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Behindbeyond #3
Got Lost
Goethe “Got” Luck hasn’t been to a lot of weddings, but it doesn’t take a detective to know it’s a catastrophe when the bride is weeping, the groom is bleeding, and the choir children have vanished into thin air.
When the FBI shows up at his door accusing him of kidnapping, Got knows something is vastly wrong. He’s done a lot of things, but stealing children isn't one of them. To clear his name, Got goes on the hunt for the missing kids and finds himself trapped in the realm of dreams. Ruled by a cunning goddess with her own agenda, the realm of dreams is filled with shifting realities and no way out. To rescue the children—and himself—Got must face the mysteries of this realm and its frightening adversaries head on. Even with all his magic, Got’s luck might have run out now that he’s lost.
When the FBI shows up at his door accusing him of kidnapping, Got knows something is vastly wrong. He’s done a lot of things, but stealing children isn't one of them. To clear his name, Got goes on the hunt for the missing kids and finds himself trapped in the realm of dreams. Ruled by a cunning goddess with her own agenda, the realm of dreams is filled with shifting realities and no way out. To rescue the children—and himself—Got must face the mysteries of this realm and its frightening adversaries head on. Even with all his magic, Got’s luck might have run out now that he’s lost.
- GenresFantasy
439 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 15, 2019
15 people are currently reading
30 people want to read
About the author
Michael Darling
18 books140 followersBestselling author Michael Darling has worked as a butcher, a librarian, and a magician, which turned out to be an ideal set of skills for a fiction writer. He lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with his wife and kids where he writes award-winning stories beside his big buddy, a St. Bernese dog named Appa. While best known for his Tales from the Behindbeyond urban fantasy novels, Michael writes across all the best genres. His most recent work includes Hollowfall, a cyberpunk, sci-fi adventure, and Sailing on the Tides of Burning Sand, a collection of fantastic short stories.
Michael graduated from Weber State University with a degree in English Literature and loves to blend the classic with the contemporary in his writing. His early work included several plays that were professionally produced along with a number of radio programs that aired in 80 markets around the world. Besides writing, Michael also loves to travel, dabble in languages, and cook tasty gluten-free dinners.
Please visit Michael at www.michaelcdarling.com where you can find more information about his current work. You'll also find suspiciously easy instructions for stalking Michael on social media.
Michael graduated from Weber State University with a degree in English Literature and loves to blend the classic with the contemporary in his writing. His early work included several plays that were professionally produced along with a number of radio programs that aired in 80 markets around the world. Besides writing, Michael also loves to travel, dabble in languages, and cook tasty gluten-free dinners.
Please visit Michael at www.michaelcdarling.com where you can find more information about his current work. You'll also find suspiciously easy instructions for stalking Michael on social media.
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November 20, 2019
Finding lost children can be hard. Tracking them down in the Behindbeyond can be deadly.
As the halfling son of the Alder King, ruler of the Fae, Goethe "Got" Luck has a knack for attracting trouble. In all his dealings with evil, both immortal and not-so-much, he's come across several beings who'd love to see him step off a cliff. Along comes a girl who almost makes their dreams come true and puts Got on a path in search of the world's missing children in a realm where the very laws of nature bend to the will of a capricious goddess (aren't they all?).
While in pursuit of the truth by the mysterious Alyce, and being pursued by Agent Petit-Palais of the FBI, Got traverses swamps, monster-guarded portals, and the land of Tir na Nog in search for answers to who's stealing children from around two worlds.
What I liked:
Everything. Great plot. Wonderful visuals. Witty humor, though usually contained in Got's internal dialog. I plan on going back to the beginning and re-reading the entire series again.
What I didn't like:
I wished Got's wife, Erin aka Faidh, were more involved in the story (both in the Behindbeyond and in the mortal world). In Got Lost, she was more of a minor character than in the previous books.
Overall:
Michael Darling earns a hat-trick of top ratings for his Behindbeyond series from me. I give Got Lost a resounding five stars and look forward to more from this brilliant and imaginative author extraordinaire.
As the halfling son of the Alder King, ruler of the Fae, Goethe "Got" Luck has a knack for attracting trouble. In all his dealings with evil, both immortal and not-so-much, he's come across several beings who'd love to see him step off a cliff. Along comes a girl who almost makes their dreams come true and puts Got on a path in search of the world's missing children in a realm where the very laws of nature bend to the will of a capricious goddess (aren't they all?).
While in pursuit of the truth by the mysterious Alyce, and being pursued by Agent Petit-Palais of the FBI, Got traverses swamps, monster-guarded portals, and the land of Tir na Nog in search for answers to who's stealing children from around two worlds.
What I liked:
Everything. Great plot. Wonderful visuals. Witty humor, though usually contained in Got's internal dialog. I plan on going back to the beginning and re-reading the entire series again.
What I didn't like:
I wished Got's wife, Erin aka Faidh, were more involved in the story (both in the Behindbeyond and in the mortal world). In Got Lost, she was more of a minor character than in the previous books.
Overall:
Michael Darling earns a hat-trick of top ratings for his Behindbeyond series from me. I give Got Lost a resounding five stars and look forward to more from this brilliant and imaginative author extraordinaire.
February 3, 2020
Not only does Mr. Darling have a very creative mind, but he's also quite funny! The book moved quickly and there were no lags in plotting or the fast pacing. I love the world Darling created and would highly recommend this third book in the Behind Beyond Book series to everyone!
June 17, 2020
At a wedding rehearsal a mortal girl filled with magic shows up. Got, a half fae PI, tries to find out who she is. As he is investigating, a number of people go missing from a wedding. As suspicion falls on him for the kids disappearance he goes to the dream world to find answers. His time there is filled with adventure and danger as he tries to find the kids and bring them home. This is book 3 in the Got series.
September 18, 2023
Dreams, abductions and pucas, oh my!
The snarky humour is still there, the humour is never far away but this is a darker tale by far! A more complex one too, so many details from the first two books come back to haunt Got in this story! It makes it all the more exciting for that reason. Emotional too. The ending is shocking and glorious in equal measure.
The snarky humour is still there, the humour is never far away but this is a darker tale by far! A more complex one too, so many details from the first two books come back to haunt Got in this story! It makes it all the more exciting for that reason. Emotional too. The ending is shocking and glorious in equal measure.
May 14, 2021
Good urban fantasy series about a PI who discovers there's a heckuva lot going on just below the surface of the world than he realized.
November 26, 2024
Got Lost
Enjoyed this urban fantasy mystery very much! Great conclusion to the series. Happy ending for the novel and the series (I am assuming this is it).
Enjoyed this urban fantasy mystery very much! Great conclusion to the series. Happy ending for the novel and the series (I am assuming this is it).
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