READING: Corpora Delicti (The Administration #9) by Manna Francis

Publication date: March 1 2017
Published by: Casperian Books
Genre: MM, Adult, Dark, BDSM, Dystopian, Mystery, Sci Fi
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On the surface, stability has returned to Europe. According to all the official metrics released to news feeds, the Administration and the corporations are stronger and more united than ever. Only in the most secret of government surveillance departments and corporate security divisions would anyone suggest otherwise.

On the surface, Senior Para-investigator Toreth’s year is ending badly. His boss hates him, his junior is looking for a way out, and his new case seems like a dud. Even the upcoming holidays bring more unwelcome news. But the new year starts him down a trail that will lead him from an unpromising beginning, via an unappetizing corpse, right into the financial heart of the Administration and the highest-stakes investigation of his career.

On the surface, corporate director Keir Warrick’s life is on the up. His virtual reality corporation SimTech has weathered the storm of the revolt, and new opportunities are appearing. Away from work, though, more clouds are gathering. What should be good family news brings concerns for the future. With so many secrets to keep, where can he turn to finally guarantee the safety of his family and corporation? And what will the consequences of his choices be for his relationship with Toreth?

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The Administration by Manna Francis

Not bad-story was easier to get into than Innocent Blood but not quite as interesting.
Except for Warrick's shenanigans with Cit Surveillance, I found myself mostly in anticipation of his and Toreth's bet-it did not disappoint!

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For the last couple of months I have been exclusively reading this series, and have completely immersed myself in Toreth and Warrick's world. The Administration is undoubtedly a very unique series with exceptional writing until the very end.
The mystery part is so well crafted and incredibly detailed, something you don't see often (or rather never) in predominantly "romance" books. Although Francis's best work is with her characters; Toreth and Warrick are so complex and intriguing, that I feel there is still so much to learn about them and their relationship even after 9 books-haven't even scratched the surface (whole book with Toreth's background, please!)

Don't get me wrong, they are very difficult books to get into. I mean, reading 9 almost complete books from a sociopath's POV can be exhausting and a lot of times I found Toreth hideous and disgusting. But for some reason (called "Francis's magical writing") also alluring, highly addictive and dangerously charming. I might have hated myself a little for it, but I did, and that's what makes this series so damn good. My hat's off to you, Mrs Francis.

Now, where is book 10??