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Seven Crows (A Killian Delaney Novel Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kate Kessler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 175 ratings
An ex-con tracks down the men who have kidnapped her niece in this gritty and visceral thriller.
Killian Delaney has a skewed moral compass, a high threshold for pain, and has just been released from prison to discover that someone has taken her niece.
Killian does not hesitate. Loyalty is the most important thing in her life, and when she gets a call from her sister saying that her daughter is missing, Killian immediately begins hunting down the men responsible.
She quickly discovers her niece was involved with a notorious biker gang who are engaged in everything from drugs to human trafficking. And to make it worse, the man who sent Killian to jail, the one she nearly beat to death, is at the center of it all.
To save her niece, she'll need a plan. A smart, quick, and efficient one. Because she's going to do it right this time. She'll burn them to the ground.
For more from Kate Kessler, check out:
The Killian Delaney Novels:Seven CrowsCall of Vultures
The Audrey Harte Novels:It Takes OneTwo Can PlayThree StrikesFour of a KindZero Hour (novella)

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"If you take the John Wick and "Sons of Anarchy" series, blend them with the movie Taken and then dial the intensity up to 11, you have Seven Crows . . . . [It] opens with a bang and doesn't slow down."―BookPage

"A gutsy action hero emerges . . . Sometimes brutal, yet compelling."―Booklist

"Visceral . . . Kessler works hard to build sympathy for her raging antiheroine."―Publishers Weekly

"Wow, what a ride! ... Kate Kessler has created a near-perfect [antihero] in Killian Delaney. For readers who love hardboiled realism and cheering on society's underdogs, this novel is right up our dark and lonely alley."―ThrillerFix

"An exhilarating pace... Fans of two-fisted women bent on avenging wrongs will find lots to like."―Publishers Weekly on Call of Vultures

"Kate Kessler's Dead Ringer is an intensely haunting thriller that I simply could not put down. Not only is it a lightning-fast page turner, but it's also infused with real emotion about family ties and the vise-like grip the past holds us in. Powerful, provocative, and real, Dead Ringer delivers all the goods."―David Bell on Dead Ringer

"Deliciously twisted and genre-bending, Kate Kessler's positively riveting It Takes One boasts a knockout concept and a thoroughly unique and exciting protagonist, a savvy criminal psychologist with murderous skeletons in her own closet."―Sara Blaedel on It Takes One

"A book that kept calling to me when I should have been doing something else. Hard to put down, compulsive reading."―Rachel Abbott on It Takes One

"It Takes One is a gripping roller-coaster ride of shock and suspense. ...Kate Kessler excels at creating an atmosphere of fear and suspense."―Kate Rhodes on It Takes One

"Kessler has created a kick-ass, heartfelt character in this lively, twisty thriller. Believe me - you'll enjoy the ride."―Sandra Block on It Takes One

"This first in a series combines an intriguing mystery with a terrific cast of characters. Fans of Nancy Pickard or Lisa Unger will find much to like in Kessler. Expect her to become very popular very quickly."―Booklist (starred review) on It Takes One

"[Audrey's] a likable heroine, and between her moxie and sense of humor, she'll soon become a favorite of those who like their suspense less dark and bleak....Audrey is definitely a keeper."―Kirkus on It Takes One

"Tense, fast-paced....The action builds to compelling and unexpected conclusion."―Publishers Weekly on It Takes One

"Carve out some time to read this series starter - it's that hard to put down."―RT Book Reviews on It Takes One

"Kate Kessler's writing is impossible to put down. I devoured It Takes One and couldn't wait to read the sequel. If you love characters that are misfits, and outsiders, have a penchant for bad boys, and want a mystery that keeps you guessing, this is the series for you."―Hollie Overton, author of Baby Doll, on the Audrey Harte series

About the Author


As a child Kate Kessler seemed to have a knack for finding trouble, and for it finding her. A former delinquent, Kate now prefers to write about trouble rather than cause it, and spends her days writing about why people do the things they do. She lives in New England with her husband.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NCY65CR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Redhook
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 8, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 385 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316454230
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Killian Delaney
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    4.2 out of 5 stars 175 ratings

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As a child Kate Kessler was known for a strange addiction to soap operas and for making ludicrous demands of Santa Claus. A former delinquent, Kate now prefers to write about trouble rather than cause it, and spends her day pondering human behavior with her four cats. She lives in New England with her husband, of whom she tries not to make ludicrous demands. She can be found on Twitter: @KessMeKate, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateKesslerAuthor/ or at http://www.katekessler.com.

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Customers find the book action-packed from beginning to end, with one review noting its breath-taking twists and turns. The characters are beautifully developed, and customers consider it an excellent read.

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Customers enjoy the action content of the book, describing it as an intense thriller with exciting plots that are action-packed from beginning to end, with one customer noting it's full of breath-taking twists and turns.

"The storyline was amazing. It has been a long time since I read a book this good. I could not put it down from the first page till the end!..." Read more

"Strong female protagonist. The gray fighting the darker forces. Lots of violent action. Painfully graphic at times...." Read more

"...The action is non-stop and most times jaw dropping! the remaining characters are just as amazing as Killian...." Read more

"This is a hard story, on many levels. And yet, I expect I will pick up the next in the series - i didnt see the ending coming...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the strong female protagonist.

"Strong female protagonist. The gray fighting the darker forces. Lots of violent action. Painfully graphic at times...." Read more

"...What a fantastic character created by the author. Killian Delaney is a one woman army. Yes she is flawed and has baggage...." Read more

"I liked the main character and the fast pace of the story. Informative about motorcycle clubs and fighting...." Read more

"Kate Kesslar is an amazing author. Her characters are beautifully developed for either good or ill...." Read more

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Customers find the book to be an excellent read.

"...thank you Kate Kessler for w wonderful book and the time spent enjoying it!" Read more

"...An intense thriller that is worth the ride." Read more

"So good! I love a story with a woman that can kick serious ass and Killian does just that! This needs to be a series on Netflix!" Read more

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"Kate Kesslar is an amazing author. Her characters are beautifully developed for either good or ill...." Read more

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Exciting Standalone!
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Exciting Standalone!
I have been avidly following Kessler's writing since first reading her debut novel three years ago. I have since read - and thoroughly enjoyed - all of her novels. At first, I thought that this title would be part of the Audrey Harte series (many of the titles involve a number), but this is a standalone novel set in a grittier Connecticut than the one that may first spring to mind. The book is a bit like an East Coast version of a season of Sons of Anarchy - with rival biker gangs, trafficking women, drugs and plenty of violence. Killian Delaney is the main narrator of the book. She is on parole after severely assaulting the man who ordered the murder of her boyfriend. And though she has since largely cut ties with her past, that all changes when she receives a call from her sister to say that fifteen year old Shannon is missing. Calling on old friendships, Killian risks everything to see Shannon home. The book moves along at a fast pace and it's hard to put this one down. Kessler excels at this type of main character - one with a past, but a good heart. The romance, along with some of the secrets of the past, are easy to see coming. And the ending seems to leave a segway for a sequel. I will definitely continue on with this series if Kessler continues it - I do like the characters introduced here, and I am curious to learn even more about them. Either way, Kessler continues to be an author that I'll be watching out for!
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  • April Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025
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    The storyline was amazing. It has been a long time since I read a book this good. I could not put it down from the first page till the end! A kinda grey heroine...
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  • CB
    4.0 out of 5 stars incredibly gritty
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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    Strong female protagonist. The gray fighting the darker forces. Lots of violent action. Painfully graphic at times. But written like the author knows what she’s talking about. For those who like this genre & have a strong stomach. I recommend it,
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  • Linda S. Dimezza
    5.0 out of 5 stars So glad I found this book!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2020
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    Looking for a book to read and came across Seven Crows. After reading the synopsis, I decided it sounded pretty good and ordered it. Started it the day it arrived and was in awe from the very first page. Could not out the book down and finished it in 2 days! What a fantastic character created by the author. Killian Delaney is a one woman army. Yes she is flawed and has baggage. However, her sense of justice, right and wrong and her deep love for her family outweigh all the negative aspects of her character. The action is non-stop and most times jaw dropping! the remaining characters are just as amazing as Killian. Dash, Story and the rest just round out the greatness of this book. I am delighted that I found the book and excited for the sequel in December, Call of Vultures. thank you Kate Kessler for w wonderful book and the time spent enjoying it!
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  • Helen
    3.0 out of 5 stars brutal
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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    This is a hard story, on many levels. And yet, I expect I will pick up the next in the series - i didnt see the ending coming. I expected the first ending, but liked the twist and the final ending a great deal -e.g series.
    I have so little knowledge of life like this - hard, trafficked, offenses, drugs, gangs, etc. hence the title “Brutal”. But the making of your own life and consequences is quite a story.
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  • JemmaRose
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced, yet thoughtful writing
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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    I liked the main character and the fast pace of the story. Informative about motorcycle clubs and fighting. Would be interested in seeing more of Killian.
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  • Luanne Ollivier
    4.0 out of 5 stars First in a series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020
    Format: Paperback
    I always have a good look at a book's cover before reading the tale. The cover for the first book, Seven Crows, in Kate Kessler's Killian Delaney series drew me in. Have you heard that old nursery rhyme about counting crows? Seven for a secret never to be told....

    Killian is an ex-con, hard core fighter and is associated with a biker gang. She's just been released after a nine year stint in prison. It was a sentence she gladly served. She messed up the man who killed her boyfriend. He's tried to have her killed numerous times in prison. But now that she's out, he's trying something else - he's kidnapped her teenage niece. And....yup you got it....she's gonna hunt him down....again....

    Seven Crows absolutely reads like an action movie. With a kicka** female lead. Kessler does a great job of revealing Killian's past even as she fights to find Shannon. Her extended family includes the Crow MC. Now, fair warning - the activities of outlaw MCs play a large part in the plot. And Killian's actions and thoughts reflect someone living that life. As a reader, I did initially question some of the dialogue, reactions and outcomes of certain plotlines - were they realistic? Well, not maybe to me, but they perfectly suit the tone and tenor of the plot and players.

    The supporting characters are also intriguing. Dash is from the old days - he and Kill have a history. (And maybe a future?) He's running a legit business now, but behind that front, he's still got his hand in some questionable activities. His cohort, Story, is another enigmatic female support characters I'd love to hear her backstory as well.

    The action doesn't stop, the danger just multiplies and Killian's own moral compass never budges. The reader can't help but be on her side as she battles seemingly overwhelming odds. Revenge drives her forward. Will she find redemption?

    Gentle readers, this one's probably not for you. But if you watched Sons of Anarchy, this is a book you'd probably enjoy. And....keep your eyes out the second Killian book, Call of Vultures. It releases December 1/20.
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  • Late Night Blond
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019
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    I found this book impossible to put down. The story line and characters both worked to pull me forward to find out what was next. The main character, Killian - an ex-con - was deeply compelling as she faced the consequences of her previous choices in life and danger in the present. The plot is dark, gritty and full of harsh choices. In the face of kidnapping, violence and secrets, there are shining grace notes of loyalty, love, connection and determination. Loved it.
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another thriller of a page turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
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    Kate Kesslar is an amazing author. Her characters are beautifully developed for either good or ill. Her plots are exciting, interesting, unusual and full of breath taking twists and turns.Society's evil doers don't stand a chance with Kate's incredible heroines on their cases!
    Seven Crows was my 6th book and I say "Kate, you keep writing 'em and I'll keep reading 'em and with great pleasure!"
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