What The People Say...
A big thank you to all my readers who have taken time to express their thoughts — please take a moment to enjoy some of the wonderful reviews my books have received.
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Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Just outstanding!
Amazon · May 1, 2022
I am so pleased that I gambled on this title, and was drawn in to the series. An outstanding story, with interesting characters, gutsy plot twists, plenty of belly laughs and drama. I wish there were more to the series. Kudos on a genuinely terrific piece of storytelling!
Rock Solid
4.0 out of 5 stars — Great character development but read "Burn" first
Amazon · July 13, 2019
Good book second in the series but better than the first. Loved the book and the characters but not sure if I would have liked it so much if I had not read the first book "Burn". Looking forward to a sequel from Paul Slatter.
Trust Me
5.0 out of 5 stars — WOW!
Amazon · March 23, 2021
Best one yet! Suspense, terror, laughs, SEX, The Seven Deadly Sins! Mr. Slatter's forthright style and keen social observations reflect my own skewed worldview acquired as a reader, traveler and former policeman. Can't wait to read his next effort. Trust me!
The Disciples of Coont Draculi
5.0 out of 5 stars — Equal parts suspense and humour. A vampire like no other
Amazon · November 18, 2024
If you're like me and vampires typically don't make your reading list, The Coont might just change your mind—if only because it’s not your typical vampire tale. The real standout is the vampire protagonist: a horny, coked-up creature of the night with a slave who can’t seem to escape his grasp. Their interactions are chaotic and darkly comic. If you're in the mood for a bizarre, hilarious, and darkly comedic ride, The Coont delivers in spades.
Burn
4.0 out of 5 stars — This gem of a book is obscenely HILARIOUS!
Barnes & Noble · May 15, 2023
I love how Mr. Slatter gives us a delicious cast of unique characters, with their subplots beautifully crossing paths, making it a satisfying read. Underneath all this, it is an original Vancouver detective story with a heavy dose of nail-biting suspense.
Rock Solid
5.0 out of 5 stars — Guy Ritchie action in book form
Amazon · September 29, 2018
This book had me laughing out loud. To get the full flavor, start with the first book, Burn. You will be introduced to an improbably connected group of Canadians, engaged in absurdist adventures, with a touch of crime fighting thrown in. A great bit of entertainment.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Raw and gripping
Amazon review
The characters are broken, the world is bleak, and yet somehow it's laugh-out-loud funny. Paul Slatter has crafted a truly original narrative voice.
Rock Solid
5.0 out of 5 stars — Excellent read
Amazon review
I enjoyed this book as much as the first one and can't wait till the next one comes out. I was surprised by the ending and wanted more, more, more!
The Disciples of Coont Draculi
5.0 out of 5 stars — Not Your typical Vampire tale!
Amazon review
This isn't your typical vampire tale. The Coont is a hilarious, coked-up bloodsucker in a world of hookers, dwarfs, and chaos. If you're in the mood for something darkly comic and bizarre, this is it.
Burn
4.0 out of 5 stars — Clever and chaotic
Amazon review
It’s a whirlwind ride through Vancouver’s gritty underbelly. Totally unexpected and surprisingly emotional at times.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Slatter is a genius!
Amazon review
The dialogue, pace, and twisted humor in this book made it one of the most unique thrillers I've ever read. Slatter manages to surprise at every turn.
Rock Solid
5.0 out of 5 stars — An entertaining read, dark and funny
Amazon review
This story picks up where "Burn" ended. Though it took a little bit of time to get back into the characters, "Rock Solid" quickly develops into a vibrant story.
Trust Me
5.0 out of 5 stars — Wacky and entertaining
Amazon review
Writer has a vivid imagination but manages to pull all the various parts together. Suspenseful, strange, but ultimately satisfying.
The Disciples of Coont Draculi
5.0 out of 5 stars — Such a fun read!
Amazon review
If you're in the mood for something wild, dark, and quirky, this book might just be your next read. Paul’s writing blends dark humour within eerie atmospheres—perfect for October!
Burn
4.0 out of 5 stars — Fast-paced and addictive
Amazon review
Paul Slatter knows how to keep a reader turning pages. Burn is raw, witty, and full of unexpected moments that leave you stunned. A real page-turner!
The Disciples of Coont Draculi
5.0 out of 5 stars — Shocking, funny and compelling
Amazon review
This was one of those rare books that I couldn't put down. The author's descriptive writing was superb and a refreshing spin on the Dracula story. Superb.
Rock Solid
5.0 out of 5 stars — Loved it!!!!!!!!
Amazon review
This novel was as pleasant a surprise as the first. Funny and maybe more thrilling, with quirky and menacing characters that left me laughing out loud. I’ll definitely keep reading.
The Disciples of Coont Draculi
5.0 out of 5 stars — Brilliant
Amazon review
Such a good read, I read it in one hit as could not put it down. Everything you want from a vampire with unexpected humour. I would give it 10 stars if I could!
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Unputdownable
Reviewed in the UK on May 3, 2023
Darkly funny, stylish, violent, and surprisingly heartfelt. Slatter has created something unique with “Burn.”
Rock Solid
5.0 out of 5 stars — A very well done sequel to Burn
Goodreads review on December 3, 2019
Paul Slatter’s characters carried over nicely from the first novel. The main bad guy in this book at first I hated. But near the end I liked him. Paul Slatter is a great writer and I look forward to reading his next book.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Brilliantly twisted
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
Absolutely insane in the best possible way. Like a Carl Hiaasen novel filtered through a Guy Ritchie film. Loved it.
Rock Solid
5.0 out of 5 stars — Great writing — 2nd in series of 3
Goodreads review on October 12, 2024
As with Burn (1/3), read again in a day. Ready for no. 3. Highly recommend. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't get enough of these books.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Dark, fast, funny
Reviewed on Goodreads, June 5, 2022
A brilliant mix of crime, dark humour, and unforgettable characters. Felt like I was watching a Netflix thriller in book form.
Rock Solid
3.0 out of 5 stars — More outrageous than Burn
Reviewed on Goodreads, November 21, 2019
This is the sequel to Burn and you need to read that one first in order to really get this one. Same wacky characters and then some, throw in a few oddball villains, some dry humor, raunch, and sweet romance. Took a while to get going, but by 30% I was hooked. Leaves you primed and ready for book three.
Trust Me
5.0 out of 5 stars — Great plots, plenty of sex
Reviewed on Goodreads, April 26, 2021
Great plots, plenty of sex, lots of fun characters—all in all a great read. A real page-turner. I really enjoyed the whole book.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Funny and thrilling
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021
One of the most entertaining books I’ve read this year. Sharp dialogue and constant action. Burn is a riot!
The Disciples of Coont Draculi
5.0 out of 5 stars — Creepy and hilarious
Reviewed on Amazon UK, October 27, 2024
A fresh and unexpected take on the vampire myth. I laughed out loud several times and still got the chills. Great read!
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Wild, crazy, and brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2019
Paul Slatter’s sense of humor is outrageous—in the best way. Burn is like a Guy Ritchie movie set in Canada with a load of unpredictable characters. I couldn’t get enough.
Trust Me
4.0 out of 5 stars — Oddly satisfying
Reviewed on Goodreads, July 10, 2022
Totally unexpected direction. Had a few moments where I had to pause and laugh. Not your typical story but that’s what made it good.
The Disciples of Coont Draculi
5.0 out of 5 stars — Hilariously twisted
Reviewed on Amazon, November 3, 2024
It’s creepy, it’s witty, it’s something I’ve never quite read before. Coont Draculi is destined for cult status if there’s any justice.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Unexpected and addictive
Reviewed on Amazon, February 3, 2022
Didn’t know what I was getting into, but ended up finishing it in one sitting. Fast-paced, gritty, and genuinely funny in parts. Totally hooked.
The Disciples of Coont Draculi
5.0 out of 5 stars — Dark and weird — in a good way
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2024
It’s weird, it’s dark, it’s a little bit nuts — but I loved it. Draculi is one of the more original characters I’ve come across lately. Recommended if you like genre-bending stuff.
Trust Me
5.0 out of 5 stars — Dark, Gritty
Goodreads on July 29, 2022
Fast-paced with lots of action. If you like noir with a raw attitude, this delivers. The characters were well built on from the previous in the series. Not for everyone, but I loved it.
Trust Me
5.0 out of 5 stars — Paul Slatter never disappoints
Goodreads on October 12, 2024
Once again, excellent. I am sad this is the last book in the series. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Can't wait for his next book.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — A wild, hilarious ride
Reviewed on Goodreads, June 11, 2022
This book had me cracking up from start to finish. So many colorful characters and ridiculous situations. I loved every moment of it. Can’t wait to dive into the next one.
Rock Solid
4.0 out of 5 stars — Builds on Burn with more grit
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2023
Starts a bit slower than Burn but really picks up. The return of the original crew was great, and the new characters added fun twists. Looking forward to Book 3.
The Disciples of Coont Draculi
5.0 out of 5 stars — Insane in the best way
Reviewed on Amazon UK, March 14, 2025
This is not your average vampire story. It's gritty, hilarious, and wildly original. I’ve never read anything like it. I was hooked from page one.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Completely bonkers — in a good way
Reviewed on Amazon US, August 21, 2021
This was absolutely mental, but in all the right ways. Wild plot, bigger-than-life personalities, and enough sarcasm to fill a swimming pool. Loved it.
Trust Me
5.0 out of 5 stars — Excellent Read
Goodreads – October 16, 2024
3/3 did not disappoint.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017 — Verified Purchase
Thank you.
Burn
3.0 out of 5 stars — Overload of bad language
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018
This book had a great plot, but if you took out every F-bomb, not to mention other words, it would have cut the size of the book by many pages! I would read more from this author, but not with that much unnecessary foul language.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Hilarious and Full of Twists
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
Great story, lots of twists and turns, crazy characters. It was my kind of humor—sometimes wry, sometimes not. But I laughed... A Lot! That guy Dan is too much. Hope he's in the next book. I buddy-read this book with my friend and we had a riot discussing it. Can't wait to start the next one.
Burn
4.0 out of 5 stars — Why Daltrey?
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2018
I really enjoyed the story and loved the lead female character. A beautifully written tragic story. Thanks.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
If you like Carl Hiassen — you’ll love this. The characters are lively and twisted and the plot was terrific. I will be looking forward to more from this author.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Unconventional and Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019
If you are tired of the same old cookie cutter mysteries this book may be what you are looking for. Unexpected twists. Great dialogue that flies and is believable. I am jumping right into book 2.
Burn
1.0 out of 5 stars — Don’t use apostrophes to make a word a plural
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
Didn’t read the book. When the product description uses an apostrophe to make a word plural—a basic editing error—it does not bode well for the book.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Wacky and Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2019
I enjoyed this book. It reminded me a lot of Carl Hiaasen — savvy cool-headed detective and all of the hijinks of his idiot clients set way up in the great Canadian North.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
What a chase — what a bunch of strange but believably real characters all mixed up in this. Kept me glued to the book.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Fun Read, Crackling with Wit
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2018
A bawdy romp through Vancouver, twisty and unexpected. A fun ride that cuts through the world's darkness with a sharply caustic wit.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018
A great read! Would like to see more like this.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — This book is so great!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017
Truly a riveting page turner the entire way. Paul Slatter takes the reader on quite the ride. BRAVO.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017
Book 1 was a fantastic read. I am waiting for book 2.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Loved it and looking forward to more
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017
Straightforward storytelling including colorful and convincing characters. And oh that dangerous Russian! The humor in this story was delivered at just the right times... very funny. I love Dan's predicaments... what a hoot!
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Bravo!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021
Contemporary, campy, captivating. A cynical, tongue-in-cheek look at the dark side of society but still offering a heartening peek of post-modern morality and the capacity of acceptance in human relationships. I loved it. Just downloaded book 2.
Burn
3.0 out of 5 stars — Entertaining Quick Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020
Interesting story with decent character development and a few surprising plot twists. Humorous perspective of the fashion industry balanced a dark storyline.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Will get the second book in the series
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019
I enjoyed this book. It was entertaining with good characters. Not too heavy and the plot moved quickly. Looking forward to the next one.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Captivating and Funny Story
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
This is a refreshing change from all of the private detective novels I’ve read!
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
I never saw the plot twist coming, I had to step back and catch my breath — then I never put the book back down. A dark, seductive ride worth taking!
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Lots of Twists and Turns
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018
The story takes lots of unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes a little hard to follow but is fun and turns out ok in the end.
Burn
4.0 out of 5 stars — Good characters
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018
Excellent, well-paced, full of action, good characters.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Fast paced detective work
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020
I loved this book that sometimes had me laughing out loud!
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Well Written
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2020
Smart and funny at the same time.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Paul Slatter hits the spot!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Fast paced, funny, and with unexpected twists. Believable characters with charisma. Recommended by Julie who must be proud. Well done - when is the next one coming out? Recommended highly in MK Chronic-all for the PSG.
Burn
5.0 out of 5 stars — Never a dull moment
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2017
Absolutely great read. Loved the book from page one on and couldn't put it down. Many twists and turns will keep you on your toes every time you turn a page and best of all... It's hilariously funny. Read it!!! Unlike some of the characters, you have nothing to lose!
