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The Missing Medium: Book Two of the Utgarda Trilogy
While Father Sean O'Malley is summoned to Rome to discuss the "Longborough Affair" with his superiors, Russian anthropologist Anna Rykov and Doctor Harold Lamb travel to New York City where they encounter merchants, mobsters and madmen in pursuit of the spirit medium who advised their mentor shortly before the start of the whole adventure.
190 pages, Paperback
Published January 18, 2017
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About the author
Joab Stieglitz
32 books27 followersJoab Stieglitz is an accomplished author best known for his evocative Utgarda and Thule Trilogies. Delving into the depths of the supernatural, mythology, and the arcane, Stieglitz crafts tales that are as captivating as they are eerie.
A keen enthusiast of history, he masterfully blends elements of the past with fantastical horror, transporting readers to worlds both familiar and mysterious. His Utgarda Trilogy, comprising of "The Old Man’s Request", "The Missing Medium", and "The Other Realm", established him as a force to be reckoned with in the realm of supernatural fiction. Not one to rest on his laurels, Stieglitz further expanded his literary universe with the Thule Trilogy, featuring titles such as "The Hunter in the Shadows", "The Worlds I Know", and "Reversing the Cataclysm".
But Joab's creative prowess doesn't end with epic trilogies. His "Larry Nodens Mysteries" series adds a detective twist to his repertoire, demonstrating his versatility and depth as a writer. "Designed for Slaughter", the first book in that series, delves deeper into the realms of horror and suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
Drawn to the world of myth and legends from a young age, Stieglitz's works reflect his passion and deep understanding of ancient lore, while also touching upon universal themes of human nature, destiny, and the ever-present battle between light and darkness.
Through his stories, Joab Stieglitz not only entertains but also encourages readers to explore the shadowy corridors of history, myth, and the human psyche. His contributions to the genre have earned him a devoted readership, eagerly awaiting each new journey into the realms he so vividly portrays.
A keen enthusiast of history, he masterfully blends elements of the past with fantastical horror, transporting readers to worlds both familiar and mysterious. His Utgarda Trilogy, comprising of "The Old Man’s Request", "The Missing Medium", and "The Other Realm", established him as a force to be reckoned with in the realm of supernatural fiction. Not one to rest on his laurels, Stieglitz further expanded his literary universe with the Thule Trilogy, featuring titles such as "The Hunter in the Shadows", "The Worlds I Know", and "Reversing the Cataclysm".
But Joab's creative prowess doesn't end with epic trilogies. His "Larry Nodens Mysteries" series adds a detective twist to his repertoire, demonstrating his versatility and depth as a writer. "Designed for Slaughter", the first book in that series, delves deeper into the realms of horror and suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
Drawn to the world of myth and legends from a young age, Stieglitz's works reflect his passion and deep understanding of ancient lore, while also touching upon universal themes of human nature, destiny, and the ever-present battle between light and darkness.
Through his stories, Joab Stieglitz not only entertains but also encourages readers to explore the shadowy corridors of history, myth, and the human psyche. His contributions to the genre have earned him a devoted readership, eagerly awaiting each new journey into the realms he so vividly portrays.
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November 14, 2023
“The Missing Medium” is as riveting as the first book. From the cover page to the very last, readers are transported from a quaint college town to the bustling streets of New York. Ending where the first book left off, Anna Rykov, Dr. Harry Lamb, and Father Sean O’Malley are left wondering the why behind being chosen by Mr. Longborough on his death bed for carrying out his final wish. A visit to Brian Teplow, a famous medium in New York, sparked the downward spiral of Longborough’s health. Now missing, Anna and Dr. Lamb set off to New York to find answers, and Brian Teplow.
Book two of the Utgarda trilogy centered deeply on Anna and Harry as they scour New York for the missing medium that Longborough sought out before death. With Father O’Malley off in Rome, Anna and Harry needed to escape the leering questions and spotlight thrust upon them in their small college town. Taking to the streets they are immediately introduced to several new characters in their quest. Anna’s curious and inquisitive nature is the perfect complement to Harry’s unbelieving and untrusting temperament. So, when they come across a seemingly homeless man, going by the name of Ganon in the subway, Anna immediately takes to his story and complementary picture portraying the group, despite Harry’s protests.
Author Joab Stieglitz does a great job pivoting this book after the success and intrigue of book one. Introducing readers to a new, diverse cast, and scenery while leaning on those we’ve come to know and trust from book one. Using the characters to weave the story and connect us to the worlds within. Ganon lends well to carrying the storyteller role of the group, hiding amongst the shadows with his supporting role in Anna and Harry’s journey, as Stieglitz buries us deeper into the heart of Utgarda and the barrier between dimensions.
Readers will immediately be wrapped in the tentacles of “The Missing Medium” as Stieglitz continues our Utgarda trajectory. Ending in an epic fashion, full of action, beasts, and Utgarda breaching this world. “The Missing Medium” offers a fantastic conclusion, leaving readers anxious for the third in this trilogy.
Book two of the Utgarda trilogy centered deeply on Anna and Harry as they scour New York for the missing medium that Longborough sought out before death. With Father O’Malley off in Rome, Anna and Harry needed to escape the leering questions and spotlight thrust upon them in their small college town. Taking to the streets they are immediately introduced to several new characters in their quest. Anna’s curious and inquisitive nature is the perfect complement to Harry’s unbelieving and untrusting temperament. So, when they come across a seemingly homeless man, going by the name of Ganon in the subway, Anna immediately takes to his story and complementary picture portraying the group, despite Harry’s protests.
Author Joab Stieglitz does a great job pivoting this book after the success and intrigue of book one. Introducing readers to a new, diverse cast, and scenery while leaning on those we’ve come to know and trust from book one. Using the characters to weave the story and connect us to the worlds within. Ganon lends well to carrying the storyteller role of the group, hiding amongst the shadows with his supporting role in Anna and Harry’s journey, as Stieglitz buries us deeper into the heart of Utgarda and the barrier between dimensions.
Readers will immediately be wrapped in the tentacles of “The Missing Medium” as Stieglitz continues our Utgarda trajectory. Ending in an epic fashion, full of action, beasts, and Utgarda breaching this world. “The Missing Medium” offers a fantastic conclusion, leaving readers anxious for the third in this trilogy.
October 1, 2024
4.5/5
I definitely enjoyed this over the 1st of the series. I can tell that Stieglitz got more into the flow of the story and his writing overall. I am really looking forward to continuing the series and seeing where it goes from here. I am pleasantly surprised with how much I am enjoying this genre.
I do want to note however that, at least with the version I had, there was more grammatical and spelling errors compared to the 2nd book. One specific part that comes to mind was a part with Gulden talking to Anna and calling her Dr. Rygov instead of Rykov on a couple of occasions. I am not however having this dock points on my rating of the book. To me, it had no issue messing with the story but was just a minor annoyance. I can see though how some would be turned off by it so be warned.
I definitely enjoyed this over the 1st of the series. I can tell that Stieglitz got more into the flow of the story and his writing overall. I am really looking forward to continuing the series and seeing where it goes from here. I am pleasantly surprised with how much I am enjoying this genre.
I do want to note however that, at least with the version I had, there was more grammatical and spelling errors compared to the 2nd book. One specific part that comes to mind was a part with Gulden talking to Anna and calling her Dr. Rygov instead of Rykov on a couple of occasions. I am not however having this dock points on my rating of the book. To me, it had no issue messing with the story but was just a minor annoyance. I can see though how some would be turned off by it so be warned.
April 20, 2020
This is an amazing sequel to what appears to be a trilogy beginning with the old man's request. This book continues the quest though each book seems to end satisfactorily, the story just keeps getting better.
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May 22, 2019
Mr. Stieglitz hits it out of the park with this, the second book in his Utgarda series. Good character development; lots of action and a fast pace. Well done!
February 19, 2017
Goodreads win
This was a decent read. It was quick and interesting. The charactera really brought the story to life for me. A vook I could see myself reading again.
This was a decent read. It was quick and interesting. The charactera really brought the story to life for me. A vook I could see myself reading again.
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