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London Bridge is falling...but it's not their fault...mostly.

Montague and Strong have left the building-in fact, they’ve left the continent.

When a teleportation circle sends them to London, The Penumbra Consortium-and older, darker version of the Dark Council requests Montague & Strong look into the murder of the leading demonologist, Mage Nigel Warrenton. There are a few complications-Tristan is being hunted by Golden Circle magistrates, Michiko must return to take her seat on the Council before her brother is challenged, and demons are roaming the streets of London.

Now, with the help of Thomas Rafael - a mage who doesn’t believe in magic - they must avoid the magistrates, return Michiko to the Dark Council, and stop London from becoming a demon breeding ground.

What could possibly go wrong?

Montague & Strong dive into another thrilling adventure as they face off against demons, dark powers, and disasters as they try to save London from annihilation!

303 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 9, 2018

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About the author

Orlando A. Sanchez

104 books589 followers
Orlando Sanchez has been writing ever since his teens when he was immersed in creating scenarios for playing Dungeon and Dragons with his friends every weekend. An avid reader, his influences are too numerous to list here. Some of the most prominent are: J.R.R. Tolkien, Jim Butcher, Kat Richardson, Terry Brooks, Piers Anthony, Lee Child, George Lucas, Andrew Vachss, and Barry Eisler to name a few in no particular order.
The worlds of his books are urban settings with a twist of the paranormal lurking just behind the scenes and generous doses of magic, martial arts, and mayhem.
Aside from writing, he holds a 2nd and 3rd Dan in two distinct styles of Karate. If not training, he is studying some aspect of the martial arts or martial arts philosophy.
He currently resides in Queens, NY with his family and can often be found in the local Starbucks where most of his writing is done.
Please visit his site at: www.OrlandoASanchez.com for more information about his books and upcoming releases.

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Profile Image for Deborah.
3,839 reviews496 followers
January 3, 2022
3.75*

Another nonstop book that I struggled to put down.

While I’m finding these books addictive I also find them exhausting. I keep hoping they’ll get a minute to chill but they don’t.
I’m absolutely loving Peaches the little cutie.
Profile Image for Cassandra Hall.
12 reviews
January 11, 2018
Another exciting installment in the Montague & Strong series. I love reading the author's take on so many different mythical and supernatural beings. And the recurring characters continue to come to life for me. With each book, I'm more impressed with how much like real people Simon and Tristan seem. I'm beginning to wonder if I've been reading so much that book characters seem more like real people than actual humans do.
Profile Image for Cherry Mischievous.
596 reviews289 followers
July 9, 2020
My Thoughts:
It is becoming a trademark of this series that every subsequent book starts right where the previous book left off. And that is kind of growing on me.

And then, we get to see a Peaches arguing philosophy with Simon! Woohh!! This is Simon we are talking about... Simon who gets a headache every time Tristan tries to explain anything to him that is more complicated than eating! Good thing that Peaches' "philosophic phase" didn't last very long...or our protagonist might just develop a permanent migraine! And that wouldn't do, now would it?! He gotta fight the baddies and get beat up... again... I think this is my favouritest book yet in the series.

This is the book that introduced me to the Ian Dex series. And the urban fantasy geek in me cheered to have stumbled into another promising series! We seem to be getting a lot of "Dexes" here. Uncle Dex. Ian Dex. Mmm...

Empirical Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 5
Story itself = 4.5
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4
World building = 4.5
Cover art = 4
Pace = 3.5
Plot = 3

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 cherries
Profile Image for Noah Sturdevant.
Author 20 books66 followers
January 11, 2018
All Hail Peaches!

Crossovers, new friends, and (mostly) accidental destruction. Sound good? Ok, read it. Sound bad? You are wrong. Read it and then apologize for being wrong.
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374 reviews37 followers
May 10, 2020
This series is special! Nothing else like it! Love the crazy action and numerous magical or preternatural or mythical characters that make an appearance! I'm a fan!
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2,938 reviews29 followers
May 28, 2022
Ahhh another adventure with Simon, Monty, Peaches and Uncle Dex 🙌🏾🙌🏾 yes. Uncle Dex survived from the last misadventure, as did Chi, the vampire head of the dark council and Simon’s Amour?? Anyway, now instead of enraging NY city’s finest paranormal unit, the team that is bent on destroying every city they come into contact with is of to London, to well, decimate it and tick of London’s finest Paranormal Unit..ahhhh just like old times.

While in the midst of destruction, they have to team up with Thomas 🤬🤬🤬 you’ll hate him, trust me, preserve the bond between Simon and Peaches before the Hellhound goes berserk, Simon must bond with Ebonsol and pay a price( what will it be?)
Monty much pay a visit to his (Nana) much to the amusement of Simon and Dex and the readers! Peaches is awesome as always and there’s all sorts of demons, vampires, ghosts, and delicious meat for him to bite? Oh and he’s so not interested in that “diet” Simon is suggesting, after all, the primary word is “die” and that does not sound good for him at all 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 - there you go, Peaches just explained why diets are just not a thing 😂😂😂😂.

A solid 4.5 stars.
Profile Image for GP.
135 reviews1 follower
July 15, 2018
A bit hectic and rushed

Not that the usual hijinks don't ensue but this was at the too much stage somewhere around the first third of the book. We're at what I consider “anime afflicted“ point where our hero is just levelling up all the time. Each new person is sooooo badass, yet manages to be vanquished pretty quickly. Which makes the next new character being suddenly magnitudes of order more powerful than the prior one, credulity straining. Where does it go from here besides pure satire?
A word about female characters. If they only exist to be rescued, heal people or provide cryptic info, they're just plot devices. I'm hoping at one of the regular female characters stops being described by her clothing & looks & starts shavings, thoughts, quirks and personality.
1,243 reviews8 followers
February 5, 2018
London might literally never be the same again. After an emergency evacuation from Ellis Island, Monty & Strong find themselves in about the last place that they would expect, kissing pavement in front of the White Tower. Even though, with Uncle Dex's help, they were able to dodge the homicidal Ghost in the U.S., their troubles are hardly over. The Penumbra Consortium sends a welcoming party to inform them that they are not pleased with this unexpected visit. It seems that London is experiencing a demon infestation and all magical travel to and from the isles is suspect. But whether or not the Consortium has its collective panties in a twist is almost the least of their worries. Uncle Dex is down for the count after pulling off the portal of all portals. Chi needs to get back to New York to head off an insurrection on the Dark Council. And Peaches needs some meat or things will get ugly.

The action is non-stop and pulls you along for the ride. Those who are accustomed to Monty & Strong's full throttle approach to problem solving will love their car chase of an adventure as they cut a swath of destruction, which is totally not their fault, through London. Those of you who are new to the series, fasten your seatbelts and hang on!
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2,762 reviews19 followers
March 20, 2025
London Bridge is falling...but it's not their fault...mostly.
Montague and Strong have left the building-in fact, they’ve left the continent.
When a teleportation circle sends them to London, The Penumbra Consortium-and older, darker version of the Dark Council requests Montague & Strong look into the murder of the leading demonologist, Mage Nigel Warrenton. There are a few complications-Tristan is being hunted by Golden Circle magistrates, Michiko must return to take her seat on the Council before her brother is challenged, and demons are roaming the streets of London.
Now, with the help of Thomas Rafael - a mage who doesn’t believe in magic - they must avoid the magistrates, return Michiko to the Dark Council, and stop London from becoming a demon breeding ground.
What could possibly go wrong?
Montague & Strong dive into another thrilling adventure as they face off against demons, dark powers, and disasters as they try to save London from annihilation!

Heather's Notes
I am really enjoying these books. I like Tristen and Simon, even Peaches. I would like to see a female join the group, but the guys are great. I also enjoy the plot. The author really keeps the action moving.
Profile Image for Cyrene Olson.
1,412 reviews18 followers
March 4, 2019
Whenever I get in a reading funk, all I have to do is pick up one of the urban fantasy favorites and dig in. It will pull me out every time, and this world and series is one I hate to leave whenever I get to the end and yanks me right out of any book hangover.

Jumping right in after the end of book 3, we are tossed into the action from the first pages. Landing in London from the teleportation link, but Tristan is still be hunted and there is a mad man on the loose summoning demons, letting them loose on the city. The tests on Simon’s immortality curse will be tested – and he doesn’t like to die.

I can’t recommend this series enough. If you like urban fantasy, this is a great one. From the seriousness of Tristan, the smart-ass dialog from Simon, and Peaches – the Hellhound with a bottomless pit of a stomach and all the supporting cast, you will be on a wild, original and thoroughly engaging ride that will have you strapped in from the first pages to the end. I’m catching up with you, Mr. Sanchez. Just two words for you: “write faster,” the next one is already on my Kindle. :) Reviewed by Cyrene
69 reviews
January 10, 2018
London will NEVER be the same!! Hang on tight!

The one thing that is guaranteed from ace duo Montague and Strong is that nothing is guaranteed! How author Orlando Sanchez continues to come up with the intense adventures i which this team finds itself immersed is amazing to me. He somehow manages to create bigger, better, wilder escapades without tipping over into complete disbelief. In Silver Clouds Dirty Sky Monty and Strong race to save London and ultimately the world from a power hungry mage who has decided that working with demons is the path to power. As the indomitable pair traverse Great Britain they must decide who to trust and who has been corrupted by the promise of power. Not everyone is going to make it home if the don't choose wisely--so no pressure!
This is a can't miss book if you enjoyed any of the previous installments OR if you love a non-stop crazy ride with LOTS of snark!
7 reviews1 follower
January 18, 2018
This is a solid full 5 star read.

Just like Monty, Mr Sanchez has shifted several levels in one step. Having thoroughly enjoyed the previous Montague and Strong books, I was looking forward to reading this one. Nothing prepared me for the step up in quality of the plotting, characterisation, dialogue, in fact everything!

All the characters, including the new ones are better drawn, with more detail, backstory and empathy than before. The destruction and mayhem remain, but seem less gratuitous and less like set pieces inserted, more integral to the story.

If you haven't read the previous books, I urge you to do so, so that you can read this one and fully appreciate it. I originally started reading the M&S books to fill the gap waiting for Jim Butcher to get his finger out and finish Peace Talks. After reading Silver Clouds, I am more excited about the next M&S book than I am about Harry Dresden. I can think of no higher praise.

Bravo Mr Sanchez, I salute you!
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948 reviews23 followers
February 1, 2018
Fourth entry in Orlando Sanchez's Montague & Strong Case Files series of novels, this picks up directly - like, directly directly - after the close of the previous (Blood is Thicker A Montague & Strong Detective Novel: Montague & Strong Case Files Book 3: Volume 3.

In a change from those previous 3 works, however, this is set in the more familiar (to me) location of the UK instead of the US, and also ends with a definite close. Or, at least, a close to this particular story-line, although it does set up that of the next entry.

The best way I can describe it? If these books were ever released as part of an anthology (such as, say, The Young Hornblower Omnibus collected those novels prior to Hornblower becoming a Captain), ending that anthology with this entry would make perfect sense.
Profile Image for Natalie Fallon.
89 reviews2 followers
April 2, 2018
London gets the Monty & Strong treatment?!
Wow this series just keeps upping its game! Silver Clouds Dirty Sky is the 4th book in the Montague & Strong series (Tombyards and Butterflies being the 1st) which already started off well but gets even better with every book and this time we find them in London (but will they ever be allowed back?!). This book is full of action with a slightly warped sense of humour. As we catch up with Monty and Simon we find out more about their dysfunctional family as this story goes more in depth into characters you already knew as well as introducing you to new ones with potential to be seriously interesting. You probably ought to set some time aside as once I started reading I really didn't want to stop!
297 reviews1 follower
April 15, 2023
Great series

So much clever humor and excitement. This is my second time with this series I do have two big complaints. Most of the books are not synched with the audio book and the last 3 books do not have any audio. This is a major disappointment. I do not understand why Mr Orlando does not offer this. Other authors that are not half as good or popular have audio on all their books. I've also noticed he does not audio on any of his other books so I will not read them. Please Mr Orlando provide your dedicated readers with audio. I pray you will do this and read this review, because I absolutely love your writting. The narrator is magnificent Kevin T Colling. He makes the books so alive and a joy to read. PLEASE PROVIDE AUDIO for your fans
Profile Image for Maryann Sims.
145 reviews
January 10, 2018
Here we find out what happens when Dex teleports the boy to London. And being how they are, they are promptly arrested. And the fun goes on from there. We get a peek at how London mages rule things and Monty even learns a new trick, even if he can't use it. The best part is when we get a peek at Monty's past with his Nana. Whom I hope we see more of, as she is a great old lady. The boys are at their best, which mean London might need some repair work when all is said and done. A great book, with a catchy ending.
Profile Image for Violet Fresia.
9 reviews18 followers
January 13, 2018
Orlando Sanchez has fast become one of my favorite authors. He is a master of this genre. His characters are relatable and its attention to detail is impressive. Montague and Strong are at it again, and the book takes the reader on yet another wild adventure with this pair. Monty and Strong are transported to London, and the reader is dropped into the middle of things. The pacing of the book makes it nearly impossible to put down. I have read a lot of this type of book, and Sanchez is definitely one of the best. I highly recommend this series.
12 reviews
March 18, 2018
Cops and Robbers for Brown Ups

They're at it again and another great City will forever hard the Scars. If what you want in a Book about Wizards and Demons is balls to the Wall fun. Filled with Action, laughs and Smart Assery of the highest order, then this Series is for you. Book 4 continues Montague & Strongs crazy adventures along with a great Cast of Characters including Peaches the Hellhound. Do yourself a favor. Stop reading this review and get all 4 Books and prepare to binge!
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2,299 reviews17 followers
January 11, 2018
This time around Simon and Monty take their two man (and one hellhound) demolition crew across the pond. They wreak an appalling amount of havoc, although to be fair most of it wasn't technically their fault, it was awesome! Every book in this series just ramps up the action and the amount of meat Peaches can put away. FYI Peaches, badassery abounds😎. So when you get this (and we both know you will😉) get comfortable because you're not going to want to put it down.
Profile Image for Carrie O’Leary.
Author 8 books87 followers
January 12, 2018
The fourth book in the ‘Montague and Strong Detective Agency’ series offers explosive magical mayhem from the very first page. Having been teleported to London at the end of book 3 our intrepid adventures soon fall foul of the British mages and have some fun with a couple of demons leaving utter destruction in their wake. Awesome read from beginning to end, with a nice little cliffhanger to whet your appetite for the next in the series. I cannot wait!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Denise King.
105 reviews1 follower
January 30, 2018
As is the norm for this series, the story hits the ground running and races to the finish line like a well bred horse. London will never be the same, but this time Peaches gets part of the...credit (blame lol). We get to find out just what Peaches may be capable of, other than emptying a well stocked larder. We meet the woman who shaped Monty's life, and the woman who keeps Dex coming back for more. Tears of pain and joy intermingled whilst reading this tale, but it's well worth it.
Profile Image for Elizabeth Meadows.
232 reviews11 followers
July 22, 2021
Addictive

I really didn’t need another supernatural crime fighting series to read, but life is short, so I can’t stop borrowing these books. The Hellhound is hilarious, Simon Strong might be serious for a split second per novel and, Tristan Montague is a bad-ss with restraint and it’s fun to watch them save the day while getting blamed for the material destruction Every. Single. Time.

Thank you Orlando Sanchez for saving me from a depressing summer.
9 reviews
January 2, 2022
Awesome series

I wasn't sure what I was in for when I started reading this series. Now as I am about to start book 5, I am taking a breather to say WOW, this series is great! These books are different from other paranormal stories, with an original storyline, amazing characters, and imaginative escapades. This is binge reading at its finest, the end of each book leaves me wanting to know what happens next.
215 reviews
September 12, 2023
Ok :-) some things make it worth while

Here we go :-)

“Your what?” I blurted out. “What did you call this thing?” “My shaft of power,” he said, serious. “That’s what it is.” “This is going to need an immediate renaming if we survive tonight,” I said, shaking my head. “No way am I calling it your shaft of power.”
Ok no matter what else happens this is worth it and in I so love Peaches he is the best part of the series.
Profile Image for Michelle Casson.
54 reviews
January 12, 2018
OH so good!

Monty and Strong (and of course sweet baby Peaches ) never fails to amuse and satisfy. I laughed out loud all throughout this book. There was so much death and destruction. Then there is Tristan’s Nana. Word to the wise...you NEVER piss off Nana! Read it now. Well, what are you waiting for? GO!
Profile Image for Wendy Schindler.
357 reviews
January 14, 2018
Outstanding!

I'm not very good at this part.
I very much enjoy Orlando's work! I think its fun how he includes nods to other great Urban Fantasy type writers.
"Orlandogasmic" is a very entertaining new descriptor!
So many great moments, epic battles, some tender and touching scenes, and of course the 'buddy cop" over-all feel, all combine for a great read! Get your copy today!
Profile Image for Caroline.
171 reviews2 followers
January 18, 2018
I love these books. Montague and Strong are engaging characters and I have a soft spot for peaches. Each book in the series has been enjoyable and I love the overall arch. Orlando is a great author who engages well with his fans and I look forward to the next installment. just hope it's not in London anytime soon, quite fond of my capital city and don't think it could take many more visits.
Profile Image for Megan.
7 reviews2 followers
February 13, 2018
Excellent Read as usual

I wish I could write eloquent reviews, I really do because every book in this series deserves one. Love the characters, both major and minor. They are wonderfully developed and their world is a delight to discover. I'm never disappointed by Mr. Sanchez's brilliant writing
Profile Image for Liz  Christensen.
68 reviews1 follower
March 31, 2018
I haven't read a book yet by Orlando Sanchez that I haven't loved. The Montague and Strong series gets better with each installment. The author continues to develop the characters so that the reader gets more involved with them in each book. His trademark humor and snark never fail to bring the laughs. This is a must-read!
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