β Scribed by Connolly, Harry
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
Starred Review. Connolly's gritty urban fantasy debut is not so urban: it takes place in Hammer Bay, Wash., where residents are thankful for the toy factory that stimulates their economy and are apparently oblivious to the frequent magical immolations of local children. Convicted felon Ray Lilly works for the mysterious Annalise Powliss and the Twenty Palace Society, hunting down people who use magic and the otherworldly predators whose power they channel. Callous Annalise and hard-nosed Ray have a complicated personal history that gradually comes to light as the Society faces off against factory employees, local law enforcement and other corrupt forces in the town. Unique magical concepts, a tough and pragmatic protagonist and a high casualty rate for innocent bystanders will enthrall readers who like explosive action and magic that comes at a serious cost. (Oct.)
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β __Child of Fireis excellent reading: a truly dark and sinister world, delicious tension and suspense, violence so gritty you'll get something in your eye just reading it, and a gorgeously flawed protagonist. Take this one to the checkout counter. Seriously.ββJim Butcher, author of the __ Dresden Files
__"Ray Lilly is one of the most interesting characters I've read lately, and Harry Connolly's vision is amazing. I can hardly wait for the next one." --Charlaine Harris, author of theSookie Stackhouse series
βCinematic and vivid, with a provocative glimpse into a larger world. Whereβs the next one?ββTerry Rossio, screenwriter, Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy
βClassic dark noir, fresh ideas, and good old-fashioned storytelling.ββJohn Levitt, author of Dog Days
βRedemption comes wrapped in a package of mystery and horror that hammers home the old saying βDonβt do the crime if you canβt do the timeβ . . . and even then youβd better check the yellow pages for one bad-ass exterminator first.ββRob Thurman, author of *Nightlife
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βA fine novel with some genuinely creepy moments. I enjoyed it immensely and hope weβll see more of Ray Lilly.ββLawrence Watt-Evans, author of the *Obsidian Chronicles
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