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The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone #12
Karma Is a Bitch
The Council Is Dead. Long Live the New Council.
How do you have a Council of one?
Brownstone is working to get back into a rhythm, but the last remaining Council member is seeking Brownstone.
Shay has jobs to do, but can she leave Brownstone alone without him dying?
Can Lt. Hall go back to the AET after delivering a personal beat-down without doing paperwork?
James runs across a dog (almost literally), but it disappears on him. Can he find it again, or was it just an Oriceran trick?
Brownstone has the whispers of Doom in his head all the time. Can he ignore the desire to lose his mind to the power the amulet contains? When everyone has blood on their hands, who will Karma decide is going to die?
Because we all know, Karma can be a Bitch.
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NOTE: This book contains cursing. Perhaps humorous cursing, but cursing nonetheless. If this offends you, I don't suggest reading this book.
284 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2018
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November 15, 2018
Sometimes, while reading a James Brownstone book, I wonder if it's the character or the author that's obsessing over BBQ. It really doesn't matter since I get BBQ stuck in my head. (Doc said I couldn't eat anything but bland, ugly food this month) Guess you could say I'm really jealous. Back to the story ... wow, and I mean WOW, what a ride! I'm not going to give it away, you just have to read the book. Just be ready to spend your time kicked back in your favorite chair cause you ain't going anywhere till it's done.
October 28, 2018
I like this series, because one can tell there is an ending to it, in the near future. Perhaps, one or two books down the line.
I haven't been a fan of assembly-line novels (most of them, at (+/-) 250 pages are barely novellas), since the Andre Norton days; however, Anderle and his crew have captured my attention with the variety of characters and their interaction in the Orician universe.
I'm not a fan of the minimization of "fuck" in much of today's pop fiction; other than an intro of the Brownstone Agencies street thugs and their habitual misuse of American English, it seems more appropriate to allow them to grow out of their background and become more civilized through interaction with their personal DI and his assigned readings on the art of war.
Of course, Brownstone and Shay drop F-bombs all over the place, so there is little support there.
Since these delightful stories are obviously targeted at Millenials and not geezers like myself, their popularity is a red flag commentary on the decline of language in our society. However, this old codger is so fascinated by the content, that he'll probably continue to invest in Anderle & Company's literary output...;-)
I haven't been a fan of assembly-line novels (most of them, at (+/-) 250 pages are barely novellas), since the Andre Norton days; however, Anderle and his crew have captured my attention with the variety of characters and their interaction in the Orician universe.
I'm not a fan of the minimization of "fuck" in much of today's pop fiction; other than an intro of the Brownstone Agencies street thugs and their habitual misuse of American English, it seems more appropriate to allow them to grow out of their background and become more civilized through interaction with their personal DI and his assigned readings on the art of war.
Of course, Brownstone and Shay drop F-bombs all over the place, so there is little support there.
Since these delightful stories are obviously targeted at Millenials and not geezers like myself, their popularity is a red flag commentary on the decline of language in our society. However, this old codger is so fascinated by the content, that he'll probably continue to invest in Anderle & Company's literary output...;-)
October 22, 2018
The best one yet!!!
In a series that has had me laughing out loud more time than I can count this latest Brownstone adventure did not disappoint.
When the last Council member comes to town with murder and mayhem on it’s mind Brownstone brings the pain in an epic battle that in my opinion is one of the best scenes so far in the series.
The humor and interaction between the characters is tops in this one along with a healthy dose of savory smoked meats to boot.
Another win for Michael Anderle.
In a series that has had me laughing out loud more time than I can count this latest Brownstone adventure did not disappoint.
When the last Council member comes to town with murder and mayhem on it’s mind Brownstone brings the pain in an epic battle that in my opinion is one of the best scenes so far in the series.
The humor and interaction between the characters is tops in this one along with a healthy dose of savory smoked meats to boot.
Another win for Michael Anderle.
November 12, 2018
Another good read
The end of the council, further growth of the entity Whispy Doom, a great story in the author's notes, to which I can relate, sympathize, understand, etc.
Shay acknowledging her 2 "adopted" daughters, James finally getting a dog (and that whole issue of is he a "replacement" we have to deal and rationalize), the expanding stories of Trey, Maria, Lily, Zoe, and the new threat to peace, justice, and the American way.
Looking forward to the next book and to how he seeks to finish this series.😸👽👾👹👺
The end of the council, further growth of the entity Whispy Doom, a great story in the author's notes, to which I can relate, sympathize, understand, etc.
Shay acknowledging her 2 "adopted" daughters, James finally getting a dog (and that whole issue of is he a "replacement" we have to deal and rationalize), the expanding stories of Trey, Maria, Lily, Zoe, and the new threat to peace, justice, and the American way.
Looking forward to the next book and to how he seeks to finish this series.😸👽👾👹👺
October 7, 2019
Great action packed urban fantasy action adventure series
And urban fantasy action adventure series. James brownstone the super bounty Hunter. Earth anytime when magic has returned and there are many different threats roaming loose. Alien threats magical threats in the every day threats. It takes a special bounty hunter to go after the big bad guys. Meet James brownstone and follow his adventures as he battles magical beings alien technology and just out right bad guys. Always entertaining and fun to read
And urban fantasy action adventure series. James brownstone the super bounty Hunter. Earth anytime when magic has returned and there are many different threats roaming loose. Alien threats magical threats in the every day threats. It takes a special bounty hunter to go after the big bad guys. Meet James brownstone and follow his adventures as he battles magical beings alien technology and just out right bad guys. Always entertaining and fun to read
October 14, 2018
Cliffhanger!!!
Lots of action, of course 😁 I'm enjoying reading from Shay's perspective as well as Brownstone's in the one book. James really advances, and even though I've just finished reading Karma is a Bitch, I can't wait for book #12 to be released. Another epic adventure with James and the team.
Lots of action, of course 😁 I'm enjoying reading from Shay's perspective as well as Brownstone's in the one book. James really advances, and even though I've just finished reading Karma is a Bitch, I can't wait for book #12 to be released. Another epic adventure with James and the team.
October 15, 2018
And Then There Was One
Brownstone, Shay, and crew are coming off a massive beat down of the Council and are thinking it is over, but there is one more. And he wants Brownstone. I like the action, snarky humor, and romance. Brownstone is finding out more about himself as he pushes Whispy Doom to it's max. Will he need to pay the Eyes a visit? I look forward to the next book.
Brownstone, Shay, and crew are coming off a massive beat down of the Council and are thinking it is over, but there is one more. And he wants Brownstone. I like the action, snarky humor, and romance. Brownstone is finding out more about himself as he pushes Whispy Doom to it's max. Will he need to pay the Eyes a visit? I look forward to the next book.
October 19, 2018
Better and better
This series is such a great, easy to read story that’s enjoyable all the way through. The characters have depth and are interesting, but there’s still more than enough action to have you almost speed reading through, just to find out what happens next.
Only bad thing about this book is that it ends and I want more straight away.
Another great job.
This series is such a great, easy to read story that’s enjoyable all the way through. The characters have depth and are interesting, but there’s still more than enough action to have you almost speed reading through, just to find out what happens next.
Only bad thing about this book is that it ends and I want more straight away.
Another great job.
December 2, 2018
Just keeps getting better!!
Michael Enderle, what a genius!! As like all of his books, this one was hard to put down until finished. Absolutely love the author notes. And now we know what Brownstone is, but will he survive what’s coming? Can’t wait to read the next book in the series to find out.
Michael Enderle, what a genius!! As like all of his books, this one was hard to put down until finished. Absolutely love the author notes. And now we know what Brownstone is, but will he survive what’s coming? Can’t wait to read the next book in the series to find out.
March 5, 2019
Each book just gets better!
I love this series. The action and the inter-action between all the characters just gets better. They have become a tightly knit group of friends while James Shay and Allison have become a family. You do need to read them in order to get the full effect of the story.
I love this series. The action and the inter-action between all the characters just gets better. They have become a tightly knit group of friends while James Shay and Allison have become a family. You do need to read them in order to get the full effect of the story.
October 13, 2018
As always
Another great Brownstone , as always . This series is truly one of the best . This author is amazing . Just check out the whole Kurtherian series. Meanwhile more Brownstone , please
Another great Brownstone , as always . This series is truly one of the best . This author is amazing . Just check out the whole Kurtherian series. Meanwhile more Brownstone , please
October 14, 2018
Fantastic story
Who is this person? What is really, really into James and I am hoping they do not end. Will Brownstone reach his full potential and find out who he is? So many questions.
Who is this person? What is really, really into James and I am hoping they do not end. Will Brownstone reach his full potential and find out who he is? So many questions.
October 14, 2018
Fantastic
This is a great series and this installment is thrilling ass-kicking keeps you reading way past bedtime. Spoiler James gets a dog.
To the author why does it have to end can’t he keep kicking ass and taking bounties.
This is a great series and this installment is thrilling ass-kicking keeps you reading way past bedtime. Spoiler James gets a dog.
To the author why does it have to end can’t he keep kicking ass and taking bounties.
October 15, 2018
It was the best in the series so far. It had suspense, action, adventure and BBQ.
It also moved us closer to reveling the mystery of James Origins. I liked what they did with Shay and Maria. As with all the books there was humor and profanity.😄
It also moved us closer to reveling the mystery of James Origins. I liked what they did with Shay and Maria. As with all the books there was humor and profanity.😄
October 15, 2018
Another great story
This is a good one. James gets a dog and finally takes on the last Council member. Huge action and fine story. It looks like things are going to get complicated though.
This is a good one. James gets a dog and finally takes on the last Council member. Huge action and fine story. It looks like things are going to get complicated though.
October 15, 2018
Love these books !!!
A few years ago I picked up the first book by Michael Anderle. And I have pretty much been hooked since then. I think I have read at least one book in everything he has been involved in writing wise. I highly recommend taking a look at any of his books.
A few years ago I picked up the first book by Michael Anderle. And I have pretty much been hooked since then. I think I have read at least one book in everything he has been involved in writing wise. I highly recommend taking a look at any of his books.
October 16, 2018
James just keeps getting more complicated
Brownstone's KISS theory has been blown out of the water yet again in this latest addition to the series. With an ominous ending, it leaves you wanting more.
Brownstone's KISS theory has been blown out of the water yet again in this latest addition to the series. With an ominous ending, it leaves you wanting more.
October 21, 2018
Don't miss out.. just keeps getting better and better
Butt kicking, what more can you ask.. finally the question of who James Brown stone is which only opens up orw questions!! Don't miss out.. oh and he got a ... DOG!!
Butt kicking, what more can you ask.. finally the question of who James Brown stone is which only opens up orw questions!! Don't miss out.. oh and he got a ... DOG!!
October 21, 2018
Awesome
Definitely five stars all of this series and the breakout series related to it have been awesome there fun reads they're enjoyable their fast-paced. Thank you for taking the time to share them.
Definitely five stars all of this series and the breakout series related to it have been awesome there fun reads they're enjoyable their fast-paced. Thank you for taking the time to share them.
October 26, 2018
Outstanding!
Really, really enjoyed this one. Good progression for everyone from Maria to Whispy Doom to Brownstone himself. The next in the series is nicely foreshadowed too. Plenty of action too. Recommended!
Really, really enjoyed this one. Good progression for everyone from Maria to Whispy Doom to Brownstone himself. The next in the series is nicely foreshadowed too. Plenty of action too. Recommended!
October 28, 2018
Watcha know or tink
James brownstone hazz a new admiring non-fella. She hazz the advantage of really knowing whom he izz. Will dis illuminating knowledge ventilate da mental blockage of existence prior to arrival here? A Velly Goot Questionnaire huh...
James brownstone hazz a new admiring non-fella. She hazz the advantage of really knowing whom he izz. Will dis illuminating knowledge ventilate da mental blockage of existence prior to arrival here? A Velly Goot Questionnaire huh...
December 3, 2018
James gets bigger and better
James and his crew now including retired LAPD Lt. Hall are going after the last Council member!! Oh and James has a new dog!! Read to find out what all happens!!
James and his crew now including retired LAPD Lt. Hall are going after the last Council member!! Oh and James has a new dog!! Read to find out what all happens!!
October 14, 2018
amazing!
Another fantastic Brownstone book! This series keeps getting better and better, I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
Another fantastic Brownstone book! This series keeps getting better and better, I can't wait to see what happens in the next book.
October 26, 2018
I just love this series. The characters draw me in and keep me coming back.
July 23, 2019
Loved Thomas!!!
October 30, 2018
kindle unlimited, once again the blurb is poorly constructed, and off the mark as far as what the actual story about, then of course the so called 'just in time' readers who very evidently review without any assistance in checking for errors, continuity, grammar, spelling, making sense, nor anything else, up to and including the blurb making no sense in various ways, and once again huge buildup to fizzle out and be a storm in a old pitted teapot full of dank old rancid tea, and the constant cussing in a book listed for teens to young adults is just totally pitiful, and this coming from someone who can cuss in 5 different languages, but does NOT around kids/teens/young adults and would NEVER recommend they read something so bad that the only thing NOT typo-ed is the cusswords, everything else is confusing, contradictory, just pulp to sell the 'universe' that have quit reading and which as far as can tell isn't getting any new ones in, beyond the ridiculous out of sync beware of spoilers Leira/Brownstone/Shay/Alison that intersect and contradict in constant ways and the latest Alison one which already totally out of sync now has started putting in various spoilers.
The Council Is Dead. Long Live the New Council. How do you have a Council of one? Brownstone is working to get back into a rhythm, but the last remaining Council member is seeking Brownstone. Shay has jobs to do, but can she leave Brownstone alone without him dying? Can Lt. Hall go back to the AET after delivering a personal beat-down without doing paperwork? James runs across a dog (almost literally), but it disappears on him. Can he find it again, or was it just an Oriceran trick?
Brownstone has the whispers of Doom in his head all the time. Can he ignore the desire to lose his mind to the power the amulet contains? When everyone has blood on their hands, who will Karma decide is going to die? Because we all know, Karma can be a Bitch.
NOTE: This book contains cursing. Perhaps humorous cursing, but cursing nonetheless. If this offends you, I don't suggest reading this book. NOTE: WHAT THIS MEANS is actually that there is cussing, all through the book, for no reason or emphasis, just because the writer can, although so far it's the one thing hasn't typo-ed, yet anyway, and main point is the AGE suggestion for these is teens plus so think about that, and haven't been complaining about typos of writer's in general especially when just couple or whatever, but these books are FULL of typos, grammar errors, continuity issues, and have long since ceased to make any real sense especially when putting out Brownston then Shay ones then Alison ones which are random time lines, they do conflict, and make even less sense when reading the 3 as series when so messed up. I hung in there figuring it would start being checked better, wasn't AND got WORSE, AND the issues with crossing over and not matching timeline or events has gotten so bad now adding in spoilers to the other ones so yeah, I should just give up. Already reading only on kindle unlimited because almost impossible to find the 'fan pricing' time/s and even the The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone Omnibus One (Books 1-6): Feared By Hell, Rejected By Heaven, Eye For An Eye, Bring The Pain, She Is The Widow Maker, When Angels Cry buy price is $18 so STILL $3 a book for the muddled mess...so ain't happening, not worth $3 a book, and wouldn't have read as many as have it wasn't on ku and also kept hoping would get better...but just going to consider that Oriceran already blew up, because this 'universe' has.
just by Anderle {but goes with I Fear No Evil books by him and Carr}
An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone series
Feared By Hell #1
Rejected By Heaven #2
Eye For An Eye #3
Bring The Pain #4
She Is The Widow Maker #5
When Angels Cry #6
Fight Fire with Fire #7
Hail To The King #8
Alison Brownstone #9
One Bad Decision #10
Fatal Mistake #11
Karma Is A Bitch #12
I Fear No Evil series
Kill The Willing #1
Bury The Past, But Shoot It First #2
Reload Faster #3
Dead In Plain Sight #4
Tomb Raiding PHD #5
Tomb Raider Emeritus #6
An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (The School Of Necessary Magic)
Dark Is Her Nature 1
Bright Is Her Sight 2
Wary Is Her Love 3
Strong Is Her Hope 4
Wicked Is Her Smile 5
Strange Is Her Life 6
Determined Is Her Path 7
The Leira Chronicles -- The Revelations of Oriceran
Quest For Magic - Prequel to Waking Magic (0.5) {this one was later put in with book 1 copies as prelude type}
Waking Magic (1)
Release Of Magic (2)
Protection of Magic (3)
Rule of Magic (4)
Trick or Troll: The 2017 YTT Halloween Special (4.5)
Dealing in Magic (5)
Christmas at Estelle's: The 2017 YTT Christmas Special (#5.5)
Theft of Magic (6)
Enemies of Magic (7)
Guardians Of Magic (8)
Justice Served Cold: An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (Rewriting Justice, #1)
Vengeance Served Hot: An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (Rewriting Justice Book 2)
Bounty Hunter Inc: An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (Rewriting Justice Book 3)
The Council Is Dead. Long Live the New Council. How do you have a Council of one? Brownstone is working to get back into a rhythm, but the last remaining Council member is seeking Brownstone. Shay has jobs to do, but can she leave Brownstone alone without him dying? Can Lt. Hall go back to the AET after delivering a personal beat-down without doing paperwork? James runs across a dog (almost literally), but it disappears on him. Can he find it again, or was it just an Oriceran trick?
Brownstone has the whispers of Doom in his head all the time. Can he ignore the desire to lose his mind to the power the amulet contains? When everyone has blood on their hands, who will Karma decide is going to die? Because we all know, Karma can be a Bitch.
NOTE: This book contains cursing. Perhaps humorous cursing, but cursing nonetheless. If this offends you, I don't suggest reading this book. NOTE: WHAT THIS MEANS is actually that there is cussing, all through the book, for no reason or emphasis, just because the writer can, although so far it's the one thing hasn't typo-ed, yet anyway, and main point is the AGE suggestion for these is teens plus so think about that, and haven't been complaining about typos of writer's in general especially when just couple or whatever, but these books are FULL of typos, grammar errors, continuity issues, and have long since ceased to make any real sense especially when putting out Brownston then Shay ones then Alison ones which are random time lines, they do conflict, and make even less sense when reading the 3 as series when so messed up. I hung in there figuring it would start being checked better, wasn't AND got WORSE, AND the issues with crossing over and not matching timeline or events has gotten so bad now adding in spoilers to the other ones so yeah, I should just give up. Already reading only on kindle unlimited because almost impossible to find the 'fan pricing' time/s and even the The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone Omnibus One (Books 1-6): Feared By Hell, Rejected By Heaven, Eye For An Eye, Bring The Pain, She Is The Widow Maker, When Angels Cry buy price is $18 so STILL $3 a book for the muddled mess...so ain't happening, not worth $3 a book, and wouldn't have read as many as have it wasn't on ku and also kept hoping would get better...but just going to consider that Oriceran already blew up, because this 'universe' has.
just by Anderle {but goes with I Fear No Evil books by him and Carr}
An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone series
Feared By Hell #1
Rejected By Heaven #2
Eye For An Eye #3
Bring The Pain #4
She Is The Widow Maker #5
When Angels Cry #6
Fight Fire with Fire #7
Hail To The King #8
Alison Brownstone #9
One Bad Decision #10
Fatal Mistake #11
Karma Is A Bitch #12
I Fear No Evil series
Kill The Willing #1
Bury The Past, But Shoot It First #2
Reload Faster #3
Dead In Plain Sight #4
Tomb Raiding PHD #5
Tomb Raider Emeritus #6
An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (The School Of Necessary Magic)
Dark Is Her Nature 1
Bright Is Her Sight 2
Wary Is Her Love 3
Strong Is Her Hope 4
Wicked Is Her Smile 5
Strange Is Her Life 6
Determined Is Her Path 7
The Leira Chronicles -- The Revelations of Oriceran
Quest For Magic - Prequel to Waking Magic (0.5) {this one was later put in with book 1 copies as prelude type}
Waking Magic (1)
Release Of Magic (2)
Protection of Magic (3)
Rule of Magic (4)
Trick or Troll: The 2017 YTT Halloween Special (4.5)
Dealing in Magic (5)
Christmas at Estelle's: The 2017 YTT Christmas Special (#5.5)
Theft of Magic (6)
Enemies of Magic (7)
Guardians Of Magic (8)
Justice Served Cold: An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (Rewriting Justice, #1)
Vengeance Served Hot: An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (Rewriting Justice Book 2)
Bounty Hunter Inc: An Urban Fantasy Action Adventure (Rewriting Justice Book 3)
January 7, 2024
Having been born on the cusp between the ending of the Baby Boomers, and the beginnings of Gen X, and being a child who all but lived in my local lending library, language has always been very important to me.
So, when I picked up my first Michael Anderle book, the F-bombs took me somewhat aback. But, by the second and third books, I was so addicted to Michael's tale telling, that the F-bombs became mere accents to his stories.
Now, when I read one of his shared books, where these 'accents' aren't used, I find the books entertaining, but with that little bit of colour missing.
Funnily enough, as a reader of Shakespeare throughout my whole life, I found myself comparing the two men, in that both of them used the language of their day, no matter how crude some might find it, in such good effect, and so they both use it as perfect exclaimations, that fit so well within a language, when no other word could possibly do! Lol
I still have a hand-written list, somewhere in my files where, when I came across an Elizabethan curse, or swear, word, I'd find the nearest modern equivalent - this was such a fun project to my 12 year old self! Lol
Saying that, I find it hard to find any book, nowadays, that doesn't have something borrowed from the Bard, writ large, or small, within it's pages, as his Words have created such a huge influence on writers ever since.
But what has any of this to do with James Brownstone, I hear you cry?
Only in that James is such a product of his upbringing, that he equated Simple, with his version of happiness and, if you were to boil down all of the Bard's words into that simpleness, I think both men would agree on KISS being the way to go - or not, as the case may be! Lol
Book twelve really had me riveted from beginning to end, and the whole of James' gang coming together for the final confrontation with He Who Hunts, was epic.
But the thing that touched me the most, I think, was the circular action where, at his introduction, James was searching for his lost dog, Leeroy, in book one of this series, but ended this book ARC searching for, and adopting, another Dog, that he eventually named Thomas.
Somehow, it seemed the perfect time to find another Dog companion, once more!
From the ending paragraphs of this book, it seems that more trouble is on it's way, for poor James - no spoilers here - so I'm looking forwards to continuing James' story.
But, when looking at my reading list, it seems that I need to go back to Alison's SofNM series, with Book Six: 'Strange Is Her Life', being the one to read next, so I'll just finish this review and, once I've read this next book, I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think of it!
So, when I picked up my first Michael Anderle book, the F-bombs took me somewhat aback. But, by the second and third books, I was so addicted to Michael's tale telling, that the F-bombs became mere accents to his stories.
Now, when I read one of his shared books, where these 'accents' aren't used, I find the books entertaining, but with that little bit of colour missing.
Funnily enough, as a reader of Shakespeare throughout my whole life, I found myself comparing the two men, in that both of them used the language of their day, no matter how crude some might find it, in such good effect, and so they both use it as perfect exclaimations, that fit so well within a language, when no other word could possibly do! Lol
I still have a hand-written list, somewhere in my files where, when I came across an Elizabethan curse, or swear, word, I'd find the nearest modern equivalent - this was such a fun project to my 12 year old self! Lol
Saying that, I find it hard to find any book, nowadays, that doesn't have something borrowed from the Bard, writ large, or small, within it's pages, as his Words have created such a huge influence on writers ever since.
But what has any of this to do with James Brownstone, I hear you cry?
Only in that James is such a product of his upbringing, that he equated Simple, with his version of happiness and, if you were to boil down all of the Bard's words into that simpleness, I think both men would agree on KISS being the way to go - or not, as the case may be! Lol
Book twelve really had me riveted from beginning to end, and the whole of James' gang coming together for the final confrontation with He Who Hunts, was epic.
But the thing that touched me the most, I think, was the circular action where, at his introduction, James was searching for his lost dog, Leeroy, in book one of this series, but ended this book ARC searching for, and adopting, another Dog, that he eventually named Thomas.
Somehow, it seemed the perfect time to find another Dog companion, once more!
From the ending paragraphs of this book, it seems that more trouble is on it's way, for poor James - no spoilers here - so I'm looking forwards to continuing James' story.
But, when looking at my reading list, it seems that I need to go back to Alison's SofNM series, with Book Six: 'Strange Is Her Life', being the one to read next, so I'll just finish this review and, once I've read this next book, I'll catch you on the flip side, to let you know what I think of it!
August 24, 2022
4 He Who Destroys Stars
Karma Is A Bitch is the twelfth book in The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone series by Michael Anderle.
This next book is finally going to answer the long-awaited question: Where did James Brownstone come from? Given all his amulet has evolved over the last twelve books; with the full armor, regrowing of limbs, energy blasts, and upping his ability to take all damage on. It's finally time for the truth to out.
Now the big question is who was that woman at the end of the book? What are the Vax Forerunners? Given the nature of his amulet, and its joy at destruction and mayhem it speaks to there being no good answer to that question. I believe we'll find their some genocidal race of aliens.... But why would his family send him away, to keep him safe? Or to make him an unknown Trojan horse in some grand conquering plan?
Trey and Zoe's romance warms my heart, for all of the good that has come into his life again. While I'm upset over them losing Shorty in the last book, I can only hope they continue to grow stronger from this.
Kathy is bound to be more important in the future. Given the odd fascination this mysterious entity, The Eyes, has for her.. I wonder what the true nature of this hidden creature is? And what purpose it thinks she's suited for?
How will everyone around James react when they find out the truth? Which of his allies will turn their back on him?
Karma Is A Bitch is the twelfth book in The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone series by Michael Anderle.
This next book is finally going to answer the long-awaited question: Where did James Brownstone come from? Given all his amulet has evolved over the last twelve books; with the full armor, regrowing of limbs, energy blasts, and upping his ability to take all damage on. It's finally time for the truth to out.
Now the big question is who was that woman at the end of the book? What are the Vax Forerunners? Given the nature of his amulet, and its joy at destruction and mayhem it speaks to there being no good answer to that question. I believe we'll find their some genocidal race of aliens.... But why would his family send him away, to keep him safe? Or to make him an unknown Trojan horse in some grand conquering plan?
Trey and Zoe's romance warms my heart, for all of the good that has come into his life again. While I'm upset over them losing Shorty in the last book, I can only hope they continue to grow stronger from this.
Kathy is bound to be more important in the future. Given the odd fascination this mysterious entity, The Eyes, has for her.. I wonder what the true nature of this hidden creature is? And what purpose it thinks she's suited for?
How will everyone around James react when they find out the truth? Which of his allies will turn their back on him?
August 13, 2022
A bounty hunter and a dog. A cop and a criminal. A killer and her feelings. Lots going on in this installment of The Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone series. And for the most part it is great.
James Brownstone is a powerful person, but even he has found that no man is an island. So lets expand the family again by a hair. Just in the best possible way. More than that Shay shows growth in the fact she starts thinking about the future.
Overall, with those items and more in mind I’m confident saying this is one the best in the series. Even the main villain stood out as interesting more than the previous few books villains. There is a twist at the end that I think really sets up for the future of the series. Enjoy!
James Brownstone is a powerful person, but even he has found that no man is an island. So lets expand the family again by a hair. Just in the best possible way. More than that Shay shows growth in the fact she starts thinking about the future.
Overall, with those items and more in mind I’m confident saying this is one the best in the series. Even the main villain stood out as interesting more than the previous few books villains. There is a twist at the end that I think really sets up for the future of the series. Enjoy!
March 30, 2021
Close call
That was a close one. Like like we finally know what James is also. In name only. The remaining council member its had to find. Glad his plans failed. James and Shay are getting closer. James also gets a dog. Lots of changes in this book. Not sure I like the foreshadowing that just started. I don't like cliffhangers. This doesn't have one, but its pushing it. Also, this book was missing a lot of the humor I have come to expect and enjoy from this series. Something felt off. Still really enjoyed story.
That was a close one. Like like we finally know what James is also. In name only. The remaining council member its had to find. Glad his plans failed. James and Shay are getting closer. James also gets a dog. Lots of changes in this book. Not sure I like the foreshadowing that just started. I don't like cliffhangers. This doesn't have one, but its pushing it. Also, this book was missing a lot of the humor I have come to expect and enjoy from this series. Something felt off. Still really enjoyed story.
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