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A review by marjories
Blood Stones by David Bussell, M.V. Stott, Matthew Stott
5.0
Joseph Lake is a bit of an anti-hero, except he is a good guy now who doesn't remember much about anything prior to the last 10 years other than he was apparently a total wank. He is surrounded by quite the interesting bunch of women who all seem more trouble than not. From foul mouthed Eva Familiar who can't remember the last time she was sober, to a client who might actually trump him on the clueless side, to an ex-girlfriend who shouldn't be there at all, to the Red Queen with plans all of her own. And yes, the talking roman armor clad fox is still making appearances. How all this relates to death of uncanny people and sentient stones is a story you just have to read for yourself.
This is a modern urban fantasy story that doesn't take itself too seriously. Joseph's narration of the tale is full of self-deprecating jokes, sarcasm and liberal use of litotes. The sardonic British humor manages to add levity to what based on the subject matter is a very dark story full of murder and demons. Most of the characters are not terribly likeable, but they are recognizable and come together to tell an enjoyable story. Recommended for adult audiences, no romance.
Book 2 of 3 in the Dark Lake series, this book picks up a few days after book 1 ended and contains serious SPOILERS for book 1. There are enough spoilers that this book can be read enjoyably as a standalone by readers who have not read The Magic Eater but I highly recommend reading them in order for best experience.
The narration by Dave Jones was expertly done, one of my favorite readings to date. He really brings the characters to life and captures Joseph Lake's self deprecating humor beautifully.
This is a modern urban fantasy story that doesn't take itself too seriously. Joseph's narration of the tale is full of self-deprecating jokes, sarcasm and liberal use of litotes. The sardonic British humor manages to add levity to what based on the subject matter is a very dark story full of murder and demons. Most of the characters are not terribly likeable, but they are recognizable and come together to tell an enjoyable story. Recommended for adult audiences, no romance.
Book 2 of 3 in the Dark Lake series, this book picks up a few days after book 1 ended and contains serious SPOILERS for book 1. There are enough spoilers that this book can be read enjoyably as a standalone by readers who have not read The Magic Eater but I highly recommend reading them in order for best experience.
The narration by Dave Jones was expertly done, one of my favorite readings to date. He really brings the characters to life and captures Joseph Lake's self deprecating humor beautifully.