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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Lisa Shearin - The Dragon Conspiracy (2015)

This is the second book in the SPI Files series.

They're the Supernatural Protection and Investigations Agency. They try to stop what roams in the night from eating you. In this book they have to find a cluster of diamond eggs, stolen by Harpies, that can cause complete chaos in the supernatural community. Mostly by unmasking supernaturals, removing their glamour and exposing them to the world. In a city as big as New York with a large supernatural community, that's a lot of rioting, burning torches and pitchforks once the humans learn what lives alongside them.

Once more it's down to the human seer Makenna and her human partner Ian to solve the mystery and save New York - with the help of the SPI team. I really love these books. There's nothing Shearin has written that I haven't loved. Shearin is a fantastic writer, her characters are so evolved you feel sad even when a walk-through character dies. This book was a fun ride, I was sad when it was over. I like the way the characters and the stories are developing. I cannot wait for book three - although I hope it has better cover art.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Lisa Shearin - Bewitched and Betrayed (2010)


I've missed pure fantasy novels. Elves and magic-users, rogues and thieves, goblins and demons, it's all in this fantasy series. This is book four in the Raine Benares novels.

Raine is a seeker and a finder. If it's lost she'll locate it, whether it's an object or a person. She's an elf who comes from a long line of thieving pirates, but they're a close family. They stick by her and love a good brawl, especially in a brothel! And, since Raine is accidently bonded to a soul-sucking stone that every goblin and his demon wants to possess, she's often in the midst of a good brawl. Fortunately there's always a nearby tavern to take the edge off once the fun is over.

I can't say too much more without giving the best parts of the book away. The author is strongly descriptive and has a fantastic sense of humour. It's a great read. I really cannot wait for book five, but i'm trying not to send the author any "Hurry Up!!" emails... today at least.