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Vegas Fae #3
Twist of Fae
As an ex-cop and P.I., Robert Hoskins thought he'd seen it all. Then, while working a simple case, his world changed. The next thing he knew he was battling Wizards, Demons, and even the occasional Dragon.
Now, with government agents closing in on him in the human world, and the ancient Dwarves threatening the Fae lands, he's got to prepare himself for his most daunting task of all: telling his adult children they are the descendants of Greek Gods!
But there's more going on than even Robert can imagine when a visit to Fae uncovers hidden secrets that could change everything. To Robert, family comes first, but this time his adventures are a little too close to home.
From the author of "Return of the High Fae" and "Of Gods and Fae." This is book three in the Vegas Fae stories.
Now, with government agents closing in on him in the human world, and the ancient Dwarves threatening the Fae lands, he's got to prepare himself for his most daunting task of all: telling his adult children they are the descendants of Greek Gods!
But there's more going on than even Robert can imagine when a visit to Fae uncovers hidden secrets that could change everything. To Robert, family comes first, but this time his adventures are a little too close to home.
From the author of "Return of the High Fae" and "Of Gods and Fae." This is book three in the Vegas Fae stories.
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2015
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Tom Keller
12 books111 followersTom Keller is a retired cop and former computer forensics expert and Federal Public Defender investigator. Back in the early days he was a busboy, a cook, and a shoe and real estate salesman. He's taught courses at the local Community College as well as lectured to others in his field on a variety of topics. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. A place he's called home for over 40 years.
He had a website design business back in the days when you still accessed the Internet by modem. He's sold model airplanes and electronics on the web and eBay. He even had his own TV show for a season or two (okay, it was really low budget, better call it no budget, and it was on UHF for those of you that remember those kinds of things. But, hey, it did snag a 2.0 share one episode). He collects toy space guns, lunch boxes, and coffee cups, among other memorabilia. If he had a personal card it’d probably say something like ‘specialist in generalities,’ or as his brother would say, polymath.
Tom is still married to his college sweetheart and spends his free time with his family and spare time writing. He is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America.
Learn more at http://www.tomsbooks.com, or for information on future releases and other book related news, sign up for his mailing list at: http://eepurl.com/cvYWjb
He had a website design business back in the days when you still accessed the Internet by modem. He's sold model airplanes and electronics on the web and eBay. He even had his own TV show for a season or two (okay, it was really low budget, better call it no budget, and it was on UHF for those of you that remember those kinds of things. But, hey, it did snag a 2.0 share one episode). He collects toy space guns, lunch boxes, and coffee cups, among other memorabilia. If he had a personal card it’d probably say something like ‘specialist in generalities,’ or as his brother would say, polymath.
Tom is still married to his college sweetheart and spends his free time with his family and spare time writing. He is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America.
Learn more at http://www.tomsbooks.com, or for information on future releases and other book related news, sign up for his mailing list at: http://eepurl.com/cvYWjb
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October 3, 2016
Meant to bridge parts of the series together I think. Answers Qs from his children's perspectives.
I can sum up the whole book in one word "meh"
Points for different chapters having different view points, I get what the author was trying to do and I couldn't think of a better way to explain everyone's inner thoughts here. I'll be reading book 4 if it's like 3 I'm done but if the potential from books 1 or 2 come back I will probably read book 5
I can sum up the whole book in one word "meh"
Points for different chapters having different view points, I get what the author was trying to do and I couldn't think of a better way to explain everyone's inner thoughts here. I'll be reading book 4 if it's like 3 I'm done but if the potential from books 1 or 2 come back I will probably read book 5
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March 13, 2019
Weaking
Robert came out of this book weaker than he started and I can't think of a good reason why. On top of that his kids are just given power and knowledge instead of earning it as he has. The move his kids made to help him doesn't even change all that much
Robert came out of this book weaker than he started and I can't think of a good reason why. On top of that his kids are just given power and knowledge instead of earning it as he has. The move his kids made to help him doesn't even change all that much
September 10, 2019
Much better than the last book. I loved the change of protagonists.
October 28, 2019
I originally interested in this series because the main character wasn't a young, ultra-powerful, snarky, attractive female; nearly every UF/PN protagonist features this cliched trope and it's annoying and played out. It was nice to see an older man, with a career, adult children, etc. The writing was never all that great: the dialog was wooden and the narrative was confusing as sometimes things happened and you're not exactly sure why.
Some of that continues with this book. Only now, everyone is explained to his kids. The author commits the cardinal sin of using character dialog to explain things to characters when dialog is used to explain things to the reader. The reader already had all the information, so you're forced to read a bunch of stuff you already know.
So why did I give this one star? The ending. The previous book, and much of the other books, make a point in saying the old ways didn't work, they caused the problems of today, so lets not use the old ways. And in the end, they embrace the old ways. Spoilers ahead.
Some of that continues with this book. Only now, everyone is explained to his kids. The author commits the cardinal sin of using character dialog to explain things to characters when dialog is used to explain things to the reader. The reader already had all the information, so you're forced to read a bunch of stuff you already know.
So why did I give this one star? The ending. The previous book, and much of the other books, make a point in saying the old ways didn't work, they caused the problems of today, so lets not use the old ways. And in the end, they embrace the old ways. Spoilers ahead.
June 19, 2015
Good Read
The series is just plain fun to read. A new take on an old idea. If you are like me and grew up on Tolkien and Heinlein you will enjoy this.
The series is just plain fun to read. A new take on an old idea. If you are like me and grew up on Tolkien and Heinlein you will enjoy this.
March 23, 2016
Not Bad
After the first two, this one seemed rushed...still a good read, just not as entertaining and captivating as the other two. I hope book 4 is more like the first two.
After the first two, this one seemed rushed...still a good read, just not as entertaining and captivating as the other two. I hope book 4 is more like the first two.
October 17, 2021
The author gives us an endearingly human moment in Robert Hoskins' new life - how does he tell Nikki and Jay about his new life and how it affects them. That is hard enough (sort of like parents telling their children that they are getting divorced); I'm sure that Robert would have been happier if certain third parties did not interfere. (EAB, I'm looking at you!). Still, like many other children, Nikki and Jay are stronger than Robert expected; they step up and take over with as much leadership and responsibility as their father. Me, I think that the family that magics together fights wars together. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Hoskins family handles the next challenges that come their way.
March 25, 2019
While there was some adventure and danger here, it was mostly about the kids finding out of their magical legacy. The book flipped back and forth between all 3 povs. It was interesting to see. Turns out the kids are a lot like their father and quickly step into their roles, particularly his daughter. How the dryad realm ends up being ruled will be something to watch in the future.
My favorite part was the kids finding out and trying to figure out if they were going crazy or not. They aren't sure how they will fit into this new world and how it goes with their law enforcement jobs but they are willing to give it the good old fashioned try.
My favorite part was the kids finding out and trying to figure out if they were going crazy or not. They aren't sure how they will fit into this new world and how it goes with their law enforcement jobs but they are willing to give it the good old fashioned try.
June 22, 2019
Ehh, not as good as book 1 or 2 in my opinion. Also very short too. What the heck? I didn't check the amount of pages before I started reading and before I knew it it was over. What a bummer.
Hopefully the next book just goes back to being Robert's story. I mean I knew we had to learn more about his kids as well, but I enjoyed it much more when it was all about him and how powerful he potentially was.
Now we learn with very little development his daughter has basically outclassed him in terms of magic in literally 1 day of learning what she is. Come on.
Hopefully the next book just goes back to being Robert's story. I mean I knew we had to learn more about his kids as well, but I enjoyed it much more when it was all about him and how powerful he potentially was.
Now we learn with very little development his daughter has basically outclassed him in terms of magic in literally 1 day of learning what she is. Come on.
March 8, 2020
As with a lot of recent authors Keller appeared to get to the end of his story but didn't want to give up the Vegas Fae meal ticket. In this one the protagonist's daughter from the first two is now the hero. In keeping with the usual modern day young-woman story she rises to godlike power instantly without any of the struggle her father went through. It really got stupid with her displacing her father and mastering magic the same day she learned of the super natural world.
The first two books were good. Stop there.
The first two books were good. Stop there.
February 19, 2022
The kids are introduced
A much shorter novel as Robert finally introduces his children to their hidden legacy and FAE is introduced to them. There is a bit of story rehashing and some viewpoint overlap along with a almost a super hero origin with immediate great power for the kids. Overall, while i wish we had met Jay and Nikki in their current professions in more detail and learned more of them as their own individuals before thrusting them into the world of magic in both Las Vegas and Fae, the story still works well as a bridge novel.
A much shorter novel as Robert finally introduces his children to their hidden legacy and FAE is introduced to them. There is a bit of story rehashing and some viewpoint overlap along with a almost a super hero origin with immediate great power for the kids. Overall, while i wish we had met Jay and Nikki in their current professions in more detail and learned more of them as their own individuals before thrusting them into the world of magic in both Las Vegas and Fae, the story still works well as a bridge novel.
August 18, 2018
Interesting
This book was quite interesting. It set a lot of things in motion with a promise of things to come. I must admit that I do prefer a little more action but I still enjoyed it.
This book was quite interesting. It set a lot of things in motion with a promise of things to come. I must admit that I do prefer a little more action but I still enjoyed it.
September 10, 2019
Well that went quick!
Fae opera continues & not a huge amount happened to be honest - though all relevant as they say. My least favourite so far in a good series. Hope book four picks up! Enemies not that frightening!
Fae opera continues & not a huge amount happened to be honest - though all relevant as they say. My least favourite so far in a good series. Hope book four picks up! Enemies not that frightening!
April 8, 2020
3 stars, I do like this series but this was a very short book and I did not get much out of it. It is mostly a setup book for the next one and not much really happened. I will continue with the series as I do like it.
May 7, 2020
Well, that was quick. I am not too certain I liked Nikki upstaging her dad, but maybe further on things will be explained and/or fall into place. Jay as knight errant...he was obviously happy about that. But there is plenty for Robert to do, and I look forward to further adventures.
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January 13, 2019
Gah a little annoyed with some of the changes.
March 21, 2019
Keep going!
If you are reading the series Iin order, this one is not as much action, but it is needed to explain what is coming. Keep going, it is so worth the journey!
If you are reading the series Iin order, this one is not as much action, but it is needed to explain what is coming. Keep going, it is so worth the journey!
March 30, 2019
Great series!
I’m enjoying this series very much! I want to find out more about the characters and stories. The Fae world is very exciting!
I’m enjoying this series very much! I want to find out more about the characters and stories. The Fae world is very exciting!
November 4, 2019
Easy read that kept me involved in the story
November 4, 2019
Still loving this series.
September 14, 2015
I had high hopes for this series, but this book has decreased them significantly.
Main Issues (spoilers!):
- plot seem haphazard and thrown together
- incredibly short, felt like more of a connector short story than a book (edit: from what I'm seeing, this seems to be on purpose, but still don't list it as #3, rather #2.5)
All of these combined into making me feel like this book really didn't get the time it should have from the author. It's definitely not even close to the worst book I've read, and if the above things don't bother you then it could actually be an enjoyable read. I'll probably end up give the series one last shot when the next book drops, I'd just hoped for a different direction.
Main Issues (spoilers!):
- plot seem haphazard and thrown together
- incredibly short, felt like more of a connector short story than a book (edit: from what I'm seeing, this seems to be on purpose, but still don't list it as #3, rather #2.5)
All of these combined into making me feel like this book really didn't get the time it should have from the author. It's definitely not even close to the worst book I've read, and if the above things don't bother you then it could actually be an enjoyable read. I'll probably end up give the series one last shot when the next book drops, I'd just hoped for a different direction.
November 7, 2015
Book three - at last, the kids find out about their Fae history, and their part in the future of the land of Fae!!
Taken by surprise, but surprisingly well-adjusted. These two young folk are a tribute to their parenting. Robert and his ex did a good job...and both kids are involved in police work - one, Jay, for Homeland Security, and the eldest, Nikki, as a CSI in Vegas. She doesn't know it, but she is destined to be Queen of the Fae...
When they finally have a sitdown with dad, they find out all about their genetic disposition. Taking a trip, together, into the land of Fae finds them dealing with the wicked and lazy Dwarves, and Nikki taking on her role as Queen after a private 'conference' with a Goddess!
Now I have to wait for book four...sigh...
Taken by surprise, but surprisingly well-adjusted. These two young folk are a tribute to their parenting. Robert and his ex did a good job...and both kids are involved in police work - one, Jay, for Homeland Security, and the eldest, Nikki, as a CSI in Vegas. She doesn't know it, but she is destined to be Queen of the Fae...
When they finally have a sitdown with dad, they find out all about their genetic disposition. Taking a trip, together, into the land of Fae finds them dealing with the wicked and lazy Dwarves, and Nikki taking on her role as Queen after a private 'conference' with a Goddess!
Now I have to wait for book four...sigh...
January 10, 2016
Loved it but leaves you wanting too much
Let me start by saying that I love this series. BUT, it leaves you with so many cliff hangers. So many, in fact, that I feel as if the author has forgotten that they've left us wondering. For example, is Marisa ever going to get out of Tartarus, what ever happened to the were dragon that Robert freed, will Robert return to Olympus, are there other high far that are descendants of the other old Gods like Zeus or Poseidon?
Like I said, I love this series but I just wondering if we're going to be strung along for 9 or 10 books waiting for the answers.
Let me start by saying that I love this series. BUT, it leaves you with so many cliff hangers. So many, in fact, that I feel as if the author has forgotten that they've left us wondering. For example, is Marisa ever going to get out of Tartarus, what ever happened to the were dragon that Robert freed, will Robert return to Olympus, are there other high far that are descendants of the other old Gods like Zeus or Poseidon?
Like I said, I love this series but I just wondering if we're going to be strung along for 9 or 10 books waiting for the answers.
October 3, 2015
Another well-written effort
Tom's delivered both book 2 and 3 with a solid take on the kinds of challenges someone in Robert's (our main protagonist) would face after taking up the mantle of leadership in what is effectively a feudal/pre-feudal society. Well done and looking forward to #4.
Tom's delivered both book 2 and 3 with a solid take on the kinds of challenges someone in Robert's (our main protagonist) would face after taking up the mantle of leadership in what is effectively a feudal/pre-feudal society. Well done and looking forward to #4.
February 20, 2016
Rushed
This book was incredibly short and rushed compared to the previous two. A short story, if you will, that could have easily been told in parts (and in much more detail) during a larger story.
This book was incredibly short and rushed compared to the previous two. A short story, if you will, that could have easily been told in parts (and in much more detail) during a larger story.
June 17, 2016
Fun read with an interesting twist on the mythology stories.
My favourite character is probably the dog, although I like all the humanoid Fae as well and the constant nod to popular programs with the coffee mugs makes me smile.
My favourite character is probably the dog, although I like all the humanoid Fae as well and the constant nod to popular programs with the coffee mugs makes me smile.
November 22, 2016
Still awesome
Robert brings in the children and they are awesome. With a little help Niki takes charge and set us up for the next chapter.
Starting number four. I'm out till the next one.
Robert brings in the children and they are awesome. With a little help Niki takes charge and set us up for the next chapter.
Starting number four. I'm out till the next one.
January 19, 2017
Twist of Fae
Wow!!! I'm really enjoying this series. The characters are strong and interesting,the plot lines are exciting and one of my favourite things in any story is a happy ending, which Tom Keller always provides. A genuine delight,can't wait for more.
Wow!!! I'm really enjoying this series. The characters are strong and interesting,the plot lines are exciting and one of my favourite things in any story is a happy ending, which Tom Keller always provides. A genuine delight,can't wait for more.
March 12, 2021
This book wasn't especially interesting. At least his children accepted their new lives in the Fae world. I enjoyed this book in audible edition, which was a bit shorter than previous books.
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