Pirate's AlleyAuthor: Suzanne Johnson
Series: Sentinels of New Orleans #4
Published by: Tor
Publication Date: April 21, 2015
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 350
Source: Publisher
Wizard sentinel DJ Jaco thought she had gotten used to the chaos of her life in post-Katrina New Orleans, but a new threat is looming, one that will test every relationship she holds dear.
Caught in the middle of a rising struggle between the major powers in the supernatural world—the Wizards, Elves, Vampires and the Fae—DJ finds her loyalties torn and her mettle tested in matters both professional and personal.
Her relationship with enforcer Alex Warin is shaky, her non-husband, Quince Randolph, is growing more powerful, and her best friend, Eugenie, has a bombshell that could blow everything to Elfheim and back. And that's before the French pirate, Jean Lafitte, newly revived from his latest "death," returns to New Orleans with vengeance on his mind. DJ's assignment? Keep the sexy leader of the historical undead out of trouble. Good luck with that.
Duty clashes with love, loyalty with deception, and friendship with responsibility as DJ navigates passion and politics in the murky waters of a New Orleans caught in the grips of a brutal winter that might have nothing to do with Mother Nature.
War could be brewing, and DJ will be forced to take a stand. But choosing sides won't be that easy.
I love The Sentinels of New Orleans series, but totally dropped the ball with Pirate’s Alley. It sat neglected for well over a year. There’s no excuse, so I take full responsibility for this horrendous act. 😀
I was worried it would be difficult to jump back in after such a long stint, but everything rushed back once I started reading. It felt great to be transported back to New Orleans with DJ and the rest of the crew!
This is an awesome set of characters. Including the assholes. They all have their rolls to play, and they play them well. It stresses me out sometimes not knowing if certain characters can be trusted, but that’s what makes it so good.
Whew! There’s a lot that goes down, and I enjoyed every moment of it. Power plays, action, humor, danger … yup, there’s no shortage. It’s completely engrossing!
I love DJ! She has to juggle so much and constantly needs to outwit … basically everyone this time, even when it comes to her love life. She’s a heroine that is easy to root for, and she’s proving to quite formidable.
Jean Lafitte is one of my favorite characters, so I love that he’s such an instrumental part of the story. He’s as cunning and devilishly charming as ever. I picture Jason Momoa as Lafitte ever since I watched his episode of Drunk History. Mmm … don’t ruin my fantasy!
Seriously, Pirate’s Alley rocked! Now I’m eagerly looking forward to what is sure to be an explosive series finale.
Like most UF, this series needs to be read in order.
the positive is that you won’t have to wait to long before Belle Chasse now^^ but yes it’s wonderfull how easy it is to jump back in this universe i LOVE it and recommend it without hesitation
I hate when I wait so long between series books then afraid I will forget everything. Glad it all came back to you and you enjoyed it! Great review!
I’ve heard great things about this series, mostly from Kim. She gifted me a copy of the first book too which is still sitting on my e-reader. I’m gonna have to pick it up though because it sounds fantastic and I really want to meet this badass chick!
Great review!!
For some reason I thought you had already read all of these. I’m so glad that you are, this is one of my favorite series and I’m so sad the next book is it.
There will be at least one more book in the series after Belle Chasse, it’s working title is Frenchmen and Rampart.
LOL, I love your fantasy. We see a lot more of Jean in Belle Chasse. I think you will be happy and I am glad you are caught up 🙂
Love all of Suzanne’s books. Pirate’s Alley is wonderful. Belle Chasse next. There will be at least one more book in the series after Belle Chasse, it’s working title is Frenchmen and Rampart.
I love when it’s been ages since you’ve read a book in a series but once you start reading, everything comes back. I always get excited when that happens. Now I want to read this but for the amazing assholes haha Great review!
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I love series but hate waiting so long between each book. Glad you liked it.
I haven’t ever heard of this series or author before so it looks like I’m missing out. I’m going to look the series up though. Great review, Christy!
I don;t know what we will do without Jean Lafitte when this series ends.
I have yet to start this series and I will do so in order when I get to it. This sounds so good and something I know I will love. You have me wanting to start this series again!
I am not familiar with this series but it sounds good. I probably wouldn’t have trouble getting back into a series I left a while ago, with my memory. This is a good review.
Sounds like a good addition to the series! I love when you can jump into a book in a series and have it all come back to you after time away. 🙂
I just added the first book to my list. I am trying not to start another UF series, but I’m in desperate need of a great one until next year.
Ooh I’ve never heard of this series, but vampires, wizards, fae, sounds great! And New Orleans always makes a great urban fantasy setting. Plus that feeling you described of not knowing who to trust and feeling stressed about it, I love that! Gonna go add this series to my TBR 🙂
I haven’t heard of this series either, but I am liking the New Orelans setting for one thing, and a wizard sentinel!? Awesome!
I basically picture Jason Momoa as all the heroes in ever book because sweet baby Jesus is he gorgeous 🙂 I’m way behind on this series, I read the first book and really enjoyed it and then have failed to pick up the others. WTH?! Must remedy that, especially now that I can picture Jason Momoa as Lafitte.
Wow, this sounds like a great series. I’m generally not that into UF, but your enthusiasm! LOL
I’ve been wanting to read this series, just haven’t gotten around to it. Your review though makes me want to bump it up in my reading list so that I don’t get too behind.
I never continued this series 🙁
You read the best sounding books. I need to just read what you read. This sound so good!
I haven’t heard of this series but it sounds like something that I would really like. I am glad to hear that you were able to jump back into the series without any trouble. Great review!
This is a series I’ve always meant to start but still haven’t. It’s awesome that even after a year you were able to fall right back into the world. That says a lot for how well the setting and characters are developed. I’m so happy that this was such a hit, Christy!
I think the BEST UF series are the ones where the authors actually make it easy for the reader to jump back into the series without having to have past books sitting next to you so you can refer back to them. Very few do that so I’m glad to know Suzanne can pull that off… I’m a wee bit behind on this one. I’ve only read book one but I loved it!!
Great review, girlie. You make me want to ditch all my review books to go back to this series 😉
Nice. New Orleans plus lots of factions- I likey. And pirate. Nice cover too. Whatever a wizard sentinel is if they look like her I’m in. lol
And isn’t Jean Lafitte like a real guy (pirate) from back then?seems like I read that. Anyway- sounds fun!
Yep, Lafitte was a real guy. It’s fun how he fits into this series in modern times.
*groans* how have I not started this series yet? And how in the world am I ever going to find the time to get to it? Can we, like, invent a couple of more hours per day, that I can use only for reading?
Great review, Christy!
I own several of these books and with all the glowing reviews from you guys I have no excuse to why i have not read them yet >.< heh… oh well even if it took a year 😛 at least you picked it back up!
This is one of those series that must’ve flown under the radar. I didn’t even know about its existence! I’m glad you’re back into this world, Christy.
I’m glad you had a great time with this one even if it took you a bit to read it. I really enjoy this series as well
I don’t think I’ve heard of this series before?? But it sounds awesome and I do love New Orleans!
I should give this series another go, I remember DNFing the first one when it first came out mostly because I don’t know what I was reading in terms of genre. Obviously ignorance isn’t always blissful because I’m missing out on a fantastic series!
Happy weekend!
Sounds really exciting, and this author and these books are new to me. Thanks for sharing this, and reviewing it! 🙂
I love a series that has well developed assholes D Usually the more sinister characters don’t get afford that same kind of rich backstory. It sounds incredible! I think I have the first one on my Kindle already and love a well written Urban Fantasy, I must push this further up the list. Wonderful review Christy, so glad you’re enjoying the series <3
Did someone say Jason Momoa? My interest is suddenly piqued! Great review, Christy!
I haven’t tried this series, but it looks really fun. I’m off to check to see if it is on audio. Either way, it is getting added to TBR. Great review.