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Whyborne & Griffin
I racconti di Widdershins
Tutte le storie brevi della serie Whyborne & Griffin in un’unica, comoda collezione!
Include:
Changeling – L’imprenditore ferroviario Niles Whyborne fatica a trovare una connessione con il suo strano figlio minore.
Eidolon – Griffin prova a organizzare un perfetto San Valentino con Whyborne, ma un nuovo caso mette a rischio i suoi piani.
Undertow (La Risacca) – Può una timida segretaria sconfiggere una setta assassina per salvare la donna che ama?
… e tante altre!
Include:
Changeling – L’imprenditore ferroviario Niles Whyborne fatica a trovare una connessione con il suo strano figlio minore.
Eidolon – Griffin prova a organizzare un perfetto San Valentino con Whyborne, ma un nuovo caso mette a rischio i suoi piani.
Undertow (La Risacca) – Può una timida segretaria sconfiggere una setta assassina per salvare la donna che ama?
… e tante altre!
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2022
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About the author
Jordan L. Hawk
84 books2,638 followersJordan L. Hawk is a trans author from North Carolina. Childhood tales of mountain ghosts and mysterious creatures gave him a life-long love of things that go bump in the night. When he isn’t writing, he brews his own beer and tries to keep the cats from destroying the house. His best-selling Whyborne & Griffin series (beginning with Widdershins) can be found in print, ebook, and audiobook.
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July 19, 2024
This has all the short stories and novellas in this series, as well as one new one just for this publication.
"Changeling" - 4 stars - Was not expecting this to be a Niles POV. He has one of the best character arcs throughout the series, and was a surprisingly interesting character, if frustrating at the start. And I remember not trusting his reform for a very long time on my first read. So getting a story from his POV that starts with the birth of the twins and skips over the years up to Whyborne's defection from the family was a treat. Well, it was also painful and frustrating, because he's very much a product of his time with the "men can't show emotions" and stiff-upper lip nonsense. If he'd just shown his wife and son how he really felt, things could have gone differently and some crises could have been avoided. But alas, here we are.
"Rescued" - 5 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Home" - 3 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Eidolon" - 3 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Carousel" - 4 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Remnant" - 5 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Harmony" - 4 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Undertow - 3.5 stars - I wasn't expecting to ever read this one, but I ended up enjoying it. Well, most of it. I'm still not thrilled at the idea of all those sharp teeth and claws near or in certain sensitive areas. I can't say Hawk has ever successfully sold me on the idea that there are humans who would willingly bang uglies with sea monsters. I mean, the smell alone... But that aside (and I did mostly skip that scene) I did like seeing this from Maggie's POV. She's always been a favorite but oft overlooked character in the series, so it was nice to see how she's handling all this, learning about magic and the ketoi and everything else. She's sweet, yes, but also very smart (when it's not about her employer's love life) and capable at getting things done on her own, even if she doesn't quite believe that about herself at first. And seeing Mr. Quinn is always a treat, even when he's being weird and creepy in Whyborne's office while Whyborne is gone. (I do NOT want to know what he did with that handkerchief.)
"Changeling" - 4 stars - Was not expecting this to be a Niles POV. He has one of the best character arcs throughout the series, and was a surprisingly interesting character, if frustrating at the start. And I remember not trusting his reform for a very long time on my first read. So getting a story from his POV that starts with the birth of the twins and skips over the years up to Whyborne's defection from the family was a treat. Well, it was also painful and frustrating, because he's very much a product of his time with the "men can't show emotions" and stiff-upper lip nonsense. If he'd just shown his wife and son how he really felt, things could have gone differently and some crises could have been avoided. But alas, here we are.
"Rescued" - 5 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Home" - 3 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Eidolon" - 3 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Carousel" - 4 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Remnant" - 5 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
"Harmony" - 4 stars - review here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Undertow - 3.5 stars - I wasn't expecting to ever read this one, but I ended up enjoying it. Well, most of it. I'm still not thrilled at the idea of all those sharp teeth and claws near or in certain sensitive areas. I can't say Hawk has ever successfully sold me on the idea that there are humans who would willingly bang uglies with sea monsters. I mean, the smell alone... But that aside (and I did mostly skip that scene) I did like seeing this from Maggie's POV. She's always been a favorite but oft overlooked character in the series, so it was nice to see how she's handling all this, learning about magic and the ketoi and everything else. She's sweet, yes, but also very smart (when it's not about her employer's love life) and capable at getting things done on her own, even if she doesn't quite believe that about herself at first. And seeing Mr. Quinn is always a treat, even when he's being weird and creepy in Whyborne's office while Whyborne is gone. (I do NOT want to know what he did with that handkerchief.)
December 28, 2023
Voto 4.5
Che bello tornare a Whiddershins❤️ e con una serie di racconti davvero deliziosa! Alcuni più bellini di altri, altri proprio belli belli, altri così così, ma comunque una bellissima raccolta.
Quello che mi è piaciuto di più è l'aver potuto scoprire cosa accadeva tra un libro e l'altro, perché a volte nella serie veniva citato un fatto che però era raccontato solo nei raccontini. Soprattutto mi ha sorpresa il racconto di Maggie, che ho apprezzato straordinariamente più degli altri! Ma è senza dubbio quello più importante.
È stato bello anche essere un po' nella testa di Niles. E poi scoprire i personaggi di un'altra serie che però penso non esista in Italia... La voglio comunque u.u Triskell, provvedi. Grazie. Se c'è già... ora vado a informarmi, ahaha!
Una coccola il racconto di Natale.
Altra cosa che mi è piaciuta parecchio è che in quasi tutti c'era un caso paranormale, quindi diciamo che i nostri ragazzoni non possono mai stare tranquilli! Di certo ha mantenuto alta la mia attenzione. E adesso sono un pochino triste che tutto sia finito... Spero che venga portato altro di Hawk oltre alla quadrilogia mutaforma.
Che bello tornare a Whiddershins❤️ e con una serie di racconti davvero deliziosa! Alcuni più bellini di altri, altri proprio belli belli, altri così così, ma comunque una bellissima raccolta.
Quello che mi è piaciuto di più è l'aver potuto scoprire cosa accadeva tra un libro e l'altro, perché a volte nella serie veniva citato un fatto che però era raccontato solo nei raccontini. Soprattutto mi ha sorpresa il racconto di Maggie, che ho apprezzato straordinariamente più degli altri! Ma è senza dubbio quello più importante.
È stato bello anche essere un po' nella testa di Niles. E poi scoprire i personaggi di un'altra serie che però penso non esista in Italia... La voglio comunque u.u Triskell, provvedi. Grazie. Se c'è già... ora vado a informarmi, ahaha!
Una coccola il racconto di Natale.
Altra cosa che mi è piaciuta parecchio è che in quasi tutti c'era un caso paranormale, quindi diciamo che i nostri ragazzoni non possono mai stare tranquilli! Di certo ha mantenuto alta la mia attenzione. E adesso sono un pochino triste che tutto sia finito... Spero che venga portato altro di Hawk oltre alla quadrilogia mutaforma.
October 30, 2023
RECENSIONE A CURA DI LADY MARMELADE
Ho trovato questa raccolta di racconti la ciliegina sulla torta per rendere ancora più completa la serie Whyborne & Griffin.
Sono varie le voci che ci mostrano aspetti sconosciuti della serie; si scoprono particolari su personaggi poco conosciuti, come il padre di Percival – che mostra una facciata quasi umana per una volta! – come anche l’origine del soprannome che gli affibbia Griffin da subito e si scopre come la passione si nata tra due personaggi minori.
Continua sul nostro blog!
Ho trovato questa raccolta di racconti la ciliegina sulla torta per rendere ancora più completa la serie Whyborne & Griffin.
Sono varie le voci che ci mostrano aspetti sconosciuti della serie; si scoprono particolari su personaggi poco conosciuti, come il padre di Percival – che mostra una facciata quasi umana per una volta! – come anche l’origine del soprannome che gli affibbia Griffin da subito e si scopre come la passione si nata tra due personaggi minori.
Continua sul nostro blog!
October 29, 2023
È un piacere immenso ritrovare Whyborne e Griffin. I racconti spin-off di questo libro aprono nuove finestre sulla lunga storia che abbiamo letto negli undici volumi della saga.
Troviamo il punto di vista di Griffin, che nei primi romanzi non avevamo conosciuto. La sua è una voce straziante, che ci racconta tutta la tristezza della sua vita passata e i contrasti con i genitori adottivi, incapaci di accettare la sua omosessualità. L’autore ci immerge nell’animo ferito di un uomo profondamente solo, segnato dalla drammatica esperienza del manicomio. Siamo partecipi di tutte le sue incertezze nell’avvicinarsi a Whyborne, di cui si è innamorato a prima vista. Griffin si sente inadeguato di fronte a un uomo tanto colto, per di più proveniente dall’alta società di Widdershins, anche se quella società Ival l’ha rinnegata il giorno in cui ha lasciato la casa di suo padre per potere decidere della propria vita.
In uno dei racconti vedremo ripercorrere la nascita, l’infanzia e la risoluzione finale di Whyborne e assistiamo a tutto questo dal punto di vista di suo padre. Una scelta davvero azzeccata da parte dell’autore.
Molto particolare e interessante il racconto che unisce i nostri eroi ad altri due protagonisti del paranormale: Simon Feximal e Robert Caldwell, personaggi creati da K. J. Charles. La vicenda è scritta a quattro mani ed è ambientata a Londra. Ci sono efferati omicidi da risolvere, uno stregone da sconfiggere, un demone da rendere inoffensivo, ma ci sono anche maliziose amicizie e scenate di gelosia. E la relazione tra Ival e Griffin assume nuove sfaccettature.
Come ultima chicca troviamo la nascita della storia d’amore tra la segretaria di Whyborne, Maggie, e sua sorella Persefone. Una storia di dubbi e scoperte drammatiche dove ancora una volta la follia umana metterà in pericolo il popolo del mare.
Una piacevolissima carrellata che rinnova emozioni e ricordi, e ci dà informazioni nuove, tasselli che rendono più completa una storia già stupenda.
Cinque stelline
Copia fornita dalla CE.
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Troviamo il punto di vista di Griffin, che nei primi romanzi non avevamo conosciuto. La sua è una voce straziante, che ci racconta tutta la tristezza della sua vita passata e i contrasti con i genitori adottivi, incapaci di accettare la sua omosessualità. L’autore ci immerge nell’animo ferito di un uomo profondamente solo, segnato dalla drammatica esperienza del manicomio. Siamo partecipi di tutte le sue incertezze nell’avvicinarsi a Whyborne, di cui si è innamorato a prima vista. Griffin si sente inadeguato di fronte a un uomo tanto colto, per di più proveniente dall’alta società di Widdershins, anche se quella società Ival l’ha rinnegata il giorno in cui ha lasciato la casa di suo padre per potere decidere della propria vita.
In uno dei racconti vedremo ripercorrere la nascita, l’infanzia e la risoluzione finale di Whyborne e assistiamo a tutto questo dal punto di vista di suo padre. Una scelta davvero azzeccata da parte dell’autore.
Molto particolare e interessante il racconto che unisce i nostri eroi ad altri due protagonisti del paranormale: Simon Feximal e Robert Caldwell, personaggi creati da K. J. Charles. La vicenda è scritta a quattro mani ed è ambientata a Londra. Ci sono efferati omicidi da risolvere, uno stregone da sconfiggere, un demone da rendere inoffensivo, ma ci sono anche maliziose amicizie e scenate di gelosia. E la relazione tra Ival e Griffin assume nuove sfaccettature.
Come ultima chicca troviamo la nascita della storia d’amore tra la segretaria di Whyborne, Maggie, e sua sorella Persefone. Una storia di dubbi e scoperte drammatiche dove ancora una volta la follia umana metterà in pericolo il popolo del mare.
Una piacevolissima carrellata che rinnova emozioni e ricordi, e ci dà informazioni nuove, tasselli che rendono più completa una storia già stupenda.
Cinque stelline
Copia fornita dalla CE.
FERNANDA ROMANI PER BABETTEBROWNBLOG
December 30, 2023
A wonderful addition to the Whyborne & Griffin series!
November 26, 2024
A must-have if you love the Whyborne & Griffin series!
Not to mention how beautiful this cover is!
Changeling is written in Niles Whyborne's POV, about Percival's birth, childhood and youth. It contains spoilers, so at least read Widdershins first.
Rescued is a heartwarming story about how Saul came into Griffin's life. It felt extra special reading next to my own sweet rescue cat. They really do enrich our lives.
I would recommend to read this after Widdershins as well.
As written in the introduction, Home immediately follows Widdershins. It's Whyborne and Griffin's first Christmas together, told in Griffin's POV.
Eidolon is also written in Griffin's POV.
My thoughts after reading it:
I love that Whyborne and Griffin are so kind and sweet, and at the same time, flawed. They're also brave, despite their weaknesses.
Whyborne is shy and clumsy, and Griffin has his own insecurities and baggage.
Takes place between Widdershins and Threshold.
Carousel is one of my favorite short stories in this collection. It takes place between the events of Stormhaven and Necropolis.
My thoughts:
Creepy, heartwarming and even a bit steamy.
It amazes me how such a short story can be packed with so much suspense. You'd think that it would feel rushed or lack something, but Hawk's writing skills are awe-inspiring.
Remnant is the reason why I started reading this series 10 years ago. Something about it caught my eye, and I'm so glad it did!
It's co-written with the amazing KJ Charles.
Whyborne and Griffin make a stop in England on their way to Egypt, where the events of Necropolis will take place. They meet KJ Charles' characters Caldwell and Feximal and must solve a mysterious case together.
Harmony is another short and sweet Christmas story. Griffin is so romantic! Read after Bloodline.
In Undertow we read from sweet Miss Parkhurst's POV. It's set during the events of Fallow. My thoughts:
You know you've created a great universe when you write an excellent story without any of the main characters.
I've loved Miss Parkhurst and Persephone since the first time they were mentioned. It was such a delight to follow their adventure.
Also, I'm a huge fan of Mr. Quinn and the librarians!
Not to mention how beautiful this cover is!
Changeling is written in Niles Whyborne's POV, about Percival's birth, childhood and youth. It contains spoilers, so at least read Widdershins first.
Rescued is a heartwarming story about how Saul came into Griffin's life. It felt extra special reading next to my own sweet rescue cat. They really do enrich our lives.
I would recommend to read this after Widdershins as well.
As written in the introduction, Home immediately follows Widdershins. It's Whyborne and Griffin's first Christmas together, told in Griffin's POV.
Eidolon is also written in Griffin's POV.
My thoughts after reading it:
I love that Whyborne and Griffin are so kind and sweet, and at the same time, flawed. They're also brave, despite their weaknesses.
Whyborne is shy and clumsy, and Griffin has his own insecurities and baggage.
Takes place between Widdershins and Threshold.
Carousel is one of my favorite short stories in this collection. It takes place between the events of Stormhaven and Necropolis.
My thoughts:
Creepy, heartwarming and even a bit steamy.
It amazes me how such a short story can be packed with so much suspense. You'd think that it would feel rushed or lack something, but Hawk's writing skills are awe-inspiring.
Remnant is the reason why I started reading this series 10 years ago. Something about it caught my eye, and I'm so glad it did!
It's co-written with the amazing KJ Charles.
Whyborne and Griffin make a stop in England on their way to Egypt, where the events of Necropolis will take place. They meet KJ Charles' characters Caldwell and Feximal and must solve a mysterious case together.
Harmony is another short and sweet Christmas story. Griffin is so romantic! Read after Bloodline.
In Undertow we read from sweet Miss Parkhurst's POV. It's set during the events of Fallow. My thoughts:
You know you've created a great universe when you write an excellent story without any of the main characters.
I've loved Miss Parkhurst and Persephone since the first time they were mentioned. It was such a delight to follow their adventure.
Also, I'm a huge fan of Mr. Quinn and the librarians!
October 30, 2023
Mi è bastato un racconto, uno solo per ritornare insieme a Whyborne e Griffin nella loro Widdershins con tutti suoi arcani misteri e le sue storie affascinanti e, confesso senza alcun pudore, che ho tantissima voglia di rileggere tutta la serie perché è semplicemente fantastica e unica nel suo genere. Chi ha amato i protagonisti di queste storie non potrà fare a meno di apprezzare anche questa raccolta di novelle che mi hanno dato modo di spiare di nuovo nelle loro vite e gioire o preoccuparmi per loro ancora una volta. Vedere con quanta dedizione e quanto amore Griffin si impegna a festeggiare il suo primo San Valentino con Whyborne non ha avuto prezzo soprattutto per la paura di Griffin che l’uomo di cui si è innamorato perdutamente possa lasciarlo perché non vale abbastanza. È un aspetto dell’intera serie che va assolutamente letto, soprattutto perchè, se nei libri precedenti a parlare era sempre Percival, in questa raccolta la voce narrante è quella di Griffin che mostra tutta la sua fragilità nel sentirsi insicuro che un uomo puro e gentile come Ival possa essersi innamorato di un uomo corrotto come lui. È stato interessante capire anche il motivo per cui Whyborne è stato affidato alle cure della madre e per quale motivo il padre sembrasse avere meno affetto per lui. Bello ed interessante anche il racconto scritto a quattro mani con K C. Cherles dove scopriamo tutta la gelosia di Ival nei confronti del suo bellissimo compagno.
Insomma, ogni storia raccontata aggiunge un tassello in più sia su loro due che su altri personaggi della serie. Un plauso speciale va fatto alla storia di Saul che mi ha particolarmente commossa per il significato che quel gatto ha assunto nella vita di Griffin quando il mondo sembrava avergli voltato le spalle. Insomma, non posso fare a meno di consigliare tutta la serie coronandola con questa raccolta, vale ogni singolo minuto del tempo che impiegherete a leggerla.
Insomma, ogni storia raccontata aggiunge un tassello in più sia su loro due che su altri personaggi della serie. Un plauso speciale va fatto alla storia di Saul che mi ha particolarmente commossa per il significato che quel gatto ha assunto nella vita di Griffin quando il mondo sembrava avergli voltato le spalle. Insomma, non posso fare a meno di consigliare tutta la serie coronandola con questa raccolta, vale ogni singolo minuto del tempo che impiegherete a leggerla.
December 26, 2023
This book contains the following stories:
Changeling
Rescued
Home
Eidolon
Carousel
Remnant - co-written with K.J. Charles
Harmony
Undertow
I might remember to add the reviews for the other stories in here as I read them, but right now, I am using this solely for Changeling, as it is not available by itself anywhere that I've seen.
It is from Niles' point of view, starts 27 years before the start of Widdershins and has spoilers - and fills in some of Percival's backstory that you likely won't care a bit about if you don't know the series. Do not read this short story first, even if you are a chronological order purist. It does not work as a good introduction to the series (seriously, start with Widdershins, please) but it is interesting.
I never wanted a Niles POV story, but…it is interesting to read about his thoughts and feelings on Percival and just how toxic his masculinity is. Over all, I found it interesting (there's that word, again) and I did like the look at young Percival (and his surprising backbone of steel) but this wasn't actually…needed.
(Side note: This hardcover bindup is gorgeous and I really, really want to rebuy the entire series like this. As I'm planning on a series long reread in 2024, this might be the right time to buy the whole thing… I'm trying to talk myself out of it, because it's $20 a book, for ones I already own - but they are so, so gorgeous.)
Changeling
Rescued
Home
Eidolon
Carousel
Remnant - co-written with K.J. Charles
Harmony
Undertow
I might remember to add the reviews for the other stories in here as I read them, but right now, I am using this solely for Changeling, as it is not available by itself anywhere that I've seen.
It is from Niles' point of view, starts 27 years before the start of Widdershins and has spoilers - and fills in some of Percival's backstory that you likely won't care a bit about if you don't know the series. Do not read this short story first, even if you are a chronological order purist. It does not work as a good introduction to the series (seriously, start with Widdershins, please) but it is interesting.
I never wanted a Niles POV story, but…it is interesting to read about his thoughts and feelings on Percival and just how toxic his masculinity is. Over all, I found it interesting (there's that word, again) and I did like the look at young Percival (and his surprising backbone of steel) but this wasn't actually…needed.
(Side note: This hardcover bindup is gorgeous and I really, really want to rebuy the entire series like this. As I'm planning on a series long reread in 2024, this might be the right time to buy the whole thing… I'm trying to talk myself out of it, because it's $20 a book, for ones I already own - but they are so, so gorgeous.)
December 28, 2022
Finally all the short stories of Whyborne e Griffin in print! I love all of them. 💜
October 8, 2023
Enjoyable collection of short stories, a great addition to the Widdershins series.
October 31, 2023
Bellissimo racconti che spiegano e completano alcuni fatti accaduti nei libri principali. Bellissimo il racconto finale su Persephone e la segretaria.
June 1, 2024
It was awfully nice of Jordan Hawk to compile all the Widdershins short stories in one book so I could read them. I'd only read "Remnant" before, but these were very enjoyable. I enjoyed getting more of Griffin's perspective from the days of the early books, since we don't get his POV in the series proper until book #6. And "Undertow," the longest story, gave us the really charming courtship between Whyborne's secretary and his sea-creature sister (complete with unusual courting gifts).
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September 19, 2025This book of short stories and novellas from the Whyborne & Griffin universe is off to a terrific start!
1. " Changeling" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Told from Niles Whyborne's POV, it begins with the birth of Percival and his twin sister, then follows key events of Percival's youth. Niles does love his youngest child but doesn't understand him and can't relate to him. It gives a more nuanced view of Niles, and I loved it.
2. Rescued ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The story of Griffin's difficult first days in Widdershins. He rescues a scraggly stray cat, names him Saul, and nurses him back to health. It's a lovely symbiotic relationship.
3. Home ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Griffin's memories of Christmases past, from his time as a Kansas farmboy, to a Pinkerton in Chicago, and his best and final home with Wyborne in Widdershins.
4. Eidolon ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Griffin gets a mysterious case on Valentine's Day, which interferes with his lovely plans to spend the evening with Whyborne. The case is scary and spooky, and while the case is resolved, there is much that's left unanswered. I might have given it 5 stars, except for all the unknowns. I want answers!
But the story is most notable for its telling from Griffin's POV. It turns out the charming Griffin has his own insecurities regarding his budding relationship with Whyborne. He learns that when Valentine's Day is spent with his love, extravagance is not needed.
5. Carousel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a wonderfully taut, tightly written story! Told from Griffin's POV, the themes of family and brotherhood are front and center. It's what we (and Griffin) needed after the debacle of Stormhaven.
Plus, it's hella creepy! And there are throwbacks to the equally creepy Eidolon and Stormhaven..
6. Remnant: A Caldwell & Feximal/Whyborne & Griffin Mystery
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Five shining stars!
Whyborne and Griffin meet Simon Feximal and Robert Caldwell in London. Robert and Griffin become great friends, much to the jealousy of Simon and Whyborne. Nonetheless, a mysterious case is solved, and an unknown person is saved.
Read all about it here.
7. Harmony 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
A most lovely story! Griffin sends Whyborne on a Christmas Eve treasure hunt, complete with Saul, Christine, love notes, and memories as far back as Widdershins. Plus a snowball fight, a muddy top hat, and a Christmas present for the ages.
8. Undertow ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Miss Maggie Parkhust has an adventure of her own. Then she gets her happy ending.
1. " Changeling" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Told from Niles Whyborne's POV, it begins with the birth of Percival and his twin sister, then follows key events of Percival's youth. Niles does love his youngest child but doesn't understand him and can't relate to him. It gives a more nuanced view of Niles, and I loved it.
2. Rescued ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The story of Griffin's difficult first days in Widdershins. He rescues a scraggly stray cat, names him Saul, and nurses him back to health. It's a lovely symbiotic relationship.
3. Home ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Griffin's memories of Christmases past, from his time as a Kansas farmboy, to a Pinkerton in Chicago, and his best and final home with Wyborne in Widdershins.
4. Eidolon ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Griffin gets a mysterious case on Valentine's Day, which interferes with his lovely plans to spend the evening with Whyborne. The case is scary and spooky, and while the case is resolved, there is much that's left unanswered. I might have given it 5 stars, except for all the unknowns. I want answers!
But the story is most notable for its telling from Griffin's POV. It turns out the charming Griffin has his own insecurities regarding his budding relationship with Whyborne. He learns that when Valentine's Day is spent with his love, extravagance is not needed.
5. Carousel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a wonderfully taut, tightly written story! Told from Griffin's POV, the themes of family and brotherhood are front and center. It's what we (and Griffin) needed after the debacle of Stormhaven.
Plus, it's hella creepy! And there are throwbacks to the equally creepy Eidolon and Stormhaven..
6. Remnant: A Caldwell & Feximal/Whyborne & Griffin Mystery
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Five shining stars!
Whyborne and Griffin meet Simon Feximal and Robert Caldwell in London. Robert and Griffin become great friends, much to the jealousy of Simon and Whyborne. Nonetheless, a mysterious case is solved, and an unknown person is saved.
Read all about it here.
7. Harmony 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
A most lovely story! Griffin sends Whyborne on a Christmas Eve treasure hunt, complete with Saul, Christine, love notes, and memories as far back as Widdershins. Plus a snowball fight, a muddy top hat, and a Christmas present for the ages.
8. Undertow ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Miss Maggie Parkhust has an adventure of her own. Then she gets her happy ending.
December 21, 2025
Of course, "Remnant" is my favorite. And then "Undertow." The others are fine.
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