From the New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid Chronicles comes book two of an “action-packed, enchantingly fun” (Booklist) spin-off series, as an eccentric master of rare magic solves a supernatural mystery Down Under!
There’s only one Al MacBharrais: Though other Scotsmen may have dramatic mustaches and a taste for fancy cocktails, Al also has a unique talent. He’s a master of ink and sigil magic. In his gifted hands, paper and pen can work wondrous spells.
But Al isn’t quite alone: He is part of a global network of sigil agents who use their powers to protect the world from mischievous gods and strange monsters. So when a fellow agent disappears under sinister circumstances in Australia, Al leaves behind the cozy pubs and cafes of Glasgow and travels to the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria to solve the mystery.
The trail to his colleague begins to pile up with bodies at alarming speed, so Al is grateful his friends have come to help—especially Nadia, his accountant who moonlights as a pit fighter. Together with a whisky-loving hobgoblin known as Buck Foi and the ancient Druid Atticus O’Sullivan, along with his dogs, Oberon and Starbuck, Al and Nadia will face down the wildest wonders Australia—and the supernatural world—can throw at them, and confront a legendary monster not seen in centuries. - from NetGalley.com
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I have read The Iron Druid series and completely loved them! Actually book one of this new(er) series by Hearne had me from before I even got my hands on a copy, as it is related to the Iron Druid world. And to have Atticus be in this book, too? SQUEE! Anyways, I cannot share more of the story than above, as it would spoil it for you. I did enjoy reading through the story, and even kept it in my library for a possible second read-through before the protected-date is up.
Hearne does a good job of writing a story based in the same world as his popular Iron Druid tales. The style is easy to read, and pretty fit for older teens and adults. I enjoyed some of the stories that were told by the characters, reminding me of a couple other Oberon stories Hearne had put out. Definitely would suggest for friends to read! Anxiously awaiting possibly more books for this series to come out!
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