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Witch Hunter: Gods and Monsters
The deep end of the world is a dangerous place.
Richard Fitcher knows that. He knew it well before Elena, a mysterious gutter witch, showed up with her proposition.
Elena was going god hunting, and she wanted Richard’s help in attaining a fabled Deicide Blade. Once she had it, they’d both be able to solve their own problems.
Should be an easy task for a witch hunter and a gutter witch, but things are never easy when Gods and Monsters are afoot.
Richard Fitcher knows that. He knew it well before Elena, a mysterious gutter witch, showed up with her proposition.
Elena was going god hunting, and she wanted Richard’s help in attaining a fabled Deicide Blade. Once she had it, they’d both be able to solve their own problems.
Should be an easy task for a witch hunter and a gutter witch, but things are never easy when Gods and Monsters are afoot.
434 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2019
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J.Z. Foster
29 books130 followersJ.Z. Foster is an Urban Fantasy / Horror writer originally from Ohio. He spent several years in South Korea where he met and married his wife and together they opened an English school.
Now a first time father, he’s returned to the states - and his hometown roots.
He received the writing bug from his mother, NYTimes best selling author, Lori Foster.
You can follow his writing progress on his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/JZFosterAuthor/
Now a first time father, he’s returned to the states - and his hometown roots.
He received the writing bug from his mother, NYTimes best selling author, Lori Foster.
You can follow his writing progress on his Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/JZFosterAuthor/
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February 25, 2019
**I originally only posted a short review stating 4 stars and that I wouldn’t give any feedback/critique as I was a mod on J.Z.’s Facebook reader’s group page and he’s done the formatting on a number of my own releases.
It’s become clear since posting my original statement that a full review is necessitated, so I have edited it accordingly now.
I am no longer a member of Foster’s street team, nor am I a mod on his group page, so any bias or conflict can be considered excluded. **
I first discovered J.Z. Foster’s work through Instagram. The amazing Deb Gillis featured a few of his covers and I was immediately drawn to how dark they were. The imagery was right up my alley. I messaged him a bit and even won a copy of the first Witch Hunter book through a Twitter contest! But my first read was The Wicked Ones. That was one of my favourite 2018 reads, and I loved it so much I even got a signed copy as a gift for my father in law at Christmas. The Wicked Ones easily had me unnerved in a number of spots which makes me hope there is a follow up to that dark tale in the future. While I didn’t connect as much with Mind Wreck, I still enjoyed the tale and Foster grew my interest 10 fold in Urban Fantasy. The only other urban fantasy release I read last year that I put in the same quality of content as Foster’s three was Devouring Dark by Alan Baxter.
This is Foster’s fourth release and the first sequel to one of his releases, although he states that all of his books live in the same fictional universe. If you look close enough, you’re able to pick out these little details which I always enjoy. It’s like when you read Stephen King and catch the interconnections. You almost feel like you’re in an exclusive club where the writer invited just you into their world.
Witch Hunter: Gods and Monsters picks up following the events of book one and we find the witch hunter Richard fighting for his life in hospital, being interviewed by a member of The Order regarding what happened recently. From there the book is told through flashbacks that fill us in on the tale as Richard once again bumbles his way through fighting all sorts of monsters thrown his way. This is a nerds fantasy come to life. The slightly overweight loner who suddenly teams up with a beast from hell to defeat werewolves and demons etc. Throughout WH1 and WH2 you can easily see the love and admiration Foster has for Richard, and I suspect a lot of the author comes through with this character. The caring level of details J.Z. give to this character make him a labour of love and allows us, the readers, to continue to feel for and fight with Richard. Of course Foster pepper’s the tale with a hot witch whom fancies Richard. But therein lies a great question. Does she?
As the tale moves on it becomes apparent that not everything we see is the truth and there are more than a few dark groups/cults gunning for Richard and what he now has in his possession. J.Z is able to create numerous suspenseful scenarios throughout, and even with the oddball character of the Wight back in tow, the use of humour really shines through and elevates the narrative. J.Z. is able to deftly create a comradery between two very different characters and it works fantastically for the most part. It’s interesting to see the growth between the Wight and Richard, as they’ve developed a mutual trust, far beyond the idea that the Wight is bound to Richard by spell. I don’t think it’s an accurate comparison, but the closest I have would be a man adopting a lion or a crocodile and instead of it eating the man the second he can, they become the best of friends.
(Side note - J.Z. also released a free story based on the Wight, but at the time of writing this, I haven’t had a chance to read it!)
While I found book one to be a fun, comedic horror tale, book two falls into familiar territory a couple of times. I initially wrote my review, reread the last 25% of the book and then rewrote this. I wanted to make sure it wasn’t just me becoming complacent with the plot. It definitely helped re-engage me with the story. At times we’re supposed to believe Richard has gained confidence and will confront whatever is thrown at him, but then we keep getting paragraphs where Richard has significant self-doubt and numerous instances of Richard needing to stop and think before acting. At first I struggled with this, but after doing the re-read it makes perfect sense and I’m glad Foster continued that storyline throughout. Richard is a simple, scared human, thrown into a massive storm of paranormal and supernatural entities. He lacks abilities but needs to exude confidence to go up against these terrors. How else would he act? This makes for a very relatable protagonist which again helps to elevate this at key moments throughout.
I did find it frustrating that whenever we would go back to the present and find Myra interviewing Richard in his hospital bed, she didn’t believe a word he was saying. Foster did a good job of conveying how annoyed Richard was becoming with her lack of understanding, especially considering The Order is supposed to be a group of paranormal investigators/protectors who’ve encountered pretty much everything that Hell has to offer. At least that’s my understanding of the group. This might be something that is explored further down the line, but Myra didn’t stick with me as a character I cared too much about.
The one thing I found quickly with this book, was that it was written clearly as a centerpiece of a trilogy, which meant we get a lot of things thrown at us, and the resolutions were quick and stunted, ensuring things get set up for a final conclusion in book three. J.Z. has a fantastic ability to create fleshed out battle scenes (think of the library scene from book one, or the haunted house portrayal/battle) so having things conclude so quickly did bring it down a notch, making some parts feel far too rushed. I think losing a few of the beasty scenes and extending some of the others would have greatly ramped up the suspense and intensified Richard’s quest. That would have jumped it up to a 5 star rating easily for me.
J.Z. has made a concerted effort to change his focus from being considered a horror author to a YA/Urban Fantasy author (including an update on book one’s cover and a similar style on book two’s cover) but it doesn’t’ change the fact he can write gore, terror and dread. There’s blood and guts aplenty and it always is a highlight of the battles. He has an innate ability to hook you in quick and make you root for the characters, which translates great for us as the readers.
I don’t believe this is a spoiler, but with this book being a set up for part three, and with the extended world Richard has discovered, I could see this going for longer than a trilogy. Who knows, we may see some sort of cross-over with The Wicked Ones or Mind Wreck characters as well.
With the way Foster is able to create a number of characters that work so well within a fantastic new world, we as readers would be lucky to have that happen.
Unless J.Z. releases a few more books this year, I personally doubt that I’ll come across a better YA/Urban Fantasy release in 2019.
It’s become clear since posting my original statement that a full review is necessitated, so I have edited it accordingly now.
I am no longer a member of Foster’s street team, nor am I a mod on his group page, so any bias or conflict can be considered excluded. **
I first discovered J.Z. Foster’s work through Instagram. The amazing Deb Gillis featured a few of his covers and I was immediately drawn to how dark they were. The imagery was right up my alley. I messaged him a bit and even won a copy of the first Witch Hunter book through a Twitter contest! But my first read was The Wicked Ones. That was one of my favourite 2018 reads, and I loved it so much I even got a signed copy as a gift for my father in law at Christmas. The Wicked Ones easily had me unnerved in a number of spots which makes me hope there is a follow up to that dark tale in the future. While I didn’t connect as much with Mind Wreck, I still enjoyed the tale and Foster grew my interest 10 fold in Urban Fantasy. The only other urban fantasy release I read last year that I put in the same quality of content as Foster’s three was Devouring Dark by Alan Baxter.
This is Foster’s fourth release and the first sequel to one of his releases, although he states that all of his books live in the same fictional universe. If you look close enough, you’re able to pick out these little details which I always enjoy. It’s like when you read Stephen King and catch the interconnections. You almost feel like you’re in an exclusive club where the writer invited just you into their world.
Witch Hunter: Gods and Monsters picks up following the events of book one and we find the witch hunter Richard fighting for his life in hospital, being interviewed by a member of The Order regarding what happened recently. From there the book is told through flashbacks that fill us in on the tale as Richard once again bumbles his way through fighting all sorts of monsters thrown his way. This is a nerds fantasy come to life. The slightly overweight loner who suddenly teams up with a beast from hell to defeat werewolves and demons etc. Throughout WH1 and WH2 you can easily see the love and admiration Foster has for Richard, and I suspect a lot of the author comes through with this character. The caring level of details J.Z. give to this character make him a labour of love and allows us, the readers, to continue to feel for and fight with Richard. Of course Foster pepper’s the tale with a hot witch whom fancies Richard. But therein lies a great question. Does she?
As the tale moves on it becomes apparent that not everything we see is the truth and there are more than a few dark groups/cults gunning for Richard and what he now has in his possession. J.Z is able to create numerous suspenseful scenarios throughout, and even with the oddball character of the Wight back in tow, the use of humour really shines through and elevates the narrative. J.Z. is able to deftly create a comradery between two very different characters and it works fantastically for the most part. It’s interesting to see the growth between the Wight and Richard, as they’ve developed a mutual trust, far beyond the idea that the Wight is bound to Richard by spell. I don’t think it’s an accurate comparison, but the closest I have would be a man adopting a lion or a crocodile and instead of it eating the man the second he can, they become the best of friends.
(Side note - J.Z. also released a free story based on the Wight, but at the time of writing this, I haven’t had a chance to read it!)
While I found book one to be a fun, comedic horror tale, book two falls into familiar territory a couple of times. I initially wrote my review, reread the last 25% of the book and then rewrote this. I wanted to make sure it wasn’t just me becoming complacent with the plot. It definitely helped re-engage me with the story. At times we’re supposed to believe Richard has gained confidence and will confront whatever is thrown at him, but then we keep getting paragraphs where Richard has significant self-doubt and numerous instances of Richard needing to stop and think before acting. At first I struggled with this, but after doing the re-read it makes perfect sense and I’m glad Foster continued that storyline throughout. Richard is a simple, scared human, thrown into a massive storm of paranormal and supernatural entities. He lacks abilities but needs to exude confidence to go up against these terrors. How else would he act? This makes for a very relatable protagonist which again helps to elevate this at key moments throughout.
I did find it frustrating that whenever we would go back to the present and find Myra interviewing Richard in his hospital bed, she didn’t believe a word he was saying. Foster did a good job of conveying how annoyed Richard was becoming with her lack of understanding, especially considering The Order is supposed to be a group of paranormal investigators/protectors who’ve encountered pretty much everything that Hell has to offer. At least that’s my understanding of the group. This might be something that is explored further down the line, but Myra didn’t stick with me as a character I cared too much about.
The one thing I found quickly with this book, was that it was written clearly as a centerpiece of a trilogy, which meant we get a lot of things thrown at us, and the resolutions were quick and stunted, ensuring things get set up for a final conclusion in book three. J.Z. has a fantastic ability to create fleshed out battle scenes (think of the library scene from book one, or the haunted house portrayal/battle) so having things conclude so quickly did bring it down a notch, making some parts feel far too rushed. I think losing a few of the beasty scenes and extending some of the others would have greatly ramped up the suspense and intensified Richard’s quest. That would have jumped it up to a 5 star rating easily for me.
J.Z. has made a concerted effort to change his focus from being considered a horror author to a YA/Urban Fantasy author (including an update on book one’s cover and a similar style on book two’s cover) but it doesn’t’ change the fact he can write gore, terror and dread. There’s blood and guts aplenty and it always is a highlight of the battles. He has an innate ability to hook you in quick and make you root for the characters, which translates great for us as the readers.
I don’t believe this is a spoiler, but with this book being a set up for part three, and with the extended world Richard has discovered, I could see this going for longer than a trilogy. Who knows, we may see some sort of cross-over with The Wicked Ones or Mind Wreck characters as well.
With the way Foster is able to create a number of characters that work so well within a fantastic new world, we as readers would be lucky to have that happen.
Unless J.Z. releases a few more books this year, I personally doubt that I’ll come across a better YA/Urban Fantasy release in 2019.
February 24, 2019
3.5 Stars
After loving the first volume of Witch Hunter, I was so excited for the opportunity to the sequel. While this novel could be read by itself, I feel that readers will get the most of the series by starting back at the beginning of the story with the first book, Witch Hunter: Into the Outside.
Returning back to the same characters, this book picks up after the events in the first book, following the adventures of the Witch Hunter, Richard. The story felt a bit long with over four hundred pages in this novel. I personally felt that it could have been shorter, but the plot moved along at a decent pace with a fair amount of action. There were some gruesome moments that kept this book in the horror genre, but overall it read more like an urban fantasy story, largely due to the inclusion of deities and creatures like witches and werewolves.
For me, the biggest draw for this series continues to be the satirical humour. The book was filled with so much witty banter between the characters. The best part of the novel was the wight who was ridiculous and hilarious, with a ferocious appetite for pizza. I would recommend this book to fantasy and horror readers looking for a fun, not-so-serious story.
I received an electronic copy of this novel from the author for review.
After loving the first volume of Witch Hunter, I was so excited for the opportunity to the sequel. While this novel could be read by itself, I feel that readers will get the most of the series by starting back at the beginning of the story with the first book, Witch Hunter: Into the Outside.
Returning back to the same characters, this book picks up after the events in the first book, following the adventures of the Witch Hunter, Richard. The story felt a bit long with over four hundred pages in this novel. I personally felt that it could have been shorter, but the plot moved along at a decent pace with a fair amount of action. There were some gruesome moments that kept this book in the horror genre, but overall it read more like an urban fantasy story, largely due to the inclusion of deities and creatures like witches and werewolves.
For me, the biggest draw for this series continues to be the satirical humour. The book was filled with so much witty banter between the characters. The best part of the novel was the wight who was ridiculous and hilarious, with a ferocious appetite for pizza. I would recommend this book to fantasy and horror readers looking for a fun, not-so-serious story.
I received an electronic copy of this novel from the author for review.
February 11, 2019
"The immortals. They're waking"
Our favorite witch hunter is back in Gods and Monsters, and better than ever! This book picks up after Into the Outside and is told in a kind of story telling way by Richard, so it's a bit like a flashback type story in parts.
Richard is still hilarious, still a dork, still kinda fat, but he has grown. He is smarter, and now acknowledges what he is capable of without being cocky. He has become a bit restless, though, and his need to make things right consistently leads to trouble. But damn, do I love Richard! His love for his friends and this drive to do right gets to me. He is extremely relatable, and definitely a favorite character. We are also introduced to several new characters, both friend and foe, monster and god, and we get more character growth for those who've returned. The Wight is back, and a monstrous, moody creature who is also sarcastically hilarious in it's own way as a "thing of darkness."
I have to give it to JZ Foster, topping book 1 didn't seem possible, but you did it sir. I laughed so much, learned so much (the mythology in this is astounding!!), screeched in excitement in a very specific part, and yes, I cried. Gods and Monsters is so good in every way, and I'm already itching to see what happens next!
It's a wonderful night for a witching folks, make sure you read this book!
Our favorite witch hunter is back in Gods and Monsters, and better than ever! This book picks up after Into the Outside and is told in a kind of story telling way by Richard, so it's a bit like a flashback type story in parts.
Richard is still hilarious, still a dork, still kinda fat, but he has grown. He is smarter, and now acknowledges what he is capable of without being cocky. He has become a bit restless, though, and his need to make things right consistently leads to trouble. But damn, do I love Richard! His love for his friends and this drive to do right gets to me. He is extremely relatable, and definitely a favorite character. We are also introduced to several new characters, both friend and foe, monster and god, and we get more character growth for those who've returned. The Wight is back, and a monstrous, moody creature who is also sarcastically hilarious in it's own way as a "thing of darkness."
I have to give it to JZ Foster, topping book 1 didn't seem possible, but you did it sir. I laughed so much, learned so much (the mythology in this is astounding!!), screeched in excitement in a very specific part, and yes, I cried. Gods and Monsters is so good in every way, and I'm already itching to see what happens next!
It's a wonderful night for a witching folks, make sure you read this book!
April 2, 2019
Fighting for his life Richard relives his encounters in which put him in the position hes in. When Richard realised that it's up to him to save the life of others, it dawns on him that the Wight is not just a creature but a friend.
Foster has done it again yall. Another great book, another must read.
Foster has done it again yall. Another great book, another must read.
February 12, 2019
I loved finding out what trouble Richard got into this time! JZ does an amazing job describing all the things happening to Richard.
February 20, 2019
JZ Foster hits the ground running with this follow-up to his debut novel Witch Hunter: Into the outside. Bring back the characters you loved from the first book, and introducing some new ones you're sure to enjoy, WH: Gods and monsters entralls the reader in magic and lore that Foster has made all his own.
February 15, 2019
It all began with a gutter witch and the god Februus who holds her contract. Witch Hunter: Gods and Monsters finds our hero Richard Fitcher in the hospital, deathly ill and not recovering the way he should be. The mysterious Order has sent Mayra to record his story for their archives. And what a story it is: he’s chained a wight to do his bidding, bartered with a daeva and killed a plague witch, all by himself with no help or training from the Order.
I loved this second outing with my favorite witch hunter and his wight (best character EVER!). There’s lots of lore here and details about runes and magic that bring the story to life. The business with the mirrors creeped me out! I already had a phobia about them from horror films and Mr. Foster just amped that up! There is plenty of humor here along with the scares. There were a few cameos from J.Z.’s other books, which I loved. I highly recommend this one. If you haven’t read Witch Hunter: Into the Outside yet I can recommend that book, also.
I loved this second outing with my favorite witch hunter and his wight (best character EVER!). There’s lots of lore here and details about runes and magic that bring the story to life. The business with the mirrors creeped me out! I already had a phobia about them from horror films and Mr. Foster just amped that up! There is plenty of humor here along with the scares. There were a few cameos from J.Z.’s other books, which I loved. I highly recommend this one. If you haven’t read Witch Hunter: Into the Outside yet I can recommend that book, also.
February 19, 2019
Richard Fitcher is the Witch Hunter. Although this book stands alone, we met Richard in the first book and learned he thought he was playing a game similar to Dungeons & Dragons. He studied the books. Then it became real and he had to use that knowledge to fight for his life and the lives of his companions.
The book is written as flashbacks. In the present Mayra has been sent by the Order to interview Richard. He is in the hospital, dying of mysterious and terrible things. The Order wants to know what he did, and where the artifacts he collected are.
Richard has been a bad boy. He killed a god, he enslaved and then killed a wight, he is showing signs of being very powerful. But he had no training from the Order. They are at various times curious and angry and covetous of his artifacts. Specifically, they want the Deicide Blade: the god killer blade.
As Richard talks to Mayra he tells her of the evil he has battled. She becomes upset by his actions because he did not follow the strict rules the Order has established. But he did what he thought was necessary to protect himself and his companions, while maintaining his own code of righteousness.
This is a horror novel, with gods and witches and wights and werewolves and all kinds of evil. It is also quite funny. The enslaved wight is more a companion than anything else. He is addicted to junk food. He does not understand human idioms, and there is a running thread through much of the story where the wight hears them say they are going to order & eat Chinese. He interprets this to mean they are going to eat Chinamen. He does not understand why this idea upsets Richard. To him, eating your companions is a respectful thing.
The book is written as flashbacks. In the present Mayra has been sent by the Order to interview Richard. He is in the hospital, dying of mysterious and terrible things. The Order wants to know what he did, and where the artifacts he collected are.
Richard has been a bad boy. He killed a god, he enslaved and then killed a wight, he is showing signs of being very powerful. But he had no training from the Order. They are at various times curious and angry and covetous of his artifacts. Specifically, they want the Deicide Blade: the god killer blade.
As Richard talks to Mayra he tells her of the evil he has battled. She becomes upset by his actions because he did not follow the strict rules the Order has established. But he did what he thought was necessary to protect himself and his companions, while maintaining his own code of righteousness.
This is a horror novel, with gods and witches and wights and werewolves and all kinds of evil. It is also quite funny. The enslaved wight is more a companion than anything else. He is addicted to junk food. He does not understand human idioms, and there is a running thread through much of the story where the wight hears them say they are going to order & eat Chinese. He interprets this to mean they are going to eat Chinamen. He does not understand why this idea upsets Richard. To him, eating your companions is a respectful thing.
April 4, 2019
Richard Fitcher, Witch Hunter, is back at it again. This time, everyone’s favorite Witch Hunter is telling his story to Mayra from a hospital bed, and that is tremendously sad for me because Richard is a likable guy, a great character. This last hunt for him has left him unwhole and sick. Mayra’s from The Order, and they’ve sent her to collect Richard’s story of his last adventure.
There’s an extremely powerful sword that everyone wants to get their hands on, but it could easily get into the wrong hands.
Elena, a beautiful Gutter Witch, has made her way into Richard’s life to use him, abuse him, and have him fall in love with her along the way. I want to scream at Richard to get away from her!
Of course The Wight is in the story by Richard’s side during his adventures as he’s telling it to Mayra, but I’m left wondering where he is while Richard is sharing his story. He’s not here in the hospital. Is he home? That couldn’t be good. Where is he now? Is he okay?
We are introduced to a new character, who is pretty cool, although he doesn’t speak. Many characters from the first Witch Hunter book make an appearance.
There are a lot of characters (we even get werewolves!) and many things going on in this book, so at times it did feel a bit convoluted for me.
Really good anticipation.
3.75 stars.
There’s an extremely powerful sword that everyone wants to get their hands on, but it could easily get into the wrong hands.
Elena, a beautiful Gutter Witch, has made her way into Richard’s life to use him, abuse him, and have him fall in love with her along the way. I want to scream at Richard to get away from her!
Of course The Wight is in the story by Richard’s side during his adventures as he’s telling it to Mayra, but I’m left wondering where he is while Richard is sharing his story. He’s not here in the hospital. Is he home? That couldn’t be good. Where is he now? Is he okay?
We are introduced to a new character, who is pretty cool, although he doesn’t speak. Many characters from the first Witch Hunter book make an appearance.
There are a lot of characters (we even get werewolves!) and many things going on in this book, so at times it did feel a bit convoluted for me.
Really good anticipation.
3.75 stars.
February 12, 2019
It’s a lovely night for a witching and Richard Fitcher is back!
Elena is in trouble. Bad trouble. There is a god who wants her. She better start thinking fast if she will get out of this one. Maybe that guy she read about can help.
Things aren’t always as they appear on the surface. What do you see when you look in a mirror? Do you see what you expect to see? Have you ever thought it looked a little off? Poor Richard always seems to find new and unexpected ways to learn reality isn’t always what we think it is. The immortals are waking up and Richard and his team are gearing up for a fight. But first, they need to fuel up with some Peecha!
I really enjoyed this book. Richard is still lovable and goofy and the Wight is still hungry. There is just something about Richsword that makes you happy. No spoilers here, sorry! All of the new friends – Mayra, Elena, and the glow worm continue the fun even while dealing with some fairly scary monsters. This is definitely not a book to read before bed. You will be visited by the horrors J.Z. creates in his books.
J.Z. Foster has a unique and enjoyable writing style that allows the reader to fall into the book and not want to leave.
Elena is in trouble. Bad trouble. There is a god who wants her. She better start thinking fast if she will get out of this one. Maybe that guy she read about can help.
Things aren’t always as they appear on the surface. What do you see when you look in a mirror? Do you see what you expect to see? Have you ever thought it looked a little off? Poor Richard always seems to find new and unexpected ways to learn reality isn’t always what we think it is. The immortals are waking up and Richard and his team are gearing up for a fight. But first, they need to fuel up with some Peecha!
I really enjoyed this book. Richard is still lovable and goofy and the Wight is still hungry. There is just something about Richsword that makes you happy. No spoilers here, sorry! All of the new friends – Mayra, Elena, and the glow worm continue the fun even while dealing with some fairly scary monsters. This is definitely not a book to read before bed. You will be visited by the horrors J.Z. creates in his books.
J.Z. Foster has a unique and enjoyable writing style that allows the reader to fall into the book and not want to leave.
February 16, 2019
Foster does it again with this fast-paced and entertaining story. Richard is back. My favorite wight is back. Characters both familiar and new come together under Foster’s magical pen to make you laugh, make you wonder, and make you cringe. This combination Dark Urban Fantasy and Horror Comedy has twists, turns, humor, and gag inducing imagery.
Foster’s trademark vivid storytelling and engaging characters pull you in to this engrossing tale and keep your mind in the world of Witch Hunter long after you have read the final sentence. This is fun to read. It is entertaining. It flows well. It takes the reader on an adventure of emotional and intellectual reactions as horror and humor play keep away with your mind.
Highly recommended.
Foster’s trademark vivid storytelling and engaging characters pull you in to this engrossing tale and keep your mind in the world of Witch Hunter long after you have read the final sentence. This is fun to read. It is entertaining. It flows well. It takes the reader on an adventure of emotional and intellectual reactions as horror and humor play keep away with your mind.
Highly recommended.
February 28, 2019
Holy wow! This is the second of the trilogy, and each book just gets better and better! Richard has REALLY been put through a ringer this time, but has also come into his own in a spectacular fashion. The wight is his usual snarky, sassy self, and with the addition of a few new characters it sets this story off into one roller coaster of an adventure! This is an unexpectedly complex story that sees many different genres skillfully blended into one cracker of a tale, that has something to offer just about any literary taste. I loved it, can’t wait for the next, and thank you so much for the opportunity to review this jewel!
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December 30, 2019I'm setting this one aside for now. I loved the first book, but I've been trying to get into this one for several days, and I'm having a hard time.
February 18, 2019
What a great story with well written characters and just the right amount of creepy.
February 26, 2019
Great book!
The second adventure of Richard Fitcher is more heart pounding than the first. This lovable guy next door character finally starts to grow into his new life and manages to both blossom in his role and remain true to himself. Witches, gods, warewolves, this book has it all! It will even give you a healthy fear of mirrors!! I cannot wait for Richards next adventure!
The second adventure of Richard Fitcher is more heart pounding than the first. This lovable guy next door character finally starts to grow into his new life and manages to both blossom in his role and remain true to himself. Witches, gods, warewolves, this book has it all! It will even give you a healthy fear of mirrors!! I cannot wait for Richards next adventure!
March 16, 2019
I got this as an ARC for an honest review.
This is the 2nd book in a great series that has a perfect combination of humor, horror and urban fantasy. This continues where the first book left off.
Richard, the mighty witch Hunter, has done it again...he has managed to make near immortal beings angry, only this time he got some help. Elena is a gutter witch or in laymons terms... A Dimensional Junkie that pretty much is into some very dark magic. She joins up with Richard because they may be able to help each other out with alligned goals....but is she trustworthy?
As always the Wight is eating anything it can and has even offered strategies on how to best an army of..uhm...squirrels...
Richard and friends are simply trying to fix a mistake he made dealing with a daeva. But will Richard's choices make him triumphant or will this mess actually cost him his life this time? You gotta pick these books up to find out. Loved both books and highly recommend!!!
This is the 2nd book in a great series that has a perfect combination of humor, horror and urban fantasy. This continues where the first book left off.
Richard, the mighty witch Hunter, has done it again...he has managed to make near immortal beings angry, only this time he got some help. Elena is a gutter witch or in laymons terms... A Dimensional Junkie that pretty much is into some very dark magic. She joins up with Richard because they may be able to help each other out with alligned goals....but is she trustworthy?
As always the Wight is eating anything it can and has even offered strategies on how to best an army of..uhm...squirrels...
Richard and friends are simply trying to fix a mistake he made dealing with a daeva. But will Richard's choices make him triumphant or will this mess actually cost him his life this time? You gotta pick these books up to find out. Loved both books and highly recommend!!!
June 9, 2019
I was so ready for Richard’s second adventure from the moment the first story ended. This second installment does not disappoint! Love the new characters introduced to Richard’s world. Great mix of funny and freaky! No pressure J.Z. but I am ready to go on my next adventure with Richard.
April 7, 2019
A fantastic follow up to “Into the Outside.” Foster continues to expand upon the world he has created and this book has a lot of heart. The Wight trying to say “pizza” still makes me laugh. Februus was an awesome character and I really enjoyed this wild ride!
January 13, 2022
Pleasantly surprised!
Love this series, didnt think I could get into another urban fantasy series after getting hooked on The Dresden Files , but this one blew me away. Characters are all interesting and the odd couple of the wight and Richard never gets old. I Cant wait to read the next book, but judging by the publication date of Gods and Monsters, it looks like its been a while. Any chance of an ETA for the next one? I look forward to reading it and checking out some of your other book series.
Love this series, didnt think I could get into another urban fantasy series after getting hooked on The Dresden Files , but this one blew me away. Characters are all interesting and the odd couple of the wight and Richard never gets old. I Cant wait to read the next book, but judging by the publication date of Gods and Monsters, it looks like its been a while. Any chance of an ETA for the next one? I look forward to reading it and checking out some of your other book series.
April 7, 2019
I thought there was no way that the sequel could be as as the original. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong! It picked up perfectly where the first one left off and only intensified the action, comedy and horror; all in finely crafted amounts to perfection. Now I just can’t wait for the third book to come out!
December 30, 2020
This is a fun series with humor and scares. I like the world and the different factions involved in this tale. I am hopeful that we have not heard the last of the Witch Hunter.
June 17, 2024
The frantic antics and frenetic movement of Into the Outside carry over into Gods and Monsters, but take a back seat to a heaping helping of body horror, view askew psychological terror, and a spiraling plummet to the end of the rope. We enter the picture on the edge of the closing curtain - Richard is lying on his deathbed and this is his last confession.
Everything that I loved about Into the Outside returns in the sequel. The pace is quick. The action is visceral and breathless. The stakes are way out the hero's league. The gaggle of friends are more concerned about potentially ruining a rare comic where the heroine is drawn with bosoms bared than with threat to life, limb, or fundamental reality. The Wight is addicted to television. It is everything I want from an author with a deep love for the genre and a canny, gentle wit when calling out all of those disbeliefs we willingly - even desperately - suspend for an evening of delightful frights.
But what takes this book to the next level is that Richard is no longer knowledge-less, even if he is still hapless. Rich-Sword has STEPPED UP. If the first book had Richard struggling to find his place in a new and dangerous world, the sequel starts with a cast that already knows enough of the score to be afraid, but not enough to do anything about it. Richard is the only one with any kind of grasp of what's really going on, and the world SO MUCH weirder than any of us could possibly conceive.
With the apocalypse slouching roughly towards birth, it is Richard, trapped in a world he never made, who must stand in the gap for everyone who believes in him and for everyone who opposes him, and they will never know what it is going to cost him.
J.Z. Foster is at the top of his game with the latest Witch Hunter story. It truly is a lovely night for a witching.
Everything that I loved about Into the Outside returns in the sequel. The pace is quick. The action is visceral and breathless. The stakes are way out the hero's league. The gaggle of friends are more concerned about potentially ruining a rare comic where the heroine is drawn with bosoms bared than with threat to life, limb, or fundamental reality. The Wight is addicted to television. It is everything I want from an author with a deep love for the genre and a canny, gentle wit when calling out all of those disbeliefs we willingly - even desperately - suspend for an evening of delightful frights.
But what takes this book to the next level is that Richard is no longer knowledge-less, even if he is still hapless. Rich-Sword has STEPPED UP. If the first book had Richard struggling to find his place in a new and dangerous world, the sequel starts with a cast that already knows enough of the score to be afraid, but not enough to do anything about it. Richard is the only one with any kind of grasp of what's really going on, and the world SO MUCH weirder than any of us could possibly conceive.
With the apocalypse slouching roughly towards birth, it is Richard, trapped in a world he never made, who must stand in the gap for everyone who believes in him and for everyone who opposes him, and they will never know what it is going to cost him.
J.Z. Foster is at the top of his game with the latest Witch Hunter story. It truly is a lovely night for a witching.
June 23, 2019
Our favorite Witch Hunter is back for the next adventure. Wight continues to be hilarious. We meet some new characters in this fast paced storyline. Foster does a great job of entwining comedy and drama into his story and making it work! Can't wait to read the next installment!
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