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Marvel Crime #2

Enemy of My Enemy: A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel

Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner Alex Segura (Secret Identity) pens an all-new streets-to-courtroom noir tale of the Punisher on trial for the murder of the Kingpin—with Matt Murdock as his defense attorney. Book two in the Marvel Crime series of thrillers for adult listeners.

When reports come in that the Kingpin and a police officer have been killed and that Frank Castle (aka the Punisher) has turned himself in for it, Matt Murdock senses holes in the narratives the media and the streets are quick to run with.

Both criminals have been Matt’s nemeses when he dons the cowl of the Daredevil, and there’s no denying that New York is better off without its Kingpin and with the Punisher behind bars. And yet ... while the Punisher is a murderous vigilante, he doesn’t kill cops. And he doesn’t turn himself in.

Castle certainly deserves prison for all of the other crimes he has committed in the past. However, Matt’s indominable sense of justice insists that nobody should be locked away for crimes they didn’t actually commit. Representing the vigilante in court, Matt enters a contest of wills and guile with Castle to try and uncover the game beneath the game. And when Matt’s girlfriend takes the stand and complicates matters, there’s truly no rest for the wicked or the just. As the Kingpin’s absence causes passion and ambitions to run hot in Hell’s Kitchen, Matt must decide if justice means the letter of the law, what’s best for the citizen on the streets, or where his heart leading him.

Enemy of My Enemy continues the Marvel Crime series that began with Lisa Jewell’s Breaking the Dark and brings fans into a grittier, street-level side of the Marvel Universe. Marvel Crime novels build on one another but do not require in-depth familiarity with Marvel or the other books in the series.

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First published March 24, 2026

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About the author

Alex Segura

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Alex Segura is the bestselling and award-winning author of Secret Identity, which The New York Times called “wittily original” and named an Editor’s Choice. NPR described the novel as “masterful” and The L.A. Times called it “a magnetic read.”

Secret Identity received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Booklist, was listed as one of the Best Mysteries of the Year by NPR, Kirkus, Booklist, LitReactor, Gizmodo, BOLO Books, and the South Florida Sun Sentinel, was nominated for the Anthony Award for Best Hardcover, the Lefty and Barry Awards for Best Novel, the Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel, and won the LA Times Book Prize in the Mystery/Thriller category.

His upcoming work includes the YA superhero adventure Araña/Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow, the follow-up to Secret Identity, Alter Ego, and the sci-fi/espionage thriller, Dark Space (with Rob Hart). Alex is also the author of Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall, the Anthony Award-nominated Pete Fernandez Miami Mystery series, and a number of comic books – including The Mysterious Micro-Face (in partnership with NPR), The Black Ghost, The Archies, The Dusk, The Awakened, Mara Llave – Keeper of Time, Blood Oath, stories featuring Marvel heroes the Avengers, Sunspot, White Tiger, Spider-Man and DC’s Superman, Sinestro, and The Question, to name a few.

His short story, “90 Miles” was included in The Best American Mystery and Suspense Stories for 2021 and won the Anthony Award for Best Short Story. Another short story,“Red Zone,” won the 2020 Anthony Award for Best Short Story.

Alex is also the co-creator of the Lethal Lit podcast, named one of the best fiction podcasts of 2018 by The New York Times.

A Miami native, he lives in New York with his wife and children.

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Profile Image for Marc *Dark Reader with a Thousand Young! Iä!*.
1,566 reviews387 followers
August 12, 2026
One part by-the-numbers-and-no-further mystery/thriller, one part Daredevil: a Children's Primer.

It's hard to know who this is for. If you don't know Daredevil at all, I don't know why you would pick this book up. If you do have any familiarity with Daredevil, it's an endless parade of every bit of Daredevil lore and past storylines and villains and side characters (except Stilt-Man, who could only have improved the book) which could have been tolerable had there not been a need to repeat the details about each element each time they came up. Take for example, Frank Castle, a.k.a. the Punisher. Every time Frank Castle is mentioned, the text takes time to remind the reader that he is the Punisher, along with additional basic character details. Characters speaking to each other repeat basic facts about the subject they are talking about to other characters who are already well-aware of those details, as is the reader. The book's basic inciting events are repeated often. There's no trust in the reader to retain any information, alongside the book's need to explain every element for the persepective of an utterly unfamiliar audience.

If it weren't for spoilers I would go further into the book's limitations created by the reader having either decent knowledge or zero knowledge of Daredevil history. Neither scenario works. In either case, simply knowing that Daredevil is part of Marvel Comics significantly impedes the book.

The story is weak. The investigation plot is weak. Plot points are dropped, like hey, remember that very first piece of information Daredevil found when he investigated the crime scene, a piece of paper with numbers on it taken from Kingpin's desk? No? That's because there was no follow up on it and it was never mentioned again. There is plenty of padding throughout the book, because there's not enough meaningful content to fill 300 pages. There are plenty of supposed plot points that are not believable and/or sorely lack the intended punch. The courtroom trial that launches the book's final act is plainly awful; hackneyed and weak.

I learned one thing, though. If I were ever given a choice between fighting against someone wielding a sword versus any other weapon, I'd choose the sword-wielder, because swords are non-lethal. Half a dozen people in this book are skewered by swords and none of them die. Some of them get up to resume fighting at full strength not long after, and not due to any superpowers. Swords: it's just a flesh wound.

Profile Image for littlefox.
154 reviews32 followers
November 5, 2025
3.5 stars ♡

A big thank you to Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Expected Publication Date: March 24th, 2026

As a huge Daredevil and Marvel fan, receiving this ARC made me so happy!! Getting to see Matt Murdock defend Frank Castle in court for killing Wilson Fisk with appearances by my favorite characters? Hell YES.

I can tell Alex Segura really understands and loves Matt Murdock. His knowledge of Daredevil and his skill at capturing Matt's and Frank's voices really shone through. I could hear the characters' voices when reading the dialogue, their personalities were so vivid. Alex Segura KNOWS Daredevil, both in the show and the comics, and clearly did his research, which shows in his writing

...this wasn't always a good thing though. I noticed that there were quite a few info dumps and unnecessary passages reminding us of previously established lore. For example, we'd learn a piece of info through Matt early in the book and a few chapters later, it would be brought up and we would be reminded of how Matt came across the info (with his senses + a long-winded passage describing how he was trained), what the info is, and THEN why it's relevant.
The constant reminding would get in the way of the development of the main mystery, which was actually really interesting. I wouldn't say the plot twists were completely shocking but it was a fun read nonetheless and featured a true-to-show action scene.
AND THE COURT SCENES!!! Probably my favorite part of the entire book was reading about Matt defending Frank in court. I'm glad we got to see a bit of Matt the Lawyer and not just Matt as Daredevil.

A second issue I had, which is honestly really minor but confusing considering the quality of the dialogue, was the AAVE used as Gen Z slang. As far as I noticed, it was only a couple times and only spoken by Matt and Frank - which... the concept of MATT MURDOCK and FRANK CASTLE saying things like "take the L" and "we're cooked"
I don't understand why that was included because this is an adult book, featuring grown men who are certainly not kid-friendly, and aside from that, these characters' dialogue was truly spot on. It was so confusing 😭

If you are a fan of Daredevil or new to Daredevil lore but curious, this is perfect for you!!
*this plot exists in a separate universe, so no need to be worried about Daredevil: Born Again spoilers*
Profile Image for TL *Humaning the Best She Can*.
2,472 reviews189 followers
June 7, 2026
"All we can do is be here, and keep fighting. Keep trying to do what we believe is right."
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Very relevant 👌 would probably make a good tattoo.

Would be awesome if there was a universe were these characters were real wouldn't it?

Not great reading time or energy to read lately but managed to not be too hard on myself, progess 👍🏼👍🏼.

Did enjoy this one, slowly 🐌 dipping my feet back into Marvel (another thing depression was keeping from me, plus didn't care for certain things in new phase after endgame) movies/series and tie in books like this.

Would recommend, gets your mind off the outside world for awhile.
Profile Image for Stewart Tame.
2,543 reviews127 followers
March 30, 2026
Full disclosure: I won a free copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

The Kingpin is dead, apparently shot by the Punisher. With every mobster in the city looking to take over, Daredevil has his work cut out for him, especially since he's also the Punisher's lawyer …

I really wanted to like this book. And, all things considered, it's not bad. Once it gets going, it moves along at a brisk pace. But it's really more of a comic book without artwork than it is a mystery novel, which is what it's allegedly trying to be.

I mean, the cover touts it as “A Daredevil Marvel Crime Novel.” And casually allows that Alex Segura is an “LA Times Book Prize Winner.” I don't know about you, but I'm imagining something that will sit comfortably on the shelves in the Mystery section of the local bookstore snugly next to Raymond Chandler, John D. MacDonald, Sara Paretsky, and the like. I don't read a lot of mysteries, but you know what I mean. And certainly Daredevil has always had a bit of noir in the mix, at least since the Frank Miller days. It would seem like a match made in heaven.

The book seems to have been written more for comics fans. I've never followed Daredevil regularly, but it seems like everyone he's ever fought or otherwise interacted with gets paraded through the book at some point. Heck, I'd forgotten Dakota North even existed! And most of them barely rate an introduction. You either catch the reference or you don't. And the general survival rate for seemingly fatal wounds seems absurdly high. It's a familiar comic book trope, sure. But what's it doing here, in what's ostensibly a mystery novel? It felt jarring to me.

And remember earlier, when I used the phrase, “Once it gets going …?” That's because the first chapter is mostly exposition, recapping Daredevil's origin. I suppose it's a necessary evil. Readers need to know who he is, after all. But surely there was a better way to integrate it into the story? Worse yet, the framing sequence for the expository dump is a courtroom scene where Matt Murdock is defending a client. This would be a great place to establish his legal skills, show us what a good lawyer he is. But instead of showing us how, Segura simply tells us that Matt won the case. That is incredibly lazy writing, and I came perilously close to chucking the book across the room.

The writing does improve from that point–really, how could it not?--and we do get a passable Daredevil story. This book is probably best suited for comics fans. I'm not sure how much casual readers will get from it. Definitely don't let that first chapter throw you.
Profile Image for Ten Cats Reading.
1,480 reviews334 followers
Did Not Finish
August 1, 2026
DNF @ p126

This was an arc that got away, unfortunately. But I really wanted to read it, as I love these gritty NYC Marvel characters-- Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage. I figured a series of novels about the characters would appeal to me.

Honestly, I probably would have liked the story here, but I really did not get on well with the style. The author uses diction in a weird way and I was too aware of the words the whole time.

I decided to leave off this one, but I'm still going to give the other two books in a series a try. Those both have different authors.
Profile Image for Luke Swanson.
Author 16 books54 followers
January 2, 2026
When I read the back of this book, I got really excited—what a fantastic premise for a Daredevil story. Unfortunately, the prose, dialogue, and story progression weren’t very good. Dozens of characters just show up with info-dumps of their past adventures, no actual narrative introductions. The writing was pretty repetitive, and I never felt any energy. Disappointed.
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313 reviews36 followers
October 25, 2025
Would be so good if it had better writing. Can follow the story easily but a big part of it was screaming at the reader to remind them who they were following. That got annoying.

I was given a review copy by the publisher.
Profile Image for Robert.
2,307 reviews147 followers
Did Not Finish
July 24, 2026
DNF at 79 pages.

It was bad enough that the setting all around the notoriously blind Matt Murdock, through whose perspective this entire book is told, are described with rich visual detail, such as colouring, but I was willing to give the author some grace as it is in 3rd person.

But the line “…Daredevil thought as he looked down at the entrance from the two-story building’s battered roof.” broke me. My emphasis.

Come on, Hyperion Avenue Press. I presume you have at least one editor on staff.
Profile Image for Neil Scharnick.
16 reviews
February 8, 2026
Fans of Daredevil will get everything they’re looking for in this novel—a well-balanced mix of action and legal/investigative drama that includes every ingredient needed to put you in Daredevil’s Hell’s Kitchen. Alex Segura really knows Matt’s character and motivations. He also knows the other players in Matt’s world, mixing in a surprising number of characters from DD’s rogue’s gallery.

If you love comic books and the comics industry, read Segura’s SECRET IDENTITY. If you love Daredevil—either from the comics or the TV series—read this.
Profile Image for C.T. Phipps.
Author 93 books688 followers
March 31, 2026
ENEMY OF MY ENEMY by Alex Segura is the second superhero novel I've read by Alex Segura. The first was ARANA AND SPIDER-MAN 2099, which had the hilarious premise of teaming up two much-neglected characters to face against Judas Traveler (quite possibly the most hated supervillain concept of all time with the possible exception of Paul Rabin). I loved it and thought it was an incredibly goofy but loyal to the characters who have always deserved better. Yes, I'm a guy salty about the fact Miguel is the villain of the second Spider-Verse universe and wonder what Peter David (RIP) thought.

The premise is that the Punisher has murdered the Kingpin and Matt Murdoch AKA Daredevil has the task of defending him. This is an incredibly strong premise and reminiscent of the second season of the Netflix Daredevil show even if that about defending Frank Castle in general versus killing Wilson Fisk. My first thought was, of course, "I really hope they don't backtrack on this. This is an alternate universe so there's no reason they have to." Unfortunately, it's only chapter later that we find out the Medical Examiner was kept from analyzing Wilson Fisk's body and most readers will deduce this is like those covers that state a hero will die this issue (only for it to turn out to be a clone or something). This is less a spoiler than my reaction and, who knows, maybe my finely tuned comic book reader instincts were wrong.

Still, Alex Segura has a pretty good grasp on Matt Murdoch and the story is about his moral conundrum of defending a man that he knows to be a mass murderer. The best parts of the novel are also Matt wrestling with the fact that he feels no small sense of joy at Wilson Fisk's death (this is a post Born Again [comic] storyline so many references are made to the Kingpin destroying Matt's life even if specifics like Nuke aren't mentioned). Matt is so deep in his own righteousness, he feels guilty even for wanting Wilson dead even if he didn't do anything to bring him down.

We also get the inclusion of no less than three former Daredevil girlfriends to compensate for the fact
Karen Page is (still) dead in this universe. Elektra, Dakota North, and Typhoid Mary all show up at various points in the story to comment on both how much they still care for Matt while also privately (or not so privately) bemoaning what a terrible boyfriend he is. Matt is also in a relationship with an original character working in Internal Affairs and it doesn't take long for Daredevil to torpedo this relationship by exploiting it for help in his vigilante efforts despite what a gross betrayal this is. This shows that Alex Segura has a good grasp of who Matt Murdoch is and his often hypocritical self-righteousness.

The book has flaws even if I overall enjoyed it. Some of the cast are slightly out of character even accounting for an alternate Marvel universe. Would Frank Castle ever make a deal with organized crime even if it managed to get him closer to some big wigs that he wants to kill? Would Matt Murdoch not be able to tell that two women he's had, uh, intimate relations with are the same person even if they are in disguise? His blindness doesn't work that way. Would Bullseye ever work as someone's bodyguard versus just an assassin for hire?

Overall, I really enjoyed Enemy of my Enemy. Alex Segura has a deep love for the Marvel universe and manages to thread the needle that it's close enough to the Netflix shows that fans of them will enjoy it while keeping it comics-related. The absence of Karen Page for Netflix fans will be an issue but I'm confused why she's still dead in the comics myself (because comics). I am already interested in picking up the third of these Marvel Crime Novels.
Profile Image for Mimi Schweid.
769 reviews59 followers
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
March 13, 2026
RTC.

Alex Segura wrote a fantastic Daredevil book. I will say more when it's out next week!
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25 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
March 21, 2026
Enemy of my Enemy: A Daredevil Crime Novel is exactly what it says on the wrapper -- A Daredevil tie-in crime novel. It's not bad, but I wouldn't call it all that spectacular either. If you want more of Matt Murdock and are looking to get back into reading, this might be a good reading-slump buster for the comic book fans out there.


What this book does well:
The twists and turns were fun! I liked the banter between Matt and Frank. The two big twists at the end of the novel were set up well. Matt was written with a voice that felt in-character, and his actions make sense for who he is as a person. It really captures how flawed and human he is, which is great. The pacing was fast-paced but not overwhelming, and the action sequences were written so that I could visualize them clearly.


My quibbles:
The narration is surprisingly dry, and there were moments of exposition that, even for someone who hasn't watched the show in nearly five years, felt excessive. Yes, I am familiar with the source material. Maybe someone who wasn't would have needed the extra explanation. Where it overdoes itself at some points, But some of the language surrounding Matt's senses could have been more...descriptive? Flowery? and I wish we had more time with Foggy. I know Matt's the main character, and there was a LOT of action happening, but it would've been nice to have a few more slower moments with our civilian side-characters. Actually, I think a little fluff overall would have benefitted this book. It was very plot-focused, yes, but even adding a few more sensory details here and there would have immersed me more within in the story. It felt like a lot of telling, and less showing. Which, again, maybe is the point. I, personally, am more used to character-driven stories. So it could just be a personal preference thing.


Overall, not bad. A bit dry, a bit too plot-focused as opposed to character focused. But it was fast-paced, interesting, and had some fun surprises for sure.


A sincere thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Sam Harrison.
49 reviews50 followers
April 8, 2026
Fantastic Daredevil crime thriller. A little more Marvel heavy than Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewel that preceded it, but as a huge Marvel fan it really worked for me. Fans of the Netflix show will really vibe with this.

*thanks to Marvel for the review copy.
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734 reviews17 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 27, 2026
Daredevil: Enemy of My Enemy by Alex Segura is a legal thriller and action novel. Enemy of My Enemy is the second book in the Marvel Crime Series, with the first being Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell. This series focuses on street level characters, with Luke Cage up next.

The plot centers on the Punisher, who has allegedly killed the Kingpin. Only Matt Murdock, also known as Daredevil, does not believe he is responsible. The supposed murder sparks a gang war as criminal factions battle to claim Kingpin’s territory. Daredevil must protect the innocent both in the courtroom and in the streets.

Alex Segura clearly knows Daredevil extremely well. He has said that he read every Daredevil comic before writing the novel and even wrote a book on the character’s history. That deep knowledge shows in the writing. Segura understands Daredevil inside and out, and most of the time it works beautifully. At times, however, the background information becomes excessive and slows the story. It can feel like starting season four of a show and constantly being reminded of everything that happened in the first three seasons. Segura also has to navigate the differences between comic continuity and the television version, which leads to moments that feel like over explanation.

The voice of the Punisher is absolutely nailed. I only wish he had appeared more, because Segura captures his character perfectly.

The mystery itself is uneven. Some elements were very compelling, while others were predictable. Everything involving the Punisher in court worked extremely well. The storyline involving the police brothers was strong. The mystery surrounding who was moving in to take over Kingpin’s territory was less effective. I guessed the culprit early on and did not like how that thread ultimately concluded.

The ending contains a major twist that did not work for me. It relies on superpowers that were not clearly explained, making the reveal difficult to accept. Another twist, which I had anticipated, was handled much better and felt satisfying.

Daredevil: Enemy of My Enemy will be published on March 24, 2026, by Disney Hyperion Avenue

Why did I read Enemy of My Enemy by Alex Segura?

I have read and reviewed Alex Segura’s work before. I enjoyed his young adult Star Wars tie-in novel Poe Dameron: Free Fall. I also read his darker short story La Mala Hora from The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand. I have met Segura in person, and he signed both books while we talked about his work on Daredevil. Enemy of My Enemy was already on my most anticipated books of 2026 list. I did receive Enemy of My Enemy early for review, thanks to NetGalley and Disney - Hyperion Avenue.
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3,787 reviews47 followers
April 5, 2026
Everyone knows that Matt Murdock and Daredevil's greatest enemy is the Kingpin, so it's no surprise when Matt takes on the case to defend The Punisher when he's accused of murdering him. Nor is it suspicious when Darevil begins to stalk the underworld to find out what truly happened. But when facts don't align and everyone seems to be hiding secrets, Matt must decide what justice means to him and what he's willing to sacrifice to see it done.

This is one of the best Daredevil stories I've read in print. You get a perfect balance of Matt and Daredevil, seeing how both personas are affecting everything in his life. You also get a super complex case that has everyone on edge and hiding things. It does fall a bit into clichéd comic tropes, so many of the great reveals are obvious way before they happen, but Segura's writing manages to keep you interested thanks to great pacing. You know where you're headed, but you're happy to follow the trail. You can't help but root for Matt as he's having a hell of a time trying to find all the clues that will lead him to the truth. He will suffer (as Daredevil must) and his relationships will be tested (as is also mandatory), but you just know that things will somehow work out in the end, and that's a big part of why I like the character. We also get a ton of Easter eggs and character name drops and appearances, so it's also fun to see how many of them you catch and recognize.

I will say that it is not going to be an easy read for non-comic or show-watching readers. There is some deep lore woven into it and tons of characters I loved seeing, but many people will have no idea who they are. It's a great novel. I highly recommend reading it, but I fear that someone who's looking to jump into the Daredevil or Marvel Universe with it will not have an easy time of it.

Very happy thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the riveting read!
Profile Image for Rachel Fox.
17 reviews
March 9, 2026
Between 3 1/4 and 4 stars. Daredevil is one of my favorite Marvel characters and I really enjoyed reading this. It was a fun story. The writing could have been better though- sometimes stuff was repeated over and over- basic facts- as if the reader couldn’t remember them. There was one glaring plot error- not a big one but I was like huh? Mentioned a character being attacked in prison but they were not in prison at the time and when asked about the attack in the next chapter they said they were in a warehouse when attacked. Hopefully an editor caught that and the typos for the final copy of this. It’s sloppy if not. Also many characters were brought in that I assume were in Daredevil comics (I have plans to read some soon) and we were given quick histories on them and their dealings with Matt/Daredevil, but it didn’t always flow well with the story. But overall a fun read. I have the Jessica Jones novel to read and I cannot wait for S.A. Cosby’s Luke Cage novel. Shout out to The Whispering Shelf in Indianapolis, IN where I snagged my ARC from!
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1,085 reviews52 followers
July 22, 2026
“He was spiralling, he thought. He was letting his anxiety get the best of him. Daredevil was a mysterious, larger-than-life vigilante—a name that sparked fear when heard by the underworld. But Matt Murdock was a man, and a man versed in the law.”

3.5 ⭐️ rounded

The premise of this kinda gave me Luigi Mangione vibes at the start … I was for it.

One of the writing choices I loved was how whenever Matt was the forefront, the name Matt was used, but when he was suited up, he was Daredevil. Two sides of the same coin, but separating who’s doing what. He was characterized really well here with all his inner turmoils and past guilts, even with mentions of lovers past. Although, sometimes, I found that the length and breadth of those took away from the main story.

The best parts for me were the trial talks and court proceedings. I loved the banter between Matt and Frank and wish we got more. The kind of cat-and-mouse aspect happening in the middle and the end felt pretty clunky with many characters appearing and disappearing left and right.
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51 reviews1 follower
May 4, 2026
In the second installment of the Marvel Crime series, Matt Murdock must defend vigilante Frank Castle, aka the Punisher, in court, after he is accused of murdering the Kingpin.

I enjoyed the Jessica Jones book that started off this series and I really wanted to like this book as well, but I had a lot of issues with it. I feel like the author was just trying to do too much and there were way too many characters. Then everytime a new character showed up, the author had to explain their full comic history. What I liked about the Jessica Jones book was that it felt like an independent story separate from the comics, whereas with this book it felt over reliant on comic references and kept taking time away from the story to explain events from the comics. I'm still going to continue with the series and read the Luke Cage book coming out later this year, which was set up at the end of this book, but this book has definitely soured my opinion on the series.
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193 reviews5 followers
April 3, 2026
I forgive typos and editing mistakes a lot these days, I know how hard pressed the publishing industry is to get books out as quickly and efficiently as possible. But really this book needed a few more passes by an editor before publication.

There were multiple times Matt "looked" at someone, or "spotted" something on the floor. Or "watched" something happen. At one point Daredevil arrived at Fisk's building and described the lobby as "silver and white." Word choice is very important for a novel. And for a blind character, these word choices are confusing and take me out of the story.

The story itself was engaging and I enjoyed the court scenes especially. A little more tightening up of the word usage would have put the story into top tier!
Profile Image for Hannah Burke.
174 reviews
March 23, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for an ARC of this book!

I love this Marvel series! If you enjoyed the comics, you will understand many of the references and the characters woven into this story. I’m a big Marvel fan, and really appreciated the storytelling in this mystery. I loved the descriptions of how Matt is able to use his senses in a unique way to help him find clues or people he is looking for. Alex Segura keeps you wanting more as the story builds to the twists! You need to keep with the story, the twists and turns are chaotic and exciting!
71 reviews
May 19, 2026
Pretty good with some good ethical dilemmas and court room scenes, as any daredevil story should. There’s a lot that happens over the span of a chapter the we quickly move on but is then mentioned again chapters later when you’ve forgotten about it. There’s also a lot of characters that are hard to keep up with, even if you know Daredevil. All in all, good but not great. All that being said though, I did enjoy it!
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285 reviews10 followers
August 3, 2026
If you’re a fan of Daredevil/Matt Murdock and the characters in that world, this is a good extension to that universe. The twists at the end were 👍👍, but some redundancies and editing boo-boos made it feel less like an original story and more like an assignment Segura needed to finish (thus knocking off a star).
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171 reviews2 followers
March 27, 2026
Entertaining, if a bit predictable. I appreciated Elektra’s povs (and her scenes in general) the most.
Didn’t love the writing for Matt’s pov, sometimes there are visual descriptions (like colors) that felt out of place in his perspective.
Profile Image for Mary Rose Madan.
63 reviews
August 16, 2026
I liked this one way better than the Jessica Jones one- a good amount of twists and I appreciate that Matt was a flawed hero the whole time. Lots of names to keep up with, though, if you aren't familiar with Daredevil characters.
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111 reviews
Want to Read
March 6, 2025
What a time to be a Daredevil fan!
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26 reviews1 follower
May 2, 2026
Could have used some more action but a fun read all around
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