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Walker Papers #7.5
No Dominion
Recently widowed after nearly fifty years of marriage, Gary Muldoon had given up on adventure. Then shaman Joanne Walker climbed into the back seat of his cab, and since then, Gary has trifled with gods, met mystics, slain zombies and ridden with the Wild Hunt. But now he must leave Joanne’s side to face a battle only he can win. Because as their long battle against a dark magic-user races toward its climax, it becomes clear that it was not illness that took Annie’s life, but their enemy’s long and deadly touch. Though lovers be lost, love shall not, and death shall have NO DOMINION. A Walker Papers Collection.
390 pages, Paperback
First published April 15, 2012
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About the author
C.E. Murphy
97 books1,796 followersCE Murphy began writing around age six, when she submitted three poems to a school publication. The teacher producing the magazine selected (inevitably) the one she thought was by far the worst, but also told her–a six year old kid–to keep writing, which she has. She has also held the usual grab-bag of jobs usually seen in an authorial biography, including public library volunteer (at ages 9 and 10; it’s clear she was doomed to a career involving books), archival assistant, cannery worker, and web designer. Writing books is better.
She was born and raised in Alaska, and now lives with her family in her ancestral homeland of Ireland.
She also writes paranormal romance as Murphy Lawless and cozy mysteries as Catie Murphy.
She was born and raised in Alaska, and now lives with her family in her ancestral homeland of Ireland.
She also writes paranormal romance as Murphy Lawless and cozy mysteries as Catie Murphy.
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June 8, 2016
4+ stars
This was really excellent! I enjoyed seeing Gary and Annie together. It's like Gary got to live two lives with her and that really rocks.
And yeah, Anne B-W, this story did make old Gary swoon-worthy. ;)
This was really excellent! I enjoyed seeing Gary and Annie together. It's like Gary got to live two lives with her and that really rocks.
And yeah, Anne B-W, this story did make old Gary swoon-worthy. ;)
June 16, 2018
While listed as #7.5 I personally think reading this short story collection should wait until after reading book 8 (Mountain Echoes), which is what I did. I feel it fits more naturally at #8.5.
Honestly I usually skip the short story and novella’s that appear between the main series releases but I’m glad I decided to read this, especially for Gary’s story in ‘No Dominion’ and ‘Forgotten But By a Few’, but I also enjoyed the other shorts featuring Ashley, as a seven year old in Rabbit Tricks, and then again, all grown up, in Twenty Years Later; the first meeting between Morrison and Walker in ‘Petite’; Catriona in Band-Aids and Bogmen; and Suzy in the Rising ‘Green’.
Honestly I usually skip the short story and novella’s that appear between the main series releases but I’m glad I decided to read this, especially for Gary’s story in ‘No Dominion’ and ‘Forgotten But By a Few’, but I also enjoyed the other shorts featuring Ashley, as a seven year old in Rabbit Tricks, and then again, all grown up, in Twenty Years Later; the first meeting between Morrison and Walker in ‘Petite’; Catriona in Band-Aids and Bogmen; and Suzy in the Rising ‘Green’.
February 22, 2018
No more Joanne and friends! I loved this series and I am sad to have finished it but it was an amazing journey.
June 15, 2016
I got a lot more than I expected from this volume.
The main attraction is a novella from Gary's point of view, "No Dominion." But this also includes a ton of short stories and vignettes - some covering events we've already experienced while others are brand-spanking new. It's a good mix, particularly because Murphy has always been adept at crafting secondary characters with heart...and an abundance of courage.
Magic Hath an Element
A fragment of Gary and Jo's first meeting, allowing us to see her through his eyes. It's fun to watch them assessing each other and strangely falling into sync.
Rabbit Tricks
I'd read this before - Ashley's visit to the police station where she proves herself to be a smart, strong, wily little thing.
Forgotten But By a Few
Maybe one of the best stories here, covering Gary's St. Patrick's Day trip to San Diego. Reaffirms Gary as the force of life and compassion we know him to be and introduces us to demons lingering from his time in Korea- both the spiritual ones and the kind that lurk in dark corners of the mind.
Petite
Morrison's point of view, as he remembers the first time he clapped eyes on Jo. His desire to be taken seriously as the new boss wars against his need to find out more about this captivating woman. He fouls it up, of course...
"She looked pointedly at my seat on her Mustang. I got up, stepped through the crew, and walked away thinking I’d never been told to go fuck myself so politely in my life."
No Dominion
Gary's ride with the Wild Hunt. It's lovely to see how awed and amazed he is, how willing he is to jump into the fray because he can, and most of all because Jo does it and he can't let his girl do it all alone. Murphy deepens Gary's backstory and personality, crafting a story filled with both hope and regret. She also gives us another look at The Master, and Gary's straightforward way of looking at the world makes the malicious entity much easier to understand.
I came back to read these stories a second time as preparation for the last book of the series. I was still struck by Gary's resilience, his bravery, and his ludicrously big heart. But just as striking is his Annie, a woman who truly gives him a run for his money. Their relationship is everything people hope for. Annie is pragmatic and courageous, willing to learn as much as she can and to fight as hard as she can to lessen the darkness. The pair together burn so bright. They're lovely.
The Rising Green
Suzy and an odd incident that makes her rethink her abilities. Ends on an odd note that makes me wonder if it will come up again in the series ender.
Band-aids and Bog-Men
Takes place one month after final book, but doesn't include any spoilers. Gives us a glimpse into Caitríona's work as the Irish Mage.
Twenty Years After
As the title suggests, this is a future look at Jo's world but from Ashley's point of view. No series spoilers. Not even any hints! apart from knowing that Jo is still fighting the good fight.
(First read from February 28 to March 02, 2013.)
The main attraction is a novella from Gary's point of view, "No Dominion." But this also includes a ton of short stories and vignettes - some covering events we've already experienced while others are brand-spanking new. It's a good mix, particularly because Murphy has always been adept at crafting secondary characters with heart...and an abundance of courage.
Magic Hath an Element
A fragment of Gary and Jo's first meeting, allowing us to see her through his eyes. It's fun to watch them assessing each other and strangely falling into sync.
Rabbit Tricks
I'd read this before - Ashley's visit to the police station where she proves herself to be a smart, strong, wily little thing.
Forgotten But By a Few
Maybe one of the best stories here, covering Gary's St. Patrick's Day trip to San Diego. Reaffirms Gary as the force of life and compassion we know him to be and introduces us to demons lingering from his time in Korea- both the spiritual ones and the kind that lurk in dark corners of the mind.
Petite
Morrison's point of view, as he remembers the first time he clapped eyes on Jo. His desire to be taken seriously as the new boss wars against his need to find out more about this captivating woman. He fouls it up, of course...
"She looked pointedly at my seat on her Mustang. I got up, stepped through the crew, and walked away thinking I’d never been told to go fuck myself so politely in my life."
No Dominion
Gary's ride with the Wild Hunt. It's lovely to see how awed and amazed he is, how willing he is to jump into the fray because he can, and most of all because Jo does it and he can't let his girl do it all alone. Murphy deepens Gary's backstory and personality, crafting a story filled with both hope and regret. She also gives us another look at The Master, and Gary's straightforward way of looking at the world makes the malicious entity much easier to understand.
I came back to read these stories a second time as preparation for the last book of the series. I was still struck by Gary's resilience, his bravery, and his ludicrously big heart. But just as striking is his Annie, a woman who truly gives him a run for his money. Their relationship is everything people hope for. Annie is pragmatic and courageous, willing to learn as much as she can and to fight as hard as she can to lessen the darkness. The pair together burn so bright. They're lovely.
The Rising Green
Suzy and an odd incident that makes her rethink her abilities. Ends on an odd note that makes me wonder if it will come up again in the series ender.
Band-aids and Bog-Men
Takes place one month after final book, but doesn't include any spoilers. Gives us a glimpse into Caitríona's work as the Irish Mage.
Twenty Years After
As the title suggests, this is a future look at Jo's world but from Ashley's point of view. No series spoilers. Not even any hints! apart from knowing that Jo is still fighting the good fight.
(First read from February 28 to March 02, 2013.)
March 17, 2013
This book gave an insightful background story to Gary our favorite taxi driver/father figure/back up for Joanne. I think I can safely say he is one of the oldest "normal" human in a very active role in the recent urban fantasies series out there! He is wonderful in that he provides a point of view of someone who has lived a long and full life but still learning something new. While Joanne is living it, he could stay a step behind and support her. Now in this book he is "living" the legend and what a TRIP. He travels time back and forth with Cernunnous trying to save his history from the master.
I really loved having a chance to know Annie whom we only vaguely known as Gary's deceased wife. She was wonderful, strong and courageous just as Gary. They make a wonderful couple. A must read BOOK for Walker Papers fan! (if you haven't read any of the books, you need to read from the beginning)
Other stories included in this book adds another layer to the whole storyline. I liked the brief looks in the future, too!
I really loved having a chance to know Annie whom we only vaguely known as Gary's deceased wife. She was wonderful, strong and courageous just as Gary. They make a wonderful couple. A must read BOOK for Walker Papers fan! (if you haven't read any of the books, you need to read from the beginning)
Other stories included in this book adds another layer to the whole storyline. I liked the brief looks in the future, too!
October 10, 2018
No Dominion is a collection of eight short stories from the Walker Papers series and written by C.E. Murphy, which was collected and published after Raven Calls, but takes place during various points in the time line of the original novels. To avoid spoilers, it is best to read this anthology after Raven Calls as there are a couple of stories that takes place after the book.
This anthology collects eight short stories that Butcher has written, which spans from Urban Shaman, the first book, in "Magic Hath an Element" to "Twenty Years Later", which happens twenty years in the future. While advertised that these short stories are from Gary Muldoon's perspective, I was surprised to find out other stories from other supporting characters from the series.
Gary Muldoon is the dominant character in this anthology with three stories "Magic Hath an Element" which retells his first meeting with Joanne Walker, "Forgotten But By a Few" and the titular story "No Dominion". Ashley Hampton, a girl that Joanne Walker saved in Thunderbird Falls, stars in two short stories "Rabbit Tricks" and "Twenty Years Later". Michel Morrison ("Petite"), Suzanne "Suzy" Quinley, granddaughter of Cernunnos ("The Rising Green"), and Caitríona O'Reilly, the next Irish Mage ("Band-aids and Bog-Men") has one story each.
For the most part, I really like these short stories, although you do not really need to read this book to continue with the series –it is highly worth it if you do, because it broadens and strengthens the universe. Like most anthologies there are weaker contributions, but I don't think I really hate any of them. Having said that, the short story "The Rising Green" did end rather oddly, but it was still rather good.
All in all, No Dominion is a wonderful collection of short stories that expands and strengthens the fictional universe. It places more emphasis on the minor and new characters and gives insights to their psyches that was not explained or explored in the main series.
This anthology collects eight short stories that Butcher has written, which spans from Urban Shaman, the first book, in "Magic Hath an Element" to "Twenty Years Later", which happens twenty years in the future. While advertised that these short stories are from Gary Muldoon's perspective, I was surprised to find out other stories from other supporting characters from the series.
Gary Muldoon is the dominant character in this anthology with three stories "Magic Hath an Element" which retells his first meeting with Joanne Walker, "Forgotten But By a Few" and the titular story "No Dominion". Ashley Hampton, a girl that Joanne Walker saved in Thunderbird Falls, stars in two short stories "Rabbit Tricks" and "Twenty Years Later". Michel Morrison ("Petite"), Suzanne "Suzy" Quinley, granddaughter of Cernunnos ("The Rising Green"), and Caitríona O'Reilly, the next Irish Mage ("Band-aids and Bog-Men") has one story each.
For the most part, I really like these short stories, although you do not really need to read this book to continue with the series –it is highly worth it if you do, because it broadens and strengthens the universe. Like most anthologies there are weaker contributions, but I don't think I really hate any of them. Having said that, the short story "The Rising Green" did end rather oddly, but it was still rather good.
All in all, No Dominion is a wonderful collection of short stories that expands and strengthens the fictional universe. It places more emphasis on the minor and new characters and gives insights to their psyches that was not explained or explored in the main series.
September 5, 2020
Anthology of short stories and a novelette about Gary’s ride with the Wild Hunt from the ‘Walker Papers’ series. I suggest reading this right after book #7 “Raven Calls’ so that the novelette fits it. The bits and pieces are at your discretion. I’ve include series # as a guide.
1) ‘Magic Hath an Element’. 2 stars. 1.1. Opening 2 chapters of ‘Urban Shaman’ from Gary’s POV. Interesting but no new info.
2) ‘Rabbit Tricks’. 4 stars. 3.5. Short story after the book ‘Coyote Dreams’. Jo’s little friend Ashley’s visit to the police station. Cute.
3) ‘Forgotten but by a Few’. 4 stars. 6.1. Gary’s mysterious St. Patrick’s Day reunion trip. Sad and thought-provoking.
4) ‘Petite’. 2 stars. 1.1. Short few scenes in Morrison’s POV on meeting Jo. This basically takes place during ‘Spirit Dances’, but for best understanding and to avoid spoilers, read immediately after it ends. Jo is a real jerk.
5) ‘No Dominion’. 5 stars. 7.5. A novelette about Gary’s ride with the Wild Hunt and the story of Gary and Annie’s romance and life together. Begins and ends in the middle of ‘Raven Calls’. The Ride is the type of cool adventure Gary deserves for what he has to put up with Jo. Gary’s life with Annie is both heartwarming and sad, but it ends well. Fave scenes: resisting the cauldron and Annie’s father’s recovery.
6) ‘The Rising Green’. 4 stars. 8.1. A story about Suzy, Cernuno’s granddaughter, getting accidently summoned by some friends, causing her rethink her abilities. These are type of friends you keep your whole life.
7) ‘Band-Aids and Bog-Men’. 4 stars. 9.1. One month after ‘Shaman Rises’. A story about an incident early on in Caitriona’s work as an Irish mage when she was first leaning her craft. Very caring.
8) ‘Twenty Years After.’ 4 stars. 9.5. A future look at Jo’s work as a Shaman through Ashley, a friend of Jo’s, POV. She’s finally realized she has no magic, but is very smart, has a degree in anthropology and mythologies and uses that to help Jo take care of the environment.
1) ‘Magic Hath an Element’. 2 stars. 1.1. Opening 2 chapters of ‘Urban Shaman’ from Gary’s POV. Interesting but no new info.
2) ‘Rabbit Tricks’. 4 stars. 3.5. Short story after the book ‘Coyote Dreams’. Jo’s little friend Ashley’s visit to the police station. Cute.
3) ‘Forgotten but by a Few’. 4 stars. 6.1. Gary’s mysterious St. Patrick’s Day reunion trip. Sad and thought-provoking.
4) ‘Petite’. 2 stars. 1.1. Short few scenes in Morrison’s POV on meeting Jo. This basically takes place during ‘Spirit Dances’, but for best understanding and to avoid spoilers, read immediately after it ends. Jo is a real jerk.
5) ‘No Dominion’. 5 stars. 7.5. A novelette about Gary’s ride with the Wild Hunt and the story of Gary and Annie’s romance and life together. Begins and ends in the middle of ‘Raven Calls’. The Ride is the type of cool adventure Gary deserves for what he has to put up with Jo. Gary’s life with Annie is both heartwarming and sad, but it ends well. Fave scenes: resisting the cauldron and Annie’s father’s recovery.
6) ‘The Rising Green’. 4 stars. 8.1. A story about Suzy, Cernuno’s granddaughter, getting accidently summoned by some friends, causing her rethink her abilities. These are type of friends you keep your whole life.
7) ‘Band-Aids and Bog-Men’. 4 stars. 9.1. One month after ‘Shaman Rises’. A story about an incident early on in Caitriona’s work as an Irish mage when she was first leaning her craft. Very caring.
8) ‘Twenty Years After.’ 4 stars. 9.5. A future look at Jo’s work as a Shaman through Ashley, a friend of Jo’s, POV. She’s finally realized she has no magic, but is very smart, has a degree in anthropology and mythologies and uses that to help Jo take care of the environment.
March 1, 2018
This was a combination of short stories (and the novella No Dominion) from a variety of perspectives from secondary/tertiary characters throughout the series. An enjoyable little melange, easy-to-read and mostly engaging.
June 11, 2019
This gives Gary's viewpoint on how he met Joanne and the adventures his has on his own. It also tells Suzy being summoned and Ashley all grown up. I still miss all of Joanne's adventures and how she and Morrison turned out. It gives a little more on Cat, The Irish Mage.
September 1, 2017
Fantastic!
This was the next best thing to a new Walker Papers novel. I am overawed by Ms. Murphy's talent for evoking a strong emotional response through her storytelling.
This was the next best thing to a new Walker Papers novel. I am overawed by Ms. Murphy's talent for evoking a strong emotional response through her storytelling.
October 10, 2017
This is a great addition to the Walker Papers, you don't have to read it, but it does have side kick stories which fill out the picture.
May 31, 2020
Nice to see Gary's backstory
September 13, 2020
More than mere gap filling. Good stories.
May 28, 2022
No Dominion
Loved the excerpt from other books but the best was the story about Gary and Annie. Loved everything about it. Glad we got to meet Annie. Great book.
Loved the excerpt from other books but the best was the story about Gary and Annie. Loved everything about it. Glad we got to meet Annie. Great book.
November 6, 2022
I know I read it, but goodreads seems to have lost all my details of it, so I don't know when or how.
March 2, 2013
If you are a fan of this series and have followed along with Gary Muldoon, the taxi-driver who doesn't seem to bat an eye when Joanne Walker jumps into his cab at the airport and sends him off on what seems to be a very wild goose chase without so much as batting an eye and has since become her near constant companion when in trouble (and not), then this book is the one you not only have been awaiting, but the one that you deserve. "No Dominion" is Gary's story. It is told by means of answering the question left hanging at the end of the last episode in the Walker Papers, "what was Gary up to with the Wild Hunt while Joanne was busy saving the world?"
Once the work of the Wild Hunt is dispatched, rather quickly but with much heart-pounding bloody battle excitement, Cernunnus, leader of the hunt, takes the time to allow Gary to relive his life and show how he and his beloved but deceased wife, Annie, had actually lived their lives. This may be some of the best writing C.E. Murphy has done, and I took it as a gift to her fans. Anyone who follows this series wants to know more about Gary and in "No Dominion," they are rewarded. I won't give anything away, but this is one heart-breaking, dare you not to cry at least a little, story. Ms Murphy fleshes out this steadfast character in a way that just confirms that you knew there was a reason he was always there for Joanne and there was a reason why you just couldn't help but love him and love when he finally shows up in a given volume of the series. Very rewarding and VERY surprising.
The book also contains some other writings, shorter works regarding Joanne's world, and but for one, appear to actually be writing exercises that Murphy did while developing the characters at various points during the series.
The one exception is "Twenty Years After," which is a fine short story that takes place 20 years after the "Walker Papers" series has ended. It is the story of one of the people whom Joanne had influenced during the years covered in the Walker Papers. He has become a skilled but magic free demon hunter. This is an entertaining short story about his fight with a Sumerian demon; one he fights while waiting for Joanne to show up and help. It is a good story but I must admit to one little nit I have to pick with Ms Murphy. Her character, Ash, is an Army vet who uses his combat skills to great effect. He has the habit of yelling, "Hoo ah!" when something works as planned, usually something destructive. This is all well and good, but here's the nit-pick: "Hoo-ah!" or something similar sounding is the unique utterance of the U.S. Marines. The idea of an Army vet using it (I happen to be one) is irritating. It is also no big deal. But, the nit was there, I picked it, so now I guess I am a nit-wit.
Read the book; it is a treasure, nits and all.
Once the work of the Wild Hunt is dispatched, rather quickly but with much heart-pounding bloody battle excitement, Cernunnus, leader of the hunt, takes the time to allow Gary to relive his life and show how he and his beloved but deceased wife, Annie, had actually lived their lives. This may be some of the best writing C.E. Murphy has done, and I took it as a gift to her fans. Anyone who follows this series wants to know more about Gary and in "No Dominion," they are rewarded. I won't give anything away, but this is one heart-breaking, dare you not to cry at least a little, story. Ms Murphy fleshes out this steadfast character in a way that just confirms that you knew there was a reason he was always there for Joanne and there was a reason why you just couldn't help but love him and love when he finally shows up in a given volume of the series. Very rewarding and VERY surprising.
The book also contains some other writings, shorter works regarding Joanne's world, and but for one, appear to actually be writing exercises that Murphy did while developing the characters at various points during the series.
The one exception is "Twenty Years After," which is a fine short story that takes place 20 years after the "Walker Papers" series has ended. It is the story of one of the people whom Joanne had influenced during the years covered in the Walker Papers. He has become a skilled but magic free demon hunter. This is an entertaining short story about his fight with a Sumerian demon; one he fights while waiting for Joanne to show up and help. It is a good story but I must admit to one little nit I have to pick with Ms Murphy. Her character, Ash, is an Army vet who uses his combat skills to great effect. He has the habit of yelling, "Hoo ah!" when something works as planned, usually something destructive. This is all well and good, but here's the nit-pick: "Hoo-ah!" or something similar sounding is the unique utterance of the U.S. Marines. The idea of an Army vet using it (I happen to be one) is irritating. It is also no big deal. But, the nit was there, I picked it, so now I guess I am a nit-wit.
Read the book; it is a treasure, nits and all.
July 8, 2015
If all I’d ever read of C.E. Murphy was the Walker Papers, I could have been forgiven for assuming Jo’s voice matched the author’s because it is such a seamless point of view. As it was, that world was directly tied to Jo’s voice in my head. Note the past tense.
I’ve always liked Gary, and I know I’m not alone in that as shown by the enthusiasm in the Kickstarter that brought No Dominion to life. Still, I never imagined spending time in Gary’s head, nor that his odd approach to language would be so ingrained that it followed me there.
With that said, it took me very little time to get accustomed to both, because Murphy once again proved herself a master at character absorption. If anything, the delay was more a deja vu sense of the familiar but not quite.
She warns readers to finish Raven Calls first, and even for an out-of-sequence reader like me, I’d suggest following that advice. This book takes place alongside Raven Calls, but where it begins and ends is important to that book, while holding no surprises within No Dominion.
If it seems like I’m talking around the book rather than about it, well that’s true, though not for the reasons you might suppose. Yes, pretty much anything I say might serve as a spoiler because No Dominion is fully twisted into a fascinating complexity that at the same time serves to reveal what events brought our Gary to the place where we met him in the first Walker Papers, Urban Shaman. It also plays fast and loose with the timeline…or does it?
I’m starting to say too much so I’ll end with this. I’m delighted with the results of my Kickstarter contribution, and if you love the Walker Papers, No Dominion should feed that same hunger even without Jo’s voice to hold it together. Gary has been at her side this whole time, been her rock and supporter. This book gives him a chance to stand on his own and show just what he’s made of. Enjoy. I certainly did.
ADDED: Word from C.E. Murphy is No Dominion will be available to everyone (not just those in the Kickstarter) in January, so keep an eye out.
I’ve always liked Gary, and I know I’m not alone in that as shown by the enthusiasm in the Kickstarter that brought No Dominion to life. Still, I never imagined spending time in Gary’s head, nor that his odd approach to language would be so ingrained that it followed me there.
With that said, it took me very little time to get accustomed to both, because Murphy once again proved herself a master at character absorption. If anything, the delay was more a deja vu sense of the familiar but not quite.
She warns readers to finish Raven Calls first, and even for an out-of-sequence reader like me, I’d suggest following that advice. This book takes place alongside Raven Calls, but where it begins and ends is important to that book, while holding no surprises within No Dominion.
If it seems like I’m talking around the book rather than about it, well that’s true, though not for the reasons you might suppose. Yes, pretty much anything I say might serve as a spoiler because No Dominion is fully twisted into a fascinating complexity that at the same time serves to reveal what events brought our Gary to the place where we met him in the first Walker Papers, Urban Shaman. It also plays fast and loose with the timeline…or does it?
I’m starting to say too much so I’ll end with this. I’m delighted with the results of my Kickstarter contribution, and if you love the Walker Papers, No Dominion should feed that same hunger even without Jo’s voice to hold it together. Gary has been at her side this whole time, been her rock and supporter. This book gives him a chance to stand on his own and show just what he’s made of. Enjoy. I certainly did.
ADDED: Word from C.E. Murphy is No Dominion will be available to everyone (not just those in the Kickstarter) in January, so keep an eye out.
January 6, 2021
his is a series of stories that fit in various places in the time line of the Walker Papers. They tell the story from a different characters perspective or tell a tangential story.
magic hath an element recounts the opening chapters of Book 1, Urban Shaman from Gary's point of view.
rabbit tricks stars Allison Hampton character (the little girl Jo helped) and takes place shortly after Book 3, Coyote Dreams.
petite Michael Morrison story - takes place after Spirit Dances, book 6. read Spirit Dances first before this story.
forgotten but by a few a Gary story - takes place at the same time as Spirit Dances - book 6 - while Gary is in San Diego.
no dominion the main story "novella" about Gary and Cernunnos and understanding his life with Annie (Gary's wife of almost 50 years who passed away 3 years before he met Jo. Begins and ends in the middle of Raven Calls-Book 7. Author CE Murphy feels strongly that you should read Raven Calls first). Recently widowed after nearly fifty years of marriage, Gary Muldoon had given up on adventure. Then shaman Joanne Walker climbed into the back seat of his cab, and since then, Gary has trifled with gods, met mystics, slain zombies and ridden with the Wild Hunt. But now he must leave Joanne’s side to face a battle only he can win. Because as their long battle against a dark magic-user races toward its climax, it becomes clear that it was not illness that took Annie’s life, but their enemy’s long and deadly touch. Though lovers be lost, love shall not, and death shall have NO DOMINION.
the rising green a Suzy story - takes place at the same time as Mountain Echos ends (book 8).
band-aids and bog-men a Caitriona story - takes place about a month after Shaman Rises (book 9 and the final book).
twenty years after Allison Hampton story - takes place 20 years after Shamon Rises and the Walker Papers end.
magic hath an element recounts the opening chapters of Book 1, Urban Shaman from Gary's point of view.
rabbit tricks stars Allison Hampton character (the little girl Jo helped) and takes place shortly after Book 3, Coyote Dreams.
petite Michael Morrison story - takes place after Spirit Dances, book 6. read Spirit Dances first before this story.
forgotten but by a few a Gary story - takes place at the same time as Spirit Dances - book 6 - while Gary is in San Diego.
no dominion the main story "novella" about Gary and Cernunnos and understanding his life with Annie (Gary's wife of almost 50 years who passed away 3 years before he met Jo. Begins and ends in the middle of Raven Calls-Book 7. Author CE Murphy feels strongly that you should read Raven Calls first). Recently widowed after nearly fifty years of marriage, Gary Muldoon had given up on adventure. Then shaman Joanne Walker climbed into the back seat of his cab, and since then, Gary has trifled with gods, met mystics, slain zombies and ridden with the Wild Hunt. But now he must leave Joanne’s side to face a battle only he can win. Because as their long battle against a dark magic-user races toward its climax, it becomes clear that it was not illness that took Annie’s life, but their enemy’s long and deadly touch. Though lovers be lost, love shall not, and death shall have NO DOMINION.
the rising green a Suzy story - takes place at the same time as Mountain Echos ends (book 8).
band-aids and bog-men a Caitriona story - takes place about a month after Shaman Rises (book 9 and the final book).
twenty years after Allison Hampton story - takes place 20 years after Shamon Rises and the Walker Papers end.
November 19, 2012
I have waited for this book since I first heard about it... Actually, that is not true. I have hoped C.E Murphy would write Gary's story since I first read Urban Shaman. But I never expected it would be like this. This book... is C.E Murphy at her best.
I'll admit that for the first pages it felt odd to not read about Jo, but I got used to it. I loved Gary's voice. Loved it. I could almost hear him speaking in my mind ( I imagined him as having an Irish dialect. Yeah, I know. He is from Seattle).I kept on reading as he rode with the Hunt, and was delightfully human towards Cerunnos. Not that he mouthed off, but that he didn't show any deference. Through the whole story, Gary is delightfully himself. No matter if he is talking with Cerunnos or with one of his Army mates. He is his own gruff, rocksteady self.
This story had everything that a good story should have. Action. Lot's of it, especially in the beginning. From the start, Gary goes on Wild ride. There were times how Gary managed to keep up with Cerunnos. But there isn't just action. No, what made most impact on me were the part when Gary went back in time, to the time he met his wife Annie. It was poignant to read about their romance. Yet in it, there was a touch of paranormal. I admired Gary for keeping quiet, and letting their marriage unfold. But the end. Oh lord. The end. It made me cry. And I cannot remember when that happened the last time.
So, what I didn't like.
There is nothing I didn't like with the story. This is C.E Murphy at her best. I just wish that more people hade been able to read at the same time as Raven Calls, it since it adds an layer to Raven Calls. but hopefully it will be available sometime in the future.
I'll admit that for the first pages it felt odd to not read about Jo, but I got used to it. I loved Gary's voice. Loved it. I could almost hear him speaking in my mind ( I imagined him as having an Irish dialect. Yeah, I know. He is from Seattle).I kept on reading as he rode with the Hunt, and was delightfully human towards Cerunnos. Not that he mouthed off, but that he didn't show any deference. Through the whole story, Gary is delightfully himself. No matter if he is talking with Cerunnos or with one of his Army mates. He is his own gruff, rocksteady self.
This story had everything that a good story should have. Action. Lot's of it, especially in the beginning. From the start, Gary goes on Wild ride. There were times how Gary managed to keep up with Cerunnos. But there isn't just action. No, what made most impact on me were the part when Gary went back in time, to the time he met his wife Annie. It was poignant to read about their romance. Yet in it, there was a touch of paranormal. I admired Gary for keeping quiet, and letting their marriage unfold. But the end. Oh lord. The end. It made me cry. And I cannot remember when that happened the last time.
So, what I didn't like.
There is nothing I didn't like with the story. This is C.E Murphy at her best. I just wish that more people hade been able to read at the same time as Raven Calls, it since it adds an layer to Raven Calls. but hopefully it will be available sometime in the future.
February 19, 2013
No Dominion is a collection of short stories featuring the supporting characters of the Walker Paper series by C.E. Murphy. I recommend reading the main series first as there are spoilers from the series in this book
Warning, possible spoilers ahead...
"Magic Hath An Element" - Tells the first meeting of Gary and Joanne from his point of view.
Nice look into Gary's head as he first meets Joanne - I wish the story had been longer.
"Rabbit Tricks" - Joanne and Allison meet Brer Rabbit.
Cute story that hints about what Allison will become in "Twenty Years Later" at the end of the book.
"Forgotten But By A Few" - Gary's adventure with his military buddies in San Diego.
Insteresting look at Korean demons and Gary's friends.
"Petite" - The first meeting of Morrison and Joanne from his point of view.
Loved this one - Morrison's nervousness and Joanne ruining the moment by shooting off her mouth.
"No Dominion" - Gary's travels with the Wild Hunt during "Raven Calls"
Loved this one - Gary, Cernunos, and finally we see the awesomeness that is Annie.
"The Rising Green" - Suzy confronts a nature spirit
Should be interesting to see the after-effects of this one.
"Band-Aids And Bog Men" - A gimpse of Caitriona's life in the aftermath of "Raven Calls"
Mostly interesting for the glimpses we see of Sheila.
"Twenty Years After" - A grown-up Allison confronts a Sumerian demon.
I wouldn't mind a future series starring Allison as a hunter of the supernatural.
Warning, possible spoilers ahead...
"Magic Hath An Element" - Tells the first meeting of Gary and Joanne from his point of view.
Nice look into Gary's head as he first meets Joanne - I wish the story had been longer.
"Rabbit Tricks" - Joanne and Allison meet Brer Rabbit.
Cute story that hints about what Allison will become in "Twenty Years Later" at the end of the book.
"Forgotten But By A Few" - Gary's adventure with his military buddies in San Diego.
Insteresting look at Korean demons and Gary's friends.
"Petite" - The first meeting of Morrison and Joanne from his point of view.
Loved this one - Morrison's nervousness and Joanne ruining the moment by shooting off her mouth.
"No Dominion" - Gary's travels with the Wild Hunt during "Raven Calls"
Loved this one - Gary, Cernunos, and finally we see the awesomeness that is Annie.
"The Rising Green" - Suzy confronts a nature spirit
Should be interesting to see the after-effects of this one.
"Band-Aids And Bog Men" - A gimpse of Caitriona's life in the aftermath of "Raven Calls"
Mostly interesting for the glimpses we see of Sheila.
"Twenty Years After" - A grown-up Allison confronts a Sumerian demon.
I wouldn't mind a future series starring Allison as a hunter of the supernatural.
December 28, 2015
In 2005 C.E. Murphy published Urban Shaman, the first in the 'Walker Papers' series featuring half-Irish, half-Native American shaman Joanne Walker (a/k/a Siobhan Walkingstick). My spouse thought it looked like the kind of book I'd like, and gave it to me for my birthday. Most birthdays since have included whatever book was newest in the series as gifts. Somehow, he missed this one until my most recent birthday.
This volume is a collection of shorter pieces filling in gaps and adding stories to the canon. The short novel - which gives the collection its name - takes place in the middle of another book in the series, Raven Calls, features Joanne's friend Gary Muldoon, is told from his perspective, and fills us in a little on what Gary's life was like before meeting Joanne. Murphy provides chronological notes at the beginning of each story, placing each in the series as well as noting whether there are spoilers (or if one must read a particular book before reading the story).
It's a good collection, and I'm glad to have it. Shifting perspectives to view events through Gary's, or Michael Morrison's, eyes adds another dimension to the stories I've immersed myself in for the past decade. It's also fun to get not one, but two stories (at least 20 years apart in time) about a character who basically had a cameo appearance in one of the books.
This volume is a collection of shorter pieces filling in gaps and adding stories to the canon. The short novel - which gives the collection its name - takes place in the middle of another book in the series, Raven Calls, features Joanne's friend Gary Muldoon, is told from his perspective, and fills us in a little on what Gary's life was like before meeting Joanne. Murphy provides chronological notes at the beginning of each story, placing each in the series as well as noting whether there are spoilers (or if one must read a particular book before reading the story).
It's a good collection, and I'm glad to have it. Shifting perspectives to view events through Gary's, or Michael Morrison's, eyes adds another dimension to the stories I've immersed myself in for the past decade. It's also fun to get not one, but two stories (at least 20 years apart in time) about a character who basically had a cameo appearance in one of the books.
January 9, 2013
I have loved CE Murphy's Walker Papers, especially the characters. Ever since Joanne got into Gary's taxi I have always wanted to know more about this man who would follow a stranger on a wild chase and fight side by side with her while she battled demi-gods, zombies, and paranormal serial killers. When I saw that Catie was doing a Kickstarter to write Gary's story I jumped at the chance to help make it a reality and it was well worth it. I have to say learning about Gary's past and his devotion to the women he loves (his wife and now his adopted daughter) was heartbreaking and wonderful all at the same time. This companion novel gives you a look at the man who has stood beside Joanne since the beginning and fills in the missing pieces from Raven Calls when Gary and Joanne had to go their separate ways. The battle to defeat the unknown monster who has been lurking in the shadows for so long is finally coming to the front and will stop at nothing to stop Joanne even if that means reaching into the past to destroy Gary and his wife. I couldn't recommend this book more for fans of the Walker Papers. And if a full novel devoted to Gary's past isn't enough motivation you also get a few short stories as well!
February 22, 2013
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I missed out when No Dominion was offered through crowd sourcing, and it broke my heart. I cried . . . . I have loved Gary ever since the first Walker Papers, and was hoping for quite some time that Gary's story (it shares timeline with Raven Calls). It does not disappoint in any way, shape or form! I purchased it the minute it came out, and sat down and started reading right away.
If you are a Murphy fan, especially a Joanne fan, you MUST HAVE THIS BOOK! Of course, if you, like everyone else I know, is in love with Gary, well, this will really be a true pleasure for you. Gary is 74 years old, and is the perfect example of "you CAN teach old dogs new tricks!"
THANK YOU C.E. Murphy, for making my year! Looking forward to Mountain Echoes, can hardly wait! I will be waiting to see if Gary's story comes out on audio too - Gabra does an incredible job reading the Walker Papers. I wonder who would do the best job of reading No Dominion - maybe Rene Auberjonois? Will Patton and Scott Brick are my two other favorites (Will does an incredible job with James Lee Burke's amazing Dave Robicheaux. Maybe George Guidall? He did a tremendous job with Gaiman's "American Gods". What does everyone think? Favorites?
If you are a Murphy fan, especially a Joanne fan, you MUST HAVE THIS BOOK! Of course, if you, like everyone else I know, is in love with Gary, well, this will really be a true pleasure for you. Gary is 74 years old, and is the perfect example of "you CAN teach old dogs new tricks!"
THANK YOU C.E. Murphy, for making my year! Looking forward to Mountain Echoes, can hardly wait! I will be waiting to see if Gary's story comes out on audio too - Gabra does an incredible job reading the Walker Papers. I wonder who would do the best job of reading No Dominion - maybe Rene Auberjonois? Will Patton and Scott Brick are my two other favorites (Will does an incredible job with James Lee Burke's amazing Dave Robicheaux. Maybe George Guidall? He did a tremendous job with Gaiman's "American Gods". What does everyone think? Favorites?
March 5, 2015
"Though lovers be lost, love shall not; and Death shall have No Dominion."
I have been anxiously waiting to read this book. I've finally bought it and read it. I understand that this mostly a compilation of supportive stories and characters but I'm still a bit disappointed that it wasn't all about Gary and his time out of time. Still, the stories included are all great. I enjoyed Morrison's story: his version of meeting Joanne.
The love story between Gary and Annie was a wonderful love story. I wish it could have had more detail. Even so, the hope, the struggle and the magic of their love was amazing. The idea that Gary's ride had such a great impact on the new past, the changing present and the narrow future was a turned around version of the time traveler theme. Knowing that things were different and that he only had one chance to act and make his move drove the emotions home. I loved Gary's character before, and I love him even more.
Thank You C.E. Murphy for a wonderful side story to a great series.
And if you ever want to walk through this world again, I wouldn't mind reading about Ashley Hampton, Demon Hunter.
I have been anxiously waiting to read this book. I've finally bought it and read it. I understand that this mostly a compilation of supportive stories and characters but I'm still a bit disappointed that it wasn't all about Gary and his time out of time. Still, the stories included are all great. I enjoyed Morrison's story: his version of meeting Joanne.
The love story between Gary and Annie was a wonderful love story. I wish it could have had more detail. Even so, the hope, the struggle and the magic of their love was amazing. The idea that Gary's ride had such a great impact on the new past, the changing present and the narrow future was a turned around version of the time traveler theme. Knowing that things were different and that he only had one chance to act and make his move drove the emotions home. I loved Gary's character before, and I love him even more.
Thank You C.E. Murphy for a wonderful side story to a great series.
And if you ever want to walk through this world again, I wouldn't mind reading about Ashley Hampton, Demon Hunter.
December 26, 2012
This ebook is part of the Walker Papers urban fantasy series by C. E. Murphy, but it's also set apart. The rest of the series is in the first-person viewpoint of Joanne; this book, only provided to backers of the Kickstarter project to finance it, is told from the vantage point of Gary. Gary's an old man, a cab driver, and just an all-around grizzled, lovable guy. He's been one of my favorite characters since the start of the series, but this book is his chance to shine. And wow, does he ever.
In the book Raven Calls, Gary is missing for a good chunk of the book. No Dominion shows what happens. There is a good bit of action, but more than that this is a love story between Gary and his beloved Annie. There was more than one point when I battled tears. If you have read and enjoyed the Walker Papers series, this is really a must-read. As the main series continues, I will definitely be looking at Gary with a lot more fondness.
In the book Raven Calls, Gary is missing for a good chunk of the book. No Dominion shows what happens. There is a good bit of action, but more than that this is a love story between Gary and his beloved Annie. There was more than one point when I battled tears. If you have read and enjoyed the Walker Papers series, this is really a must-read. As the main series continues, I will definitely be looking at Gary with a lot more fondness.
August 29, 2014
This is a series of stories that fit in various places in the time line of the Walker Papers. They tell the story from a different characters perspective or tell a tangential story. I don't have any thing negative to say about the stories overall. They are well written and are in the style that you would expect from the series. I guess, I just didn't need to see the story from Gary's point of view or maybe I didn't care what happened to Ashley. If you are the type of person who needs to read absolutely everything written in whatever series you're reading, you'll want to take a look at this book, and you probably won't be disappointed. If you prefer novels that you can get lost in, you won't be missing anything by skipping this book.
January 10, 2013
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Gary's story, finding out how he became the perfect guy to be Jo's sidekick. I've read all the Walker Papers books; although that is not necessarily required to understand the book, it does allow for some "aha!" moments as Gary's background and motivations are revealed. This story occurs during Raven Calls, and tells you what happens when Gary goes off to fight his part of the battle. It starts back when Gary first meets Annie, and moves forward until the present time of Raven Calls. READ RAVEN CALLS FIRST!
October 9, 2023
This is a companion book to the Walker Paper series, featuring a number of stories from various points of view, including how Joanne met Morrison,Garry meeting Joanne, and what Garry was doing when he went off with the wild hunt. It was enjoyable to read, but mostly for established fans of the series. Someone trying this book out without having read the other books in the series would either be confused, or hear spoilers about the series. I really did like learning more about Garry's past, though.
September 22, 2013
"No Dominion" is a collection of short stories featuring the supporting characters of the Walker Paper series by C.E. Murphy. I found Gary Muldoon ( cab driver, old man, and Jo's sidekick ) to be some one I would like to have fighting side by side with me while battling demi-gods, zombies, and paranormal serial killer. I recommend reading the main series first as there are spoilers from the series in this book. This was my first book, but I am still looking forward reading this series from book one.
March 24, 2013
This is mostly Gary's side of the Urban Shaman series, but it includes short stories from several viewpoints. The only reason that I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is that it does require you to have read the series for it to make sense - it's a series of snapshots of the events from other standpoints and the novella "No Dominion" takes place in the middle of "Raven Calls". It will be great to read this in the proper chronology and there's a chronology note before each story to place it in the timeline.
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