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Freelance Familiars #4
Aggressive Behavior
After a life and death struggle, Thomas company have landed solidly on all four feet on top of the magical world. They have money, power and the favor of the Archmagi. The magi tell him to settle and get comfortable, change is gradual.
Nuts to that!
In defiance of the Talking Animal Union Thomas opens the Freelance Familiars for business recruiting a new trio of disgruntled familiars, including The Black Shadow who Strikes at Midnight, an angry weasel and golden retriever who cannot help to ponder imponderables what does it really mean to be a Good Boy?
Oric strikes back and it’s an all-out war between the Freelance Familiars and the TAU. Can they uproot a centuries old institution or will Thomas’ rapid rise end with a fall directly into a grave? Find out in Aggressive Behavior.
Nuts to that!
In defiance of the Talking Animal Union Thomas opens the Freelance Familiars for business recruiting a new trio of disgruntled familiars, including The Black Shadow who Strikes at Midnight, an angry weasel and golden retriever who cannot help to ponder imponderables what does it really mean to be a Good Boy?
Oric strikes back and it’s an all-out war between the Freelance Familiars and the TAU. Can they uproot a centuries old institution or will Thomas’ rapid rise end with a fall directly into a grave? Find out in Aggressive Behavior.
- GenresUrban Fantasy
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 8, 2020
36 people are currently reading
48 people want to read
About the author
Daniel Potter
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Daniel Potter has always been inspired by the mysteries of the world. His early interest lead him to become avid researcher as well as gamer and writer. After obtaining his PhD in vascular biology, he began exploring fictional magic and spiritualism using his own particular scientific lense. Daniel published the webcomic Walking the Lethe from 2010-2012 and is an active member of the East Bay Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Meet-up group. His debut novel, Off Leash, is just the first in his Freelance Familiar series.
When he's not chasing his imagination, Daniel works as a vascular biologist in the Bay Area. He shares an apartment with his wife, two cats, and a large collection of video games.
Daniel Potter has always been inspired by the mysteries of the world. His early interest lead him to become avid researcher as well as gamer and writer. After obtaining his PhD in vascular biology, he began exploring fictional magic and spiritualism using his own particular scientific lense. Daniel published the webcomic Walking the Lethe from 2010-2012 and is an active member of the East Bay Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Meet-up group. His debut novel, Off Leash, is just the first in his Freelance Familiar series.
When he's not chasing his imagination, Daniel works as a vascular biologist in the Bay Area. He shares an apartment with his wife, two cats, and a large collection of video games.
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June 12, 2023
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My Thoughts:
I went into this book with a bit of an apprehension because it started in a high note. I was sure that it would only go downhill from there! It is probably going downhill, but not with this book just yet. And it probably is going to end up with our group of heroes poor and destitute again because they are trying to dress that scenario up as a win. However it still remains to be seen in the future books.
I wondered what happened to Alice and Grace... I am so glad to see them prospering and Grace maturing! And, yeah, my heart goes out to Carey! Poor thing!!
Book 4 and I am fast becoming a die-hard fan of this series! Couldn't wait to read the next book in the series!!
Empirical Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 5
Story itself = 4.5
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4.5
World building = 5
Cover art = 5
Pace = (10 hrs & 17 mins listening time)
Plot = 4
Narration = 5
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5
June 17, 2020
I love these books and I love Daniel Potters writing style he is a fantastic author whether he’s writing about talking magical animals or dragons.
This is the fourth book in the freelance familiars series and it does not fail to deliver!
Another face paced action packed adventure where we meet old friends and new as well as encountering foes of old.
We again join Thomas and friends as they continue their bid to rival the TAU and make their own magical house a success against the odds all while defending their home in Vegas from other mages who want to claim it as there own.
With their new friends and Rudy’s arsenal will they succeed? Well, you will have to read it to find out!
No spoilers here!
This is the fourth book in the freelance familiars series and it does not fail to deliver!
Another face paced action packed adventure where we meet old friends and new as well as encountering foes of old.
We again join Thomas and friends as they continue their bid to rival the TAU and make their own magical house a success against the odds all while defending their home in Vegas from other mages who want to claim it as there own.
With their new friends and Rudy’s arsenal will they succeed? Well, you will have to read it to find out!
No spoilers here!
June 12, 2020
I have enjoyed the Freelance Familiars series from the beginning; so much so, that I became an advance reader for Aggressive Behavior. I love the unique world building by this imaginative author and the story being told by the familiars' points of view rather than the mage's perspective. All of my favorite characters are back (I just LOVE that squirrel) and a few new ones enter the stage, sure to become favorites as well. Midnight is one Cool Cat and Tilly is such a Good Boy! One caveat: the angry weasel's language is a bit salty. Brimming with action, adventure and humor, I highly recommend this series to anyone seeking escape from their own mundane world.
July 14, 2020
Loose ends start coming together
Any time you write about a culture of magicals with "house" allegiances you're going to run into intrigue and heavy politics. So far he's keeping it interesting without making it ponderous.
The writing style is pretty easy to read and he didn't let the cast get confusingly numerous. I'm enjoying the flavor he's brought to contemporary fantasy and looking forward to more.
Any time you write about a culture of magicals with "house" allegiances you're going to run into intrigue and heavy politics. So far he's keeping it interesting without making it ponderous.
The writing style is pretty easy to read and he didn't let the cast get confusingly numerous. I'm enjoying the flavor he's brought to contemporary fantasy and looking forward to more.
July 5, 2021
A great sequel
I always worry when grabbing a sequel to a book/series that I enjoyed. What if the author has run out gas or has jumped the shark, continuing a series that should have been put to bed ages ago. But Aggressive Behavior was delightful and I was happy to see that there is still room for all these characters we already love to continue on with their adventuring. Well done, Mr Potter, and I can't wait to grab the fifth one.
I always worry when grabbing a sequel to a book/series that I enjoyed. What if the author has run out gas or has jumped the shark, continuing a series that should have been put to bed ages ago. But Aggressive Behavior was delightful and I was happy to see that there is still room for all these characters we already love to continue on with their adventuring. Well done, Mr Potter, and I can't wait to grab the fifth one.
June 17, 2025
Still fantastic!
This was another fantastic story and part of this series! I have become enamored of what has been written and created! The twists and turns! The complexity yet simplicity! The characters that rendered, relatable, and real! The plot that's always engaging, gripping, and addictive! I love it all! On to the next one!
This was another fantastic story and part of this series! I have become enamored of what has been written and created! The twists and turns! The complexity yet simplicity! The characters that rendered, relatable, and real! The plot that's always engaging, gripping, and addictive! I love it all! On to the next one!
June 10, 2020
Friends add, but enemies multiply.
Thomas Khatt's quest to make the Freelance Familiars a functioning business and improve the universe continues. If only be wasn't blindsided by by so many business partners, enemies, and even friends; so very often.
Thomas Khatt's quest to make the Freelance Familiars a functioning business and improve the universe continues. If only be wasn't blindsided by by so many business partners, enemies, and even friends; so very often.
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July 3, 2020Craziest most wonderful book I have ever read!
I have never read this type of book. It was a totally new experience. I hope very much that the adventure continues. I can't wait for the next books. When are they planned to be available?
I have never read this type of book. It was a totally new experience. I hope very much that the adventure continues. I can't wait for the next books. When are they planned to be available?
July 9, 2020
Good series, I recommend it
This was a good series and I have really enjoyed it so far. The characters, universe, and all the interactions between the two were very engaging and fun to read. Hopefully there will be additional books in the series.
This was a good series and I have really enjoyed it so far. The characters, universe, and all the interactions between the two were very engaging and fun to read. Hopefully there will be additional books in the series.
December 4, 2020
Another excellent entry in the Freelance Familiars saga. Aggressive Behavior follows Thomas and his quirky magical crew. I really love this series, can't recommend it enough. It's a great escape from the world around us, and the endings always satisfy.
May 24, 2023
Aggressive Behaviour, A Review
Another wonderful story in the Freelance Familiiars series. All the stories are very good. I have a soft spot in my heart for Jowles. I hope the author has pleasant plans for him.
Another wonderful story in the Freelance Familiiars series. All the stories are very good. I have a soft spot in my heart for Jowles. I hope the author has pleasant plans for him.
July 12, 2021
Great series
I have really enjoyed all of the books in this series, they are engaging and I love all the characters.
I have really enjoyed all of the books in this series, they are engaging and I love all the characters.
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