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Thieftaker Chronicles #3
A Plunder of Souls
Boston, 1769: Ethan Kaille, a Boston thieftaker who uses his conjuring to catch criminals, has snared villans and defeated magic that would have daunted a lesser man. What starts out as a mysterious phenomenon that has local ministers confused becomes something far more serious.
A ruthless, extremely powerful conjurer seeks to wake the souls of the dead to wreak a terrible revenge on all who oppose him. Kaille's minister friends have been helpless to stop crimes against their church. Graves have been desecrated in a bizarre, ritualistic way. Equally disturbing are reports of recently deceased citizens of Boston reappearing as grotesquely disfigured shades, seemingly having been disturbed from their eternal rest, and now frightening those who had been nearest to them in life. But most personally troubling to Kaille is a terrible waning of his ability to conjure. He knows all these are related…but how?
When Ethan discovers the source of this trouble, he realizes that his conjure powers and those of his friends will not be enough to stop a madman from becoming all-powerful. But somehow, using his wits, his powers, and every other resource he can muster, Ethan must thwart the monster's terrible plan and restore the restless souls of the dead to the peace of the grave. Let the battle for souls begin in A Plunder of Souls, the third, stand-alone novel in Jackson's acclaimed Thieftaker series.
A ruthless, extremely powerful conjurer seeks to wake the souls of the dead to wreak a terrible revenge on all who oppose him. Kaille's minister friends have been helpless to stop crimes against their church. Graves have been desecrated in a bizarre, ritualistic way. Equally disturbing are reports of recently deceased citizens of Boston reappearing as grotesquely disfigured shades, seemingly having been disturbed from their eternal rest, and now frightening those who had been nearest to them in life. But most personally troubling to Kaille is a terrible waning of his ability to conjure. He knows all these are related…but how?
When Ethan discovers the source of this trouble, he realizes that his conjure powers and those of his friends will not be enough to stop a madman from becoming all-powerful. But somehow, using his wits, his powers, and every other resource he can muster, Ethan must thwart the monster's terrible plan and restore the restless souls of the dead to the peace of the grave. Let the battle for souls begin in A Plunder of Souls, the third, stand-alone novel in Jackson's acclaimed Thieftaker series.
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First published July 8, 2014
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D.B. Jackson
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D.B. Jackson has been writing fantasy and science fiction under a different pen name for over fifteen years. He has published novels, short stories, and media tie-ins in more than a dozen languages. He also has a Ph.D. in American History, and now, for the first time in his career, he is combining his love of fantasy with his passion for history. His first historical fantasy series, The Thieftaker Chronicles, includes Thieftaker, Thieves' Quarry, A Plunder of Souls (to be released in July 2014), and Dead Man's Reach (due out in 2015). The Thieftaker novels, which combine elements of fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction, are published by Tor Books. He is also at work on a new contemporary urban fantasy series, The Weremyste Cycle (written under the name David B. Coe), which will be published by Baen books. The first book, Spell Blind, will be out in January 2015.
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February 25, 2018
Originally published at Reading Reality
Today is Presidents Day, so I went searching through the towering TBR pile to find something set in the Revolutionary period. (Yes, I know that Presidents Day celebrates both Washington and Lincoln, but I’m still listening to the utterly marvelous Grant by Ron Chernow, and therefore have all the Civil War I can handle at the moment.)
Which brought me back to the Thieftaker Chronicles and A Plunder of Souls. I read Thieftaker last year for this holiday, and loved it so much I dove into the next book in the series, Thieves' Quarry, perhaps a bit too soon.
So after most of a year, I’m back to this series. And A Plunder of Souls did not disappoint. Far from it.
The setting for the series is so well done that the reader feels as though they are walking the streets of pre-Revolutionary Boston with Ethan Kaille, complete with seeing the sights and even smelling the smells. If you like your historical fiction and mysteries to give you that “you are there” feeling, this series certainly does that well.
But the Thieftaker Chronicles are not merely historical fiction, and they aren’t quite historical mysteries, although there is usually a mysterious element to the story. The author bills this series as “historical fantasy” because he has taken pre-Revolutionary America and added two elements, one slightly ahistorical, and one definitely fantastic.
Although there were thieftakers in Boston in the colonial period, there were none recorded in Boston during the time the series takes place. What Ethan does for a living is fairly obvious from the name – people hire him to find something that has been stolen, and/or to find the person who stole it.
But the fantasy element comes very much into play in this entry in the series. Ethan is a “speller”, or conjurer. In Salem a century before, he’d have been labeled a “witch” and probably hung, burned, drowned or pressed for it. Ethan can cast spells, and he’s not the only one in Boston who can.
The case that Ethan is hired to investigate is a particularly grisly one. Someone is vandalizing graves of the recently deceased and violating the corpses. The head and right hand of each corpse has been removed, an article of clothing has been stolen, a strange symbol has been carved over the heart of each corpse, and, in a particularly nasty message to Ethan himself, three toes have been cut off of each corpse’s left foot – just as Ethan had those same toes removed years ago.
It’s not just the mutilated bodies that have the local churches and cemeteries in an uproar. The ghosts of the violated dead are returning to their homes, looking just as they currently do in their graves.
And whatever or whoever is bringing back the dead, they are also doing something that draws power away from all the spellers in town. Ethan’s powers are no longer reliable, nor are those of his friends and colleagues.
As the spirits multiply, Ethan finds himself banding together with old friends and even old enemies in order to bring down a mad spellcaster with a taste for power – and revenge.
Escape Rating A-: I read this in a single day. I started it thinking I’d finish it on the plane home from DC, but in the end I just couldn’t wait that long. I got sucked in and didn’t get spit out until the end.
The author brings this historical period alive in a way that makes the reader feel as if they are walking the streets with Ethan. Amazingly, it’s not done by introducing a host of real historical characters, although there are a few historical figures whose work intersects with Ethan’s. It’s more that the story is so steeped in historical details that the reader can’t help but be drawn in, while at the same time that wealth of detail never drags down the story.
As a character Ethan is certainly interesting to follow. He is very thoughtful about his life and his situation. Part of what makes him different is that he does not see himself particularly as a hero, more as someone who is often swept along by events who does the best he can. Ethan is also middle-aged for his time, in his early 40s. The years are catching up with him, and he’s not sure how much longer he can continue as a thieftaker – especially since the increasing presence of British troops (the Redcoats really are coming) has depressed business considerably. With so many soldiers on the streets, the small time crooks who are Ethan’s bread and butter are laying very, very low.
This particular entry in the series is steeped in magic. The crime, while not magical in itself, is done with magical purpose. Ethan finds himself at a crossroads, seeing that his spells are failing,realizing just how dependent he is on his ability to conjure, and uncertain of what to do if his talents fail him.
His enemy this time is thankfully not Sephira Pryce. Her character does not feel as real to me as others in the series, and every time she appears I feel myself gritting my teeth. On the other hand, the villain of A Plunder of Souls is just a bit over the top – and he’s barking mad into the bargain. Very powerful, but also completely nuckin’ futz. He’s very scary and also a bit unfocused.
And apparently the villain in the next and final book in the series, Dead Man's Reach, as well. I’ll be glad to see the back of this particular character, but very, very sorry to see this series end.
Today is Presidents Day, so I went searching through the towering TBR pile to find something set in the Revolutionary period. (Yes, I know that Presidents Day celebrates both Washington and Lincoln, but I’m still listening to the utterly marvelous Grant by Ron Chernow, and therefore have all the Civil War I can handle at the moment.)
Which brought me back to the Thieftaker Chronicles and A Plunder of Souls. I read Thieftaker last year for this holiday, and loved it so much I dove into the next book in the series, Thieves' Quarry, perhaps a bit too soon.
So after most of a year, I’m back to this series. And A Plunder of Souls did not disappoint. Far from it.
The setting for the series is so well done that the reader feels as though they are walking the streets of pre-Revolutionary Boston with Ethan Kaille, complete with seeing the sights and even smelling the smells. If you like your historical fiction and mysteries to give you that “you are there” feeling, this series certainly does that well.
But the Thieftaker Chronicles are not merely historical fiction, and they aren’t quite historical mysteries, although there is usually a mysterious element to the story. The author bills this series as “historical fantasy” because he has taken pre-Revolutionary America and added two elements, one slightly ahistorical, and one definitely fantastic.
Although there were thieftakers in Boston in the colonial period, there were none recorded in Boston during the time the series takes place. What Ethan does for a living is fairly obvious from the name – people hire him to find something that has been stolen, and/or to find the person who stole it.
But the fantasy element comes very much into play in this entry in the series. Ethan is a “speller”, or conjurer. In Salem a century before, he’d have been labeled a “witch” and probably hung, burned, drowned or pressed for it. Ethan can cast spells, and he’s not the only one in Boston who can.
The case that Ethan is hired to investigate is a particularly grisly one. Someone is vandalizing graves of the recently deceased and violating the corpses. The head and right hand of each corpse has been removed, an article of clothing has been stolen, a strange symbol has been carved over the heart of each corpse, and, in a particularly nasty message to Ethan himself, three toes have been cut off of each corpse’s left foot – just as Ethan had those same toes removed years ago.
It’s not just the mutilated bodies that have the local churches and cemeteries in an uproar. The ghosts of the violated dead are returning to their homes, looking just as they currently do in their graves.
And whatever or whoever is bringing back the dead, they are also doing something that draws power away from all the spellers in town. Ethan’s powers are no longer reliable, nor are those of his friends and colleagues.
As the spirits multiply, Ethan finds himself banding together with old friends and even old enemies in order to bring down a mad spellcaster with a taste for power – and revenge.
Escape Rating A-: I read this in a single day. I started it thinking I’d finish it on the plane home from DC, but in the end I just couldn’t wait that long. I got sucked in and didn’t get spit out until the end.
The author brings this historical period alive in a way that makes the reader feel as if they are walking the streets with Ethan. Amazingly, it’s not done by introducing a host of real historical characters, although there are a few historical figures whose work intersects with Ethan’s. It’s more that the story is so steeped in historical details that the reader can’t help but be drawn in, while at the same time that wealth of detail never drags down the story.
As a character Ethan is certainly interesting to follow. He is very thoughtful about his life and his situation. Part of what makes him different is that he does not see himself particularly as a hero, more as someone who is often swept along by events who does the best he can. Ethan is also middle-aged for his time, in his early 40s. The years are catching up with him, and he’s not sure how much longer he can continue as a thieftaker – especially since the increasing presence of British troops (the Redcoats really are coming) has depressed business considerably. With so many soldiers on the streets, the small time crooks who are Ethan’s bread and butter are laying very, very low.
This particular entry in the series is steeped in magic. The crime, while not magical in itself, is done with magical purpose. Ethan finds himself at a crossroads, seeing that his spells are failing,realizing just how dependent he is on his ability to conjure, and uncertain of what to do if his talents fail him.
His enemy this time is thankfully not Sephira Pryce. Her character does not feel as real to me as others in the series, and every time she appears I feel myself gritting my teeth. On the other hand, the villain of A Plunder of Souls is just a bit over the top – and he’s barking mad into the bargain. Very powerful, but also completely nuckin’ futz. He’s very scary and also a bit unfocused.
And apparently the villain in the next and final book in the series, Dead Man's Reach, as well. I’ll be glad to see the back of this particular character, but very, very sorry to see this series end.
August 29, 2014
Well-written historical urban legend set in colonial Boston, just like Thieftaker and Thieves' Quarry, but unfortunately follows the formula so closely that the reader can predict each succeeding action.
Don’t get me wrong, Jackson is a master wordsmith. He paints vivid pictures of the time and place, his characters have depth and emotion, and he melding of history and fantasy is a marvel. I suspect if I’d waited a little more time between reading the books their formulaic structure might be less obvious.
Also, three stars from me is the same as four from many other people.
A very good read.
Don’t get me wrong, Jackson is a master wordsmith. He paints vivid pictures of the time and place, his characters have depth and emotion, and he melding of history and fantasy is a marvel. I suspect if I’d waited a little more time between reading the books their formulaic structure might be less obvious.
Also, three stars from me is the same as four from many other people.
A very good read.
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August 24, 20143.5 to 4 stars
Jackson barely avoided getting bad marks for zombies. I'll let it slide because despite corpse desecration, it ultimately became a ghost story, at least for the formerly living. For the living, it was the usual rage and revenge running rampant in Colonial Boston, with a dash of conjuring to spice things up a bit.
The small pox subplot seemed like filler and is confirmed in the Historical Note at the end; included for historical accuracy.
A page turner and a welcome return of Thieftaker Ethan Kaille.
Jackson barely avoided getting bad marks for zombies. I'll let it slide because despite corpse desecration, it ultimately became a ghost story, at least for the formerly living. For the living, it was the usual rage and revenge running rampant in Colonial Boston, with a dash of conjuring to spice things up a bit.
The small pox subplot seemed like filler and is confirmed in the Historical Note at the end; included for historical accuracy.
A page turner and a welcome return of Thieftaker Ethan Kaille.
December 17, 2019
Book three in the four-book set of the Thieftaker Chronicles is another corker. It’s now 1769 in British-occupied Boston, and conjurer Ethan Kaille is about to take on the most difficult case of his career so far. A case that will pay him nothing, no less. Seems somebody has been robbing recent graves around the city and, strangely, taking skulls and other body parts. Worse, those deceased people have begun to appear as shades, haunting their families. And still worse, Ethan, as well as his conjuror friends, is experiencing sudden failures in his spell-casting abilities.
Once again, I love the combination of three of my favorite genres in a single novel. The author deftly melds mystery, historical fiction, and fantasy together to tell an engrossing story filled with danger and intrigue. This time around, Ethan solves the mystery about halfway through but how to deal with what he learns becomes the new mystery. Much of the final half is devoted to a much larger magical battle than we’ve seen before in this series and I really enjoyed the expanded spell options and methods that were used. The action was fast and perilous but, in the end, as happens with all the best magical battles, it is the intelligent and clever use of the magic system that wins out.
And, of course, all the activity takes place amongst the backdrop of Boston just prior to the Revolutionary War. The Boston presented in these books is historically accurate, right down to the original street names, taverns, and soon-to-be historical personages.
The ending of this volume leaves things somewhat open, or at least Ethan thinks so. I can’t wait to read the fourth and final book to see if he’s right.
Once again, I love the combination of three of my favorite genres in a single novel. The author deftly melds mystery, historical fiction, and fantasy together to tell an engrossing story filled with danger and intrigue. This time around, Ethan solves the mystery about halfway through but how to deal with what he learns becomes the new mystery. Much of the final half is devoted to a much larger magical battle than we’ve seen before in this series and I really enjoyed the expanded spell options and methods that were used. The action was fast and perilous but, in the end, as happens with all the best magical battles, it is the intelligent and clever use of the magic system that wins out.
And, of course, all the activity takes place amongst the backdrop of Boston just prior to the Revolutionary War. The Boston presented in these books is historically accurate, right down to the original street names, taverns, and soon-to-be historical personages.
The ending of this volume leaves things somewhat open, or at least Ethan thinks so. I can’t wait to read the fourth and final book to see if he’s right.
September 20, 2017
Still enjoying this historical/mystery/fantasy series. I really liked the handicap the main character was faced with this book: his magic is no longer working reliably and his enemy knows it. Lots of tense stand0ffs with rising stakes.
August 10, 2014
A Plunder of Souls takes us back to 1769 Boston, teetering on the verge of Revolution as the British occupation pushes more and more of the town towards supporting the radicals. But that's not our story. Conjurer/thieftaker Ethan Kaile is faced with a grisly task when several prominent cemeteries are vandalized and dozens of corpses are ritually dismembered. Even worse, the shades of the dead are haunting their families. On a personal level, these heinous acts herald a decrease in Ethan's ability to conjure and when it becomes clear that the person responsible is a conjurer from Ethan's past with a grudge and a near monopoly on conjuring in Boston, well... let's just say that Ethan has had better weeks.
I've really enjoyed D.B. Jackson's thieftaker series. He has put a lot of effort into developing the historical context and his characters (even the ones that aren't politically correct or likeable) are generally well-fleshed-out and more than just cartoonish hate-mongering post-modern cardboard cutouts (as is too often the case with historical fiction these days). The mysteries in the first two books were quite clever and kept me guessing for the majority of the story and nicely tied in to the greater affairs of Boston's descent towards revolution. Sadly, this book didn't quite live up to its predecessors. While the characters are still mostly well-crafted and the initial set up is great (both the disturbing mystery and the contextual events in Boston relating to the occupation), the new antagonist is insanely over-powered so much so that he doesn't even bother trying to cover up or deny responsibility. And there goes the mystery. Likewise, after revealing the who, what, when, where, and why of the story (pretty early on), the story goes into plot circles. It seemed to me that the last half of the story was just Ethan confronting the villain, trying to convince him not to go through with his scheme. Then Ethan gets the snot beat out of him by said villain, who tells him that he can't win (in typical melodramatic fashion) and then lets him go, and then they do it all over again, while Ethan agonizes over how he can't kill the villain. By the end of the story I was mostly just frustrated . All in all, it's still a decent read, but it could've been more.
I've really enjoyed D.B. Jackson's thieftaker series. He has put a lot of effort into developing the historical context and his characters (even the ones that aren't politically correct or likeable) are generally well-fleshed-out and more than just cartoonish hate-mongering post-modern cardboard cutouts (as is too often the case with historical fiction these days). The mysteries in the first two books were quite clever and kept me guessing for the majority of the story and nicely tied in to the greater affairs of Boston's descent towards revolution. Sadly, this book didn't quite live up to its predecessors. While the characters are still mostly well-crafted and the initial set up is great (both the disturbing mystery and the contextual events in Boston relating to the occupation), the new antagonist is insanely over-powered so much so that he doesn't even bother trying to cover up or deny responsibility. And there goes the mystery. Likewise, after revealing the who, what, when, where, and why of the story (pretty early on), the story goes into plot circles. It seemed to me that the last half of the story was just Ethan confronting the villain, trying to convince him not to go through with his scheme. Then Ethan gets the snot beat out of him by said villain, who tells him that he can't win (in typical melodramatic fashion) and then lets him go, and then they do it all over again, while Ethan agonizes over how he can't kill the villain. By the end of the story I was mostly just frustrated . All in all, it's still a decent read, but it could've been more.
April 18, 2018
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When the graves in some of Boston's cemeteries are found disturbed, at first the church believes it to be grave robbers of some sort. However when it is learned that each body has been desecrated in the same manner and each bears a strange symbol carved in to their chest, they realize that something much stranger is going on.
Enter Ethan Kaille, a thieftaker and conjurer who has used his abilities in the past to catch various thieves and villains. His initial investigation turns little up, yet the more he digs the more he comes to understand that what he is dealing with is incredibly powerful. Add to this the fact that Ethan's abilities to conjure are beginning to wane and each spell becomes more and more difficult to cast. Soon he realizes even if he were to combine his abilities with the few other conjurers in the city they might not be enough to defeat the one behind the grave robbing and the disturbed souls could possibly be lost forever.
D.B. Jackson has a PhD in American History and once again has put it to good use in A Plunder of Souls. He takes us back to Boston in 1769, where a smallpox outbreak has the city on edge. Growing dissent against the British crown only adds fuel to a fire that will eventually erupt.
Jackson does an admirable job of bringing 18th century Boston to life on the page even if the overall story has become a bit formulaic. This being the third book in the series, readers will recognize common plot threads and might even be able to predict character movements as the story progresses. I am not saying this is a bad thing; there are those who enjoy reading a book where they know what is going to happen next. Not all readers enjoy this kind of thing and those who don't might take issue.
More squeamish readers also might have problems as some scenes are a bit more gruesome. Nature isn't terribly kind when it comes to decay.
I enjoyed reading A Plunder of Souls even with the few flaws it has. While not the strongest book out of the series, it is a good addition.
When the graves in some of Boston's cemeteries are found disturbed, at first the church believes it to be grave robbers of some sort. However when it is learned that each body has been desecrated in the same manner and each bears a strange symbol carved in to their chest, they realize that something much stranger is going on.
Enter Ethan Kaille, a thieftaker and conjurer who has used his abilities in the past to catch various thieves and villains. His initial investigation turns little up, yet the more he digs the more he comes to understand that what he is dealing with is incredibly powerful. Add to this the fact that Ethan's abilities to conjure are beginning to wane and each spell becomes more and more difficult to cast. Soon he realizes even if he were to combine his abilities with the few other conjurers in the city they might not be enough to defeat the one behind the grave robbing and the disturbed souls could possibly be lost forever.
D.B. Jackson has a PhD in American History and once again has put it to good use in A Plunder of Souls. He takes us back to Boston in 1769, where a smallpox outbreak has the city on edge. Growing dissent against the British crown only adds fuel to a fire that will eventually erupt.
Jackson does an admirable job of bringing 18th century Boston to life on the page even if the overall story has become a bit formulaic. This being the third book in the series, readers will recognize common plot threads and might even be able to predict character movements as the story progresses. I am not saying this is a bad thing; there are those who enjoy reading a book where they know what is going to happen next. Not all readers enjoy this kind of thing and those who don't might take issue.
More squeamish readers also might have problems as some scenes are a bit more gruesome. Nature isn't terribly kind when it comes to decay.
I enjoyed reading A Plunder of Souls even with the few flaws it has. While not the strongest book out of the series, it is a good addition.
April 30, 2017
Once again, a very good read - this has become one of those series I look out for.
Ethan Kaille is a man trying to do a job under quite difficult circumstances. He has the ability to do magic, but this doesn't really make his life any easier (quite the reverse) - and he's not particularly powerful, although there are hints that his limitations are more to do with his lack of skill than anything else.
In this book, we see a bit more of Sephira Pryce, which is a good thing - she becomes a bit more multi-dimensional. There's only a limited amount you can do with a character who seems to exist only to cause trouble for Ethan: in this book, we see another side to her.
This is an excellent book if you want a believable setting, a protagonist who isn't brilliant at everything (and sometimes makes mistakes), and an interesting take on magic.
Ethan Kaille is a man trying to do a job under quite difficult circumstances. He has the ability to do magic, but this doesn't really make his life any easier (quite the reverse) - and he's not particularly powerful, although there are hints that his limitations are more to do with his lack of skill than anything else.
In this book, we see a bit more of Sephira Pryce, which is a good thing - she becomes a bit more multi-dimensional. There's only a limited amount you can do with a character who seems to exist only to cause trouble for Ethan: in this book, we see another side to her.
This is an excellent book if you want a believable setting, a protagonist who isn't brilliant at everything (and sometimes makes mistakes), and an interesting take on magic.
July 24, 2014
One of the things I love about DragonCon, the annual convention in Atlanta, is discovering wonderful new books and authors with whom I'd not been familiar. In 2012 my "discovery" was D.B. Jackson, who had just published Thieftaker, the first novel in this series. I fell in love with the novel and have eagerly awaited each book in this series. A Plunder of Souls did not disappoint! I've come to love the world Jackson has created, a world based in the historical pre-revolutionary Boston, but with magical elements and characters I've grown to care about - even the delightfully evil villainess, Sephira Pryce. This novel was action-packed and the system of magic used in this world was intriguing as always. Highly recommended, even if you haven't read the first two novels in the series.
July 9, 2015
A good installment of this series. I loved the way Mr. Jackson pulled in threads from his earlier books and wove them into a compelling story.
On the negative side, this book was a little slow to get rolling. And I wish the main character would get a horse already! Kale walks a lot -- on a bad leg and giving details of the streets he takes. Unless you live in Boston, it won't mean anything to you. And especially since we were listening to it and not following Kale's route on a map.
I do love how imaginative this series is, taking historical events and spinning magic around them. The writing is strong and the story is engaging. A new volume comes out soon and I'm waiting impatiently to add it to my library!
On the negative side, this book was a little slow to get rolling. And I wish the main character would get a horse already! Kale walks a lot -- on a bad leg and giving details of the streets he takes. Unless you live in Boston, it won't mean anything to you. And especially since we were listening to it and not following Kale's route on a map.
I do love how imaginative this series is, taking historical events and spinning magic around them. The writing is strong and the story is engaging. A new volume comes out soon and I'm waiting impatiently to add it to my library!
August 15, 2017
I wish there was a 3.5 star because this book is really not a 3, yet not a 4. If you enjoy historicals with real magic, you should enjoy this. The setting is very well done, almost over-explained. Kaille is a fine hero with a concern for spirits few could match. Supportinng characters, particularly Janna, are excellent, well drawn and varied. The plot is fascinating if simple. What may keep tnis book out of the top tier is hard to explain. It's not close in point of view, which gives the tensest scenes a distance they don't need. It has a somewhat formal feel, and could use less journalistic reporting, particularly in action scenes. I will read more in this series.
July 4, 2014
originally posted at: http://thebookplank.blogspot.com/2014...
I have been a long time fan of David B. Coe's books and last year I read my first, and his second book in the Thieftaker Chronicles (written under the pseudonym of D.B. Jackson), Thieves Quarry. The earlier books of David B. Coe were epic fantasy and with the Thieftaker Chronicles he introduced an alternate history series taking place in Boston, however it's not only an alternate history story, D.B. Jackson masterfully weaves urban fantasy and detective themes into his story as well! The Thieftaker Chronicles are a prime example of what is needed to keep fantasy new and exciting!
In Thieves Quarry, Ethan Kaille, one of Boston's most (in)famous thieftakers had his work cut out for him and was dealing with his biggest case so far. Since Thieves Quarry introduced me to Ethan Kaille and the world that D.B. Jackson envisioned in his Thieftaker Chronicles I didn't have any knowledge of what happened in the first book, this didn't proof to be a barrier as some of the dealing of the first book were explained but mostly Thieves Quarry is a stand-alone contained story, like those case files you see in many urban fantasy series. Just a short note for those who aren't familiar with the Thieftaker Chronicles. The story revolves around the Boston Thieftaker, Ethan Kaille, who has a special gift. Ethan is a conjurer, able to call magic spells, but there is a twist. There is always a cost, and this can be either big or small depending on the type of spell. Ethan uses this conjuring for solving his crimes. It has given him a huge advantage over others but it also has caused him to get drawn into some difficulties and since the events of Thieves Quarry, his fellow thieftaker and revival Sephira Pierce also has one working for her and this has taken his edge away.
A Plunder of Souls begins with Ethan working a normal case to retrieve a set of pistols and jsut as he has solved the case i.e. retrieved the stolen goods he gets a visit by his revival Sephira and her strong hands. Ethan with his wit manages to escape and keep his well earned pay. Only after this Ethan is approached for another job, one with a more gruesome theme than retrieving a set of pistol. Throughout Boston in several cemeteries bodies have been dug up and their graves desecrated, several items have been cut off the bodies and symbols have been carved into their chests. By one of these things Ethan's directly connects the dots, all the dug up corpses miss three toes from their feet and this is just what Ethan has as well. Is someone gunning for him? As Ethan get deeper and deeper into his investigation several clues just don't seem to add up and just as he is about to give he makes one breakthrough, one with links to his past. If you have read Thieves Quarry and thought that Ethan had a tough job, in A Plunder of Souls he is facing his toughest case so far. One person, Sephira, with her interference doesn't make Ethan's job any easier. But in order to save the fate of his fellow conjurers and the people of Boston both Ethan and Sephira have to call for a cease-fire else there won't be nothing left for them to fight over. As with D.B. Jackson's books you are always in for an inventive plot/story and A Plunder of Souls is no exception. D.B. Jackson pulls all the stops to create one epic story. As I have mentioned many times before I am a big sucker for cool magic and D.B. Jackson explores the conjuring ability, it's strengths and boundaries in much more depth in A Plunder of Souls.
I have to say that I was very impressed with the story that D.B. Jackson has put down in A Plunder of Souls. Thieves Quarry was a great read but with A Plunder of Souls he really has outdone himself. The idea behind the second book in the series was great and when you read the eventual plot of how it all was done it was like this awing moment, and as I have mentioned with A Plunder of Souls D.B. Jackson pulls all the stops and makes an even bigger idea come to life this really makes you wonder just what other deadly encounters there are in store for Ethan and how dangerous this conjuring can be.
A big plus to the story of A Plunder of Souls was the focus on the bad guy. In the beginning Ethan is clueless about who could be desecrating the graves but eventually he does find who is doing this grim business and that is only about half way in. So I was wondering just how the story would continue since it should have been a done deal for Ethan and his conjuring ability. However it soon proves to be the opposite. In the last half o the book D.B. Jackson shows just how dangerous certain people and their actions can be. Ethan tries again and again to defeat the bad guy but he just cannot over come the strength of him. It reminded me a bit of a cold war kind of thing where both threatened the other but hardly coming to the deadly blow... Also the bad guy in this case thinks he is invincible, these kind of thoughts can easily cause your downfall...
Ethan once again makes up for an great protagonist to draw the story forward. There is no denying he has a great knack of solving the crime business for the people of Boston but D.B. Jackson clearly shows that the living in 1769 was far from easy going and Ethan lives day by day and job by job, when he doesn't work he won't make money and he won't be able to eat and pay his rent. It was nice to see that this influences the behavior of Ethan, that he has to accept jobs even those that don't appeal to him just to get some money to keep on going. On a different side, though Ethan's actions are steered by this he isn't one to be negative about it and makes the best of everything, there is enough reprieve when he is with friends and I do think that Ethan likes to best Sephira every way he can. Though there is a definite tension between them, it never really comes to blows. I am a big fan of their little interplay. It does seem pretty innocent but does make me wonder whether this is just the case.
As for the other characters that you see in A Plunder of Souls most of them are recurrent like Sephira and her band as well as Kannice which is an ungoing complex love relation. Just as we learn more and more about Ethan's character, D.B. Jackson also invests a lot of time in developing the secondary characters more and more. Even though Sephira is turning dirtier and dirtier by the moment there are some great moments when a certain realization dawns on her and made her wonder whether constantly crossing Ethan is for the better of both. The conjurer, Mariz, that Sephira added to her band did show a great importance in this book and he still owes his life to Ethan and this added a division between his loyalties when he had to deal with Sephira and Ethan at the same time, some nice inner struggles there. Just the last person I want to mention is Janna Windcatcher, she is Ethan's go to person when it all comes to conjuring, the best thing here is that even though Ethan is stubborn, when it comes to the higher forces he gladly takes on the experience of an more experienced conjurer. All in all the characters are well fleshed out and you can really see that D.B. Jackson has invested a lot of time in them.
A Plunder of Souls is a terrific addition to the Thieftaker Chronicles. D.B. Jackson shows once again that he knows how to pull all the right strings to create one creative story. As I have said if you though that Thieves Quarry was great wait till you get your hands on A Plunder of Souls, its even better, D.B. Jackson has really outdone himself. The story of A Plunder of Souls shows just how deadly conjuring can be but also shows how dangerous people can be when they are set out for revenge and when they don't shy away when it comes to sacrificing other for their gain. The alternate world wherein the Thieftaker Chronicles take place really has that historical sense working in it's favor, you can see the hardships of that time, just getting around earning enough money to live another day, it musn't have been a great time to have lived in. However the world isn't only painted with dark and grim strokes but there is also the joy and humor found in Ethan's character and his interactions with several other characters. A Plunder of Souls is a great book and features nicely as a standalone, D.B. Jackson has signed a four book deal so I am curious to see just where the fourth book will take us and in the meanwhile I will be rooting that it will be extended beyond the four books! Definitely a recommendation.
I have been a long time fan of David B. Coe's books and last year I read my first, and his second book in the Thieftaker Chronicles (written under the pseudonym of D.B. Jackson), Thieves Quarry. The earlier books of David B. Coe were epic fantasy and with the Thieftaker Chronicles he introduced an alternate history series taking place in Boston, however it's not only an alternate history story, D.B. Jackson masterfully weaves urban fantasy and detective themes into his story as well! The Thieftaker Chronicles are a prime example of what is needed to keep fantasy new and exciting!
In Thieves Quarry, Ethan Kaille, one of Boston's most (in)famous thieftakers had his work cut out for him and was dealing with his biggest case so far. Since Thieves Quarry introduced me to Ethan Kaille and the world that D.B. Jackson envisioned in his Thieftaker Chronicles I didn't have any knowledge of what happened in the first book, this didn't proof to be a barrier as some of the dealing of the first book were explained but mostly Thieves Quarry is a stand-alone contained story, like those case files you see in many urban fantasy series. Just a short note for those who aren't familiar with the Thieftaker Chronicles. The story revolves around the Boston Thieftaker, Ethan Kaille, who has a special gift. Ethan is a conjurer, able to call magic spells, but there is a twist. There is always a cost, and this can be either big or small depending on the type of spell. Ethan uses this conjuring for solving his crimes. It has given him a huge advantage over others but it also has caused him to get drawn into some difficulties and since the events of Thieves Quarry, his fellow thieftaker and revival Sephira Pierce also has one working for her and this has taken his edge away.
A Plunder of Souls begins with Ethan working a normal case to retrieve a set of pistols and jsut as he has solved the case i.e. retrieved the stolen goods he gets a visit by his revival Sephira and her strong hands. Ethan with his wit manages to escape and keep his well earned pay. Only after this Ethan is approached for another job, one with a more gruesome theme than retrieving a set of pistol. Throughout Boston in several cemeteries bodies have been dug up and their graves desecrated, several items have been cut off the bodies and symbols have been carved into their chests. By one of these things Ethan's directly connects the dots, all the dug up corpses miss three toes from their feet and this is just what Ethan has as well. Is someone gunning for him? As Ethan get deeper and deeper into his investigation several clues just don't seem to add up and just as he is about to give he makes one breakthrough, one with links to his past. If you have read Thieves Quarry and thought that Ethan had a tough job, in A Plunder of Souls he is facing his toughest case so far. One person, Sephira, with her interference doesn't make Ethan's job any easier. But in order to save the fate of his fellow conjurers and the people of Boston both Ethan and Sephira have to call for a cease-fire else there won't be nothing left for them to fight over. As with D.B. Jackson's books you are always in for an inventive plot/story and A Plunder of Souls is no exception. D.B. Jackson pulls all the stops to create one epic story. As I have mentioned many times before I am a big sucker for cool magic and D.B. Jackson explores the conjuring ability, it's strengths and boundaries in much more depth in A Plunder of Souls.
I have to say that I was very impressed with the story that D.B. Jackson has put down in A Plunder of Souls. Thieves Quarry was a great read but with A Plunder of Souls he really has outdone himself. The idea behind the second book in the series was great and when you read the eventual plot of how it all was done it was like this awing moment, and as I have mentioned with A Plunder of Souls D.B. Jackson pulls all the stops and makes an even bigger idea come to life this really makes you wonder just what other deadly encounters there are in store for Ethan and how dangerous this conjuring can be.
A big plus to the story of A Plunder of Souls was the focus on the bad guy. In the beginning Ethan is clueless about who could be desecrating the graves but eventually he does find who is doing this grim business and that is only about half way in. So I was wondering just how the story would continue since it should have been a done deal for Ethan and his conjuring ability. However it soon proves to be the opposite. In the last half o the book D.B. Jackson shows just how dangerous certain people and their actions can be. Ethan tries again and again to defeat the bad guy but he just cannot over come the strength of him. It reminded me a bit of a cold war kind of thing where both threatened the other but hardly coming to the deadly blow... Also the bad guy in this case thinks he is invincible, these kind of thoughts can easily cause your downfall...
Ethan once again makes up for an great protagonist to draw the story forward. There is no denying he has a great knack of solving the crime business for the people of Boston but D.B. Jackson clearly shows that the living in 1769 was far from easy going and Ethan lives day by day and job by job, when he doesn't work he won't make money and he won't be able to eat and pay his rent. It was nice to see that this influences the behavior of Ethan, that he has to accept jobs even those that don't appeal to him just to get some money to keep on going. On a different side, though Ethan's actions are steered by this he isn't one to be negative about it and makes the best of everything, there is enough reprieve when he is with friends and I do think that Ethan likes to best Sephira every way he can. Though there is a definite tension between them, it never really comes to blows. I am a big fan of their little interplay. It does seem pretty innocent but does make me wonder whether this is just the case.
As for the other characters that you see in A Plunder of Souls most of them are recurrent like Sephira and her band as well as Kannice which is an ungoing complex love relation. Just as we learn more and more about Ethan's character, D.B. Jackson also invests a lot of time in developing the secondary characters more and more. Even though Sephira is turning dirtier and dirtier by the moment there are some great moments when a certain realization dawns on her and made her wonder whether constantly crossing Ethan is for the better of both. The conjurer, Mariz, that Sephira added to her band did show a great importance in this book and he still owes his life to Ethan and this added a division between his loyalties when he had to deal with Sephira and Ethan at the same time, some nice inner struggles there. Just the last person I want to mention is Janna Windcatcher, she is Ethan's go to person when it all comes to conjuring, the best thing here is that even though Ethan is stubborn, when it comes to the higher forces he gladly takes on the experience of an more experienced conjurer. All in all the characters are well fleshed out and you can really see that D.B. Jackson has invested a lot of time in them.
A Plunder of Souls is a terrific addition to the Thieftaker Chronicles. D.B. Jackson shows once again that he knows how to pull all the right strings to create one creative story. As I have said if you though that Thieves Quarry was great wait till you get your hands on A Plunder of Souls, its even better, D.B. Jackson has really outdone himself. The story of A Plunder of Souls shows just how deadly conjuring can be but also shows how dangerous people can be when they are set out for revenge and when they don't shy away when it comes to sacrificing other for their gain. The alternate world wherein the Thieftaker Chronicles take place really has that historical sense working in it's favor, you can see the hardships of that time, just getting around earning enough money to live another day, it musn't have been a great time to have lived in. However the world isn't only painted with dark and grim strokes but there is also the joy and humor found in Ethan's character and his interactions with several other characters. A Plunder of Souls is a great book and features nicely as a standalone, D.B. Jackson has signed a four book deal so I am curious to see just where the fourth book will take us and in the meanwhile I will be rooting that it will be extended beyond the four books! Definitely a recommendation.
June 4, 2020
This series combines two interests of mine: early American history and a really creative version of magic. In 1769, Ethan Kaille is a thief-taker, kind of a historical forefather of a private investigator. It's a tense time in Boston, as the British government keeps cracking down on the Colonies, the Sons of Liberty and others are fighting back, and the dreaded and deadly smallpox has returned to the city.
Ethan still has problems with his rival Sephira Price (I'm sure I spelled that wrong, hazards of an audio book), a much better established thief-taker with an entire organization behind her, and some complications in his love life with Kannice, a widowed tavern keeper. But, the status quo becomes something that gets left behind as this story goes on.
Being a conjurer, Ethan is not on great terms with a lot of local establishment figures. So he's surprised to be summoned to one of the local churches. He is told of a series of troubling grave robberies, which get more disturbing as he looks into the matter. Adding in political complications, rival factions, and an old enemy returning, Ethan has his hands full.
So things get worse when his, and everyone else's, spells start failing. What's behind the magic not working? Why are there shades suddenly popping up all over? What is his old foe up to? It's a very complex story with a lot of moving pieces and still a great read, which isn't an easy trick to pull off.
Strongly recommended for fans of history, fantasy, magic, and good story telling.
Ethan still has problems with his rival Sephira Price (I'm sure I spelled that wrong, hazards of an audio book), a much better established thief-taker with an entire organization behind her, and some complications in his love life with Kannice, a widowed tavern keeper. But, the status quo becomes something that gets left behind as this story goes on.
Being a conjurer, Ethan is not on great terms with a lot of local establishment figures. So he's surprised to be summoned to one of the local churches. He is told of a series of troubling grave robberies, which get more disturbing as he looks into the matter. Adding in political complications, rival factions, and an old enemy returning, Ethan has his hands full.
So things get worse when his, and everyone else's, spells start failing. What's behind the magic not working? Why are there shades suddenly popping up all over? What is his old foe up to? It's a very complex story with a lot of moving pieces and still a great read, which isn't an easy trick to pull off.
Strongly recommended for fans of history, fantasy, magic, and good story telling.
February 24, 2021
I really can't believe its been 6 years since I read the first 2 books. I really enjoyed them. I found it so unbelieving that I thought I hadn't updated Goodreads and I kept reading this book assuming I'd remember...but I hadn't. I'm glad I picked it back up.
A Plunder of Souls is 3rd in the Theiftaker Series. We rejoin Ethan Kaille in Boston, pre-Revolutionary war period. Tensions between the British, Tories and the Freedom fighters is rising...but this is but the historical backdrop to the fantastic(al) story D.B. Jackson is telling. You see, Ethan is also a conjurer.
None of the above is different from the other novels. Its the setting and set up. But by now, reoccurring themes are in place. We see all the bit characters, his friends, his rival (and her gang), his girlfriend and other members of Boston. And in this novel, we get his Arch Nemesis. Captain Ramsey is also a conjurer, and he has a plans.
In the meanwhile, Ethan is hired as a Thieftaker (think Private Investigator) to find out why corpses in the Cemetery's are being desecrated... And why Shades of those desecrated are appearing in their previous homes, scaring loved ones with their nightly visitations.
Its the same great formula and I enjoyed it immensely. I have found that he has written a 4th and final book of the series and I already have it and will be starting it very soon.
Highly recommended.
A Plunder of Souls is 3rd in the Theiftaker Series. We rejoin Ethan Kaille in Boston, pre-Revolutionary war period. Tensions between the British, Tories and the Freedom fighters is rising...but this is but the historical backdrop to the fantastic(al) story D.B. Jackson is telling. You see, Ethan is also a conjurer.
None of the above is different from the other novels. Its the setting and set up. But by now, reoccurring themes are in place. We see all the bit characters, his friends, his rival (and her gang), his girlfriend and other members of Boston. And in this novel, we get his Arch Nemesis. Captain Ramsey is also a conjurer, and he has a plans.
In the meanwhile, Ethan is hired as a Thieftaker (think Private Investigator) to find out why corpses in the Cemetery's are being desecrated... And why Shades of those desecrated are appearing in their previous homes, scaring loved ones with their nightly visitations.
Its the same great formula and I enjoyed it immensely. I have found that he has written a 4th and final book of the series and I already have it and will be starting it very soon.
Highly recommended.
November 18, 2017
A solid 3.5-4. I've loved the Thieftaker books. I actually bought this one first, started it, and realized it was part of a series. I was so intrigued with the idea, I bought the first two.
Magic in pre-Revolutionary America is an awesome idea, and I appreciate that he's not totally overpowered with his magic either. Ethan has his limitations and he really has to get creative and I loved that about the first two. Come the third book, however, I was hoping for some more development of his powers. In books 1 and 2 he faces down some powerful spellers and comes away... doing the same 3 spells he's always done. Come the end of the book, a little bit happens to show Ethan is learning and applying new things, but I was hoping for a bit more of that in this book.
Don't get me wrong, I loved it. What drew me in was the fact that this one involved the shades of the dead returning and how an evil conjurer was making that happen. Pretty fun stuff! I will be reading the next one!
Magic in pre-Revolutionary America is an awesome idea, and I appreciate that he's not totally overpowered with his magic either. Ethan has his limitations and he really has to get creative and I loved that about the first two. Come the third book, however, I was hoping for some more development of his powers. In books 1 and 2 he faces down some powerful spellers and comes away... doing the same 3 spells he's always done. Come the end of the book, a little bit happens to show Ethan is learning and applying new things, but I was hoping for a bit more of that in this book.
Don't get me wrong, I loved it. What drew me in was the fact that this one involved the shades of the dead returning and how an evil conjurer was making that happen. Pretty fun stuff! I will be reading the next one!
September 22, 2023
4.5
Words can't describe how perfect this series is for me. This third installment does nothing to change this. It is very hard for me to think of a series that has a better balance of mystery, magic, and action with details that make it feel very grounded in the time for someone who's had an interest in that period. What's more is that grounded, solid, characters have a wonderful variety of interpersonal dynamics between them. There is an emphasis in limitations, of exploring your own development and the ability for others to change not only your own direction but to teach or assist or reversely to grow in one way from your influence.
It was wonderful to see a magical element shown to have extreme potential but the counterpoint to it. But more so, that there are things that can and should only be achieved as a network for the sake of all. Brillant, wonderful, I don't want to start the last. It's too soon. even if there are novellas floating.
Words can't describe how perfect this series is for me. This third installment does nothing to change this. It is very hard for me to think of a series that has a better balance of mystery, magic, and action with details that make it feel very grounded in the time for someone who's had an interest in that period. What's more is that grounded, solid, characters have a wonderful variety of interpersonal dynamics between them. There is an emphasis in limitations, of exploring your own development and the ability for others to change not only your own direction but to teach or assist or reversely to grow in one way from your influence.
It was wonderful to see a magical element shown to have extreme potential but the counterpoint to it. But more so, that there are things that can and should only be achieved as a network for the sake of all. Brillant, wonderful, I don't want to start the last. It's too soon. even if there are novellas floating.
September 21, 2017
So far, this book has been my favorite of the Thieftaker Chronicles. I definitely recommend reading the other two (at the very least the second book) before you dive into this one, as it makes the atmosphere and setting all that much richer, and will help you avoid some pretty major spoilers.
I found the plot of this tale delightfully chilling and many a moment of suspense. My inner literary-nerd was also highly delighted by the character progression and interactions throughout the novel.
What else can I say... not much! It was a really fun read, and I can't wait to go wondering the streets of pre-Revolutionary Boston with Mr. Kaille again. If you like history, fantasy, or the occult, I highly recommend you give this one a look!
Happy Reading!
I found the plot of this tale delightfully chilling and many a moment of suspense. My inner literary-nerd was also highly delighted by the character progression and interactions throughout the novel.
What else can I say... not much! It was a really fun read, and I can't wait to go wondering the streets of pre-Revolutionary Boston with Mr. Kaille again. If you like history, fantasy, or the occult, I highly recommend you give this one a look!
Happy Reading!
November 30, 2017
Graves are being desecrated in Boston. Ethan Kaille, Theiftaker and conjurer, is called to a local church by his friend Pell to discover who the culprits might be. At first, Kaille thinks resurrectionists, but it only takes a few glances to see there is more to the disruptions than a student of surgery learning a trade. These graves have been plundered for a much far darker reason.
This was more of a 3.5 than a solid 4. This story dragged a bit in the middle, maybe because it took our intrepid detective a bit too long discover the full plot. I like the characters Jackson builds, especially Ethan. On to book 4.
This was more of a 3.5 than a solid 4. This story dragged a bit in the middle, maybe because it took our intrepid detective a bit too long discover the full plot. I like the characters Jackson builds, especially Ethan. On to book 4.
September 19, 2023
The thieftaker finds himself confronted by a mystery and a conjurer that truly challenges his abilities…
A Plunder of Souls by D. B. Jackson is the third book in the Thieftaker series.
Ethan is hired to investigate a grisly business. Someone is robbing graves from all across Boston…but they are only taking certain body parts.
As he also starts to feel changes in his conjurings, he soon realizes there’s another speller…one far more powerful than himself…at work…
As smallpox ravager the city and the shades of the restless dead start to appear in their family homes, Ethan may be forced to work with other (even those he hates) to defeat a powerful force from his past…
A Plunder of Souls by D. B. Jackson is the third book in the Thieftaker series.
Ethan is hired to investigate a grisly business. Someone is robbing graves from all across Boston…but they are only taking certain body parts.
As he also starts to feel changes in his conjurings, he soon realizes there’s another speller…one far more powerful than himself…at work…
As smallpox ravager the city and the shades of the restless dead start to appear in their family homes, Ethan may be forced to work with other (even those he hates) to defeat a powerful force from his past…
April 29, 2019
I found this book in a little used book store in Florida. At the time, I had no idea it was the second in the series. The author does a good job explaining events and previous events so organically I didn’t realize they weren’t memories but call backs to the book before. I got hooked on this series and finished the rest of them. I love the idea of using magic to edit historical events! Spectacularly done with a very unique style of magic!
October 8, 2018
Another intriguing offering from this rather brilliant author.
The historical events are real and the magic is chilling. The addition of a seriously unhinged, powerful character bent on vengeance makes for a compelling read, set in a late 1700's Boston limping in an unprecedented heatwave and another outbreak of smallpox.
The historical events are real and the magic is chilling. The addition of a seriously unhinged, powerful character bent on vengeance makes for a compelling read, set in a late 1700's Boston limping in an unprecedented heatwave and another outbreak of smallpox.
July 20, 2017
Eathen has had me so wrapped up in his battles with Miss Pryce, Janna, Black, Mariz being allies in a battle for their "conjuring" abilities, fight to the death.
I read this book in less than 24 hrs.
I almost read around the clock.
RECOMMEND the series.
I read this book in less than 24 hrs.
I almost read around the clock.
RECOMMEND the series.
December 3, 2018
This dips more into the ghost lore of the Thieftaker series as Ethan investigates a series of corpse desecrations. I especially liked the team ups towards the end of the book, with some nice twists on the relationships of various characters that had been pretty consistent up until now.
January 26, 2022
Since the world feels static including the characters this is turning "mystery of the week." I'm still interested enough to go to the next book but if the world and stakes don't rise soon I'll lose interest. Dan Willis and Jon Messenger have historical fantasy detective series with rising stakes.
September 3, 2017
Life with Ethan Kaille is definitely not boring. Great series to read.
February 10, 2020
*om nom nom* Alright, on to book 4, I absolutely cannot stop reading these.
November 4, 2020
This series sadly went down as it went along for me. The villain didn't do much for me and the lack of connection to the revolutionary politics was not ideal.
March 1, 2021
Another great is this amazing series!
March 13, 2023
Didn't love the ending. Ramsey seemed so powerful and then he just ... goes away? I'm guessing Ramsey comes back in another story.
December 19, 2024
This wasn’t my favorite in the series antagonist wise but it was still pretty good
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