenimore. I really enjoyed Fenimore aka Simon and his quest to become a famous outlaw. I found that the book was a little slow in the beginning, but sticking with it is worth the reward, as this book is so good. I definitely recommend it!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Katie Turner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Man in Black is a MM romantic thriller by L.R. Liverpool. The story takes the reader along on a journey with Fenimore James as he sets off to make a new name for himself, literally and figuratively. At the beginning of Fenimore’s journey, he transitions into his new self- Simon Shaw. As he travels west, he contemplates on his dreams of all the fame and glamorous lifestyle of being an outlaw. There are times where he feels like he should turn around and go back to his old life. But eventually his dreams are in reach and joins with Red Evan’s gang. It’s there, he makes some very confusing and deep revelations of himself and who he really is as a man he despises becomes his love interest. Members begin dying and the boss is on edge as he suspects it is one of their very own. Is this dream everything he really wished it could be or will he regret this adventurous life he sought out as it all takes a dark turn?

While this is certainly no quick read, the author has put a lot into this story and by the end of it, I felt like everything came together so well. So many feelings were felt along with Simon and just wished I could reach into the story and give him a big hug. The character growth and writing was immaculate and really kept me drawn in. I quite enjoyed this!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fenimore James is bored with his life, with his name, with his clothes, and everything about himself. He has always dreamed about leading a more exciting life and becoming a famous outlaw. Fenimore decides to runaway from home and change both his name and his appearance. On his way out west a chance encounter with a notorious outlaw has him joining the notorious Red Evans gang. Simon Shaw, as Fenimore now calls himself, gets more than he bargained for when the members of the Red Evans Gang start to get murdered one after another.

This book had a memoir feel to it as we read about Fenimore’s life and adventures first hand, and in his own words. Fenimore seems like a meek and mousy homebody so when he decides to join a notorious gang it comes as a bit of a surprise. How will Fenimore/Simon handle life as a gang member? Throughout his adventure Simon also finds an unlikely romance with one of the gang members. Gang life is complicated enough but to add a MM romance to it only complicates Simon’s life even farther. This book has action, adventure, mystery, and romance all in a historical western setting.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a gritty and action packed story, with a lot going on from start to finish. You can feel the passion the author has for this story from the detail that has been included. At times the story felt a little bit slower to read but the basis of it stayed strong and interesting.
I was definitely intrigued to find out what was going on. The slow build really added to the story, creating a great thriller. I thought the characters all fit within the story well. This is the first book that I have read by this author and although there were times I wanted more pace, it was a good story. I will look to read more in the future.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, I don’t even know where to begin. The book is long, it seems to me it could have been shorter and still give the same impact, but I am here to tell you, don’t let that stop you from reading this book, because it was fantastic. In the beginning I asked myself why I decided to take this on and by the end I felt like my heart was ripped out, the story was over and I was wishing it wouldn’t have. My emotions were up and down and there were times that I felt I had a grasp on who was killing the members of Red’s gang. By the end I was surprised at who the killer turns out to be, I didn’t see it coming, and my heart broke with the relationships and how they turn out. Simon seems like a good guy, I think his obsession with being in a gang and being notorious quickly became something he dreaded once he joined up with Red’s gang. But by the time he realizes he wants out, he has formed bonds and friendships he can’t imagine letting go. At first I hated Monty and by the end he was one of my favorite characters. Ford and Red quickly went down on my list, Ford seemed a little unhinged to me and Red seemed to be slowly going crazy with the murders happening. The way the romance is described is sweet and not detailed at all, the murderer and the way he murders is very inventive and fits in so nicely. I ended up really loving this book, I didn’t think I would because I am not really into western style reads. I look forward to more from this author.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Mary Espinoza

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black is by L.R. Liverpool, and I would describe it as a gritty thriller with some drama, action, adventure, MM romance, mystery, history, and more. It did take me a few chapters to really get into the storyline, but once I continued reading on, I found that I was able to get into the storyline. It was interesting to find that it had a bit of a documentary/memoir-esque plotline, which made it more interesting. In the storyline, we follow as Fenimore (Simon) leaves home on his journey to become a famous outlaw. Fenimore’s adventures begin and not too long after that is when the story starts to take off. Of course, as you will find in any good action book, there’s a lot of suspense and mystery, but the biggest mystery of all is The Man in Black that Fenimore can’t stop thinking about. Fenimore quickly discovers that these romantic feelings are quickly brining complications to the situation. But he can’t help but wonder where does the Man in Black fit into it all? There are so many details that are in the book, that you will have to find out on your own by reading The Man in Black. Happy Reading!

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Mary Espinoza, February 2023

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Man in Black was such an amazing read. This story had so many twist and turns you didn’t know what was going to happen next. The author did a really great job writing this book. She had me on the edge the whole time, wanting to know what happened next. This was definitely a page turner for sure. This story has a mixture of suspense, drama, action. thriller, and so much more to it.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting read. It is a Thriller/ mystery story with a MM romance all set in the time of the Wild West. The characters are well written especially the lead character of Fenimore (Simon). It wad interesting to read the characters progression throughout the story as he starts to discover who he truelly is and his part in the world.

Fenimore leaves his small town farming life behind determined to become an outlaw and to make a name for himself. But he soon realises that the life he dreams of isn’t as good as he first thought. When he gets in with a gang and their are thoughts of a traitor among them things get very dangerous as everyone becomes a suspect. Add to this the discover Fenimore has of his attraction to a fellow gang member. For that attraction allow it could cost them their lives.

This story is full of wild west violence and danger with elements of romance and mystery thrown in. It is a very engaging tale that will keep you turning pages just to see what happens next.

I really enjoyed this story and being transported to a time of outlaws and the dangers that lifestyle brought with it.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an LGBT thriller that will intrigue you from the very start! Fenimore James dreams of becoming an outlaw and moves west. There, he joins the gang of Red Evans, and he begins to question his recent life choices. He find himself having feelings for another member of the gang and is haunted by a strange figure in his dreams – the man in black. This book will have you on the edge of your seat and begging for more. It is a well-written story, and the characters are vivid. If you love a story with a little bit of everything – and don’t mind a some violence and colorful language, I highly recommend this one! This is the author’s debut novel, and I am excited to see where she goes from here!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is of a young man deciding to change his lifestyle and grow into a different person. By the end of the story will he be the same young boy as the beginning or will he change? L.R. Liverpool did the research and nailed the speech and gave an awesome narrative. If you are into history, cowboy type stories, this is the one for you.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Naomi McDonald

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Maybe it’s been too long since I’ve read a Western, but this story seemed to go on and on. It felt extremely dense. If you like a lot of world-building in your story, this is definitely the book for that. Personally, I feel like a lot of the first few chapters could have been condensed down. The part of the story that picks up more interest starts around chapter 9 or 10. The writing style took a little bit to get used to as well as it had a memoir feel, which I usually don’t prefer.
I read to take a break from real life, and the middle part of this book accomplished that type of entertainment. There were tense moments, danger, and emotional moments. But the end felt lackluster to me, probably because it was the more real-to-life outcome and not what I’d usually want in a novel with a romance type subplot.
While this review may come across as negative, I would like to point out that a lot of effort went into this story, and you can tell. There is a lot of detail and character development. And the author has even included footnotes to explain certain things in the book, which is helpful for people who may not be familiar with the time period or references.
Overall, I did enjoy the core story of Fenimore’s adventures.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author which I look forward to seeing what is next for her. I enjoyed reading this suspenseful story. This is a well written story that has characters that not only bring the story to life but also add so much to the story. They are creative, unique and connectable. They are strong and supportive of each other. They made the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a fast paced story that is hard to put down. The twists and turns are like no other. I enjoyed watching the growth of the plot. I was pulled into the story from the first word. I really enjoyed this story. I highly recommend it.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

The Man In Black is the debut novel by L.R. Liverpool. It is a bit of a gritty thriller with drama, action, adventure, emotion, MM romance, mystery, history, suspense and more. It had a bit of a documentary/memoir-esque feel to it which gave it an extra element of interest, for me.
We follow as Fenimore (Simon) leaves home to become a famous outlaw. His adventures begin and the story takes off. Along the way there is plenty of action, while Fenimore also explores his feeling for one of the members of the outlaw gang. Romance brings its own complications to the situation. But where does the Man In Black fit into it all? You really should read all the intriguing details for yourself to find out about The Man In Black.
Curious to see what L.R. Liverpool does next.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, L.R. Liverpool!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

WARNING: there is violence and MM adult sexual situations.
The Man In Black is definitely an intriguing historical MM thriller/mystery. Imagine a brutal and bloody Wild West. Imagine questioning your sexuality at that time and imagine a MM relationship that if exposed is just as deadly.
It is a complex adventure and quite a long story but it keeps you interested so the pages fly by. There is violence and foul language but that is what you expect from deadly outlaw gangs who are in the crossfires. It is a dark tale that is full of action and the intensity is strong. It is a tale that is raw and gritty. There is a lot of characters to keep track of throughout and the narrative is cleverly written and an interesting way of telling a tale that is intricately woven together.
ON top of all that there is mysterious killings on top of daily grind and who is the very mysterious Man In Black.
You will have to read it to find out how it all comes together.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I found it an interesting story. The details are fascinating. The characters are exciting. The story will keep you involved if this is your type of story. Lots of drama, adventure and other items. A good read.

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Genre – Romance, Thriller
Page Count – 897
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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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Lily has been writing short stories to entertain her friends since her teen years, and before coming to pen her own novel, she helped her writer friends with research for their fiction and non-fiction. She is a collector of all things dogs, and Balto & Togo, an animal shelters volunteer, a history buff, a vintage trinkets and toys enthusiast.

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