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The Knight Advocate: An Urban Fantasy Legal Thriller
Magic, Monsters and Murder! An urban fantasy legal thriller you can really sink your teeth into.
“If a miracle happens and I somehow manage to kill this vampire psychopath, my prize is the chance to save a girl, and become one of twenty-four Advocates who decide and enforce the laws that govern the millions of monsters that roam the earth eating babies for breakfast. I imagine they’re not going to be too happy about having a human as a member of their club. Screw my life. How do I get myself into these things?”
As a San Francisco Public Defender, Colt Valentine thinks he’s seen it all, heard it all, and knows it all. So, when a well-dressed man claiming to be a sixteen-hundred-year-old Vampire suddenly appears, offering Colt a job at a private law firm and claiming things that go bump in the night like Vampires, Witches and Weres, are not only living among us, but live under their own legal system, Colt is skeptical. That is, until he sees a video of a human family being savagely murdered by something Colt never imagined existed, not even in his darkest nightmares.
“Just another routine day at the office, absolutely nothing out of the ordinary—other than the fact that, the judge has a giant scorpion tail, the defense attorney’s a vampire, and the defendant’s a werespider who would very much like to rip my head off and drink me dry.”
Colt is a great trial lawyer, trained by the best, but even he begins to doubt himself as he is immersed in this dark world of magic, monsters, and murder. Colt tries to balance his old life and his new life, while struggling to obtain justice under a set of arcane laws that govern a society that views humans as nothing more than their next meal. The worst part of his new job is that, if he loses, he could lose more than just a trial, he could lose his life.
“If a miracle happens and I somehow manage to kill this vampire psychopath, my prize is the chance to save a girl, and become one of twenty-four Advocates who decide and enforce the laws that govern the millions of monsters that roam the earth eating babies for breakfast. I imagine they’re not going to be too happy about having a human as a member of their club. Screw my life. How do I get myself into these things?”
As a San Francisco Public Defender, Colt Valentine thinks he’s seen it all, heard it all, and knows it all. So, when a well-dressed man claiming to be a sixteen-hundred-year-old Vampire suddenly appears, offering Colt a job at a private law firm and claiming things that go bump in the night like Vampires, Witches and Weres, are not only living among us, but live under their own legal system, Colt is skeptical. That is, until he sees a video of a human family being savagely murdered by something Colt never imagined existed, not even in his darkest nightmares.
“Just another routine day at the office, absolutely nothing out of the ordinary—other than the fact that, the judge has a giant scorpion tail, the defense attorney’s a vampire, and the defendant’s a werespider who would very much like to rip my head off and drink me dry.”
Colt is a great trial lawyer, trained by the best, but even he begins to doubt himself as he is immersed in this dark world of magic, monsters, and murder. Colt tries to balance his old life and his new life, while struggling to obtain justice under a set of arcane laws that govern a society that views humans as nothing more than their next meal. The worst part of his new job is that, if he loses, he could lose more than just a trial, he could lose his life.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2017
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About the author
Jason Rose
2 books45 followersJASON ROSE was born at the San Diego Naval hospital in 1978, the son of a Navy service man. Shortly after his birth, his mother was tragically killed in a car accident, and after a short stint living in upstate NY, his family moved back across the country to Santa Cruz, CA.
Jason did not have the most traditional childhood, Santa Cruz really isn't a traditional place; but it was a place full of interesting people who shared their love, wisdom, and diverse world perspectives with him.
The seed for his love of books was planted when he was about seven or eight years old and his second-grade teacher held him back a year because he couldn't read very well. That summer his uncle began taking him to the public library were he spent nearly every day reading. He discovered Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lloyd Alexander, among others, they changed his life forever.
From that summer forward, Jason became a voracious reader, inhaling books by the bushel. Even in high school when football, basketball and girls dominated his thoughts, he found time at night to read. Reading became his addiction.
After high school, Jason went on a journey to find himself, which took him to half a dozen different colleges, culminating in a Philosophy degree from California State University Sacramento in 2005.
Jason then attended the University of La Verne College of Law where he earned a Law degree and met his future wife Natasha. Jason went on to earn a Masters of Law degree in Trial Advocacy from Cal Western, and is currently a practicing attorney for a Bay Area law firm where he represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
In 2012, Jason convinced Natasha to become his wife and in October, 2016, she gave birth to their first child, Ford. In August of 2018, they were blessed with their second child, Porter. Jason's life now involves changing a lot of dirty diapers, cleaning up toys, going to the park and cutting food up into really small bites. He also occasionally finds time to write.
Jason did not have the most traditional childhood, Santa Cruz really isn't a traditional place; but it was a place full of interesting people who shared their love, wisdom, and diverse world perspectives with him.
The seed for his love of books was planted when he was about seven or eight years old and his second-grade teacher held him back a year because he couldn't read very well. That summer his uncle began taking him to the public library were he spent nearly every day reading. He discovered Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lloyd Alexander, among others, they changed his life forever.
From that summer forward, Jason became a voracious reader, inhaling books by the bushel. Even in high school when football, basketball and girls dominated his thoughts, he found time at night to read. Reading became his addiction.
After high school, Jason went on a journey to find himself, which took him to half a dozen different colleges, culminating in a Philosophy degree from California State University Sacramento in 2005.
Jason then attended the University of La Verne College of Law where he earned a Law degree and met his future wife Natasha. Jason went on to earn a Masters of Law degree in Trial Advocacy from Cal Western, and is currently a practicing attorney for a Bay Area law firm where he represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases.
In 2012, Jason convinced Natasha to become his wife and in October, 2016, she gave birth to their first child, Ford. In August of 2018, they were blessed with their second child, Porter. Jason's life now involves changing a lot of dirty diapers, cleaning up toys, going to the park and cutting food up into really small bites. He also occasionally finds time to write.
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September 28, 2018
For the record, I won a free Kindle copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
This book puts an interesting spin on urban fantasy by giving us a lawyer as the hero. Colt Valentine is growing bored working for the Public Defender’s office. So he’s intrigued by a mysterious invitation that leads him to an interview with a man who introduces himself as Pavo Palatinus. Colt recognizes him as one of the spectators from a trial earlier that morning. Pavo has been watching Colt, and has a most interesting job offer. But first: monsters are real. Pavo is a vampire. And to become an Advocate, Colt will have to kill him in combat. Can the day get any crazier?
I’m really liking the world that Jason Rose has created here. The idea of courtroom battles with vampires and werespiders and the like is an intriguing concept. Colt is a wonderful character, as is what I presume to be the rest of the regular cast. There's a prologue that won't make much sense when you first read it, but that hints of interesting possibilities for an overarching plot for the entire series.
The prose flows well, and I’d even go so far as to call this a pageturner. Definitely looking forward to the next volume. Recommended!
This book puts an interesting spin on urban fantasy by giving us a lawyer as the hero. Colt Valentine is growing bored working for the Public Defender’s office. So he’s intrigued by a mysterious invitation that leads him to an interview with a man who introduces himself as Pavo Palatinus. Colt recognizes him as one of the spectators from a trial earlier that morning. Pavo has been watching Colt, and has a most interesting job offer. But first: monsters are real. Pavo is a vampire. And to become an Advocate, Colt will have to kill him in combat. Can the day get any crazier?
I’m really liking the world that Jason Rose has created here. The idea of courtroom battles with vampires and werespiders and the like is an intriguing concept. Colt is a wonderful character, as is what I presume to be the rest of the regular cast. There's a prologue that won't make much sense when you first read it, but that hints of interesting possibilities for an overarching plot for the entire series.
The prose flows well, and I’d even go so far as to call this a pageturner. Definitely looking forward to the next volume. Recommended!
February 2, 2022
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A Public Defender who is either having his quarter life crisis late, or his mid-life crisis early (Is there such a thing as a third-life crisis?) gets a rapist set free before he is approached by a mysterious man, who just happens to be a vampire.
While the were spider was creative, I found most of it to be trite.
A Public Defender who is either having his quarter life crisis late, or his mid-life crisis early (Is there such a thing as a third-life crisis?) gets a rapist set free before he is approached by a mysterious man, who just happens to be a vampire.
While the were spider was creative, I found most of it to be trite.
March 7, 2020
“Seriously, Colt, you’re an asshole” - Wilson
Colt is not particularly likable; he’s rude, belligerent, haphazard, and generally half-cocked. There’s a fine line between making mistakes from being in a new, highly stressful situation - even lashing out as coping - but Colt is just a rude, as Sinn put it, man-child. Perhaps he gets better as the author matures his craft, but currently the main character is someone you want Lycocide to kill. #knockitoffwiththehastags#theybreaktheflow#youaren’tatweenwritingfanfictionontumblr
Colt is not particularly likable; he’s rude, belligerent, haphazard, and generally half-cocked. There’s a fine line between making mistakes from being in a new, highly stressful situation - even lashing out as coping - but Colt is just a rude, as Sinn put it, man-child. Perhaps he gets better as the author matures his craft, but currently the main character is someone you want Lycocide to kill. #knockitoffwiththehastags#theybreaktheflow#youaren’tatweenwritingfanfictionontumblr
May 10, 2020
Excellent
An excellent adventure romp through the halls of justice. Full of sarcasm and snark, I laughed even as I devoured the book in a single reading. I will be happily buying the sequel as soon as I finish this review. Bye!
An excellent adventure romp through the halls of justice. Full of sarcasm and snark, I laughed even as I devoured the book in a single reading. I will be happily buying the sequel as soon as I finish this review. Bye!
February 15, 2018
Extremely entertaining. Love Colt Valentine. Looking forward to more books
August 15, 2018
A trip !
Good storytelling. Humorous read on the supernatural. Colt is my new snarky hero. His court room style is priceless. Fun read.
Good storytelling. Humorous read on the supernatural. Colt is my new snarky hero. His court room style is priceless. Fun read.
June 24, 2019
I NEED MORE!!
March 19, 2020
Good book to many Hashtags
Good book but too many hashtags That's why I gave it a 4 star way too many hash tags I will check the next book I'm hoping there's not that many hashtags
Good book but too many hashtags That's why I gave it a 4 star way too many hash tags I will check the next book I'm hoping there's not that many hashtags
May 9, 2020
Love
This was a awesome read. It was really interesting. Can’t wait to read the next book. I hope there are many more books to come.
This was a awesome read. It was really interesting. Can’t wait to read the next book. I hope there are many more books to come.
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I won this book via Goodreads Giveaways.
I won this book via Goodreads Giveaways.
January 19, 2018
Fun book!
A great story in an interesting world where Laywers/Advocates battle for justice.
I waffled between giving this one 3 or 4 stars, but there were more than a few grammatical/spelling issues, so I settled on 3.
I'm totally looking forward to reading the next book!
A great story in an interesting world where Laywers/Advocates battle for justice.
I waffled between giving this one 3 or 4 stars, but there were more than a few grammatical/spelling issues, so I settled on 3.
I'm totally looking forward to reading the next book!
March 24, 2020
[Note: The comment written here apply as much to the second book in the series, 'The Lycanthrope's Lawyer', as they do to this book - so rinse, wash, repeat if you move forward.]
There is much to like in this book - and I *did* like it and *would* recommend it..
There is also much to make one grind one's teeth.
To generalise wildly [if we were going to break out a Cliff Notes synopsis] - this is pretty much Atticus Finch with fairies...
Let's start with the stuff that makes me clench my fists [and grind my teeth].
[1] Some of the editing is poor. Occasionally, in a professionally published work, you get errors, so you can forgive the odd error here and there - but the frequency with which they appear is somewhat frustrating [if you're a grumpy sod like me, that is]. This is not to suggest that the books are littered with such, and the second book does improve on the first in this area but, for example, I should not be seeing 'ruse' mis-written as 'rouse' for example.
[2] Some of the prose is tortured. I know how difficult it can be to find just the right phrase [or expression] but sometimes simpler really is better.
[3] Some of the character banter and interactions are cliched - in part, [2] above contributes to this. Don't, however confuse 'cliched' with 'juvenile' - there's nothing wrong with a bit of well-placed juvenilia.
[Not really criticisms, but still...]
[4] The initial world-building is not what you'd call 'original'; of course, you don't have to be original to be good and Rose does more than enough with his world to avoid accusations of laziness.
[5] There are only two books in the series so I would expect greater depth and development of the characters to come but, to steal a phrase from something once read, some characters retain all the depth of a carpark puddle and I expect most of our protagonists to be twirling their waxed moustaches as the declaim on the limitations of our hero/ humans in general etc.
[6] Whilst clearly not a member of the George Lucas School of building romantic tension... things need a little work... there's 'awkward' and then there's 'preteen angsting over the unattainable...'
[7] Some of the wrapping up/ resolution-y is a two-parts deus ex machinae... two parts fait d'accompli [although to be fair, at least it *is* thematically consistent.
The Good and Really Good.
[7] Rose writes a good story, that is it not only reads easily, but the reader [well, me] 'wants' to read the story.
[8] While, as noted above, the characters are a bit two-dimensional, they engage and amuse. Our hero, whilst - at times - a colossal bell-end - never feels unrealistic: he's not a Mary-Stu, nor is he placed on a pedestal. Mind you, I wouldn't say our hero resonates as one of literary fiction's great creations, but he's fun, human and sympathetic - even though you feel a good kicking would build character.
[9] Accepting that this is fantasy, it doesn't feel unrealistic. Yes, suspension of belief is always a thing with fantasy, but here the characters human/ not human etc feel very much, to borrow from the Bard - a stage on which they are merely players [and not a collection of props/ deux ex machinae].
[10] The expository detail not only adds to the story [and world-building] but feels neither forced, unnecessarily didactic, or an opportunity for the author to get out, and wave, his 'I am an an expert flag' .
Conclusion:
This is fun, lots of fun, but if you go into it with sky high literary expectations, you'll get distracted by nitpickiness.
There is much to like in this book - and I *did* like it and *would* recommend it..
There is also much to make one grind one's teeth.
To generalise wildly [if we were going to break out a Cliff Notes synopsis] - this is pretty much Atticus Finch with fairies...
Let's start with the stuff that makes me clench my fists [and grind my teeth].
[1] Some of the editing is poor. Occasionally, in a professionally published work, you get errors, so you can forgive the odd error here and there - but the frequency with which they appear is somewhat frustrating [if you're a grumpy sod like me, that is]. This is not to suggest that the books are littered with such, and the second book does improve on the first in this area but, for example, I should not be seeing 'ruse' mis-written as 'rouse' for example.
[2] Some of the prose is tortured. I know how difficult it can be to find just the right phrase [or expression] but sometimes simpler really is better.
[3] Some of the character banter and interactions are cliched - in part, [2] above contributes to this. Don't, however confuse 'cliched' with 'juvenile' - there's nothing wrong with a bit of well-placed juvenilia.
[Not really criticisms, but still...]
[4] The initial world-building is not what you'd call 'original'; of course, you don't have to be original to be good and Rose does more than enough with his world to avoid accusations of laziness.
[5] There are only two books in the series so I would expect greater depth and development of the characters to come but, to steal a phrase from something once read, some characters retain all the depth of a carpark puddle and I expect most of our protagonists to be twirling their waxed moustaches as the declaim on the limitations of our hero/ humans in general etc.
[6] Whilst clearly not a member of the George Lucas School of building romantic tension... things need a little work... there's 'awkward' and then there's 'preteen angsting over the unattainable...'
[7] Some of the wrapping up/ resolution-y is a two-parts deus ex machinae... two parts fait d'accompli [although to be fair, at least it *is* thematically consistent.
The Good and Really Good.
[7] Rose writes a good story, that is it not only reads easily, but the reader [well, me] 'wants' to read the story.
[8] While, as noted above, the characters are a bit two-dimensional, they engage and amuse. Our hero, whilst - at times - a colossal bell-end - never feels unrealistic: he's not a Mary-Stu, nor is he placed on a pedestal. Mind you, I wouldn't say our hero resonates as one of literary fiction's great creations, but he's fun, human and sympathetic - even though you feel a good kicking would build character.
[9] Accepting that this is fantasy, it doesn't feel unrealistic. Yes, suspension of belief is always a thing with fantasy, but here the characters human/ not human etc feel very much, to borrow from the Bard - a stage on which they are merely players [and not a collection of props/ deux ex machinae].
[10] The expository detail not only adds to the story [and world-building] but feels neither forced, unnecessarily didactic, or an opportunity for the author to get out, and wave, his 'I am an an expert flag' .
Conclusion:
This is fun, lots of fun, but if you go into it with sky high literary expectations, you'll get distracted by nitpickiness.
May 20, 2020
This is Jason Rose’s first book and I truly enjoyed his fresh take on the supernatural world, but struggled with the hashtags. I almost didn’t make past the first few chapters because it started off slow and there were just too many hashtags for my liking. I’m glad I did keep going because things picked-up and I was immersed into a dark, but intriguing supernatural world that was very imaginative.
Jason Rose wrote the lawyer lingo in a way that was easy to understand and created an original hero, who is intelligent, witty, and just a bit slimy in his dealings with others. I don't think Colt and I would be friends other than our shared love of Pinot Noir wine, but I did enjoy reading about the shenanigans that he found himself involved in, in this new world. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out how Colt was going to win his case. The ending was unexpected and smart written.
Jason Rose’s take on the supernatural community and governing system is unique, and I truly mean that! I have not read a book with werespiders explained like this ever before and werespiders are also a rarity in the shifter books that I read. I’m very excited to read the new book in the series and learn more about the other characters and see what other ways Colt can finagle through the Magna Concordant legal system. I’m just hoping for fewer hashtags.
Jason Rose wrote the lawyer lingo in a way that was easy to understand and created an original hero, who is intelligent, witty, and just a bit slimy in his dealings with others. I don't think Colt and I would be friends other than our shared love of Pinot Noir wine, but I did enjoy reading about the shenanigans that he found himself involved in, in this new world. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out how Colt was going to win his case. The ending was unexpected and smart written.
Jason Rose’s take on the supernatural community and governing system is unique, and I truly mean that! I have not read a book with werespiders explained like this ever before and werespiders are also a rarity in the shifter books that I read. I’m very excited to read the new book in the series and learn more about the other characters and see what other ways Colt can finagle through the Magna Concordant legal system. I’m just hoping for fewer hashtags.
January 7, 2019
The Knight Advocate just became one of my top 10 favourite books.
I loved every single thing is this book.
This was my first urban fantasy book in whick the lawyer is the hero. And what a lawyer! Colt Valentine is a public defense lawyer, a hell of a good one.
After his latest case a guy seeks him put with a job offer. But there’s a catch. There always is. So just like that he is introduced to a whole new reality with vampires, shapeshifters, witches and absolutely everything else you can think of. But does he despair? Hell no! And so starts an amazing journey into Colt’s new life.
Colt is one witty smartass. He has a remark to everything, a really snarky but funny one so I caught myself laughing out loud when he said something like that.
There are other characters in the book as well like a goofy-but-in-a-funny-way investigator Wilson, a computer geek called Joycee and a who knows how years old vampire called Sinn. I love even her name because ot suits her so much. I hope to get to know her more in future books.
Anyone know when it will come out?
I loved every single thing is this book.
This was my first urban fantasy book in whick the lawyer is the hero. And what a lawyer! Colt Valentine is a public defense lawyer, a hell of a good one.
After his latest case a guy seeks him put with a job offer. But there’s a catch. There always is. So just like that he is introduced to a whole new reality with vampires, shapeshifters, witches and absolutely everything else you can think of. But does he despair? Hell no! And so starts an amazing journey into Colt’s new life.
Colt is one witty smartass. He has a remark to everything, a really snarky but funny one so I caught myself laughing out loud when he said something like that.
There are other characters in the book as well like a goofy-but-in-a-funny-way investigator Wilson, a computer geek called Joycee and a who knows how years old vampire called Sinn. I love even her name because ot suits her so much. I hope to get to know her more in future books.
Anyone know when it will come out?
January 10, 2020
Some reviews are misleading...
The person who went on and on about the author making the main character the king of "woke" made me almost not read this book. Imagine my surprise when I didn't get any sense of what they were going on about. Maybe I'm not hip enough, but 🤷♀️
I can see their point on the use of the hashtags but I can also verify some of us think in internet speak. I thought they were funny and I can only imagine how many Mr. Rose's editor made him get rid of!
I'm interested to see where the story goes. I didn't give the book 5 stars because I was mildly put off by the amount of time the character talks about his lack of a sex life and his ex wife, but I can see how that would be distracting for a person. I also don't like being led along a plot path without being given any real resolution. Yes, the minor plot was resolved, but in my somewhat insignificant opinion there were too many unanswered questions at the end of the book. Hopefully the author gives us more information in the next book. There is definitely potential here.
The person who went on and on about the author making the main character the king of "woke" made me almost not read this book. Imagine my surprise when I didn't get any sense of what they were going on about. Maybe I'm not hip enough, but 🤷♀️
I can see their point on the use of the hashtags but I can also verify some of us think in internet speak. I thought they were funny and I can only imagine how many Mr. Rose's editor made him get rid of!
I'm interested to see where the story goes. I didn't give the book 5 stars because I was mildly put off by the amount of time the character talks about his lack of a sex life and his ex wife, but I can see how that would be distracting for a person. I also don't like being led along a plot path without being given any real resolution. Yes, the minor plot was resolved, but in my somewhat insignificant opinion there were too many unanswered questions at the end of the book. Hopefully the author gives us more information in the next book. There is definitely potential here.
November 17, 2021
I don't normally writte reviews of the books I read unless they have something special I'd like to remark. At the end of the day it is more difficult, when as in my case, English is not your native language.
When you read tons of urban fantasy books it is very difficult to be surprised anymore. Plots, tropes and characters s repeat themselves in a way or another. The MC has normally a special something that makes him win against all bets. What I most enjoyed about the book is that the special something in this case was the capacity of the MC to outspeak any and all of his adversaries. He navigates through the book bluffing himself out of a lot of bad situations and use the law to get justice.
It has been a very enjoyable read. I wish to follow Mr. Valentine through a long series of books
When you read tons of urban fantasy books it is very difficult to be surprised anymore. Plots, tropes and characters s repeat themselves in a way or another. The MC has normally a special something that makes him win against all bets. What I most enjoyed about the book is that the special something in this case was the capacity of the MC to outspeak any and all of his adversaries. He navigates through the book bluffing himself out of a lot of bad situations and use the law to get justice.
It has been a very enjoyable read. I wish to follow Mr. Valentine through a long series of books
June 5, 2020
Genre: Urban fantasy, law thriller
Trigger warning: rape themes
Colt Valentine is a public defender, and he is pretty good at his job. He wants to help his clients, but also doesn't like it when the guilty go free. One day he is approached by a vampire and his whole life gets flipped around. Now he is a lawyer for monsters, where the lives of humans don't matter to anyone but him.
Basically Law & Order meets the Dresden Files. This is a mashup I can get behind. I look forward to learning more about Sinn in future books. This book is written in first-person and the author avoids my biggest pet peeve, when the main character knows more than we do. The main twist comes from another character and we find out at the same time as Colt. I would definitely recommend this book.
Trigger warning: rape themes
Colt Valentine is a public defender, and he is pretty good at his job. He wants to help his clients, but also doesn't like it when the guilty go free. One day he is approached by a vampire and his whole life gets flipped around. Now he is a lawyer for monsters, where the lives of humans don't matter to anyone but him.
Basically Law & Order meets the Dresden Files. This is a mashup I can get behind. I look forward to learning more about Sinn in future books. This book is written in first-person and the author avoids my biggest pet peeve, when the main character knows more than we do. The main twist comes from another character and we find out at the same time as Colt. I would definitely recommend this book.
July 24, 2021
I just read the first in the series about 10 pages in I bought the second and I sure hope for more. Very enjoyable, despite the constant #’s but then I am old man and as they say new anything you have turned 60 is unnatural.
What is good is he has gotten the legal part right enough that it feels true. No silly Perry mason or the Lawyer going rogue like in so many legal thrillers. Next the world building is just enough to introduce you but no pages of exposition. You learn as the Protagonist stubbles along.
I also liked that the Urban Fantasy was not just a cover erotica or romance. There is tiny bit and just a few bits of swearing.
This Author is one to try. Especially since many of my favorites are getting up there in age.
What is good is he has gotten the legal part right enough that it feels true. No silly Perry mason or the Lawyer going rogue like in so many legal thrillers. Next the world building is just enough to introduce you but no pages of exposition. You learn as the Protagonist stubbles along.
I also liked that the Urban Fantasy was not just a cover erotica or romance. There is tiny bit and just a few bits of swearing.
This Author is one to try. Especially since many of my favorites are getting up there in age.
February 17, 2020
Really awesome read!!
I know everyone has opinions ands i can most definitely say in my opinion this book is the best i have read in a really long time and i read a lot! I'm in love with Valentine ands hos side kicks, but just don't know which one i love the most. It took me a minute to warm up took the story but once i did i couldn't put it down into it was done. There is so much drama, suspense, plus the right amount of humor to keep a person fully engrossed. I am excited to start on the next book in this series. This is a must read for those who like the paranormal, fantasy, monster genre.
I know everyone has opinions ands i can most definitely say in my opinion this book is the best i have read in a really long time and i read a lot! I'm in love with Valentine ands hos side kicks, but just don't know which one i love the most. It took me a minute to warm up took the story but once i did i couldn't put it down into it was done. There is so much drama, suspense, plus the right amount of humor to keep a person fully engrossed. I am excited to start on the next book in this series. This is a must read for those who like the paranormal, fantasy, monster genre.
July 19, 2020
Best trial ending ever!
After reading this work and the sequel through Kindle Unlimited, I purchased both. I enjoy rereading the good parts in the evening when time is limited. Some reviews criticized the frequent use of hash tags. I found it age appropriate for Colt as well as our current social media. The man has a lot going on upstairs and it is his way of expressing his thoughts with respect to his irreverent sense of humor. I rather like it. I am looking forward to Colt's journey as he learns and grows as an Advocate. Based on what has transpired, it should be epic. No pressure, of course, just hoping the world survives.
After reading this work and the sequel through Kindle Unlimited, I purchased both. I enjoy rereading the good parts in the evening when time is limited. Some reviews criticized the frequent use of hash tags. I found it age appropriate for Colt as well as our current social media. The man has a lot going on upstairs and it is his way of expressing his thoughts with respect to his irreverent sense of humor. I rather like it. I am looking forward to Colt's journey as he learns and grows as an Advocate. Based on what has transpired, it should be epic. No pressure, of course, just hoping the world survives.
October 11, 2020
Pros: Somewhat interesting magical theory and comfortingly predictable plot.
Cons: Novice writing, typos, character tropes galore, low character development, and main character knows more than he should about fields he has never been exposed to.
And, these really bugged me for some reason: The physical book doesn't smell like a book and the main character (featured on the cover) is described multiple times as wearing a red tie. Why not make the cover art match??
Overall: A bit of junk food for the brain. Nice if you are taking a break between heavier books.
I plan on reading the Kindle version of the sequel... After I finish Scythe.
Cons: Novice writing, typos, character tropes galore, low character development, and main character knows more than he should about fields he has never been exposed to.
And, these really bugged me for some reason: The physical book doesn't smell like a book and the main character (featured on the cover) is described multiple times as wearing a red tie. Why not make the cover art match??
Overall: A bit of junk food for the brain. Nice if you are taking a break between heavier books.
I plan on reading the Kindle version of the sequel... After I finish Scythe.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2021
Amazing read
I loved this book. The author is dead on accurate as to what happens in a trial and the difference between law and justice. His references to historical details is perfect. The characters are interesting and develop into well rounded characters. I actually cared about all of them. Usually I get half way through a book and the main character is “snarky” and annoying to the point I’m hoping the villain kills them, if nothing else but to get rid of the bad attitude. Never once did I hope the hero died! I loved him and his crew. Get busy and write the third book.
I loved this book. The author is dead on accurate as to what happens in a trial and the difference between law and justice. His references to historical details is perfect. The characters are interesting and develop into well rounded characters. I actually cared about all of them. Usually I get half way through a book and the main character is “snarky” and annoying to the point I’m hoping the villain kills them, if nothing else but to get rid of the bad attitude. Never once did I hope the hero died! I loved him and his crew. Get busy and write the third book.
May 1, 2019
Excellent!
I can't wait for the next book! I love the "smart ass" tone the author uses in his writing. That and all the wisecracks keeps this scary story light and funny. The hero is incredibly likeable. His sidekick, Wilson, is perfectly portrayed. The interactions between Colt and Wilson are priceless. The female character of Sinn is somewhat weak but I'm hoping she'll get fuller in the next book. She had to be a little flat in this one, it made sense. Overall, a wonderful read.
I can't wait for the next book! I love the "smart ass" tone the author uses in his writing. That and all the wisecracks keeps this scary story light and funny. The hero is incredibly likeable. His sidekick, Wilson, is perfectly portrayed. The interactions between Colt and Wilson are priceless. The female character of Sinn is somewhat weak but I'm hoping she'll get fuller in the next book. She had to be a little flat in this one, it made sense. Overall, a wonderful read.
October 5, 2020
A Very Pleasant Surprise
The Knight Advocate was just another book I came across on Kindle Unlimited until I started reading it -what a treat! I don't want to oversell it but I really, really enjoyed it! It's better than 95% of the urban fantasy that I've read. It's not the Dresden Files but then the DF didn't really take off until book 3 so who knows how good these could get? Definitely worth your time to read.
One thing, the author used hashtags throughout and I can't decide whether they're #clever or #annoying. Maybe #both.
The Knight Advocate was just another book I came across on Kindle Unlimited until I started reading it -what a treat! I don't want to oversell it but I really, really enjoyed it! It's better than 95% of the urban fantasy that I've read. It's not the Dresden Files but then the DF didn't really take off until book 3 so who knows how good these could get? Definitely worth your time to read.
One thing, the author used hashtags throughout and I can't decide whether they're #clever or #annoying. Maybe #both.
December 11, 2022
solid storyline
Good storytelling by this author. This is what you would expect from an UF type novel; with the addition of a legal drama. I hope the author offers a better balance between the action outside and inside the courtroom, in upcoming novels. The former favored the latter in this book. The hashtags gag is played out, I’m sure the author realizes this based on previous reviewers. All in all I liked this book quite a bit, I hope to see this character mature into his new life as much as the author mature into his craft. Well done so far on both accounts.
Good storytelling by this author. This is what you would expect from an UF type novel; with the addition of a legal drama. I hope the author offers a better balance between the action outside and inside the courtroom, in upcoming novels. The former favored the latter in this book. The hashtags gag is played out, I’m sure the author realizes this based on previous reviewers. All in all I liked this book quite a bit, I hope to see this character mature into his new life as much as the author mature into his craft. Well done so far on both accounts.
May 22, 2019
Colt’s a Keeper!
I’ve actually been trying to come up with an idea involving a supernatural lawyer and, as I’m browsing through Kindle Unlimited BLAM there it is and I am hooked. Love the first person point of view @memyselfandI. Colt’s wit comes across naturally, the insanity that turns his world upside down plausible and the endless future adventures to Advocate are just what the lawyer ordered! Great read, can’t wait for more...
I’ve actually been trying to come up with an idea involving a supernatural lawyer and, as I’m browsing through Kindle Unlimited BLAM there it is and I am hooked. Love the first person point of view @memyselfandI. Colt’s wit comes across naturally, the insanity that turns his world upside down plausible and the endless future adventures to Advocate are just what the lawyer ordered! Great read, can’t wait for more...
February 1, 2020
This is a pretty mixed bag. On the one hand, it’s engagingly written with interesting characters and a sense of humour. On the other, the main character is an extremely annoying jerk, and the book can’t decide if it’s mostly fun or terribly grim. It’s quite disorientating. And why on earth does he pepper the book with hashtags? Is it meant to be written in tweets? I probably will try the next one but please, at least stop the hashtags. They spoil the flow of the writing and make no sense.
March 9, 2020
Ehh
It is a well written book, and the author has good pacing. However the random hashtags that the author uses all the time is a waste and removes you from enjoying the book to being annoye mainly. Also, the main character is so unlikable I rooted against him the whole time. He is childish at best. The humor is so overdone that you are basically reading crappy one liners for the entire non action portion of the book.
It is a well written book, and the author has good pacing. However the random hashtags that the author uses all the time is a waste and removes you from enjoying the book to being annoye mainly. Also, the main character is so unlikable I rooted against him the whole time. He is childish at best. The humor is so overdone that you are basically reading crappy one liners for the entire non action portion of the book.
April 19, 2020
Paranormal Legal Thriller
Colt Valentine's day job is being a public defense attorney. After meeting a distant relative he becomes an advocate in the Concordat, a paranormal justice system in which humans aren't citizens. Learning his new job he runs into numerous challenges which the author uses well to develop his character and build his world. Really new take on an urbal paranormal.
Colt Valentine's day job is being a public defense attorney. After meeting a distant relative he becomes an advocate in the Concordat, a paranormal justice system in which humans aren't citizens. Learning his new job he runs into numerous challenges which the author uses well to develop his character and build his world. Really new take on an urbal paranormal.
June 17, 2018
Downloaded the book on Thursday and read a few chapters. Didn't get back to it until Saturday morning, and ended up finishing it that night. Clearly I liked it. Colt Valentine is an engaging and enjoyable character. We can even forgive that he is a lawyer... Mostly. Calling it a Page-Turner would be redundant, but I am waiting to read Book #2.
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