This was great- totally incompetent main character who tries to do the right thing- a thief as a best friend and psycho daughter. The story was also aThis was great- totally incompetent main character who tries to do the right thing- a thief as a best friend and psycho daughter. The story was also a paranormal murder mystery and had great world building. I can’t wait to see where the series goes next....more
This was well thought out world building and an intriguing main character. The world of ex magical creatures was vibrant. The descriptions and back stThis was well thought out world building and an intriguing main character. The world of ex magical creatures was vibrant. The descriptions and back story took precedence over the actual mystery, which was a shame, but hopefully in the next one, the action and plot will be more upfront. A darned good read!...more
This was fantastic. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series and anything else by this author. I actually thought Mosley to be a contemporaThis was fantastic. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series and anything else by this author. I actually thought Mosley to be a contemporary of Raymond Chandler’s and was surprised to find he’s a modern writer....more
I didn’t much like the first one in this series which I read several years ago, but I caught a positive review of one book from the series and it madeI didn’t much like the first one in this series which I read several years ago, but I caught a positive review of one book from the series and it made me think I should give it a second chance. I didn’t bother rereading the first one, but I really enjoyed this. I think when I read the first I was still quite new to UF as a genre so maybe that explains it, maybe not. Anyway this was good, funny, fast paced and not too heavy. I might even read the next one!...more
If the first half had been as good as the second half this book would have earned an extra star. The story took too long to really kick in and there wIf the first half had been as good as the second half this book would have earned an extra star. The story took too long to really kick in and there was a real disconnect for me with the main characters. I enjoyed the concept of the Modhri....more
Hands down the best of Raymond Chandler and Philip Marlowe. I loved it. So many strong lines, I could have highlighted almost the whole book! I think Hands down the best of Raymond Chandler and Philip Marlowe. I loved it. So many strong lines, I could have highlighted almost the whole book! I think this book shows Marlowe in his very best light, but was also pretty sad....more
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
This was a great new addition to UF. It is the love child of Harry DresThe only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
This was a great new addition to UF. It is the love child of Harry Dresden and Alex Verus. It’s amusing reading other reviews because it seems to remind readers of a wide range of successful UF series. Lots of action and humour; creatures galore; skilled protagonist with self esteem issues and more friends than he realises. Very much looking forward to the rest of the series....more
I’m slowly making my way through the Philip Marlowe books in order and I have to say I didn’t think this one was up to scratch. The dialogue and similI’m slowly making my way through the Philip Marlowe books in order and I have to say I didn’t think this one was up to scratch. The dialogue and similes were as witty as ever but the plot was so convoluted. I thought maybe it was because I was listening along on audio, but looking at other reviews, several readers agree about the convoluted storyline. Still plan to complete the series though because- you know- Philip Marlowe....more
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