Undone Deeds

Connor Grey #6

by Mark Del Franco

Connor Grey, a druid consultant for the Boston P.D., usually helps the cops solve their “strange” cases, but now he’s the suspect in the midst of one. Wrongly accused of a terrorist act that rocked the city to its core, Connor evades arrest by going underground, where rumors of war are roiling. A final confrontation between the Celtic and Teutonic fey looks inevitable—with Boston as the battlefield.

Undercover agents are turning up dead in the Weird—their murders brushed aside and ignored—and Connor exposes a citywide conspiracy of silence that seems linked to the inexorable march to war. As he digs deeper into the mysterious deaths, Connor draws closer to the secrets of a past he has sought for so long. And as friends and allies abandon him one by one, Connor discovers that in the clash between light and dark, and in the face of a cataclysm of epic proportions, he might have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal, Magic, Fae, Urban

336 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 31, 2012

About the author

CATHARGO (2016) is Mark Del Franco's latest fantasy novel, an alternative history where chance and coincidence set the stage for an entire continent to be plunged into war over the use of magic.


WHIRLWIND (2014)is Mark Del Franco's first young adult novel, an urban fantasy featuring teens with elemental powers.

Mark is the author of the adult urban fantasy Connor Grey books. The best order to read the series is:

UNSHAPELY THINGS
UNQUIET DREAMS
UNFALLEN DEAD
UNPERFECT SOULS
UNCERTAIN ALLIES
UNDONE DEEDS

The Laura Blackstone urban fantasy books, also set in the Convergent World, are
SKIN DEEP and FACE OFF.

Mark Del Franco lives with his partner, Jack, in Boston, Massachusetts, where the orchids Just Won't Die.

Reviews

[J'aime · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was not surprised to see so many middling or outright negative reviews of this book. After finishing it, I was torn between giving it one star, or five. Five stars because readers finally, finally get some concrete answers. We got to see exactly what happened the night Connor lost his abilities; many of the “mysterious” actions of characters like Briallen and Nigel are explained; the faith stone and dark mass are resolved; and Maeve takes center stage. The last third of the book (minus the ending) were exciting and action packed. There are some startling, and really cool, revelations about Connor, Bergen Vize and Convergence. All these factors should have added up to a five star book.

However, I had some serious issues with the book. First, nearly half of the book was recap. I found myself at page 104 and nothing had happened beyond finding a couple dead bodies. Connor spends a lot of time roaming around the Tangle, telling the reader what had come before. He doesn’t DO anything but move from one location to another. Every pivotal event was recalled, and the state of his personal relationships with anyone of consequence. It felt like the author didn’t trust the audience to have read the prior five books. When the storyline does kick in, it goes at breakneck speed, resolving pretty much every plotline, right up to a cliffhanger “King Arthur” conclusion that leaves the entire world and nearly all the characters in doubt. Someone compared this to the Sopranos ending. Nope. It was far worse. Sure, we didn’t know if Tony lived or died, but you knew what happened to everyone else. Not so here.

I hadn’t read anything about this being the last Connor Grey novel, as mentioned by other reviewers. If there is more to come, I would not hesitate to give this book 4 stars and preorder the next one as soon as it appears. I do not mind a cliffhanger, and this one is a doozy, if what comes next is still on the horizon. If this is, indeed, the last – I’d give this book one star and not recommend the entire series to anyone. This “conclusion” wasn’t just disappointing, it felt like a betrayal (the kind that keeps you from reading more by an author). Since I’m unsure, I went down the middle and gave it three stars. Recommended, but with serious reservations.

[Danielle The Book Huntress · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though there were some things that I wasn't fully pleased with execution-wise, on the feeling level, this is a five star book for me. I'm going to be thinking about the ending for a while. It's been a crazy ride with this series!

Reviewed for Bitten by Books. http://bittenbybooks.com

[Susan Baratta · Rating 3 out of 5]

SPOILER REVIEW



I'm sorry to write a review that although does not contain specific spoilers is, in fact, a spoiler review because of the tone (and especially don't read the last sentence).

I've been anticipating this book with the roiling excitement usually reserved for a new Dresden or Kate Daniels book. The first half of the book didn't quite measure up but no worries. The suspense was building and Mark del Franco said in his blog that this was the culmination of the series arc and "Answers Will Be Revealed". Awesome, the rest of the book will be amazing!!
BUT he also said in the blog...questions may not be answered in the way one hopes and that some things are left mysterious. So I know this is the last of the Connor Grey books but not necessarily the series. So I'm also reading the book with a bit of trepidation...hmmm, things answered not as one hoped...hmmm nervous...nah, gotta TRUST the author.
(Excuse me, that sounds familiar...)

Mysterious = Left confused

Culmination of the arc = are you kidding me?

I have so many questions regarding Connor I don't know where to turn. I'm sick of losing sleep over this and I'm really angry that one of the BEST urban fantasy series out there ended like this. I won't recommend this series to anyone anymore!

Because the previous books are that good, I can't bring myself to give this book one star. Mark del Franco is a great writer, but I won't read any more of his work. I invested so much in this series and especially Connor as a beloved character. I didn't expect my investment to end in sorrow and that is unforgivable.

[Kathy Davie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sixth and...wah...last in the Connor Grey series. I can see where Del Franco has left the possibility of Connor coming back...that or I'm incredibly optimistic!

My Take
Whoa...several surprises in this one! I certainly never saw most of them coming! I do wish Del Franco had been more forthcoming about the truth behind Convergence! I think Briallen was in on at least two of the secrets.

It's odd that Connor is on the run from the police, the Teuts, and the Celts and yet he's walking around unbothered. Although, Ceridwen is helping Connor out.

Ooh, romance! With an unexpected couple! Too funny! I love Connor's reaction to waking up with Meryl about to plunge a dagger in his head: "Did I leave the seat up again?" Then there's Joe's comment when war breaks out: "They grow up so fast, don't they? First they're waving their spears around, then they're figuring out how to use them."

I loved and was angry with this one. There is so much new information flying at us as Del Franco tidies this series up and there are so many questions left unanswered for my mind. I suspect it's mostly because I don't want the series to end and I'm making up all sorts of scenarios for how Del Franco can resurrect it with one of the possibilities I noted. It might also be because v Franco has left so much up in the air. Ah well…

I've enjoyed this series very much. Admittedly, I couldn't get excited after reading the first one, but the ladies in one of my Goodreads groups really liked it, so I persevered. And I'm so happy I did. Connor's character had a lot of growth to endure and I enjoyed watching his evolution. It was interesting that Del Franco had planned his series so far out ahead with the revelations that explained so much of various events throughout the series. Del Franco included a lot of sadness in this series...I'm thinking of the Murdocks, let alone Ceridwen's, oh heck, everyone's betrayal by Maeve. I absolutely adored Joe and his perspective on life. Too bad more of us don't have it!

An interesting exploration of the evils of politics and power. I'll keep my fingers crossed for Eorla. She'd be good for the world.

I think another part of me is sad that all these tidy-ups occurred in the last book and I didn't get to enjoy the end results for long.

The Story
The Boston Guildhouse is gone thanks to Donor Elfenkonig and Connor doesn't hesitate to reveal the truth that the powers-that-be would prefer stayed hidden. The stakes are high in this and there are a variety of attacks. Manus' home is invaded. Callin ends up in ICU which inadvertently reveals a stark fact, sending Connor into a loop of misery.

One which only gets worse when he's kidnapped and the plans for his eventual death are laid out.

The Characters
Connor Grey is a disabled druid on the run from human and fey law who is finding more power within himself thanks to the dark mass merging with the faith stone that lodged itself inside him in Uncertain Allies . Joe Stinkwort is a flit, a twelve-inch fairy, who is attached to Connor. Callin Grey is his older brother, once known as Shadow. His parents, Thomas and Regula Grey, are banished from the Seelie Court by Maeve. Seems Connor's rebellions are affecting more than just himself.

Meryl Dian is a druidess, the chief archivist for the Guild, and Connor's lover. The Clure is the head of the Cluries clan and Callin's friend. Dylan macBain was Connor's partner back in his New York days. In Unfallen Dead , Dylan came up to Boston. And died. Well, dead enough so he could go undercover.

Detective Leo Murdock of the Boston PD has recently learned that he and his siblings are half-Druid and half-human. It's a difficult fact to accept, to try to reconcile with his Catholic faith. His brothers, Gerry and Kevin, are openly hostile to Connor and not happy about recent events, although they are definitely exploring their fey heritage. Unhappy enough that they'll try to kill Connor. Faith is a sister and not as hostile.

Eorla Kruge Elvendottir leads what the fey are now calling the Unseelie Court and she's considering seeking the Teutonic fey crown but she'll need someone to head up the court in Boston. Rand is her bodyguard/driver. Bergin Vize is the ecoterrorist elf whom Connor fought the day he lost his powers. Brokke and Donor Elfenkonig, the Elven King, both died in Uncertain Allies . Baron Aldred Core is the guise Donor wore as Elven ambassador to Boston so he could be hands-on with his plans. Bastian Frye was the elf king's chief advisor and assassin; now, he's trying to run the Consortium and pretend the king isn't dead.

Guildmaster Manus ap Eagan is still in a coma and Ryan macGoren is the Acting Guildmaster. Very bad for Connor since Ryan doesn't want the truth coming out. Tibbet is a brownie and she's been with Manus forever. She's also a close friend of Connor's. Keeva macNeve returns from Tara and she's had her baby, a son. Nigel Martin is a powerful Druid trapped in Briallen's attic after he attacked Meryl. Briallen verch Gwyll ab Gwyll is a very powerful druidess and Connor's friend. Ceridwen is a Dead underQueen pulling together a kingdom in Boston.

Janey Likesmith is a Dark elf, of the Dokkheim clan, who works in the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. She's the only fey employee and they dump all the supernatural bodies on her. Gillen Yor is the chief of staff at Avalon Memorial Hospital. He's caring for Manus and Connor has some ideas about the stone bowl. Virgil is a small gargoyle who speaks to Connor. We finally meet Melusine Blanc, the representative of the Solitaries who usually avoids any meetings. And she is quite happy with Eorla taking up the leadership role for her people. Alfen was one of Vize's followers before he was executed. Belgor is an elf with a supply shop for the occult in the Weird, but is really a pawn shop. He's been a snitch for Connor frequently. Turns out he can shapeshift as well and is quite happy to pay his debt to Connor.

Shay is a human helping Connor and he delivers the stone bowl for Manus. Uno, the hellhound, is still around protecting him. Heydan runs Yggy's so he can Watch.

High Queen Maeve leads the Celtic fey from Tara and intends to rule all the fey, not just the Celts. The Celts have their Guildhouses scattered throughout the world acting as embassies and law enforcement agencies who intervene in magical crimes. Supposedly. Brion Mal leads the High Queen's Fianna, "the greatest fighting force in the world" which serves the Seelie Court. Not the Queen. The Consortium is the Teutonic fey's equivalent of a Guildhouse. The fey are trapped in our world. Ever since Convergence when something happened in Faerie and parts of Faerie merged with our world and can't get back. The Tangle is even worse than the Weird and is headquarters for Ceridwen.

The Cover
The cover is yellows and browns with a stormy sky filled with lightning aimed at Boston Common which became charged with energy after the battle in Unfallen Dead . The city of Boston is in the background and Connor is striding towards us in a black sleeveless T, a black, collared leather vest and jeans. He's intent and, oddly enough, he seems happy.

I suspect the title refers to the events which led up to Convergence and resulted in these Undone Deeds. What I'm hoping is that it's a possibility for the future and that Connor Grey will return for all the Undone Deeds I'm imagining...!

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a real mixed bag for me. I've liked this series very much and I was really looking forward to this final book. Del Franco writes great characters and I was eager to see how they were doing and what was going to happen next. Not only Connor, but secondary characters are also well developed. There's conflicted cop Murdock, new to his Druidic skills, as are his bitter and angry brothers who are targeting Connor with their wrath. Smart forensic scientist Janey is a treat. Connor's mom was newly introduced but well-used element with her fun, fluttery, but very clever and deeply perceptive ways. Joe is always great, although I missed some of the humor this time, maybe he was just too familiar, but the loyalty was there. Eorla was gracious and charming, as was Ceridwen, who also had a splash of humor. And of course there's Meryl, brilliant, wise, sarcastic, cautiously loving, loyal, bold and sassy Meryl.  And there were appearances by many more favorites including Tibbit, Keeva, Briallen, Dr. Gillen. The vivid and well developed characters helped make the story come to life.

But Del Franco did tend to repeat himself a lot, that got a bit irritating. For example, he mentions the abandoned and fire damaged buildings over and over again. It's nice to set a scene, but I got it the first few times it was mentioned. There were also infodumps about the past books, but the truth is that I did need them, there was a lot of detail that there was no way that I could have remembered. Maybe that means that things were just to complicated or confusing, considering how things turned out in the end, but I needed the reminders so I was glad they were there.  

My biggest issue is what felt like a major change in Connor's direction and character. The series started out with Connor being a down on his luck PI because his abilities were not working. He was investigating cases with Leo Murdock. Then the long story arc kicked in with Vize and the budding war web Maeve, fine, but Connor was still involved as a representative of the government and a Druid. This book took things in a whole other direction with what Connor's roll in everything was. And there isn't much where I can look back and say, yeah, sure, he was laying the groundwork for that there. Things are just suddenly really different for Connor in this book, who he is, who he's been, what everyone else around him has known about it, and what he's going to have to do about it.

And frankly, I really didn't understand a lot of went on near the end of the book as well. We got answers, which was great. But I didn't always understand them or their implications very well. The mystical stuff was odd and confusing more than thrilling. And then there's what should have been a big emotional moment and I totally missed it. When I saw how characters were responding afterward I realized what must have happened and went back to read it and still missed it, not much of a killer climax after all. 

I read a lot of urban fantasy. I like big cool trick-me endings. If he could have pulled something off that felt magical and wonderful I'd be the first to be telling everyone all about it. I really, really wanted to love this book. But I really just didn't understand a lot of the choices and then almost anything about what happened at the end. 

[Shanshad Whelan · Rating 3 out of 5]

To be fair, I've enjoyed much of the ride of this series. From the start of the Connor Grey books, I saw much potential in the writing and the setting. A lot of that was realized within the four books following the first. I've been happily reading them with no regrets. Good urban fantasy is always welcome in my reading pile.

But . . . this seems to be the finale of this series, and while that alone something few readers want to see for a series, that's not why I've only gone with three stars. Most of the book, as another reviewer related, is recap. The chapters appear choppy and inconclusive, with old characters reintroduced and new characters brought in only to move back out again. Connor's parents seem like an odd addition to the proceedings, brought in only to reveal a key piece of information about him at a critical moment. Grey really goes from being a mostly active character to a mostly passive one--he's kidnapped at least three times by different people and seems to mostly roam around this book like Harry Potter in book 5 where he wants to know what's going on but is denied at every turn. That only turns around at the end of the book. There's some good stuff in here, especially towards the end, but it didn't feel balanced. The ending is rushed and more than a little confusing, the lead up to it felt like the author was trying too hard to remind us of everything that had happened so we'd connect all the dots. To be frank, at times I found every chapter to be a bit of separate creature as though they were written out of order and only later strung together.

I didn't dislike the book so much as feel that the author has done better work. If you've been reading the Connor Grey series and want to see it wrapped up, well this is where it happens. There's some good stuff in the last third especially. If you've haven't read anything from the series, don't start with this one--this is one series where starting at the beginning is extremely helpful.

I will happily read new offerings from this author in the future, and I hope he will continue to improve and come up with more fascinating characters and world building to share!

[Omne · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took a second read of the last couple of chapters but the ending made sense finally. At least it seems to make sense to me.

The key, for me, was the dagger that Joe took back to Briallen. It made it obvious that Connor was also Arthur and appeared throughout time in various roles to alter/restart the Wheel cycle. My guess is that the main characters also correspond to various characters from the Arthurian legends. The three, now four, women move with him to, for want of a better term, develop him in each cycle. They are reborn, or continue, after each event depending on the changes of the cycle. So, if I'm correct, Connor Grey is gone but will return eventually as another "hero" once he heals and reflects. Eventually the cycles will stop and he will be at peace. What conditions have to be met for that? Beats me, he needs to accomplish something or become something as yet undefined.

Of course I could be completely wrong on all of this... :-)

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book that seemed to be trying too hard and simultaneously not trying hard enough, as the first half was slow and the second half was hella fast. Refreshing your memory of Celtic mythology before you read it wouldn't be amiss.

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

** Edited April 23, 2012
From Mark Del Franco's livejournal: First, let me make it official: UNDONE DEEDS is the last book in the series.(and, I should add, Ace has decided not to continue the Laura Blackstone series either). Me = sad but accepting the fate.

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UNDONE DEEDS is the 6th and (most possibly) the final installment of Connor Grey series -- I say "most possibly" because Mark Del Franco wrote this himself: "I’m pretty excited about it because Answers Will Be Revealed. This book is the culmination of the series arc I’ve been working on from the beginning. I think most of the major questions people have had are answered here, maybe not in the way some people hoped, and, of course, a few things are left mysterious. So, I was pretty excited but at the same time, weary about what would happen.

The first 1/3 part of the book comes a bit slow. Mark Del Franco is "kind" enough to offer some past information, so a reader with limited memory like me can still remember what has happened: The Guildhouse destroyed, the Elven King died, and the fey is at the brink of war with Maeve the High Queen in one side and an ally of Eorla Elvendottir (leader of solitary fairies) and Ceridwen ruler of the Dead in the other. Connor Grey, no longer druid consultant for the Boston PD is caught in the middle, with his friendship with Eorla and Ceridwen, and all events seem to be happening around him. For me, this is useful, but for some it might drag the story a bit. Things soon pick up the pace though, especially with the war is getting closer.

There are some twists being offered (Connor is fostered?!? Meryl tries to kill Connor?!? Connor has survived several kidnapping and murder attemps without him remembering?!?), friend and enemy fallen (Shay is dead *sob* But at least he is reunited with Robin -- and Keeva kills Ryan macGoren, and Gerry Murdock is killed as well as Kevin Murdock, friends reappear (DYLAN!! Keeva! Eagan is healed!) and moving towards the end, there are answers given as Connor remembers some of the memories of his past (From what I gather, in the Faerie Connor is the Lord -- could he be Maeve's husband, since she called him "my love"?? And Connor is the son of someone important -- the Higher Power, the Queen of All? That is why he is being deeply protected by everyone, and why things happen to him, and why the spears, the faith stone, the bowl, and the sword seem to answer to Connor). As Maeve is getting out of hand, Connor and his friends must do their best to save the world and humanity.

The epilogue doesn't give out much. There is hope, I guess (I think the epilogue means Connor is now healing at the Isle of Avalon?), that the world is changing and what is end is now beginning. Again, this might be the final installment or it might not. Whatever Mark Del Franco decides with this series -- it has been a very satisfying journey of knowing Connor Grey and his world.

[Shelley · Rating 3 out of 5]

*Rating* 3.5
*Genre* Urban Fantasy

*Review*

"I reflect on my life as I must, sorting through things done well and things not, and things not at all. Deeds of valor and of fear, of strength and weakness, love and hatred. All the deeds of my life parade before me. Undone deeds mock me. Deeds undone make me more." Connor Grey

Undone Deeds is the sixth and final installment in the Connor Grey series. Connor has been a consultant for the Boston Police Department since he lost his druid abilities after a fight with Elvin terrorist Bergin Vize in a nuclear power plant that left a dark mass in his brain.

Connor is now considered a pariah and a terrorist after the bombing of the Guildhouse which he tried to stop. There are a bunch of people out to get him including the Murdock brothers who blame him for their father’s death, and who have suddenly taken on the fey abilities of their mother.

A few of his so called allies are Detective Lieutenant Leonard Murdock, Meryl Dian, Ceridwen, and Eorla Elvendottir who is now considered to be the new Unseelie Queen. Other surprises reveal themselves in the end including whether or not Connor is really the mythical Arthur of Camelot.

The one part I found very interesting, was the addition to the story of Connor’s parents as well as his brother Callin and former partner Dylan macBain. Naturally, not even their introduction, or reintroduction with Dylan, was left without a severe twists and turns.

I nearly lost interest in the story after the first third of this book. Thankfully, I haven’t abandoned a book yet, and didn’t want to start with this one especially since it's the last one of the series.

The main problem I had with this book was the repetitiveness and repeating everything that has happened over the first five books. I really wish writers would stop doing that. It takes away from the overall storyline and doesn't leave enough room to answer the unanswered questions. Thankfully the action and suspense picked up and the story ended up being a decent addition to the series.

On the relationship side of things, Murdock and Janey Likesmith became an item while Connor and Meryl grew closer. Del Franco left some hidden issues that need to be resolved before the story was tied up for the last time.

Overall, I find myself conflicted on how to actually write this review and rate it. The war with Maeve seemed to have been wrapped up a bit too quickly. The war itself lasted only a few dozen pages and then it ended with more questions.

We did, however, learn more about Connor’s fight with Bergin and what actually happened to him on the day he lost his druid abilities.

B-

[Michelle Greathouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

Undone Deeds is the sixth and final installment in the Connor Grey series by Mark Del Franco and an ACE Urban Fantasy.

Book Blurb:

Connor Grey, a druid consultant for the Boston PD, usually helps the cops solve their ‘strange’ cases, but now he’s the suspect in the midst of one. Wrongly accused of a terrorist attack that rocked the city to its core, Connor evades arrest by going underground, where rumors of war are roiling. A final confrontation between the Celtic and Teutonic fey looks inevitable - with Boston as the battlefield.

Undercover agents are turning up dead in the Weird - their murders brushed aside and ignored - and Conor exposes a citywide conspiracy of silence that seems linked to the inexorable march to war. As he digs deeper into the mysterious deaths, Connor draws closer to the secrets of a past he has sought for so long. And as friends and allies abandon him one by one, Connor discovers that in the clash between light and dark, and in the face of a cataclysm of epic proportions, he might have to make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world.

My thoughts:

Connor Grey has always been able to see both the light and dark side and he’s always tried to do his best to stay within the boundaries he’s set for himself.

He is openly vocal about his feelings for both the Guild and the Seelie Court and makes no apologies for it. But now those around him are beginning to feel the consequences of his actions.

The fey are gearing up for war - and Connor is caught in the middle. When long lost memories surface, Connor realizes that he has the ability to stop the war - to save human lives. He is just not sure of the cost - to himself, or those he holds dear.

Undone Deeds is a fabulous ending to a series that I have enjoyed reading. I am hopeful that we have not heard the last of Connor Grey.

I give Undone Deeds 4 out of 5 stars.


Product Details
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Ace (01-31-12)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1937007251
ISBN-13: 978-1937007256

[WillowBe · Rating 3 out of 5]

OMFG. I was countin the many things which irritate me about a Del Franco novel: first 2/3 are poky and full of chasing the last 1/3 is great but ends with things more muddled than before, Grey in greater trouble than before- rather like Rachel Morgan of K Harrison's franchise. He never learns is arrogant and short-sighted thinking only of his own situation for whichhis freinds pay more often than he does. Charcters with psychotic hatreds- the tuets, the Murdocks, the double deux ex machinas- EXCEPT for this time- well, except at the end, rather.

And then he goes and ends it perfectly and nowI see what all the Wheel talk was about. Really,iwould reread these books for the discussion about the Wheel. When they referred to the Wheel w/ capitols and as "It", I finally got it- the Wheel as a deity of sorts itself. I LOVE it. it's a concept an agnostic could get behnd- there is meaning, but no God. there is a divine reaso for things, but no divine guiding hand. And now that i look back, it was clumsy foreshadowinng all the wheel talk so frequent in the book.

The epilogue was beautifully written prose. But let me tell you- Murock should have been weeping at Grey's grave with Meryl=- Janey Likesmith? yeah, right. And killng off Shay? Fuckyou! He is twice the character as any of those boring mannequin girls or girl you are trying to make into a series, SDF. You cannot write women, dude. But Shay? Shay had potential!!!! That character leapt off the page and into hearts no other character seemed so real. Get P.L Nunn to do an illustration of Shay- no naughty stuff!- and you are good to go, dude. Anyway, I salute SDF for doinng the write thing and ending the series. I thnk it will make much more sense read iin its entirety all at once.

[HaloLove · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ummm...the ending is a No-Go for me...Spoilers

What the F*** did I just read?! I'm so freakin' confused right now.

The story was really awesome until chapter 49.

How did it go from Conner blasting the ever living life out of Maeve, to blinking to white, and then some effed up crap of Kevin trying to kill Conner; then the sword being given to Braille, or whatever her name is, to whatever the hell that ending was?!?!?!

Just...WTF!!! Everything that happened after he blasted Maeve is just...W. T. F.!

I DEMAND A RE-WRITE FROM CHAPTER 49 to the EPILOGUE!!! And that has got to be the worst epilogue ever written!!

Now look here Mr. Del Franco, I paid $6.38 + $.061 for taxes for this story. I only received $4.99 worth of a story.

I request a $2.00 refund, which I will spend on one of your other books that's not a series OR you can send me a HEA re-write of chapters 49 through the EPILOGUE to my personal email.

A Faery-Driud-Human wedding for Murdock will be sufficient with Conner being the best man, of course. Please ensure enough kick a$$ action, I mean, what's a wedding without a fight, right?!Oh, or a wedding for Clure and Callin. I'm a total equal opportunist when it comes to cross species love.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s always sad to let books and especially the characters you changed with over the years - but everything has a beginning and an end. And i have to say i've enjoyed every single book of this series ( Nightside series, I'm looking at you )

Urban fantasy is a crowded genre at the moment but there are some definite favourites - Butcher being the prominent one - so comparisons are inevitable. Is this as good? Yes and no. On the positive side this series is much more focused and the story actually was told in just 6 books but Butcher's books just seem that little bit more epic. The setting on the other hand is quite unique - while you get the regular Faerie mythology the way it's incorporated into mundane life is quite unique. And thankfully no vampires this time ( well, almost )!

Should you read it? If you like urban fantasy and you haven't had your Butcher or Green book fix for a while, that's a definite yes. For those just starting with urban fantasy and looking for something complete this is also a good choice. So yes, do go and read it.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I still trying to come to terms with the ending, but so many questions were answered and there was a definite feeling of finality to Connor's story. And that's the part that I'm having trouble with. I love Connor and I love his world. And I'm not ready to be done with him or it. According to what Mark posted on his blog, there could be more, but if there is, will it be about Connor or will it be told from the point of view of someone else? There is already another series set in the same world, but starring a different set of characters. I've read the two books in that series and while the stories are good and the characters are interesting, I prefer Connor and his story and characters.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to say that by the end I am a little stunned. The first 3/4's of the book was a little boring to me. It was more of Connor running and hiding from all the people that have been after him. It isn't until the last part of the book where things become interesting. Connor faces some big shocks and makes him re-think his whole life. But really that is nothing compared to the last couple of chapters, which make you rethink everything. I don't know what I think of the ending, but it does wrap up things very nicely for the series.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable until the final 3rd. Authors need to stay within the boundaries and rules they set for themselves in earlier volumes. All large changes in characters, the worldbuilding, and overall plot structure need to be fairly earned and time needs to be taken to get from point A to point B. Hopefully the next book (if there is one) will get this series back on track since I truly enjoy the world that has been created by Del Franco (especially with the potential with some of the awesome changes that happen in this book). There's a lot of plot left to explore here....

[Laurel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I HATE that this series is over! The final 10 pages answered so many questions but also raised so many more! The author has plenty of room to continue in this world, and I hope that he finds a way to give us more from Connor Grey. This is a great series, even if this stands as the final book. I adore Connor but the other characters are just as interesting. Leo Murdock, Joe, Meryl, Briallen, Manus, Eorla, Dylan, Callin, Janey, and others give Connor's world depth, reality, and emotional conflicts that add so much to the story.

[Valerie ~ Val Hall ~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will miss Connor Grey. In many respect I loved this character with his flaws, this bitter man but with supporting friends that actually helped him. This book ties the series together with deeds left undone and actions that should have taken place. We finally know what is Connor Grey. There were a few things that I was not satisfied execution-wise but it is the hallmark of the series to tie the loose ends late.

[Roberta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hard to write a review without giving away spoilers. Connor is hiding from the authorities because he is wanted as a terrorist and has to decide if he will help Eorla--the Unseelie Queen and Ceridwen the huntsman of the dead in the fight against Maeve. Read to find out what Connor decides.

Confusing at times but well worth the read.

Oh not sure if it the final book in the Connor series. If it is the ending isn't very exciting and leaves us with questions unresolved.

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had this pre-ordered as of last year but when it arrived earlier this month, I couldn't get around to reading it till yesterday.

*GASP*!!...*SOB*!!...*WIBBLE*!!(There was wibbling for a few hours before I made myself go to sleep last night)

Wasn't expecting the ending. Love love loved it! *more wibble*

Best line in the book? "Moo, bitch."

[Cheryl]

Gah! I love this series. But, what the hell is Connor wearing? Is that a sleeveless shirt and a vest?!

I just saw that this is the last in the series *insert loads of cussing here*. I'm a little afraid to read it and see what happens; I hate it when series that I love, and haven't jumped the shark, end.

[Julia · Rating 2 out of 5]

So this is the final book of the Connor Grey series, aka the urban fantasy novel set in Boston which gets its geography messed up and I lost my mind periodically.

So this book is supposed to answer all the questions, tie up all the lose ends, etc.

My response: Girl I guess.

with a dash of: you tried

[Stephaney · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't really write a review for this because I can't figure out what actually happened. The last book in a series arc usually leaves you feeling satisfied, excited and a little nostalgic. While it was exciting, I mostly just feel confused.

[Barb in Maryland · Rating 3 out of 5]

This read like the last book of this series. If that is so, then I have to say--I didn't like the ending. The ending was not a surprise--it just wasn't the ending I wanted.

And that spoiled my appreciation of the book.
The writing was good, the story flowed---but.......you have been warned.

[Rosalind M · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt a bit better after I read through some of the other reviews and realized that I'm not the only one left bewildered and upset by this addition to the Connor Grey series. Not sure where it went, can't imagine how the next one (if there IS a next one) would unfold.

[Barry Regan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this series of books. The Convergent Universe is really well done and quite interesting. Connor Grey is a solid character and very well developed. Unfortunately, I think this book closes out the series but hopefully, I am wrong on that score.

[Saphirablue · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like it even though the ending was a bis disappointing/unsatisfying. :(

Some of the relevations about Connor - woha, didn't see that coming. But, it would have been great if some of these happened a bit earlier so that Connor (and the people around him) had to deal with it for a bit. ;)

Also, it feels like there still have been some loose ends - like, who trained the Murdock brothers?

The ending is a bit disappointing because the hero dies in the end. :( I hate it when that happens. Same, when my faourite supporting characters die. :(

I love, love, love Joe. <3

All in all - I've really enjoyed the series and reading about Connor. :)

[Angel Van Sky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have mixed feelings about this book. It was as good as the other books in the series and we finally got to know more about convergence, Mauve’s interest in Connor, and Connor’s mysterious condition. However, a lot of the answers I felt didn’t make sense in the context of the entire series. In other words, there was no build-up to a lot of the conclusions. I was also really displeased with the unanswered questions about Meryl. I hope there are more books in the series or some spin-offs that will explain what happened to the characters, I personally need more closure.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, I enjoyed this series, but I'm not quite sure what I thought of the ending. While there have been moments of mysticism throughout, for the most part the series was solidly grounded in reality. Well, as much as it can be in a world with fairies, druids, dwarves, trolls, etc. But the ending jumps into the mysticism with both feet. Still an excellent read, and one I will miss visiting from time to time.