DeLuca, Sandy - Reign Of Blood

Darcy and boyfriend Bobby travel the lonesome highways and backroads.
Killing for kicks, for profit, because they simply like the smell of blood.
While there are references throughout to Bonnie & Clyde, they are not famous bank robbers.
They are low rent white trash, their robberies are small change and petty.
Rather than Bonnie & Clyde, the template for this pair seems Mickey & Mallory, without the charisma.
Indeed, our villains come off as cardboard wannabees.
My suspicion is author DeLuca had a theme and an ending, while the midsection muddled around.
I appreciate that Darcy is our narrator, hence this is from a female point of view.
Killings are detailed, but not in the gore strewn, mouth watering detail a male writer might lavish.
Likewise, the few sex scenes, where a male might describe female bodies in wondrous raptures.
Well written, although I was never engaged, let alone engrossed.