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I really enjoyed this book! In the beginning, there are three storylines going on and two of them come together early on and then they do all eventually merge together. In the Prologue, we learn about Bargain Mart and its background and then in a later chapter, we meet Thomas Jenks, the manager of the local Bargain Mart.
Next, we meet Alica Galt and her husband Craig, who is on the verge of death. We're then introduced to The Zoo Crew: Drake, Kade, Ajax and Sage. When Craig dies, Alice gets a pho I really enjoyed this book! She meets Drake, a law student and part of The Zoo Crew, and asks him to help her figure out what is going on. When he and his partner, Ava, find out who the money was actually sent to, they know they're onto something big and won't stop until they figure out what is going on. This book held my attention from the beginning and didn't let up. I enjoy mystery and suspense and was on the edge of my seat multiple times.
I needed to keep reading to find out what was going on and if The Zoo Crew was able to figure it out in time. There are some intense situations and some of them turn out well and others don't. There's some content in this book: I enjoyed the storyline and wasn't familiar with the term Dead Peasants and what it means it's pretty despicable, actually and liked the fast pace.
The characters bond quite well and I enjoyed getting to know them and seeing how their relationships develop. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future! You can learn more about the author in my interview with him on my blog: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Reviewed by Julie for Read Your Writes Book Reviews I was very intrigued in the beginning of this book to learn how all the small character parts tied together. You've got a man who died of emphysema who leaves a grieving widow behind while another group of friends called the Zoo Crew get together frequently to hike or ski or whatever.
What ties them together is that Drake, one of the Zoo Crew, is becoming a lawyer and does pro bono work for his clinic and helps the widow learn of a Dead Peasant l Reviewed by Julie for Read Your Writes Book Reviews I was very intrigued in the beginning of this book to learn how all the small character parts tied together. What ties them together is that Drake, one of the Zoo Crew, is becoming a lawyer and does pro bono work for his clinic and helps the widow learn of a Dead Peasant life insurance policy that Bargain Mart, the first company her husband every worked for, took out on him and continued paying long after his employment ended.
If they need funds to help a particular store stay open, they hire assassins to murder current or past employees to collect the money sooner.
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I honestly thought there would be much more action involving the murders and how Drake solves the great mystery and shuts down Bargain Mart. I was quite disappointed when the assassins turn against Bargain Mart and murder the head man in London instead. Not even any details on the murder either. This book turned out to be boring when it could have been so much more exciting because the story in and of itself was very good. A group of friends have labeled themselves as the Zoo Crew in a small town in Montana. From the first moment you are introduced you are immediately embroiled in a legal action thriller.
I was drawn in trying to figure out the connection with Bargain Mart, a big corporation that continues to hack prices but is there more to this chain then just a store? You meet a woman whose husband is dying and is holding a policy she never knew existed.
Drake Bell is the lead in this story, although you are int A group of friends have labeled themselves as the Zoo Crew in a small town in Montana. Drake Bell is the lead in this story, although you are introduced to several other intriguing characters in the story. Although I had not read the first book, I found this story to be quickly paced and a fast read.
Action packed and well worth picking up. This story just didn't particularly connect with or wow me. I just don't feel strongly about it one way or the other. The characters were fairly interesting just not very intriguing. The plot itself is decent but it would've been better if the element of surprise was there. I liked the things that happened but I like when I can't predict them before they happen. I figured out early on what was going to happen so it didn't shock me.
I think the setting and world building was pretty good that was This story just didn't particularly connect with or wow me. I think the setting and world building was pretty good that was the better part of the story. I recommend it for people who enjoy "thrillers" with a law background but I wouldn't go crazy over it.
Dead Peasants (A Zoo Crew Novel - Book 2) by Dustin Stevens
Feb 08, Dixie Petersen rated it really liked it Shelves: I'm really enjoying the Zoo Crew stories! The first story was unique and fresh -- this followed that same pattern. Unique and fresh are what I enjoy most, however, adding in terrific writing and great characters puts it over the top! I've never heard the term, "Dead Peasants" and I certainly hope it is not being practiced now!
Jan 30, Ellen rated it it was amazing. This is my second read by Dustin Stevens and again it was a great read. Imaginative writing, great plot absolutely engrossing. Alice loves her husband so much unfortunately he has a terminal illness and does not have long to live. When he does pass away she gets a phone call from an insurance company saying he had an insurance policy worth a quarter of a million dollars, she has never heard or known of this policy and questions it.
Next day day she gets another call saying it was a mistake. What This is my second read by Dustin Stevens and again it was a great read. What is going on here. She decides to bring someone in to investigate how this could have happened, enter Drake and his zoo team..
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Wonderful story and I keep asking myself does this really happen?? Feb 28, Arthur rated it it was amazing. Dead Peasants - Thriller: Zoo Crew book 2 This novel opened my eyes to something I'd never heard of. Everyone's aware of key personnel insurance policies, i. Yet, this is exactly what the Zoo Crew deals with in this book. The five w's; what, when, where, who, and why are what Stevens l Dead Peasants - Thriller: The five w's; what, when, where, who, and why are what Stevens lays out for you the reader to unravel. Great reading and writing.
Feb 01, Mary Hollaway rated it it was amazing. The Zoo Crew is special! A motley crew of four distinctly different young people make up the crew. Their different expertise at solving crimes is at times laughabke.
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But solve them they do. Some explanations of murders, but otherwise great reading for preteens and older. Will definitely be enjoyed by all who read. Stevens' series get a little better with each one I read. I thought the book started off slow but picked up nicely before halfway. Drake was a very interesting, personable protagonist and I like his friends, even though I wished they were a little more fully developed.
The premise kept me entertained and I liked finding out about the term Dead Peasants- it was an interesting plot device. A fun, suspenseful read. Feb 07, Lynn Student rated it it was amazing. Another great legal thriller. I love the Zoo Crew. Dustin Stevens has done it again. Another action packed thrilling book. I really enjoy reading these books. I would love to be in this group of intelligent law school students. They are far from what the stereotype of what a lawyer is. Read this and see for yourself. Dec 25, Pat Grady rated it really liked it.
Breezy, believable, engaging and entertaining, you can't go wrong with Dustin Stevens. In or out of order, his storytelling abilities are something one can count on in a world that is recognizably venal, but not over the top weird or horrific. I like how he thinks; I like how he writes. Jun 22, Chaplain Stanleigh Chapin rated it really liked it. Another fun read Enjoy these in between more intensive mysteries. This one seemed to be rushed, could have used more editing. Manager drove a old Volvo, later it was a old Honda, along with a couple of others that did not effect the story.
I thought this was a great book. It has lots of excitement and great characters. I don't usually read legal thrillers, but I am glad the author asked me to read this one. The characters are easy to get to know and are realistic. The storyline flows well and is intense. Really loved this book! Feb 27, tone rated it liked it. Dead peasants Dead Peasant is life insurance being paid out to the Corp Store chain not the families.
Drake Bell thinks that former employees are being murder, made to look like natural causes. Jan 17, Kenny rated it it was amazing. Great plot with a nice twist. Love the Zoo crew series. Jul 06, Linda Cole rated it really liked it. Pretty good The characters are memorable and fascinating to read and see how they handle each situation they get into. The ending seems similar to the previous book in this series. Mar 25, Diana S Johnson rated it really liked it.
Fairly fast paced, points! Good principle characters, that I liked. Not much mystery to whodunit, but I didn't mind. The story was a good one. Aug 26, Patricia rated it it was amazing. Can't put down any of Zoo Crew novels!! Oct 06, maralea chapin rated it it was amazing. Dead peasants review they just getting better. I gotta start reading my next book. Feb 09, Myra Jean Harris rated it it was amazing. It was okay You are a great writer but this book was a little boring you were not up to you're best this time I love your story most of the time but not this book summit.
Jan 02, Eileen rated it liked it. Across town, a woman grieves her recently deceased husband. Sitting alone at her kitchen table trying to put her life back in order, a call arrives asking where his quarter million dollar life insurance policy should be sent.
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A quarter million dollar life insurance policy she never knew existed. Answering the phone on the other end of her call for help is Drake Bell, third year law student at the University of Montana. Joined by his partner Ava, and his loyal friends the Zoo Crew, Drake must attempt to make sense of the case Alice presents him.
A case that only grows more complex as people continue to pass in Missoula, all with ties to Bargain Mart, all with large life insurance policies attached to them. Policies known in the corporate world as Dead Peasants. There was a problem loading comments right now. This is my second read by Dustin Stevens and again it was a great read. Imaginative writing, great plot absolutely engrossing. Alice loves her husband so much unfortunately he has a terminal illness and does not have long to live.
When he does pass away she gets a phone call from an insurance company saying he had an insurance policy worth a quarter of a million dollars, she has never heard or known of this policy and questions it. Next day day she gets another call saying it was a mistake. What is going on here. She decides to bring someone in to investigate how this could have happened, enter Drake and his zoo team..
Wonderful story and I keep asking myself does this really happen??