I’m feeling a bit sad that the London era is over…and again with the ridiculous scenarios where the police immediately take Jack’s word on Satanism , I’m feeling a bit sad that the London era is over…and again with the ridiculous scenarios where the police immediately take Jack’s word on Satanism , where journalists give out confidential information and addresses…however I do enjoy the paranormal side of these books: they unnerve me without scaring me!...more
This was another excellent entry in this series. You have to suspend your disbelief a bit at some of the plot line- and actually I don’t mean the supeThis was another excellent entry in this series. You have to suspend your disbelief a bit at some of the plot line- and actually I don’t mean the supernatural elements- things like the police superintendent Chalmers asking Nightingale to get involved in a case and then being suspicious of his involvement in the case…...more
An epic example of epic fantasy- loved it! This was an ensemble cast of found family. Nothing is at it seems in the kingdom of Eidyn and the companionAn epic example of epic fantasy- loved it! This was an ensemble cast of found family. Nothing is at it seems in the kingdom of Eidyn and the companions are sent on a mission where literally nothing goes to plan. The magic system is comprised of draoidh who can have one of many properties. A grand selection of demons and the black handed plague, curses and lots of fighting= the perfect combination....more
Dark and atmospheric, this book was a masterpiece of historical horror. It was gruesome and I loved it. Coy Hall will be going on my *automatic purchaDark and atmospheric, this book was a masterpiece of historical horror. It was gruesome and I loved it. Coy Hall will be going on my *automatic purchase* list. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I’m not actually a fan of short story collections, but this was one of the best I’ve read. I loved Zen Cho’s modern interpretation of Malaysian mytholI’m not actually a fan of short story collections, but this was one of the best I’ve read. I loved Zen Cho’s modern interpretation of Malaysian mythology and spirit world. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
I should have really loved this book, given the blurb, but instead it was only *okay*. We are thrown straight into the action and the story pace is goI should have really loved this book, given the blurb, but instead it was only *okay*. We are thrown straight into the action and the story pace is good. There’s a mad cap scientist and demons… but I like a bit more development of character even in action adventure steam punk and the writing jarred me. Many thanks to Netgalley for an arc of this book....more
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