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Prof Croft #3
Purge City
If you can't stand the heat...
When New York City unveils a program to roast supernaturals, I wonder if I should be sweating.
The bloodthirsty Arnaud thinks so, and he's insisting that our survival depends on a wizard-vampire alliance. Never mind his history of wanting me dead. Or undead.
Meanwhile, the mayor wants me on his team - an offer that's only slightly less unnerving given our recent clash. So who's really behind the purge? City Hall? The werewolves? Or is it the brainchild of the fae, whose newest advisor to the mayor slipped from my bed and life four months ago?
I'm getting the cold feeling someone's trying to manipulate the program, and me, to set off a larger war, one that could explode through the city.
One thing's for sure. If I don't get my head straight and my magic on, it's going to be a hell of a summer.
When New York City unveils a program to roast supernaturals, I wonder if I should be sweating.
The bloodthirsty Arnaud thinks so, and he's insisting that our survival depends on a wizard-vampire alliance. Never mind his history of wanting me dead. Or undead.
Meanwhile, the mayor wants me on his team - an offer that's only slightly less unnerving given our recent clash. So who's really behind the purge? City Hall? The werewolves? Or is it the brainchild of the fae, whose newest advisor to the mayor slipped from my bed and life four months ago?
I'm getting the cold feeling someone's trying to manipulate the program, and me, to set off a larger war, one that could explode through the city.
One thing's for sure. If I don't get my head straight and my magic on, it's going to be a hell of a summer.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 13, 2017
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About the author
Brad Magnarella
49 books379 followersBrad Magnarella writes urban fantasy for the same reason most read it – to explore worlds where magic crackles from fingertips, vampires and shifters walk city streets, cats talk (some excessively), and good prevails against all odds. It’s shamelessly fun.
His three main series, Prof Croft, Blue Wolf, and Maddy Deeds, make up the growing Croftverse, with nearly a half-million books sold to date and an Independent Audiobook Award nomination.
Hopelessly nomadic, Brad can be found in a rented room overseas or hiking America's backcountry.
To learn more about the Croftverse, and download two free prequel novellas, visit his website at bradmagnarella.com
His three main series, Prof Croft, Blue Wolf, and Maddy Deeds, make up the growing Croftverse, with nearly a half-million books sold to date and an Independent Audiobook Award nomination.
Hopelessly nomadic, Brad can be found in a rented room overseas or hiking America's backcountry.
To learn more about the Croftverse, and download two free prequel novellas, visit his website at bradmagnarella.com
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November 4, 2017Yep, not the best series out there, but still entertaining and full of surprises.
I am starting to think Prof Croft is far better than I give it credit for. The third book has an awesome plot twist towards the end, the action scenes are epic and Croft is quite interesting...most of the time. Plus, the series managed to get me out of my year long reading slump!
Nevertheless, I do have some serious issue with the ending of this book.
So far so good. Moving on to book 4!
I am starting to think Prof Croft is far better than I give it credit for. The third book has an awesome plot twist towards the end, the action scenes are epic and Croft is quite interesting...most of the time. Plus, the series managed to get me out of my year long reading slump!
Nevertheless, I do have some serious issue with the ending of this book.
So far so good. Moving on to book 4!
April 14, 2021
Brad Magnarella writes his stories that keeps you guessing till the end.
February 21, 2022
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: James Patrick Cronin
After finishing this book, I'm not sure I particularly like Prof Croft. He acts like a petulant child at times and it really irks me, so much so that I often hope he would just die. Is he purposefully written to be unlikeable? Who knows, but for a guy that's supposed to be a professor, he doesn't seem to; 1) do much professor-ing, or 2) have much in the way of intelligence. At this point, the reader has got to wonder if there is some curse or spell on him that makes him as dumb as a sack of bricks. I'm most likely sacking the series here, I was optimistic that the series would get better given the ratings of the books as they continue, however, that character is so unlikeable, I really couldn't care less now.
Narrator: James Patrick Cronin
After finishing this book, I'm not sure I particularly like Prof Croft. He acts like a petulant child at times and it really irks me, so much so that I often hope he would just die. Is he purposefully written to be unlikeable? Who knows, but for a guy that's supposed to be a professor, he doesn't seem to; 1) do much professor-ing, or 2) have much in the way of intelligence. At this point, the reader has got to wonder if there is some curse or spell on him that makes him as dumb as a sack of bricks. I'm most likely sacking the series here, I was optimistic that the series would get better given the ratings of the books as they continue, however, that character is so unlikeable, I really couldn't care less now.
June 10, 2025
oh the rise and fall of the talented and famous.
Full of action from start to finish. This book as it turned out will be referenced many times over. Pay attention when reading it.
Many many creatures. Use your imagination.
Full of action from start to finish. This book as it turned out will be referenced many times over. Pay attention when reading it.
Many many creatures. Use your imagination.
May 16, 2017
This is an urban fantasy. No sex, plenty of magic, manipulation, and even what could be deemed a double agent or two…maybe more. There are creatures that are introduced that I’ve (veteran of reading Urban Fantasy) had never heard of –so that was fun. Everybody has an agenda. If you remember that, you’ll be ok.
I love Prof Croft. He’s not pretentious. He doesn’t know everything and is very willing to do the leg work to figure it out. His support staff is lacking, though…A LOT! The Order doesn’t help. His mentor is not exactly helpful and Vega? She’s got a stick up her butt and is still mad from last episode. Talk about a grudge holder concerning a grudge that doesn’t need to be held. Let it go already, woman!
Arnaud is back. What a slug. He may/may not cut a swarthy form in battle, but he’s a vampire. I knew that, I really did, but the sparkles got in the way and I nearly let him fool me. Seriously, I was nearly sucked in by his concern for Everson. Don’t. Just don’t.
Caroline is back. Still the wife of a fae, dang it. It’s rough to see Everson wade through whatever he may be feeling for her and while I have no inside information, I have to hope that this is not the last time we will see her. I’m looking for an HEA, though the Urban Fantasy genre doesn’t have requirements to give me one. Poop.
This story is mostly about a cat and mouse game where Everson is the mouse. There are adversaries where ever he looks. The police department. The stupid mayor whose idea to rid NYC of supers to get re-elected. The fae because he’s a threat to Caroline’s marriage. The werewolves because he put Penny into a bullet induced coma. Moronic Snodgrass because…well…because Snodgrass is an idiot. Every-freaking-body has it out for our wizard. Everson is chased across the city, threatened, imperiled and vulnerable. It’s like fate has it out for our dear Prof Croft or something. Or his author. That might be a more reliable theory. ;)
There are some surprises revealed, so hold on to your theories. There are motive reveals regarding a lot of things and while the ending helps put the puzzle together that doesn’t mean this is the end of the adventure or the grand scheme. While I LOVED the ending, I cannot wait for book #4 to be released because maybe just maybe Everson will finally get his closure. This epic tale was packed with action and was not a book I could put down.
One last thing. The narrator rocks. If you like audios, you’ll dig him.
I love Prof Croft. He’s not pretentious. He doesn’t know everything and is very willing to do the leg work to figure it out. His support staff is lacking, though…A LOT! The Order doesn’t help. His mentor is not exactly helpful and Vega? She’s got a stick up her butt and is still mad from last episode. Talk about a grudge holder concerning a grudge that doesn’t need to be held. Let it go already, woman!
Arnaud is back. What a slug. He may/may not cut a swarthy form in battle, but he’s a vampire. I knew that, I really did, but the sparkles got in the way and I nearly let him fool me. Seriously, I was nearly sucked in by his concern for Everson. Don’t. Just don’t.
Caroline is back. Still the wife of a fae, dang it. It’s rough to see Everson wade through whatever he may be feeling for her and while I have no inside information, I have to hope that this is not the last time we will see her. I’m looking for an HEA, though the Urban Fantasy genre doesn’t have requirements to give me one. Poop.
This story is mostly about a cat and mouse game where Everson is the mouse. There are adversaries where ever he looks. The police department. The stupid mayor whose idea to rid NYC of supers to get re-elected. The fae because he’s a threat to Caroline’s marriage. The werewolves because he put Penny into a bullet induced coma. Moronic Snodgrass because…well…because Snodgrass is an idiot. Every-freaking-body has it out for our wizard. Everson is chased across the city, threatened, imperiled and vulnerable. It’s like fate has it out for our dear Prof Croft or something. Or his author. That might be a more reliable theory. ;)
There are some surprises revealed, so hold on to your theories. There are motive reveals regarding a lot of things and while the ending helps put the puzzle together that doesn’t mean this is the end of the adventure or the grand scheme. While I LOVED the ending, I cannot wait for book #4 to be released because maybe just maybe Everson will finally get his closure. This epic tale was packed with action and was not a book I could put down.
One last thing. The narrator rocks. If you like audios, you’ll dig him.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2017
I loved the first book. The second lost me a little because I didn't get the relationship between Croft and Caroline. It felt forced. The rest of book two was good. It entertained me to pick up Purge City.
Good enough that I picked up book three. While it wasn't as good as book one, there was plenty of action and betrayal to keep me reading-even if at times it felt over the top. Still a fun read, even though I'll probably never go back and reread the series. I like Vega, her partnership with Croft is interesting (even though I have a feeling they'll hook up at some point. Although I really hope not.) still don't like Caroline. She makes me roll my eyes every time she appears in the story. Good things there are other characters to keep me reading!
Will I read book four? Maybe in a few weeks or so. I already own it, so I'll probably read it while the story is fresh in my mind.
Good enough that I picked up book three. While it wasn't as good as book one, there was plenty of action and betrayal to keep me reading-even if at times it felt over the top. Still a fun read, even though I'll probably never go back and reread the series. I like Vega, her partnership with Croft is interesting (even though I have a feeling they'll hook up at some point. Although I really hope not.) still don't like Caroline. She makes me roll my eyes every time she appears in the story. Good things there are other characters to keep me reading!
Will I read book four? Maybe in a few weeks or so. I already own it, so I'll probably read it while the story is fresh in my mind.
October 22, 2022
I picked up this series to keep my busy while I wait for the new Jim Butcher books to come out. This is becoming a very common trope - the scattered-minded wizard/professor who also consults with the police and tries to balance his life in the "real" world while saving said world from terrible evil.
Starting with the good:
It's a fun storyline and leaves all kinds of opportunity for complicated magical species and interactions. Our dear Professor Croft is mainly a good person, altruistic and willing to use his powers for good. He's not very tempted to abuse his powers. The magic system is fun and makes for good urban fantasy.
The bad:
I'm on the third book and the only thing I don't really like is how we haven't really developed the character...we know his story, but don't really know him yet. So, there's a risk of me not caring for how his relationships evolve. I also think the conflicts escalated too fast. If the world doesn't know about the evil surrounding them, how do you explain all the vampires running Wall Street and the Trolls attacking? The fae have a portal to our world in the city so they are also highly involved with the Mayor of New York. It just feels like the author isn't taking his time to build the world and the characters.
I'm enjoying the story and I'll continue with the series. I recommend it for those who devour urban fantasy and like this trope. This review is for the first three books (not including the prequels, which I will read later.)
Starting with the good:
It's a fun storyline and leaves all kinds of opportunity for complicated magical species and interactions. Our dear Professor Croft is mainly a good person, altruistic and willing to use his powers for good. He's not very tempted to abuse his powers. The magic system is fun and makes for good urban fantasy.
The bad:
I'm on the third book and the only thing I don't really like is how we haven't really developed the character...we know his story, but don't really know him yet. So, there's a risk of me not caring for how his relationships evolve. I also think the conflicts escalated too fast. If the world doesn't know about the evil surrounding them, how do you explain all the vampires running Wall Street and the Trolls attacking? The fae have a portal to our world in the city so they are also highly involved with the Mayor of New York. It just feels like the author isn't taking his time to build the world and the characters.
I'm enjoying the story and I'll continue with the series. I recommend it for those who devour urban fantasy and like this trope. This review is for the first three books (not including the prequels, which I will read later.)
February 9, 2025
Okay, this is the 2nd fairly long series I’ve started, tried to keep going because I’m intrigued, but the author is not giving me enough substance to want to continue further and finish the series and all the offshoots. While this book is giving readers a bigger picture of all the different supernatural entities in this world, and some of the politics between humans and supes are coming out, which you’d think would be a boon because we’re finally getting a better picture of this world, BUT it’s compounding the problem of us not being given enough information about Croft, you know, our main character. We simply do not have enough information about our main character to believe he’s able to beat all of these other supernatural beings the way they’re being described, especially with the powers they supposedly wield.
I may come back to this series, but I’m getting more frustrated as it continues because now we are also getting a glimpse into the mystery of Everson’s mom, then a whole bunch of action happens and that storyline is lost in all the action. Basically I am not really enjoying the storytelling of the author. I further don’t get the whole Caroline angle, WHY does Everson have to be in love with her? Good lort, while I think it’s great she kind of looked out for him and covered with Snodgrass, how is he in love with her? We certainly didn’t see it. And I stopped reading when Snodgrass was able to trick Everson, and take his cane. Reallllllyyyy? This character is supposedly a powerful wizard who has gotten the better of Snodgrass at every turn so far, yet he just got outsmarted by the diminutive and spiteful Snodgrass. I am not buying ANY of it. Wanna know why? Because I really don’t understand the character at all. He seems like a clueless dipshit who can barely get out of bed in the morning. He’s constantly late, he bumbles his way through any of his Batman adventures and somehow comes out on top through sheer luck and his good heart, and have no idea how he can possibly even be alive still with how Croft is written. He’s only known he has magical powers for like 10 years, explain to me HOW he got his knowledge. Explain his training by the order. I have a feeling the author is getting to the backstory, but I am simply not interested enough in this bumbling mid 20 yo man to continue. I know this series gets compared to Dresden Files, and I tried that series as well and I really didn’t work for me either. Maybe it’s that I don’t really care for male writers in urban fantasy? It’s quite possible, because on top of everything else I’ve said the sexual encounters in this series was off putting and out of place which took me out of the story wondering why the hell things were getting weird out of nowhere.
I may come back to this series, but I’m getting more frustrated as it continues because now we are also getting a glimpse into the mystery of Everson’s mom, then a whole bunch of action happens and that storyline is lost in all the action. Basically I am not really enjoying the storytelling of the author. I further don’t get the whole Caroline angle, WHY does Everson have to be in love with her? Good lort, while I think it’s great she kind of looked out for him and covered with Snodgrass, how is he in love with her? We certainly didn’t see it. And I stopped reading when Snodgrass was able to trick Everson, and take his cane. Reallllllyyyy? This character is supposedly a powerful wizard who has gotten the better of Snodgrass at every turn so far, yet he just got outsmarted by the diminutive and spiteful Snodgrass. I am not buying ANY of it. Wanna know why? Because I really don’t understand the character at all. He seems like a clueless dipshit who can barely get out of bed in the morning. He’s constantly late, he bumbles his way through any of his Batman adventures and somehow comes out on top through sheer luck and his good heart, and have no idea how he can possibly even be alive still with how Croft is written. He’s only known he has magical powers for like 10 years, explain to me HOW he got his knowledge. Explain his training by the order. I have a feeling the author is getting to the backstory, but I am simply not interested enough in this bumbling mid 20 yo man to continue. I know this series gets compared to Dresden Files, and I tried that series as well and I really didn’t work for me either. Maybe it’s that I don’t really care for male writers in urban fantasy? It’s quite possible, because on top of everything else I’ve said the sexual encounters in this series was off putting and out of place which took me out of the story wondering why the hell things were getting weird out of nowhere.
August 31, 2019
Purge City, Prof Croft, Book #3
by Brad Magnarella
This 3rd in the series novel certainly has enough action for all you thrill-seekers out there. As Croft continues his investigation into his mother's death, tries to patch up his relationship with Det. Vega, and mourns the loss of Caroline to the Fae realms, he is also caught up in political ramifications with the City, the werewolves and the vampires, plus, of course, being on the bad side of the Order.
Pacing and plotting were hectic, but very good. The flow was relatively smooth. Characters are evolving throughout the book, yet consistent to their core descriptions. Croft still can't seem to keep a hold of his magic cane/sword (yes, I am SMH and rolling my eyes), and he wouldn't survive if not for the intervention of his friends, right down to the homeless Pretzel. Tabitha remains aloof, except, of course, where Chicory is concerned. Snodgrass remains an ass. Editing and proofing are excellent. Not really a cliffhanger ending, but this novel certainly left issues unresolved.
So, I have one more novel in this series on my Kindle, #4, "Death Mage." I'm on to that and then I'll take some time to decide if I'm reading any more of the series.
by Brad Magnarella
This 3rd in the series novel certainly has enough action for all you thrill-seekers out there. As Croft continues his investigation into his mother's death, tries to patch up his relationship with Det. Vega, and mourns the loss of Caroline to the Fae realms, he is also caught up in political ramifications with the City, the werewolves and the vampires, plus, of course, being on the bad side of the Order.
Pacing and plotting were hectic, but very good. The flow was relatively smooth. Characters are evolving throughout the book, yet consistent to their core descriptions. Croft still can't seem to keep a hold of his magic cane/sword (yes, I am SMH and rolling my eyes), and he wouldn't survive if not for the intervention of his friends, right down to the homeless Pretzel. Tabitha remains aloof, except, of course, where Chicory is concerned. Snodgrass remains an ass. Editing and proofing are excellent. Not really a cliffhanger ending, but this novel certainly left issues unresolved.
So, I have one more novel in this series on my Kindle, #4, "Death Mage." I'm on to that and then I'll take some time to decide if I'm reading any more of the series.
January 5, 2022
I liked this book but was slightly put off by the title. I get the Purge reference and am not a big fan of it. I've come across it before, even before the movies. I did take a break halfway through the book because I could see where a lot of it was going and I wasn't happy with that. In the end, it works out. I thought some of the surprises or twists in it were fairly obvious. As to Caroline, I liked how they hinted at something between her and Croft in the first book. But then the author went in a different direction in the second book and her interactions in this book were a way to write her out of the story instead of her just disappearing after the second book. But I really think the author did her and Croft wrong. I do not want him to get involved with Vega down the line. That is what all the t.v. shows with cop and a consultant do. It is so trite and predictable. I bought book 4 before I even finished this one. So even thought this one had things that I wasn't happy with, I'm still loving it enough to keep reading.
March 10, 2020
4 1/2 stars
Croft's life is becoming increasingly complicated as he is more or less strong-armed by the mayor into eradicating the city's magical population (only the evil ones, of course) Everyone has an agenda. The mayor wants to increase his chances of winning the next election. Caroline is working for the fae. Arnoud has a duplicitous plot to protect the vampires. The werewolves are hiding in plain sight.
Croft still is seeking the answer to his mother's death and enlists the aid of the psychic Lady Bastet with dire consequences. He comes closer to discovering the truth, which is pretty horrifying.
I am enjoying the character development and how the story is becoming more convoluted. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
Croft's life is becoming increasingly complicated as he is more or less strong-armed by the mayor into eradicating the city's magical population (only the evil ones, of course) Everyone has an agenda. The mayor wants to increase his chances of winning the next election. Caroline is working for the fae. Arnoud has a duplicitous plot to protect the vampires. The werewolves are hiding in plain sight.
Croft still is seeking the answer to his mother's death and enlists the aid of the psychic Lady Bastet with dire consequences. He comes closer to discovering the truth, which is pretty horrifying.
I am enjoying the character development and how the story is becoming more convoluted. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
August 22, 2021
Croft has got to be the dumbest professor/professional wizard. Much of the problems tend to come from his ignorance and incompetence. It’s standard for UF protags to get the shit kicked out of them regularly but this dude just runs around shooting himself in the foot more often than not.
Definitely needs more world building and structure on how magic actually works in this instance. Feels like the author tried to just jump into things and without laying out any kind of framework. Things just are the way they are without any explanation.
None of the characters are all that likable or engaging. Another flaw with not providing or building background. They’re pretty much just cardboard caricatures.
Definitely needs more world building and structure on how magic actually works in this instance. Feels like the author tried to just jump into things and without laying out any kind of framework. Things just are the way they are without any explanation.
None of the characters are all that likable or engaging. Another flaw with not providing or building background. They’re pretty much just cardboard caricatures.
May 31, 2025
I've understood Croft in the shorter prequels and the Tabitha series - the character seemed like someone who was just dealt a tough hand and was working the best he could with the knowledge he had. The Croft of the last two books, however, is devolving into a narcissistic man-child who makes rash emotion-led decisions, blames circumstances or others when his decisions then lead him into poor circumstances, and complains/whines/bitches "why me" along the way.
I'm holding out hope and trying another book or two (because I was entertained by the shorter works) but an unlikable protagonist isn't a huge draw for me.
I'm holding out hope and trying another book or two (because I was entertained by the shorter works) but an unlikable protagonist isn't a huge draw for me.
January 13, 2018
This series made my short list of books to read this week.
Everson Croft lives on the edge. Hiding his identity as a wizard, barely following guidelines prescribed by the Order, he has problems maintaining relationships. Detective Vega, Caroline and Lady Bastet have problems with his ethics and willingness to sacrifice himself rather than trust his friends. Purge City, book 3 of Brad Magnarella's Professor Croft series is action packed, leaving just enough mystery unsolved to coax us through the series. Book 4, Demon Mage, is on my short list of books to read next week.
Everson Croft lives on the edge. Hiding his identity as a wizard, barely following guidelines prescribed by the Order, he has problems maintaining relationships. Detective Vega, Caroline and Lady Bastet have problems with his ethics and willingness to sacrifice himself rather than trust his friends. Purge City, book 3 of Brad Magnarella's Professor Croft series is action packed, leaving just enough mystery unsolved to coax us through the series. Book 4, Demon Mage, is on my short list of books to read next week.
May 23, 2021
Action packed
Just once I’d like it if the officials or those in charge want to meet with Professor Croft would just ask him and not send goons to rough him up and force him to go. This is an action packed book with Everson being conned into helping the mayor to rid NYC of dangerous supernaturals. Of course it’s a tricky situation that pits the people of New York against the vampires, fae and werewolves. A recipe for disaster. Meanwhile Everson is trying to find out about his mother’s death which puts him on the radar of a dangerous faction of rebel wizards.
Just once I’d like it if the officials or those in charge want to meet with Professor Croft would just ask him and not send goons to rough him up and force him to go. This is an action packed book with Everson being conned into helping the mayor to rid NYC of dangerous supernaturals. Of course it’s a tricky situation that pits the people of New York against the vampires, fae and werewolves. A recipe for disaster. Meanwhile Everson is trying to find out about his mother’s death which puts him on the radar of a dangerous faction of rebel wizards.
May 11, 2017
Abit Confusing
I have been enjoying the Proft Croft series immensely, till this last book. I felt it was very hard to follow, especially in the beginning of the book. I don't know if it was the Editing or lack of, but I had a Very hard time finishing the book. I'm hoping that the next book goes back the the form that I was reading in a day or two not having to force myself to finish.
I have been enjoying the Proft Croft series immensely, till this last book. I felt it was very hard to follow, especially in the beginning of the book. I don't know if it was the Editing or lack of, but I had a Very hard time finishing the book. I'm hoping that the next book goes back the the form that I was reading in a day or two not having to force myself to finish.
June 2, 2018
Double and triple secret agents
So everyone is trying to use prof Croft to their own end going back to LB’s and seeing how his mother died being used by the mayor and the vampires doesn’t bode well but.....don’t want to rune such a great plot of turns and twists life and deaths so I’ll just say a definite read make sure you have the time to read it all at once if you can really hard to put down
So everyone is trying to use prof Croft to their own end going back to LB’s and seeing how his mother died being used by the mayor and the vampires doesn’t bode well but.....don’t want to rune such a great plot of turns and twists life and deaths so I’ll just say a definite read make sure you have the time to read it all at once if you can really hard to put down
July 15, 2018
Another strong story for Professor Croft
I must admit, Croft manages to be an idiot about many things but we're all about the deus ex machina that gets him out. This time, Croft gets suckered into politics and... boy is he not ready. A fast paced book with some very good white knuckle moments before the (too rapid) denouement. Still an excellent example of the urban fantasy genre and well worth reading
I must admit, Croft manages to be an idiot about many things but we're all about the deus ex machina that gets him out. This time, Croft gets suckered into politics and... boy is he not ready. A fast paced book with some very good white knuckle moments before the (too rapid) denouement. Still an excellent example of the urban fantasy genre and well worth reading
September 6, 2019
Loving this series
Professor Croft kinda fills the void that Harry Dresden, left behind. I went into the 1st book already thinking it was probably gonna be lame. The only problem I have w/ this series, is how short the books are. This book was short, as well. I went into this book, already anticipating certain things that turned out to be right. These books are a lil more predictable than Harry Dresden but they still come w/ a good story.
Professor Croft kinda fills the void that Harry Dresden, left behind. I went into the 1st book already thinking it was probably gonna be lame. The only problem I have w/ this series, is how short the books are. This book was short, as well. I went into this book, already anticipating certain things that turned out to be right. These books are a lil more predictable than Harry Dresden but they still come w/ a good story.
October 9, 2022
Brad delivers once more.
This book gives you a good story, with a heated battle (read war) for the very soul of New York. There are personal revelations, as well as pain, both physical and emotional for our intrepid wizard. It's a lot of fun. Kick back and enjoy what I have come to think of as Harry Potter for adults. (Yes,I read each and every one of them and I enjoyed them immensely.)
This book gives you a good story, with a heated battle (read war) for the very soul of New York. There are personal revelations, as well as pain, both physical and emotional for our intrepid wizard. It's a lot of fun. Kick back and enjoy what I have come to think of as Harry Potter for adults. (Yes,I read each and every one of them and I enjoyed them immensely.)
May 9, 2017
The magic prof is back
Prof Croft, teacher magician and consultant once again finds himself up the odds, juggling his Post at uni whilst battling Politics, werewolves and vampires. He's also searching for his mothers killer, when his only lead is murdered, now its personal. Waiting on book 4 with anticipation.
Prof Croft, teacher magician and consultant once again finds himself up the odds, juggling his Post at uni whilst battling Politics, werewolves and vampires. He's also searching for his mothers killer, when his only lead is murdered, now its personal. Waiting on book 4 with anticipation.
January 23, 2019
Who Can I Really Trust?
Croft is a pawn in a giant chess game. All be it a powerful resourceful pawn. The vampires play him, the mayor plays him, the werewolves play him, as well as dark wizards, fae, and the Order. I like the non stop action, humor and romance. Is it over with Caroline, or is there a possibility? What about Vega? I look forward to the next book.
Croft is a pawn in a giant chess game. All be it a powerful resourceful pawn. The vampires play him, the mayor plays him, the werewolves play him, as well as dark wizards, fae, and the Order. I like the non stop action, humor and romance. Is it over with Caroline, or is there a possibility? What about Vega? I look forward to the next book.
January 23, 2020
Just when you think that you have everything figured out shit hits the fan like a double jointed stunt man.
That vampire pissed me off when he bit Pro Croft just so he could unleash his ungodly beast.
The fairly woman that he was in love with truly sacrifices herself for him. One way another he loses.
That vampire pissed me off when he bit Pro Croft just so he could unleash his ungodly beast.
The fairly woman that he was in love with truly sacrifices herself for him. One way another he loses.
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July 22, 2020
Losses
This was another good story from Prof Croft. Lots of action and plot twists. Sometimes the Prof makes odd choices but more often he’s flying by the seat of his pants. We learn a little more about his background and are kept wondering who the good guys are. I look forward to the next book in the series.
This was another good story from Prof Croft. Lots of action and plot twists. Sometimes the Prof makes odd choices but more often he’s flying by the seat of his pants. We learn a little more about his background and are kept wondering who the good guys are. I look forward to the next book in the series.
March 21, 2019
A bit hectic
I like books that give you space to breathe and work things through. This didn't it was action all the way. That said I will still be getting the next. I personally preferred book 2.
I like books that give you space to breathe and work things through. This didn't it was action all the way. That said I will still be getting the next. I personally preferred book 2.
April 27, 2019
Loving this series
This is a fantastic urban fantasy series and I have read 3 Prof Croft novels and the 3 Blue Wolf novels, which crossover occasionally. Great cast of characters and well written I highly recommend it.
This is a fantastic urban fantasy series and I have read 3 Prof Croft novels and the 3 Blue Wolf novels, which crossover occasionally. Great cast of characters and well written I highly recommend it.
September 4, 2019
Prof Croft is on the run
Who do you trust when everyone is a monster? Prof Croft has to figure that out while running for his life. This story was good. Definitely action packed and sets up for future plots nicely. Narrator is great
Who do you trust when everyone is a monster? Prof Croft has to figure that out while running for his life. This story was good. Definitely action packed and sets up for future plots nicely. Narrator is great
July 23, 2020
The mayor needs to move up in the polls. So he decides to start an Eradicates squad. Their job will be to destroy the supernatural that are plaguing the city. He's got a perfect choice to head up the task force, Everson Croft. What could go wrong?
September 5, 2020
what a ride...
More than a page turner, this book yanked me through from beginning to end. It's tense, exciting, and wonderfully crafted. I'm becoming quite a fan of this Professor Croft. Excellent job in taking the reader through the underworld on New York.
More than a page turner, this book yanked me through from beginning to end. It's tense, exciting, and wonderfully crafted. I'm becoming quite a fan of this Professor Croft. Excellent job in taking the reader through the underworld on New York.
December 7, 2020
3-1/2 stars.
This story is okay. Filled with action, magic and betrayal. There are some surprises. Everson is forced to help the mayor eliminate supernaturals in New York City. I disliked Caroline in this story.
This story is okay. Filled with action, magic and betrayal. There are some surprises. Everson is forced to help the mayor eliminate supernaturals in New York City. I disliked Caroline in this story.
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