I saw a lot of Jim Butcher in this book. Ridler’s style is different and he is more
graphic and sets more adult scenes than Butcher. Glenn Cook also has a magical private eye
and again quite different than Ridler’s style.
That I see this work as a reflection of Cook and Butcher is not in any way disparaging Ridler or his
work. I truly enjoy those authors’ work
and enjoyed Ridlers.
The book looks like it will be a series and I look forward
to reading more. Ridler portrays a
protagonist that has had a rough life and hopes to help others deal with their
rough lives. James Brimstone, the
protagonist, is flawed and quite human.
Brimstone sets out to help a damsel in distress and
discovers that there is far more involved than originally met the eye. I particularly enjoyed the detergent box
reference and wonder how many readers will recognize the significance. Perhaps only us old guys.
I enjoyed the book and recommend it.
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This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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