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Montague & Strong Detective Agency #1–3
Montague & Strong Collection, Books 1-3
Meet Tristan Montague & Simon Strong
One is an immortal Detective.
One is a cranky Mage.
What could possibly go wrong?
The Montague & Strong Detective Novels Box Set collects the first three supernatural-and-thrill-packed full-length novels of this Amazon bestselling urban fantasy series in one place for one great price. You get:
Tombyards & Butterflies (Book 1)
Full Moon Howl (Book 2)
Blood Is Thicker (Book 3)
Over 800 pages of Supernatural Suspense and Action!
Tombyards & Butterflies
A Missing Ferryman. An Undead Dilemma. An Immortal Detective.
One is an immortal Detective.
One is a cranky Mage.
What could possibly go wrong?
The Montague & Strong Detective Novels Box Set collects the first three supernatural-and-thrill-packed full-length novels of this Amazon bestselling urban fantasy series in one place for one great price. You get:
Tombyards & Butterflies (Book 1)
Full Moon Howl (Book 2)
Blood Is Thicker (Book 3)
Over 800 pages of Supernatural Suspense and Action!
Tombyards & Butterflies
A Missing Ferryman. An Undead Dilemma. An Immortal Detective.
An emissary from the Dark Council has just materialized in the office of the Montague & Strong Detective Agency, and makes Simon Strong an offer he can’t refuse. Charon is missing. The legendary ferryman responsible for transporting souls across the river Styx hasn’t been seen in days. And with each passing hour, those unable to cross the river are left to walk among the living, tilting the world further out of balance.
Meet Simon Strong, an immortal, who is also the best private detective in New York City. Together with his surly partner-Tristan Montague, a mage of indeterminate age, they must find the Ferryman and get him back to work before another Supernatural War ravages the earth, destroys humanity, and Simon’s local Starbucks.
Time is running out. His landlord wants the rent and Karma with a capital K is paying him a visit, and she can be a real…
Join the Montague & Strong Detective Agency and help them locate Charon, so he can restore balance to the universe, put the dead to rest, and maybe solve the age old conundrum-coffee or tea?
Full Moon Howl
Mystery. Malice. Revenge.
Broken bodies and bloody messages are appearing in the darkest corners of New York City. Infected werewolves are roaming the streets attacking innocents.
The Dark Council demands answers. They summon Simon and Tristan to investigate. The evidence points to the work of a powerful mage, unfortunately, there is only one mage in the city powerful enough to cause this kind of infection-Tristan Montague.
Now Simon and Tristan must locate the source of the magical infection before the Dark Council declares Tristan a dark mage, destroys the werewolves, and shatters the fragile peace in the supernatural community.
Join the Montague and Strong Detective Agency while they are hunted and chased. All while trying to uncover the identity of their unseen enemy before it’s too late!
Blood Is Thicker
A Broken Pact. An Ancient Enemy. A Bitter Betrayal.
What does a vampire fear more than sunlight? The Cazadoras Sangrientas- Blood Hunters.
Michiko Nakatomi has led the Dark Council for over a century, maintaining the uneasy truce between humanity and the supernatural. But when an ancient enemy returns the delicate balance is shattered and vampires start dying.
Now, Michiko must fight for her life and the survival of the Council. She has no one to trust. Her inner circle is destroyed, the Council is on the verge of collapse, and her only hope lies with Simon and Tristan.
Join the Montague and Strong Detective Agency as they face off against the Blood Hunters to prevent them from destroying the Dark Council and plunging humanity to its doom.
- GenresUrban FantasyFantasy
586 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2018
219 people are currently reading
42 people want to read
About the author
Orlando A. Sanchez
105 books590 followersOrlando 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.
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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December 28, 2020
It's like a movie based on a good book, but I never got to read the book.
There are some parts of these books are just delightful. There were some parts that really made me laugh. I love Dex. He's really funny. The basic idea for the stories great. I think it has a lot of under developed potential. Overall, it just seems rushed. I really wanted more character development. Simon would be a really cool character but he just comes off a smart ass who constantly uses a deus ex machina to get out of situations. I liked Tristan a lot. I would have been nice to see more of his relationship with Roxanne. The action scenes were hard to follow at times. I think they might look great on screen but for a book it was lacking. I also found the various bits of foreign language tossed in to be annoying. I really wanted more from these books. I give the author bonus points for the GTO. (I grew up with a blue 66) I think there's a lot of potential. It has its entertaining moments. I'm not sure if I'll keep on with the series.
There are some parts of these books are just delightful. There were some parts that really made me laugh. I love Dex. He's really funny. The basic idea for the stories great. I think it has a lot of under developed potential. Overall, it just seems rushed. I really wanted more character development. Simon would be a really cool character but he just comes off a smart ass who constantly uses a deus ex machina to get out of situations. I liked Tristan a lot. I would have been nice to see more of his relationship with Roxanne. The action scenes were hard to follow at times. I think they might look great on screen but for a book it was lacking. I also found the various bits of foreign language tossed in to be annoying. I really wanted more from these books. I give the author bonus points for the GTO. (I grew up with a blue 66) I think there's a lot of potential. It has its entertaining moments. I'm not sure if I'll keep on with the series.
February 3, 2019
Immortal and Mage
Excellent stories! In story you have lots of mystery, action and plenty of humor! Simon and Monty are partners is a detective agency. Now the last names are Strong and Montague and Simon would like the agency to be with his name first but that is a funny story in itself which you will read about.
Other characters include Karma, Hades, Hel, Dex and a very unique one called Peaches. Simon has a mouthy problem which gets him into trouble but other times he is just funny. Angel Ramirez in the NYSF and he has some issues with both Simon and Monty as where they go there seems to be lots of damage,lol!
I highly recommend this book! I found it captivating and hard to put down! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did because to me you can have an excellent story line but humor seems to help in so many ways to make the story flow and make you realize that life isn’t always serious but is made of of humor and makes it interesting!
Excellent stories! In story you have lots of mystery, action and plenty of humor! Simon and Monty are partners is a detective agency. Now the last names are Strong and Montague and Simon would like the agency to be with his name first but that is a funny story in itself which you will read about.
Other characters include Karma, Hades, Hel, Dex and a very unique one called Peaches. Simon has a mouthy problem which gets him into trouble but other times he is just funny. Angel Ramirez in the NYSF and he has some issues with both Simon and Monty as where they go there seems to be lots of damage,lol!
I highly recommend this book! I found it captivating and hard to put down! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did because to me you can have an excellent story line but humor seems to help in so many ways to make the story flow and make you realize that life isn’t always serious but is made of of humor and makes it interesting!
June 30, 2019
You can't get any better than this. A chance to get the first 3 books of Montague and Strong in one bundle to be able to re-read or read for the first time. These guys are my all time favorite odd couple as they fight evil with explosions and bursts of humor. Peaches, Strong's hellhound, is the icing on the cake that makes for a noisey, explosive, fight to the finish. Can't go wrong with this one.
April 24, 2019
Stronger and Stronger
Grabbed my attention from page 1. Ready to plunge into the next boxed set. Sanchez has imagination, style and an fabulous ability to create a paranormal world that just feels so, well, normal. Love the Easter eggs that I’ve found but I’m still stumped about the St Louis wizard ... Any Help, please?
Grabbed my attention from page 1. Ready to plunge into the next boxed set. Sanchez has imagination, style and an fabulous ability to create a paranormal world that just feels so, well, normal. Love the Easter eggs that I’ve found but I’m still stumped about the St Louis wizard ... Any Help, please?
September 1, 2019
Meh ...
If you understand his incessant references to other authors’ works, you begin to see him as less of a writer and more of a fanboy. Especially since his characters lack real depth or personalities of their own. Everything in the series seems copied from elsewhere. If you’re bored and don’t mind the juvenile and rushed feel of the series, give it a read.
If you understand his incessant references to other authors’ works, you begin to see him as less of a writer and more of a fanboy. Especially since his characters lack real depth or personalities of their own. Everything in the series seems copied from elsewhere. If you’re bored and don’t mind the juvenile and rushed feel of the series, give it a read.
May 19, 2019
Phenomenal
A fantastic start to the series of this action packed urban fantasy, I'm going straight to book for. Love the characters and sly references to other fictional wizards, really can't wait to read more.
A fantastic start to the series of this action packed urban fantasy, I'm going straight to book for. Love the characters and sly references to other fictional wizards, really can't wait to read more.
February 12, 2021
A fun ride
Simon and Monty, complete opposites that work. Reluctant friends who become closer than brothers. Trouble seems to find them always. They take on the thankless task of saving the world. I enjoyed following them thru adventures, learning about who they are.
Simon and Monty, complete opposites that work. Reluctant friends who become closer than brothers. Trouble seems to find them always. They take on the thankless task of saving the world. I enjoyed following them thru adventures, learning about who they are.
March 25, 2021
Snarky action filled extravaganza
Mass was an listen...I live & breath for characters like Strong & Monty! Orlando Sanchez delivers on all levels with this duo. I'm off to read the rest of the series now. I so damn happy I found this author. Fantastic..just freaking fantastic.
Mass was an listen...I live & breath for characters like Strong & Monty! Orlando Sanchez delivers on all levels with this duo. I'm off to read the rest of the series now. I so damn happy I found this author. Fantastic..just freaking fantastic.
November 19, 2018
A whole lot of fun. Lots of little easter eggs hidden like gems for us nerds to delight in. The story is both preposterous, amazing, absorbing, and gut bustingly funny.
February 22, 2019
I loved it
I only have one complaint. With the first book I felt as if I had missed something. Like a prequel. Enjoying the series anyway.
I only have one complaint. With the first book I felt as if I had missed something. Like a prequel. Enjoying the series anyway.
April 4, 2019
Great trilogy of books
Loved this set of 3 books and would definitely recommend to read it.. Excellent story and slightly addicting!!
Five stars well earned
Loved this set of 3 books and would definitely recommend to read it.. Excellent story and slightly addicting!!
Five stars well earned
May 6, 2019
Chaos..need I say more?
Peaches and meat and lots of lovely destruction. Where you find Montague & Strong you will find them. Excellent read
Peaches and meat and lots of lovely destruction. Where you find Montague & Strong you will find them. Excellent read
January 30, 2020
Seem to be written by high-school kid overloaded on action movies.
July 23, 2020
Excellent start to a fast paced series
This is great for the urban fantasy reader that likes to stay on their toes. The hits keep coming at break neck speed.
This is great for the urban fantasy reader that likes to stay on their toes. The hits keep coming at break neck speed.
August 28, 2021
Interesting read with lots of humor and serious action if you enjoy fantasy work. I read all Orlando’s works with enjoyment.
February 14, 2022
Actual star rating 3.5
June 18, 2022
Montague & Strong books 1-3
Couldn't stop reading them - loved how the characters played out and the story line was exciting - would reccomend
Couldn't stop reading them - loved how the characters played out and the story line was exciting - would reccomend
August 31, 2023
No choice left...
must read more! Talk about a cliffhanger! I always feel tricked when a writer does this to me. A sort of cheated feeling. I still buy the next book though.
must read more! Talk about a cliffhanger! I always feel tricked when a writer does this to me. A sort of cheated feeling. I still buy the next book though.
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