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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Kentucky Blood (The Kentucky Blood Series, Book 1) by Ashley Thomas Sheikh is a dark Southern saga drenched in violence, prophecy, and family dysfunction. The ruthless Cunningham clan are hunting for The Temple, a mythical source of power and riches. In the 1990s, their brutal quest leads them to kidnappings, betrayals, and a descent into madness. Meanwhile, the origins of their nightmare unravel in the 1970s, when young Bill Cunningham forms a ruthless gang to claim his own kingdom. Two timelines, one destiny, but will the family’s pursuit of power destroy them all?
Author Ashley Thomas Sheikh has a real talent for atmospheric writing, and this gives the whole novel a powerful mood and attitude right from the start that says you’re in for a seriously good read. The chilling, blood-soaked Southern Gothic feel permeates the elegant prose and razor-sharp dialogue, yet it’s never at the expense of the pace or the twists to ensure that this thriller pulls no punches. There are certainly some shocking scenes worthy of the likes of any great horror novel, but everything feels suitably justified and balanced for a gripping, violent, and haunting tale where the characters and their actions take center stage. It was also interesting to explore how a multi-generational crime saga works as it explores the depths of human obsession and brutality over the years and from person to person. This element was well-crafted in the plot to connect interesting threads of the story in unique, unexpected ways and to maximum dramatic effect. Overall, Kentucky Blood is a thriller oozing with chills that I would not hesitate to recommend, especially to fans of Southern Gothic moodiness and powerful, character-driven narratives.
