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Claw & Warder #1
Seduction
Leery Oriscoe is just a conflicted New York cop who got hit by the Hassidic bus—only the bus was driven by a werewolf. There’s bound to be a little crazy under his black hat.
His life just got ten times more complicated. His new half-vampire and half-succubus partner is smart, sexy as Hell, and keeping a big secret from everyone.
Oh, and their lieutenant? She's the ghost of a Van Helsing.
Their case? Tracking down the entity responsible for leaving the drained body of a young man in Riverside Park.
His life just got ten times more complicated. His new half-vampire and half-succubus partner is smart, sexy as Hell, and keeping a big secret from everyone.
Oh, and their lieutenant? She's the ghost of a Van Helsing.
Their case? Tracking down the entity responsible for leaving the drained body of a young man in Riverside Park.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2020
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Erik Henry Vick
60 books241 followersErik Henry Vick is an author who happens to be disabled by an autoimmune disease (also known as his Personal Monster™). He writes to hang on to the few remaining shreds of his sanity. His current favorite genres to write are dark fantasy and horror.
He lives in Western New York with his wife, Supergirl; their son; a Rottweiler named after a god of thunder; and two extremely psychotic cats. He fights his Personal Monster™ daily with humor, pain medicine, and funny T-shirts.
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He lives in Western New York with his wife, Supergirl; their son; a Rottweiler named after a god of thunder; and two extremely psychotic cats. He fights his Personal Monster™ daily with humor, pain medicine, and funny T-shirts.
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erikhenryvick.com
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Facebook @erikhenryvick
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April 4, 2021
In the Locus of New York, crimes committed by magical entities threaten the delicate balance between the mundane world and the supernatural realm.
The dedicated teams of detectives who investigate these breaches of Canon and Covenants are members of an elite unit known as the Supernatural Inquisitors Squad.
These are their stories.
**Clang! Clang!**
Erik Henry Vick is a clever button, Law & Order deserved a turn of urban fiction. I will be continuing the series.
May 6, 2020
Nope. The was as cheesy as, and I just couldn’t be bothered with it. The murder mystery angle might have been okay, but I just got so frustrated with the incalculable ways the author shoehorned L&O references, names, settings, etc., into this story.
Sorry, I’m out.
Sorry, I’m out.
August 12, 2021
I got a lot more out of this than I expected. I wasn't expecting it to be as much of a Law & Order parody as it was, down character's names and descriptions and mannerisms and stuff. I was not disappointed. It was pretty clever with brilliant dialogue, and the suspense was legitimate.
If you're not a Law & Order fan, a good deal of the jokes and the tone will be lost on you. But even with that taken away, this is still a really good urban fantasy police procedural.
If you're not a Law & Order fan, a good deal of the jokes and the tone will be lost on you. But even with that taken away, this is still a really good urban fantasy police procedural.
February 3, 2024
3.5 this was a fun read
April 15, 2021
I have just finished the 9th book in this series (all that have currently been written and I have to say it has been a wonderful time reading them - quite addictive let I may add. If you think you might like clean paranormal cozy mysteries, I would highly recommend trying the Claw and Warder series.
This is well written, intelligent, good stories with lots of characters you can like. I kept thinking of the old Perry Mason courtroom show as I was reading this as all the books’ storylines are cops finding the perp, getting them into the legal system, and then the trial, yet based in a world full of paranormals living amongst the human (mundane) world. Each story is complete with no cliffhangers, though they do build on each other so I would recommend reading in order.
If you care about editing errors, there are minimal in any that I have read, so congrats to the author, Henry Vick.
I can’t wait for the next to get written and published so I can continue to enjoy the world of claws and their warders.
This is well written, intelligent, good stories with lots of characters you can like. I kept thinking of the old Perry Mason courtroom show as I was reading this as all the books’ storylines are cops finding the perp, getting them into the legal system, and then the trial, yet based in a world full of paranormals living amongst the human (mundane) world. Each story is complete with no cliffhangers, though they do build on each other so I would recommend reading in order.
If you care about editing errors, there are minimal in any that I have read, so congrats to the author, Henry Vick.
I can’t wait for the next to get written and published so I can continue to enjoy the world of claws and their warders.
April 15, 2020
Did not suit my taste. It was a standard courtroom drama thing with supernaturals thrown in for effect. The blurb I saw did say Dresden meets CSI. I was hoping that the Dresden part of the offering would include more snappy dialogue, whimsical characters and some fun. Did not finish.
March 17, 2023
I'm usually a little wary of parodies, but I was pleasantly surprised with this one. While I enjoy a good screwball movie or book, I'm more of a wink and a nod person.
It ended up being less parody and more a light hearted homage. I haven't seen a single episode of CSI or Law and Order, but it's so pervasive in western pop culture, I knew enough. This also speaks to someone who isn't into procedurals being able to enjoy it.
The premise sounds ridiculous but it is executed really well - with laughs where appropriate and some sincere world and character building.
There is a parade of real-life cameo characters that are a little strained, but delightful if you have the background info. If not, they still work in the setting. There's very detailed courtroom scenes, and the author does a pretty good job of working in law knowledge for people who aren't in the know.
I enjoyed this book way more than I thought I would, honestly, and am invested in the characters.
On a technical note -
It's messy. I understand with small publishing and digital versions of books they can sometimes stray from the printed media. I am considering purchasing a copy of the paperback though.
It could do with a little love and some flow editing. There are some grammatical mistakes, and some confusion with wording, sudden and jarring tone change, and characters constantly switching between what they call each other that threw me off a little. I know characters can be referred differently by different people, but when you are introducing a character, having three names for them in one conversation between multiple characters can be a little rough. I caught on eventually and it ultimately didn't hurt my enjoyment.
Overall, it's a fun, quick read that I would love to see get a bit of a better treatment. I do look forward to reading the next one.
It ended up being less parody and more a light hearted homage. I haven't seen a single episode of CSI or Law and Order, but it's so pervasive in western pop culture, I knew enough. This also speaks to someone who isn't into procedurals being able to enjoy it.
The premise sounds ridiculous but it is executed really well - with laughs where appropriate and some sincere world and character building.
There is a parade of real-life cameo characters that are a little strained, but delightful if you have the background info. If not, they still work in the setting. There's very detailed courtroom scenes, and the author does a pretty good job of working in law knowledge for people who aren't in the know.
I enjoyed this book way more than I thought I would, honestly, and am invested in the characters.
On a technical note -
It's messy. I understand with small publishing and digital versions of books they can sometimes stray from the printed media. I am considering purchasing a copy of the paperback though.
It could do with a little love and some flow editing. There are some grammatical mistakes, and some confusion with wording, sudden and jarring tone change, and characters constantly switching between what they call each other that threw me off a little. I know characters can be referred differently by different people, but when you are introducing a character, having three names for them in one conversation between multiple characters can be a little rough. I caught on eventually and it ultimately didn't hurt my enjoyment.
Overall, it's a fun, quick read that I would love to see get a bit of a better treatment. I do look forward to reading the next one.
March 21, 2022
I'm not going to review all the stories (episodes) but give a series overview.
Imagine a world in which Law and Order was set in an urban fantasy world. That's exactly what this series is like. The only thing missing is the "DUN DUN" sound for which the television series is known and recognized.
Each story is comprised of a crime, the investigation, the court proceedings, and a wrap up. They are fairly short. I listened to these on Audible where there are three stories (episodes) per book.
Detective Lennie Briscoe is actually a half catholic/ half Jewish/ half werewolf named Leery Oriscoe (yes, I know that math doesn't quite add up). His new partner is Dru Nogan, half vampire/ half succubus and maybe has a secret or two. The Lieutenant is none other than the ghost of Van Helsing. Many other character names are altered to protect the innocent. For example instead of Jack McCoy played by Sam Waterston, we now have Sam McCoy as our Executive Assistant DA. There are many other Easter Eggs throughout the series. A nod to Kevin Hearne and his delightful character, Irish Wolfhound Oberon appears in one of the later stories. Catching the Easter Eggs is half the fun of this series. The banter between characters is fun and keeps the stories from becoming too draining.
I'm glad I picked these books up. The first one was included in the Audible Plus membership so I took a chance. I'm not even mad about having to use one of my credits for the second book (containing episodes 4-6).
Imagine a world in which Law and Order was set in an urban fantasy world. That's exactly what this series is like. The only thing missing is the "DUN DUN" sound for which the television series is known and recognized.
Each story is comprised of a crime, the investigation, the court proceedings, and a wrap up. They are fairly short. I listened to these on Audible where there are three stories (episodes) per book.
Detective Lennie Briscoe is actually a half catholic/ half Jewish/ half werewolf named Leery Oriscoe (yes, I know that math doesn't quite add up). His new partner is Dru Nogan, half vampire/ half succubus and maybe has a secret or two. The Lieutenant is none other than the ghost of Van Helsing. Many other character names are altered to protect the innocent. For example instead of Jack McCoy played by Sam Waterston, we now have Sam McCoy as our Executive Assistant DA. There are many other Easter Eggs throughout the series. A nod to Kevin Hearne and his delightful character, Irish Wolfhound Oberon appears in one of the later stories. Catching the Easter Eggs is half the fun of this series. The banter between characters is fun and keeps the stories from becoming too draining.
I'm glad I picked these books up. The first one was included in the Audible Plus membership so I took a chance. I'm not even mad about having to use one of my credits for the second book (containing episodes 4-6).
June 3, 2024
I DNF around 74%
Law & Order as a show is great. Law & Order as a book just doesn’t work.
Or at least here it didn’t. The Law half of the book with the investigation and pursuit were decent. Interesting. The chase scene where we figure out exactly what a Claw and Warder are was probably the best scene in the book.
But when it got around to the trials it was dull. So freaking dull. And there was just too much detail. I don’t want to sit and read entire opening statements by lawyers. I barely want to watch them (which is probably why they hardly show them on actual L&O)
Also, I hate when authors put multiple names for characters. Everyone refers to them by their last name but then the narrator refers to them by their first name. It’s confusing. It’s even more confusing when all the names are unique. It makes it so hard to follow, especially when you do it with EVERY CHARACTER. It made me thing there were twice as many characters as there were and I could never figure out who was who (except Sam McCoy the ADA. Like REALLY?!)
I try not to DNF books but I just… didn’t care about anything in this book. And it was long and tedious and hard to get through and life is just to short to subject myself to books I don’t like.
Law & Order as a show is great. Law & Order as a book just doesn’t work.
Or at least here it didn’t. The Law half of the book with the investigation and pursuit were decent. Interesting. The chase scene where we figure out exactly what a Claw and Warder are was probably the best scene in the book.
But when it got around to the trials it was dull. So freaking dull. And there was just too much detail. I don’t want to sit and read entire opening statements by lawyers. I barely want to watch them (which is probably why they hardly show them on actual L&O)
Also, I hate when authors put multiple names for characters. Everyone refers to them by their last name but then the narrator refers to them by their first name. It’s confusing. It’s even more confusing when all the names are unique. It makes it so hard to follow, especially when you do it with EVERY CHARACTER. It made me thing there were twice as many characters as there were and I could never figure out who was who (except Sam McCoy the ADA. Like REALLY?!)
I try not to DNF books but I just… didn’t care about anything in this book. And it was long and tedious and hard to get through and life is just to short to subject myself to books I don’t like.
August 1, 2024
Seduction: Claw & Warder Episode 1
Short chapters! I'm ADHD, I get distracted EASILY. When chapters are too long, I tend to jump on social media or a game or get a snack or go water my plants. Short chapters make me feel accomplished.
This book, while technically urban fantasy, could be considered a UF courtroom drama. Honestly, it isn't really my bag. I have never watched an episode of Law & Order, the mundane version, so this wasn't really my genre. It was, however, well-written and kind of fun.
Leery Oriscoe & Dru Nogan are a new team of detectives. Leery is an old werewolf detective, and Dru is his new half succubus/half vampire partner. He is the claw, and she has magic, so she acts as the Warder. They investigate the death of a young Irishman who died by being drained of his life essence by a succubus. The rest of the story is the trial, which I found kind of boring, but if it's your thing, you will love the supernatural twist. Me? I'm a sucker for an action flick and book. I still gave it 4 stars because it was well-written and engaging even though it's not really my thang.
Short chapters! I'm ADHD, I get distracted EASILY. When chapters are too long, I tend to jump on social media or a game or get a snack or go water my plants. Short chapters make me feel accomplished.
This book, while technically urban fantasy, could be considered a UF courtroom drama. Honestly, it isn't really my bag. I have never watched an episode of Law & Order, the mundane version, so this wasn't really my genre. It was, however, well-written and kind of fun.
Leery Oriscoe & Dru Nogan are a new team of detectives. Leery is an old werewolf detective, and Dru is his new half succubus/half vampire partner. He is the claw, and she has magic, so she acts as the Warder. They investigate the death of a young Irishman who died by being drained of his life essence by a succubus. The rest of the story is the trial, which I found kind of boring, but if it's your thing, you will love the supernatural twist. Me? I'm a sucker for an action flick and book. I still gave it 4 stars because it was well-written and engaging even though it's not really my thang.
March 27, 2020
In the Locus of New York, crimes committed by magical entities threaten the delicate balance between the mundane world and the supernatural realm.
The dedicated teams of detectives who investigate these breaches of Canon and Covenants are members of an elite unit known as the Supernatural Inquisitors Squad.
These are their stories.
Leery Oriscoe is just a conflicted New York Jewish cop who got hit by the Hassidic bus—only the bus was driven by a werewolf. There’s bound to be a little crazy under his black hat. And his life just got ten times more complicated. His new partner is half vampire and half succubus.
Oh, and their lieutenant? She's the ghost of a Van Helsing.
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
The dedicated teams of detectives who investigate these breaches of Canon and Covenants are members of an elite unit known as the Supernatural Inquisitors Squad.
These are their stories.
Leery Oriscoe is just a conflicted New York Jewish cop who got hit by the Hassidic bus—only the bus was driven by a werewolf. There’s bound to be a little crazy under his black hat. And his life just got ten times more complicated. His new partner is half vampire and half succubus.
Oh, and their lieutenant? She's the ghost of a Van Helsing.
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
March 29, 2020
DUN-DUN! has never been more fun
A Hassidic werewolf detective and his vampire-succubus partner, who’s got the goods magically speaking, start us off on this fun urban fantasy. There’s plenty more to come in the Locus of New York and the Supernatural Inquisitors Squad, including lots of wildly random (and other not-at-all random) namedropping.
This Claw and Warder book is obviously a tribute to the long-running TV show, “Law and Order”. I was never a fan, as police procedurals aren’t my cup of tea, and in all honesty, I can count the episodes I’ve seen on one hand. But it doesn’t matter! This book is that good.
Vick is on point in his world building, characters, dialog, story and pace, as we’ve come to expect -- no, to delight in -- from him. This guy can do no wrong, his imagination and story-telling border on the supernatural themselves. Read this book and look forward to more from him with bated breath.
DISCLAIMER: I received an advance reader’s copy of this book for no charge. This review is entirely mine and voluntary.
A Hassidic werewolf detective and his vampire-succubus partner, who’s got the goods magically speaking, start us off on this fun urban fantasy. There’s plenty more to come in the Locus of New York and the Supernatural Inquisitors Squad, including lots of wildly random (and other not-at-all random) namedropping.
This Claw and Warder book is obviously a tribute to the long-running TV show, “Law and Order”. I was never a fan, as police procedurals aren’t my cup of tea, and in all honesty, I can count the episodes I’ve seen on one hand. But it doesn’t matter! This book is that good.
Vick is on point in his world building, characters, dialog, story and pace, as we’ve come to expect -- no, to delight in -- from him. This guy can do no wrong, his imagination and story-telling border on the supernatural themselves. Read this book and look forward to more from him with bated breath.
DISCLAIMER: I received an advance reader’s copy of this book for no charge. This review is entirely mine and voluntary.
June 12, 2021
An interesting premise.
Using a popular TV show as the basis for an Urban Fantasy novel is an interesting premise but it quickly shows its limitations.
One of the things I enjoy about Urban Fantasy is seeing unique and interesting characters brought to life on the page. The problem is most of the characters in this book were mirrors of their TV versions but with a supernatural element tacked on. Staying in the framework of a Law and Order episode is fine, I just wished the author created new characters to fit into that framework.
The pacing on the book was good, but I did find that later half of the book, which centered around the courts, dragged a bit.
If you are a die-hard Law and Order fan and enjoy Urban Fantasy, you’ll want to check this book out. If not, then I’d suggest you pass on this.
Using a popular TV show as the basis for an Urban Fantasy novel is an interesting premise but it quickly shows its limitations.
One of the things I enjoy about Urban Fantasy is seeing unique and interesting characters brought to life on the page. The problem is most of the characters in this book were mirrors of their TV versions but with a supernatural element tacked on. Staying in the framework of a Law and Order episode is fine, I just wished the author created new characters to fit into that framework.
The pacing on the book was good, but I did find that later half of the book, which centered around the courts, dragged a bit.
If you are a die-hard Law and Order fan and enjoy Urban Fantasy, you’ll want to check this book out. If not, then I’d suggest you pass on this.
March 15, 2020
Seduction, Claw & Warder #1, is an fantastic beginning to a new series by Erin Henry Vick. The NYPD never looked liked this before. Two detectives trying to work a beat, one veteraned, one green as they come. They catch an open and shut case their first day out. The leads are followed. The suspect is apprehended. A confession is obtained. What could possibly go wrong?
The author is a genious at twist and turns. The storyline is fast-paced, filled with intrigue, danger and subterfuge. The characters are just starting out, but development is good. I can't wait to see what episode 2 brings!
The author is a genious at twist and turns. The storyline is fast-paced, filled with intrigue, danger and subterfuge. The characters are just starting out, but development is good. I can't wait to see what episode 2 brings!
May 2, 2020
I have to admit i am not a TV watcher so im not real familiar with a certain police/court room drama series of a similar name. I decided to read the book because the writer is a friend of mine. But i am glad i did it was a fun and captivating story and frankly if the program was his book complete with werewolves and succubus i might be inclined to turn the TV on. I do know that i will definitely be jumping right into the next book.
I definitely recommend this book and this writer and not just because i consider him a friend but because his writing is entertaining and enjoyable.
I definitely recommend this book and this writer and not just because i consider him a friend but because his writing is entertaining and enjoyable.
May 7, 2020
Fine book. Enjoyed reading it. I've only seen the TV show Law & Order a few times, but enough to be familiar with the structure. Seduction: Claw & Warder #1 fits the format to a T. Liked the trio "cop" characters. The investigators are an interesting combo and I look forward to their future interactions; there's a lot of potential there. I really like the "lieu". Just the right amount of humor. The legal team seem to be finely tuned also. All-round a bang on start to what I expect to be a fun series.
June 22, 2020
Very silly, but a great read
The author of this book has obviously spent more than a few afternoons bingeing on Law & Order reruns. (Just like me) This is a fun mashup of L&O and modern fantasy that lets you envision a world where Lenny Briscoe is really a Hasidic werewolf and a bushy browed Jack McCoy is a literal courtroom magician.
The book is structured like an episode of L&O, and like one of those episodes, there are the occasional plot conveniences and clunky dialogue. Still, this works better than it has any right to, and I look forward to more.
The author of this book has obviously spent more than a few afternoons bingeing on Law & Order reruns. (Just like me) This is a fun mashup of L&O and modern fantasy that lets you envision a world where Lenny Briscoe is really a Hasidic werewolf and a bushy browed Jack McCoy is a literal courtroom magician.
The book is structured like an episode of L&O, and like one of those episodes, there are the occasional plot conveniences and clunky dialogue. Still, this works better than it has any right to, and I look forward to more.
August 8, 2020
This is an interesting book, full props on creativity. I happened to write a courtroom story recently so it was fun to see how was done here.
I found the courtroom debate itself a bit tiring, and the objections written about too much.
The wolf character's Jewish heritage didn't make enough sense. Judaism comes through the mother. Why would the wolf be an orthodox Jew? I also had a hard time buying Dru's heritage or a department run by a ghost. The crime and plot didn't feel meaningful enough to me.
I give it 4/5 for creativity and subject matter. But 3.5 as a general rating.
I found the courtroom debate itself a bit tiring, and the objections written about too much.
The wolf character's Jewish heritage didn't make enough sense. Judaism comes through the mother. Why would the wolf be an orthodox Jew? I also had a hard time buying Dru's heritage or a department run by a ghost. The crime and plot didn't feel meaningful enough to me.
I give it 4/5 for creativity and subject matter. But 3.5 as a general rating.
December 5, 2020
I have to admit i am not a TV watcher so im not real familiar with a certain police/court room drama series of a similar name. I decided to read the book because the writer is a friend of mine. But i am glad i did it was a fun and captivating story and frankly if the program was his book complete with werewolves and succubus i might be inclined to turn the TV on. I do know that i will definitely be jumping right into the next book.
I definitely recommend this book and this writer and not just because i consider him a friend but because his writing is entertaining and enjoyable.
I definitely recommend this book and this writer and not just because i consider him a friend but because his writing is entertaining and enjoyable.
June 1, 2021
You can almost hear the “doink-doink”
I had no idea what to expect when I started reading this book. I figured it would be a nice distraction while I figured out what to read next. It was indeed that an so much more. If you at a fan of “Law and Order” or any police procedural and dark fantasy, this is the book for you. I found myself smiling through the entire book and in some places laughing at it. The characters are fun and interesting and some are even historical. All-in-all, I found this to be worth the read and am looking forward to the next book in the series.
I had no idea what to expect when I started reading this book. I figured it would be a nice distraction while I figured out what to read next. It was indeed that an so much more. If you at a fan of “Law and Order” or any police procedural and dark fantasy, this is the book for you. I found myself smiling through the entire book and in some places laughing at it. The characters are fun and interesting and some are even historical. All-in-all, I found this to be worth the read and am looking forward to the next book in the series.
July 9, 2020
Hilarious, but tense
This is quite the departure of subjects and settings for Erik Henry Vick. Sure, he's written about the supernatural before, but NOT like this! He pulls off a thin blue line style drama with a panache and flair that only he could muster. I found this book to be more than just an entertaining read. It was a breath of fresh air for the genre. Keep up the great work, Erik! Looking forward to the next episode!
This is quite the departure of subjects and settings for Erik Henry Vick. Sure, he's written about the supernatural before, but NOT like this! He pulls off a thin blue line style drama with a panache and flair that only he could muster. I found this book to be more than just an entertaining read. It was a breath of fresh air for the genre. Keep up the great work, Erik! Looking forward to the next episode!
March 11, 2020
If you liked/loved the original Law and Order TV show, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this first instalment of a new series.
Set in a New York with werewolves, witches, ghosts, and worse, the detectives are faced with a horrible crime. Did they get the right culprit, or was it too easy?
Fast paced, intense, and some of Erik’s humour thrown in for good measure, I highly recommend this book!
Set in a New York with werewolves, witches, ghosts, and worse, the detectives are faced with a horrible crime. Did they get the right culprit, or was it too easy?
Fast paced, intense, and some of Erik’s humour thrown in for good measure, I highly recommend this book!
April 22, 2020
What fun, it's like watching law and order but with dupes. I even hear the music in m head. So, new detective into this high paced unit. The book jumps in to an existing precinct with existing personnel. Dry, the new detective, ends up with a claw, i.e. werewolf partner. Moves on fast. Ordered sequel.
July 4, 2020
Really enjoyed this!
I'm not much of a fan of the crime genre, but I did enjoy this book enough to stay awake most of the night to finish it. The characters are all very different, and very likeable. The whole paranormal world is extremely well-conceived. I think this is a great new series, and I'm getting the next book right now.
I'm not much of a fan of the crime genre, but I did enjoy this book enough to stay awake most of the night to finish it. The characters are all very different, and very likeable. The whole paranormal world is extremely well-conceived. I think this is a great new series, and I'm getting the next book right now.
July 20, 2020
When I first saw this book, I thought it sounded like Law & Order fanfic. I wasn't wrong, but honestly, that's part of the appeal. If you've ever wondered how Lennie Briscoe or Jack McCoy would appear in a modern fantasy world, now you know. It read like an episode of this AU TV show and I look forward to reading the others in the series. Go check it out!
July 28, 2020
4.5! Funny, fast paced a lot like the TV series. But with supernaturals.
My mind kept playing sounds and voices from the series while I was reading this! I enjoyed this story. Nothing epic like Erik’s Blood Of The Isir series but a great supernatural version of the Law and Order tv series. Worth the read.
My mind kept playing sounds and voices from the series while I was reading this! I enjoyed this story. Nothing epic like Erik’s Blood Of The Isir series but a great supernatural version of the Law and Order tv series. Worth the read.
August 6, 2020
Humorous read cast like the TV show Law and Order (which I have never seen but the formula is clear).
Our magical world has detectives and prosecutors as they each do their thing in catching our magical or mythical criminals.
Great fun in a light read, often just what you want to read after a weightier read or anytime when you can't concentrate on something more serious.
Our magical world has detectives and prosecutors as they each do their thing in catching our magical or mythical criminals.
Great fun in a light read, often just what you want to read after a weightier read or anytime when you can't concentrate on something more serious.
August 13, 2020
Must Read!
If you like police dramas, supernaturals, humor or all of the above, then this is the series for you! Found it by accident and now I am hooked! Erik is an awesome writer and I would never have thought of a Hasidic Werewolf (tears, really tears from laughter)! Great book cannot wait to start the next one
If you like police dramas, supernaturals, humor or all of the above, then this is the series for you! Found it by accident and now I am hooked! Erik is an awesome writer and I would never have thought of a Hasidic Werewolf (tears, really tears from laughter)! Great book cannot wait to start the next one
September 7, 2020
I loved this idea.
I am a big fan of alternative ideas that parody what we already know. I could Lenny's voice. I could see the book adage show. But I do think that the Lieu was a bit too harsh. I do not think Victorians would have spoken that way even to succubus vampire. I think it was a bit out of character for the Lieu from the show.
I am a big fan of alternative ideas that parody what we already know. I could Lenny's voice. I could see the book adage show. But I do think that the Lieu was a bit too harsh. I do not think Victorians would have spoken that way even to succubus vampire. I think it was a bit out of character for the Lieu from the show.
November 10, 2020
This was a fun start to a salute to a favorite and long-running TV series with a supernatural twist. It's light fare but fun. While it is a fairly quick read you can see the writer has a lot of material he can work with. I read this one a while back and he's been cranking them out quickly since. Definitely worth sampling to see if you too like it!
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