Hex-Rated by Jason Ridler

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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