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catscodeandcake's review against another edition
5.0
Kick-ass fantasy for a great series debut
I'm a sucker for a good fantasy novel. Some people take holidays in hot places, I pick up a book and let my mind take me somewhere, with the help of the author.
While some of the books feel a let down, like your view of the bay being obscured by a concrete wall in front of your hotel window, in the best you can see sparkling blue sea, hear the gulls cry and lose yourself following wisps of palest white cloud across the sky. That's what this book is like.
Of course, the hero is a wise-ass, of course he has a beautiful, other-worldly girlfriend. And of course the cast is full of familiar types. But the author has a clear grip on his universe and I've enjoyed every minute of him playing with it as I followed Luther's adventures.
Really looking forward to reading the second in the series for my next fix of Luther Cross's world. It's a good one, and I'd invite you to join me there.
I'm a sucker for a good fantasy novel. Some people take holidays in hot places, I pick up a book and let my mind take me somewhere, with the help of the author.
While some of the books feel a let down, like your view of the bay being obscured by a concrete wall in front of your hotel window, in the best you can see sparkling blue sea, hear the gulls cry and lose yourself following wisps of palest white cloud across the sky. That's what this book is like.
Of course, the hero is a wise-ass, of course he has a beautiful, other-worldly girlfriend. And of course the cast is full of familiar types. But the author has a clear grip on his universe and I've enjoyed every minute of him playing with it as I followed Luther's adventures.
Really looking forward to reading the second in the series for my next fix of Luther Cross's world. It's a good one, and I'd invite you to join me there.
nelljustice's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. Talk about an ego the size of the Empire State Building. Yep, that’s Luther Cross. He’s sporting a fast car, sparkly watch, tailored suits all because he can do what others can’t. He’s a paranormal investigator and there are very few that will take on what Luther will. He’s also half demon which is technically called a Cambion. They are outlawed. They should not exist, but Luther does by the Grace of Someone who is connected.
He starts with a case of murder and quickly develops to kidnapping and hostages. Someone is playing God, but he can’t figure out who. Is it the demons? That would be bad. Is it the Angels? That would be worse.
Luther may start out with an ego, but he confirms the reasons he has one because he gets done what no one else will touch. As the book progresses (and I mean quickly – it was a one sit wonder. One afternoon. One read.), the world is in grave danger of a war between heaven and hell that only Luther can stop.
I loved this book. It started out as a egotistic paranormal PI who thinks he’s all that with a cherry on top story to a 'hold on to your socks' and 'strap yourself in' kind of adventure. I will definitely be reading book 2.
He starts with a case of murder and quickly develops to kidnapping and hostages. Someone is playing God, but he can’t figure out who. Is it the demons? That would be bad. Is it the Angels? That would be worse.
Luther may start out with an ego, but he confirms the reasons he has one because he gets done what no one else will touch. As the book progresses (and I mean quickly – it was a one sit wonder. One afternoon. One read.), the world is in grave danger of a war between heaven and hell that only Luther can stop.
I loved this book. It started out as a egotistic paranormal PI who thinks he’s all that with a cherry on top story to a 'hold on to your socks' and 'strap yourself in' kind of adventure. I will definitely be reading book 2.
rclz's review against another edition
4.0
Good story. Needs to fill out the character profiles a bit more, give them a bit more depth but still good story. Good world building. Not quite a cliffhanger but close. I'll read more of them.
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