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Quest Investigations #2
The Hound of the Burgervilles
This case is really going to the dogs…
After I try a little off-the-books interrogation to locate my selkie almost-boyfriend’s nearly-ex-husband (don’t ask, it’s complicated), I’m in the doghouse again with my bosses, who bust me back to surveillance. Ugh. So when another human inexplicably storms into Quest Investigations—something our security spells ought to prevent since I’m supposed to be the only human admitted to our offices—I’m reduced to staking out local fast food restaurants to check out the guy’s alleged sighting of a giant, glowing-eyed, dumpster-diving spectral hound.
Ridiculous, right? Humiliating, too, not to mention boring. But at least they didn’t fire me.
Imagine my surprise when there actually is a giant, glowing-eyed, dumpster-diving spectral hound—one of the Cwn Annwn, Herne the Hunter’s traitor-tracking dog pack, to be exact. Jeez, who let this dog out? It’s my case, though, so it’s up to me—Matt Steinitz, aka Hugh Mann—to return him to Faerie. But while Herne’s normally hopping kennels are inexplicably unpopulated by pups, they’re playing host to one extremely dead body.
Uh oh. Looks like someone’s bite was a lot worse than their bark.
Guess my love life will have to take a back seat again while we nose out the truth.
Dammit.
The Hound of the Burgervilles is the second in the Quest Investigations M/M mystery series, a spinoff of E.J. Russell’s Mythmatched paranormal rom-com story world. It contains no on-page sex or violence, and although there is a romantic subplot, it is not a romance. The series is best read in order.
After I try a little off-the-books interrogation to locate my selkie almost-boyfriend’s nearly-ex-husband (don’t ask, it’s complicated), I’m in the doghouse again with my bosses, who bust me back to surveillance. Ugh. So when another human inexplicably storms into Quest Investigations—something our security spells ought to prevent since I’m supposed to be the only human admitted to our offices—I’m reduced to staking out local fast food restaurants to check out the guy’s alleged sighting of a giant, glowing-eyed, dumpster-diving spectral hound.
Ridiculous, right? Humiliating, too, not to mention boring. But at least they didn’t fire me.
Imagine my surprise when there actually is a giant, glowing-eyed, dumpster-diving spectral hound—one of the Cwn Annwn, Herne the Hunter’s traitor-tracking dog pack, to be exact. Jeez, who let this dog out? It’s my case, though, so it’s up to me—Matt Steinitz, aka Hugh Mann—to return him to Faerie. But while Herne’s normally hopping kennels are inexplicably unpopulated by pups, they’re playing host to one extremely dead body.
Uh oh. Looks like someone’s bite was a lot worse than their bark.
Guess my love life will have to take a back seat again while we nose out the truth.
Dammit.
The Hound of the Burgervilles is the second in the Quest Investigations M/M mystery series, a spinoff of E.J. Russell’s Mythmatched paranormal rom-com story world. It contains no on-page sex or violence, and although there is a romantic subplot, it is not a romance. The series is best read in order.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 14, 2021
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E.J. Russell
54 books412 followersE.J. Russell –grace, mother of three, recovering actor–writes romance in a rainbow of flavors. Count on high snark, low angst and happy endings.
Reality? Eh, not so much.
Reality? Eh, not so much.
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January 21, 2023
Audio: 5 million stars for Greg B
Book: 3 stars
Not as many scenes with Lachlan and Matthugh… so it just felt like a YA mystery hahaa sooo not 100% my thing..
Still zero romance.. just some flirting and pining haha. I also got a little bored in this book.. might be my mood but my mind was wondering more..
To be determined if I will continue, maybe if I can’t find anything else to read 😂😂
Book: 3 stars
Not as many scenes with Lachlan and Matthugh… so it just felt like a YA mystery hahaa sooo not 100% my thing..
Still zero romance.. just some flirting and pining haha. I also got a little bored in this book.. might be my mood but my mind was wondering more..
To be determined if I will continue, maybe if I can’t find anything else to read 😂😂
March 14, 2022
I am loving this series so much
I absolutely adored the Supernatural Selection books, fell in love with the Kendrick brothers in Fae Out Of Water, but I have to say, this investigation series might be my favourite yet.
I love a cosy mystery but when it's got the whole paranormal and supernatural twists on top, it makes it all the more fun.
In this story everything's mixed up, with a baby hellhound on the loose, Herne missing and something odd going on in the Forge of the Elder God Govanon.
It's as funny as all the rest, there's more development in the relationship between Matt and Lachlan, and Eleri and Jordan are now both completely on board at Quest Investigations.
The mystery is cleverly intertwined back into the wider universe and also draws from Celtic mythology wonderfully.
I absolutely adored the Supernatural Selection books, fell in love with the Kendrick brothers in Fae Out Of Water, but I have to say, this investigation series might be my favourite yet.
I love a cosy mystery but when it's got the whole paranormal and supernatural twists on top, it makes it all the more fun.
In this story everything's mixed up, with a baby hellhound on the loose, Herne missing and something odd going on in the Forge of the Elder God Govanon.
It's as funny as all the rest, there's more development in the relationship between Matt and Lachlan, and Eleri and Jordan are now both completely on board at Quest Investigations.
The mystery is cleverly intertwined back into the wider universe and also draws from Celtic mythology wonderfully.
June 26, 2022
Forgot to write a review earlier in the year!
The giant Cwn Annwn turned out to be rather adorable and stole all the attention. But I just can't connect with Matt... so 3ish stars.
The giant Cwn Annwn turned out to be rather adorable and stole all the attention. But I just can't connect with Matt... so 3ish stars.
December 4, 2022
This series is so creative, and so cute. E.J. Russell has a fabulous sense of humor, and it totally comes out in these novels!
The Hound of the Burgervilles is the second book in the Quest Investigations series, and they must be read in order. Or what's even better? How about enjoying them in audio!
Narrated by the marvelous Greg Boudreaux, whose range of accents and voices which surpasses every other narrator out there. E.J. Russell certainly chose well for this series.
Greg Boudreaux brings out every bit of Matt/Hugh's adorable character, and his Scots accent for Lachlan is absolutely drool-worthy!
an audiobook copy of The Hound of the Burgervilles was provided to me for the purpose of my honest review, all opinions are my own
The Hound of the Burgervilles is the second book in the Quest Investigations series, and they must be read in order. Or what's even better? How about enjoying them in audio!
Narrated by the marvelous Greg Boudreaux, whose range of accents and voices which surpasses every other narrator out there. E.J. Russell certainly chose well for this series.
Greg Boudreaux brings out every bit of Matt/Hugh's adorable character, and his Scots accent for Lachlan is absolutely drool-worthy!
an audiobook copy of The Hound of the Burgervilles was provided to me for the purpose of my honest review, all opinions are my own
November 20, 2022
Audiobook Review
I'm gonna have to kick Greg Boudreaux up higher in my favorite narrator list because he was awesome here. The accents were awesome and he did a really good job.
Now onto the story. Slight spoilers ahead.
In this one we have Matt-Hu trying to find a way to be with the selkie king. In doing so, he went to the fae realm and got into trouble.
While all this was going on, the office was getting non-stop calls regarding animal control and calls where no one spoke. Come to find out, this was all related. I loved that the dryad and wolf shifter were added to Matt's team. They work well together.
So Zeke, the demon from a previous series, was tortured by a demon and an angel but these two had bigger plans and caused a lot of trouble which ends up being the mystery of the book.
Things get resolved and little by little, Matt and the selkie king get closer.
Still not a romance but it is an awesome detective series.
I'm gonna have to kick Greg Boudreaux up higher in my favorite narrator list because he was awesome here. The accents were awesome and he did a really good job.
Now onto the story. Slight spoilers ahead.
In this one we have Matt-Hu trying to find a way to be with the selkie king. In doing so, he went to the fae realm and got into trouble.
While all this was going on, the office was getting non-stop calls regarding animal control and calls where no one spoke. Come to find out, this was all related. I loved that the dryad and wolf shifter were added to Matt's team. They work well together.
So Zeke, the demon from a previous series, was tortured by a demon and an angel but these two had bigger plans and caused a lot of trouble which ends up being the mystery of the book.
Things get resolved and little by little, Matt and the selkie king get closer.
Still not a romance but it is an awesome detective series.
November 28, 2021
Same as with the first book, this book is fine as can be. Shaped like a cozy mystery with a side of romance, I'm down for more Matt adventures. It was pretty clever too!
I'm already impatient over the coming book!
I'm already impatient over the coming book!
November 16, 2025
Not terrible, but the accents are excruciating! Particularly the Welsh. The Scottish isn't exactly great either though...
December 5, 2022
E.J. Russell has a great sense of humor that comes across wonderfully here in this series.
The Hound of Burgerville is the second book in the Quest Investigations series, and I recommend reading the books in order.
I like this series, which is very creative. This book was very entertaining - that was due to both the romance and the magic, then there were some funny moments and some mystery moments.
Greg Boudreaux is a great narrator for this series. He was phenomenal as always, he understands and lives the characters with all the different accents. I love his Scottish act accent for Lachlan!
I am already looking forward to more audiobooks in this series!
The Hound of Burgerville is the second book in the Quest Investigations series, and I recommend reading the books in order.
I like this series, which is very creative. This book was very entertaining - that was due to both the romance and the magic, then there were some funny moments and some mystery moments.
Greg Boudreaux is a great narrator for this series. He was phenomenal as always, he understands and lives the characters with all the different accents. I love his Scottish act accent for Lachlan!
I am already looking forward to more audiobooks in this series!
January 22, 2024
This series is just so enjoyable! The romance is soooo slow burn, the feeling are there but the relationship has gotten stuck before it really gets going, but I think this time is necessary for Matt/Hugh to figure out some really important things. It also is just laying the groundwork for a really great relationship in the future! Matt has a lot going on in this one, and I just really love seeing him become more secure in his place in the supe world, while solving kind of kooky mysteries! With lots of cameos from past series/books, this story is fun from start to finish
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December 27, 2021A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
This is the second book in the Quest Investigations series and they do need to be read in order. In Five Dead Herrings, readers are introduced to Matt (or Hugh Mann as the supes like to call him) and what has brought him into the Quest Investigations fold. We also meet Lachlan, Matt’s love interest, and the circumstances of their not quite relationship. Plus, a whole host of other characters who make Matt’s life very interesting.
E.J. Russell moves the metaplot forward nicely with this book. There’s a new mystery to solve with appropriate twists and turns, but there are also bits and pieces from the first book that we see tied up or progressing. There’s also some heavy backstory regarding Zeke and his past, which I think was explained nicely. So it’s not necessary to have read Demon on the Down-Low from the author’s Supernatural Selection series, but if you have, it adds a little something extra. The important thing to remember with this series is that romance is absolutely the subplot here, the B storyline if you will, and the majority focuses on the mystery du jour, as well as the overarching threads that run through the series.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
This is the second book in the Quest Investigations series and they do need to be read in order. In Five Dead Herrings, readers are introduced to Matt (or Hugh Mann as the supes like to call him) and what has brought him into the Quest Investigations fold. We also meet Lachlan, Matt’s love interest, and the circumstances of their not quite relationship. Plus, a whole host of other characters who make Matt’s life very interesting.
E.J. Russell moves the metaplot forward nicely with this book. There’s a new mystery to solve with appropriate twists and turns, but there are also bits and pieces from the first book that we see tied up or progressing. There’s also some heavy backstory regarding Zeke and his past, which I think was explained nicely. So it’s not necessary to have read Demon on the Down-Low from the author’s Supernatural Selection series, but if you have, it adds a little something extra. The important thing to remember with this series is that romance is absolutely the subplot here, the B storyline if you will, and the majority focuses on the mystery du jour, as well as the overarching threads that run through the series.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
November 22, 2022
Another very fun book in this really fun series. I really like how Matt gets involved in all these wild things and, even as a human, he manages to come out of them victorious. There are always so many amazing side characters making the story funnier and richer, and everything is really easy to follow and it's really easy to fall in love with the world, the characters and the story.
It might not be a rom-com per se, but I'm loving the romantic development we're getting! I can't wait for them to be together officially!
I listened to the audiobook and the narrations was excellent. I loved it!!
It might not be a rom-com per se, but I'm loving the romantic development we're getting! I can't wait for them to be together officially!
I listened to the audiobook and the narrations was excellent. I loved it!!
December 30, 2021
Loved it. Hugh is still looking for Wyn but gets sidetracked by a hellhound. The gangs all there for this fun adventure into Shoel.
October 27, 2025
A lovely second installment in the series!
Not a stand alone though!
Not a stand alone though!
June 14, 2025
2.5 stars
Another quick mystery - I really enjoy the cast of characters who work there! And Greg Boudreaux does a great job narrating. Honestly, Boudreaux's job in this story is what had me finish the book. I know this isn't a romance, and there's only a romantic subplot included... but dang is this series slooooooow for the romance between the leads. They talk about dates and kissing and whatnot, but for two adult people I was hoping for a little bit more than what we were given? Especially with how much they talked and talked about how into each other they were, but they have to wait for a divorce to finalize.
I also struggled with this story, as the mystery isn't strong enough to be invested and not care about the lack of romance. I think for this one to have worked (for me), I either needed a bit more romance in the story or a bit stronger mystery to keep the focus on the plot. I'm not sure if I'm going to continue on with the series, maybe to see how the rest of the crew ends up, but I have lost interest in the main MC's shenanigans.
I was provided an audiobook arc from GRR.
Another quick mystery - I really enjoy the cast of characters who work there! And Greg Boudreaux does a great job narrating. Honestly, Boudreaux's job in this story is what had me finish the book. I know this isn't a romance, and there's only a romantic subplot included... but dang is this series slooooooow for the romance between the leads. They talk about dates and kissing and whatnot, but for two adult people I was hoping for a little bit more than what we were given? Especially with how much they talked and talked about how into each other they were, but they have to wait for a divorce to finalize.
I also struggled with this story, as the mystery isn't strong enough to be invested and not care about the lack of romance. I think for this one to have worked (for me), I either needed a bit more romance in the story or a bit stronger mystery to keep the focus on the plot. I'm not sure if I'm going to continue on with the series, maybe to see how the rest of the crew ends up, but I have lost interest in the main MC's shenanigans.
I was provided an audiobook arc from GRR.
November 25, 2022
I'm loving this series. The focus is on 'supe' based investigations with an ongoing romance plot in the background. Due to the way the romance is progressing there is no smut (or even kissing) at this stage, but the slow development of the relationship is lovely and gentle. Hugh, short for Human, is the narrator and the only non-supe in the PI Agency he works for. This makes for some amusing fish out of water situations.
The investigation is wrapped up in this book, so technically it could be read as a standalone but the relationship thread carries over from the previous book, so it would help to have read that for context.
ETA: the audio is brilliant too.
The investigation is wrapped up in this book, so technically it could be read as a standalone but the relationship thread carries over from the previous book, so it would help to have read that for context.
ETA: the audio is brilliant too.
January 8, 2024
Die Bücher der Serien gehören irgendwie alle zusammen, da kann ich nicht die einzelnen Teile bewerten.
Ich mag den Hellhound ... psst so nennen wir sie nicht...
Ich mag den Hellhound ... psst so nennen wir sie nicht...
November 29, 2022
🎧 Audiobook Review
Story ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Narration ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Overall ♥️♥️♥️♥️
EJ Russell has a storytelling style that most of the time immerses you in, especially with her "Fae out of Water" and "Supernatural Selection" series. But, personally I have found her stories and sometimes even her character chemistry simmering down by the time we reach book 3. I have felt this slow down in the previously mentioned series, and after having an okayish experience with book 1 of this series, I was a bit skeptical to pick the current book. I was not all that enamored by Matt Steinitz and the romance build-up was a real slow burn, and took a back seat. Yes, the blurb by Ms Russel is correct, this cozy mystery isn't a romance, so if you are in a mood for one check out her other series narrated by Joel Leslie and Greg Boudreaux. Quest Investigation series is doing wonderfully well on narration aspect as Greg Boudreaux gave another of his flawless performances and made the whole listening experience entertaining. As usual, Ms Russell created a captivating mystery and intriguing character development☺️.
Our main MC Matt Steinitz aka Hugh Mann, a former tabloid journalist turned supe investigator (on probation), works now for Quest Investigations that is run by "FOOW" series protagonists Mal Kendrick and Niall O'tierney. In book 1, Matt after a few failed surveillance gigs ends up getting his first investigation case, to resolve an assault charge against a Selkie's ex husband. But while resolving the case, our dear novice investigator falls for the Selkie, while nursing a broken heart from an unrequited love. Although the feelings between Lachlan and Matt were played on the downlow in book 1, in this book it seems both have moved on to a budding relationship territory 🤗. But, being true to the cozy mystery lines, Lachlan only turned up to be Matt's acting Knight in shining armor, to help or rescue him from the baddies or cook him a lovely dinner😏. Although Matt was being extremely conscious about following through with his feelings for Lachlan as the guy still hasn't divorced his husband Win, who is also in hiding. This situation has made Matt and Lachlan's relationship on a stand still, as Lachlan will never cheat on his ex-husband. This part bugged me at first, but the way Lachlan court's Matt is so sweet and his gallant nature with that sexy Scottish burr is just Yum😍🥰.
Now the mystery storyline has his own set of hilarious and ridiculous moments, such as when Matt starts to investigate the appearance of a Cwn Annwn aka a Hellhound from Herne's the Hunter's traitor tracking dog pack. The hound who was named Dupe😋 was found scavenging on dumpster food, while scaring of meat delivery truck drivers and has a weakness for sweet potato fries 🍟. Matt's task was to take Dupe back to faerie, but instead he found something sinister in play, and him going to hell to uncover the mystery of Herne and his pack of hounds disapperence. And yes, resolving a murder. The support cast consists of Matt's past foe turned bff Elleri, a dryad with a penchant for mischief and a hyper, werewolf Jordan, who turned out to be a true hound tamer. Another noticeable part is the mythic touch of Celtic mythology, which provides a unique storytelling style.
Narration by Greg Boudreaux is a temptation I can never resist and GB delivered a seamless performance of an awkward and hilarious side of Matt, who is still trying to find his footing in the Supe world. He has given Matt a lovely voice (which I missed coz of Ted-Qbert romance), especially when he struggles with his confused feelings towards Lachlan and the dilemma of sticking with the Supe's. I loved seeing the growth of Matt's character and Greg provided the depth and empathy his character needed through his voice. It's a delightful investigative journey and a must listen🥰😍🥰😍.
P.S. Do read Fae out of water and Supernatural Selection series first, besides book 1 of this series to get a better understanding of the whole cast of characters and the storyline.
***I received a copy of this audiobook from Gay Romance Reviews, for an honest review.***
Story ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Narration ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Overall ♥️♥️♥️♥️
EJ Russell has a storytelling style that most of the time immerses you in, especially with her "Fae out of Water" and "Supernatural Selection" series. But, personally I have found her stories and sometimes even her character chemistry simmering down by the time we reach book 3. I have felt this slow down in the previously mentioned series, and after having an okayish experience with book 1 of this series, I was a bit skeptical to pick the current book. I was not all that enamored by Matt Steinitz and the romance build-up was a real slow burn, and took a back seat. Yes, the blurb by Ms Russel is correct, this cozy mystery isn't a romance, so if you are in a mood for one check out her other series narrated by Joel Leslie and Greg Boudreaux. Quest Investigation series is doing wonderfully well on narration aspect as Greg Boudreaux gave another of his flawless performances and made the whole listening experience entertaining. As usual, Ms Russell created a captivating mystery and intriguing character development☺️.
Our main MC Matt Steinitz aka Hugh Mann, a former tabloid journalist turned supe investigator (on probation), works now for Quest Investigations that is run by "FOOW" series protagonists Mal Kendrick and Niall O'tierney. In book 1, Matt after a few failed surveillance gigs ends up getting his first investigation case, to resolve an assault charge against a Selkie's ex husband. But while resolving the case, our dear novice investigator falls for the Selkie, while nursing a broken heart from an unrequited love. Although the feelings between Lachlan and Matt were played on the downlow in book 1, in this book it seems both have moved on to a budding relationship territory 🤗. But, being true to the cozy mystery lines, Lachlan only turned up to be Matt's acting Knight in shining armor, to help or rescue him from the baddies or cook him a lovely dinner😏. Although Matt was being extremely conscious about following through with his feelings for Lachlan as the guy still hasn't divorced his husband Win, who is also in hiding. This situation has made Matt and Lachlan's relationship on a stand still, as Lachlan will never cheat on his ex-husband. This part bugged me at first, but the way Lachlan court's Matt is so sweet and his gallant nature with that sexy Scottish burr is just Yum😍🥰.
Now the mystery storyline has his own set of hilarious and ridiculous moments, such as when Matt starts to investigate the appearance of a Cwn Annwn aka a Hellhound from Herne's the Hunter's traitor tracking dog pack. The hound who was named Dupe😋 was found scavenging on dumpster food, while scaring of meat delivery truck drivers and has a weakness for sweet potato fries 🍟. Matt's task was to take Dupe back to faerie, but instead he found something sinister in play, and him going to hell to uncover the mystery of Herne and his pack of hounds disapperence. And yes, resolving a murder. The support cast consists of Matt's past foe turned bff Elleri, a dryad with a penchant for mischief and a hyper, werewolf Jordan, who turned out to be a true hound tamer. Another noticeable part is the mythic touch of Celtic mythology, which provides a unique storytelling style.
Narration by Greg Boudreaux is a temptation I can never resist and GB delivered a seamless performance of an awkward and hilarious side of Matt, who is still trying to find his footing in the Supe world. He has given Matt a lovely voice (which I missed coz of Ted-Qbert romance), especially when he struggles with his confused feelings towards Lachlan and the dilemma of sticking with the Supe's. I loved seeing the growth of Matt's character and Greg provided the depth and empathy his character needed through his voice. It's a delightful investigative journey and a must listen🥰😍🥰😍.
P.S. Do read Fae out of water and Supernatural Selection series first, besides book 1 of this series to get a better understanding of the whole cast of characters and the storyline.
***I received a copy of this audiobook from Gay Romance Reviews, for an honest review.***
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 14, 2022
Review By Ulysses Dietz
Member of The Paranormal Guild Review Team
I’m always a little skittish about reading a book from the middle of a series, but I readily engaged in this tale, the second of a series of four, set in a fantasy world where everything magical and mythical exists alongside (but guarded from) the rest of us humans. This is a kind of fiction I enjoy, and E.J. Russell is particularly adept at it. Her ability to render character, and her sense of humor that stops short of silliness, made this an enormously enjoyable read.
Matt Steinitz, thirty-seven and on the plump side, is the only human member of the Quest Investigations staff (hence his wry “nom de guerre,” Hugh Mann). I guess the pseudonym helps him keep his work on the down low, because the human world must be kept in strict ignorance of the supernatural world that exists within and around it.
Rising from the previous book in this series, Matt has a rebellious young dryad as a best friend—Eleri; and a painful crush on Lachlan Brodie, his client from the first book. Matt’s crush is not unrequited, but it is, for the time being, on hold because Lachlan (a selkie prince) is still married. This sets up the romantic-but-not-romance aspect of the story, which was absolutely fine by me. In fact, I loved that Matt and Lachlan manage to move their relationship along without so much as a kiss. Yearning is fine for me. Potential is a promise. Maybe I’m just old. LOL.
The setup of this fantasy world is sly and often funny: the whole heaven/hell/mortal/fae pantheon has been modernized and rearranged to fit better with a post-Age of Reason modern world (where you and I live). Thus things have been liberalized and bureaucratized in a way that is both more geared towards justice, and also inclined to be absurdly familiar. Russell has imagined this world in great detail, and it’s a lot of fun to see it unfold.
The goofy title is a nod to Conan Doyle’s famous Sherlock Holmes tale, but also represents the humor of the situation: Burgerville is a chain of fast-food joints in Portland, Oregon, while the hound is a spectral dog with glowing eyes whose origins lead Matt and his friends on an adventure that becomes surprisingly sinister, without ever becoming terrifying or unduly gruesome. Of particular appeal to me is a young werewolf named Jordan—an intern at Quest Investigations, a pup in fact. His attachment to the underworld dog becomes a central motif in the plot, allowing his character to grow even as Matt’s own relationship with his supernatural colleagues—and potential love interest—matures. It’s great to see characters evolve, and E.J. Russellgives her fictional actors plenty of emotional space.
I’ve already bought the third and fourth books in the series.
Member of The Paranormal Guild Review Team
I’m always a little skittish about reading a book from the middle of a series, but I readily engaged in this tale, the second of a series of four, set in a fantasy world where everything magical and mythical exists alongside (but guarded from) the rest of us humans. This is a kind of fiction I enjoy, and E.J. Russell is particularly adept at it. Her ability to render character, and her sense of humor that stops short of silliness, made this an enormously enjoyable read.
Matt Steinitz, thirty-seven and on the plump side, is the only human member of the Quest Investigations staff (hence his wry “nom de guerre,” Hugh Mann). I guess the pseudonym helps him keep his work on the down low, because the human world must be kept in strict ignorance of the supernatural world that exists within and around it.
Rising from the previous book in this series, Matt has a rebellious young dryad as a best friend—Eleri; and a painful crush on Lachlan Brodie, his client from the first book. Matt’s crush is not unrequited, but it is, for the time being, on hold because Lachlan (a selkie prince) is still married. This sets up the romantic-but-not-romance aspect of the story, which was absolutely fine by me. In fact, I loved that Matt and Lachlan manage to move their relationship along without so much as a kiss. Yearning is fine for me. Potential is a promise. Maybe I’m just old. LOL.
The setup of this fantasy world is sly and often funny: the whole heaven/hell/mortal/fae pantheon has been modernized and rearranged to fit better with a post-Age of Reason modern world (where you and I live). Thus things have been liberalized and bureaucratized in a way that is both more geared towards justice, and also inclined to be absurdly familiar. Russell has imagined this world in great detail, and it’s a lot of fun to see it unfold.
The goofy title is a nod to Conan Doyle’s famous Sherlock Holmes tale, but also represents the humor of the situation: Burgerville is a chain of fast-food joints in Portland, Oregon, while the hound is a spectral dog with glowing eyes whose origins lead Matt and his friends on an adventure that becomes surprisingly sinister, without ever becoming terrifying or unduly gruesome. Of particular appeal to me is a young werewolf named Jordan—an intern at Quest Investigations, a pup in fact. His attachment to the underworld dog becomes a central motif in the plot, allowing his character to grow even as Matt’s own relationship with his supernatural colleagues—and potential love interest—matures. It’s great to see characters evolve, and E.J. Russellgives her fictional actors plenty of emotional space.
I’ve already bought the third and fourth books in the series.
November 16, 2021
Superlative, Fast Paced Fantasy Romp!
Rating: 4.75🌈
The Hound of the Burgervilles was such excellent fun! A total non-stop madcap romp fest of a urban fantasy murder mystery.
How’s that for throwing in the narrative trope sink! There’s a hint of romance but it’s really a backseat story line to all the other plots running about hither and yon here in and out of Fae lands.
The Hound of the Burgervilles picks up closely after the events of Five Dead Herrings, the novel that launched this series.
Now Quest Investigations has two new employees added to the payroll since the deeds of book one. That would be Eleri, the dryad who’s now an investigator and Matt Steinitz, aka Hugh Mann’s BFF. Jordan, the ever lovable, overly energetic and accident prone young werewolf, has become Quest’s new, well only, intern. Probably just to save the coffee shop they like where he recently worked from anymore acts of accidental destruction.
Matt’s love life is still on hold primarily because Brody’s husband has disappeared and is needed to sever their Fae marital bond.
But more dire happenings intrude … a murder or more to investigate. Loose doggies, and a hellish quest!
Russell keeps the remarkable characters hopping to a labyrinthine plot that’s cements our interest to every page and scene as it occurs.
I mean glued!
Even if we have good clues as to who dunnit HOW they did it is still a even bigger problem. And a rabbit hole we and all the characters end up following or is it falling into?
Either way… it’s a quick paced, high action, plot full of complexity and great characters and multiple storylines.
And while this story perfectly ends this mystery, it sets the stage for the next in the series The Lady Under The Lake.
This should be rated 5 🌈 but it’s so interwoven with the Mythmatched series and characters that for those readers who haven’t read those stories, you’re missing a richness of layers here that makes this story and series so much more multi dimensional.
These books must be read in the order they were written. And for, imo, complete understanding and enjoyment, read in conjunction with the other series referenced above.
Plus they’re great novels too.
So yep, recommending this, that, and all of those!
Quest Investigations Series:
- [ ] Five Dead Herrings #1
- [ ] The Hound of the Burgervilles #2
- [ ] The Lady Under The Lake #3 - not yet released
Rating: 4.75🌈
The Hound of the Burgervilles was such excellent fun! A total non-stop madcap romp fest of a urban fantasy murder mystery.
How’s that for throwing in the narrative trope sink! There’s a hint of romance but it’s really a backseat story line to all the other plots running about hither and yon here in and out of Fae lands.
The Hound of the Burgervilles picks up closely after the events of Five Dead Herrings, the novel that launched this series.
Now Quest Investigations has two new employees added to the payroll since the deeds of book one. That would be Eleri, the dryad who’s now an investigator and Matt Steinitz, aka Hugh Mann’s BFF. Jordan, the ever lovable, overly energetic and accident prone young werewolf, has become Quest’s new, well only, intern. Probably just to save the coffee shop they like where he recently worked from anymore acts of accidental destruction.
Matt’s love life is still on hold primarily because Brody’s husband has disappeared and is needed to sever their Fae marital bond.
But more dire happenings intrude … a murder or more to investigate. Loose doggies, and a hellish quest!
Russell keeps the remarkable characters hopping to a labyrinthine plot that’s cements our interest to every page and scene as it occurs.
I mean glued!
Even if we have good clues as to who dunnit HOW they did it is still a even bigger problem. And a rabbit hole we and all the characters end up following or is it falling into?
Either way… it’s a quick paced, high action, plot full of complexity and great characters and multiple storylines.
And while this story perfectly ends this mystery, it sets the stage for the next in the series The Lady Under The Lake.
This should be rated 5 🌈 but it’s so interwoven with the Mythmatched series and characters that for those readers who haven’t read those stories, you’re missing a richness of layers here that makes this story and series so much more multi dimensional.
These books must be read in the order they were written. And for, imo, complete understanding and enjoyment, read in conjunction with the other series referenced above.
Plus they’re great novels too.
So yep, recommending this, that, and all of those!
Quest Investigations Series:
- [ ] Five Dead Herrings #1
- [ ] The Hound of the Burgervilles #2
- [ ] The Lady Under The Lake #3 - not yet released
November 14, 2021
*4.5*
The Hound of the Burgervilles follows on from Five Dead Herrings where we read Matt, aka Hugh Man, the only human working at Quest Investigations and also the only one who is sanctioned to know about the Supe community, work on cases on a probationary period.
Things get off to a crazy start when he hopes to help his, hopefully, future boyfriend with a problem but as is normally the case, it all goes off piste pretty quickly. This leads to him being put back on surveillance duty and a weird case of a dog sighting at a Burgerville. Everything quickly devolves to include a missing Herne and his pack of hounds, interaction with a god in Hell and a little trip into Sheol with the lovable/crazy group of people that work at Quest Investigations.
Matt is so sweet in his eagerness to learn and help those around him that it sometimes goes too far, often not helped by Jordan's puppy like behaviour. He's not really got a place in the community that he works and lives in as the only human which is why I think he works so hard to help Lachlan so they have a chance to be together. The group make me think of a family with how different they all are but come together perfectly to help each other and the people that they work to save/protect.
I enjoyed the case that unfolds throughout the book. It gets more intense as we go on and little bits of information are revealed. This time the story involves some quite big characters and brings back some unwanted people from their past, all of which make what's going on all the more difficult for everyone involved as they work to work out what's going on and then step up to save the day.
Another great story in this series from EJ Russell. I love how Matt basically talks to the reader as we go through the story. His character makes this an enjoyable read and I'm enjoying the slowly developing relationship and romance between him and Lachlan. Jordan also tugs on my heart with his eagerness to help and be there for the team but that is sometimes his downfall. He definitely steps up this time, though, when it comes to Doop and taking care of him. A highly recommended read that I think should be read in order.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
The Hound of the Burgervilles follows on from Five Dead Herrings where we read Matt, aka Hugh Man, the only human working at Quest Investigations and also the only one who is sanctioned to know about the Supe community, work on cases on a probationary period.
Things get off to a crazy start when he hopes to help his, hopefully, future boyfriend with a problem but as is normally the case, it all goes off piste pretty quickly. This leads to him being put back on surveillance duty and a weird case of a dog sighting at a Burgerville. Everything quickly devolves to include a missing Herne and his pack of hounds, interaction with a god in Hell and a little trip into Sheol with the lovable/crazy group of people that work at Quest Investigations.
Matt is so sweet in his eagerness to learn and help those around him that it sometimes goes too far, often not helped by Jordan's puppy like behaviour. He's not really got a place in the community that he works and lives in as the only human which is why I think he works so hard to help Lachlan so they have a chance to be together. The group make me think of a family with how different they all are but come together perfectly to help each other and the people that they work to save/protect.
I enjoyed the case that unfolds throughout the book. It gets more intense as we go on and little bits of information are revealed. This time the story involves some quite big characters and brings back some unwanted people from their past, all of which make what's going on all the more difficult for everyone involved as they work to work out what's going on and then step up to save the day.
Another great story in this series from EJ Russell. I love how Matt basically talks to the reader as we go through the story. His character makes this an enjoyable read and I'm enjoying the slowly developing relationship and romance between him and Lachlan. Jordan also tugs on my heart with his eagerness to help and be there for the team but that is sometimes his downfall. He definitely steps up this time, though, when it comes to Doop and taking care of him. A highly recommended read that I think should be read in order.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
November 14, 2021
Matt (Hugh Mann to the supernatural world) is back in another adventure. As the only human with active, sanctioned (on probation, but still) knowledge of the supernatural world and a job at a supernatural detective agency, plus an almost-boyfriend selkie king, Matt has plenty on his plate already, but he’s destined for even more excitement when he’s assigned the case of a mysterious giant hound that’s been showing up to raid the dumpsters outside a local burger chain. A giant hound with flaming eyes, who chills the air around him…
It helps to have read the previous book in this series, and characters from other books that share the same world play significant roles in this one as well, but it’s definitely possible, on plot and character development alone, to get sucked into this story without any context. The mystery is interesting, and watching Matt and Laughlan dance around each other is sweet, but really it’s the supporting cast of paranormal friends and colleagues that made this novel so enjoyable for me. I love Jordan, a young werewolf with a heart of gold, zero common sense, and, apparently, a beloved frisbee collection. Doop is my new favorite terrifying yet oddly domestic supernatural beast. Eleri the snarky dryad is awesome, and Zeke the kindly and efficient office demon is adorable. It’s easy to see why Matt fights so hard for his place in the supernatural community, even when the powers that be in that community don’t make it easy for them. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series (and if the author is considering more spin offs, it’d be great to see Herne get his HEA as well…)
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It helps to have read the previous book in this series, and characters from other books that share the same world play significant roles in this one as well, but it’s definitely possible, on plot and character development alone, to get sucked into this story without any context. The mystery is interesting, and watching Matt and Laughlan dance around each other is sweet, but really it’s the supporting cast of paranormal friends and colleagues that made this novel so enjoyable for me. I love Jordan, a young werewolf with a heart of gold, zero common sense, and, apparently, a beloved frisbee collection. Doop is my new favorite terrifying yet oddly domestic supernatural beast. Eleri the snarky dryad is awesome, and Zeke the kindly and efficient office demon is adorable. It’s easy to see why Matt fights so hard for his place in the supernatural community, even when the powers that be in that community don’t make it easy for them. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series (and if the author is considering more spin offs, it’d be great to see Herne get his HEA as well…)
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 21, 2021
This book was lots of fun. As are all of the books in the Mythmatched universe. It picks up soon after the first book in this new series Five Dead Herrings so you'll want to read that one before this. Also, I'd highly recommend reading the other Mythmatched books otherwise you won't understand who everyone is or what they're talking about at times. I'd highly recommend all of those books either way.
I was kinda hoping for a little more romance in this one but I suppose it's better if it's stretched out through the series than making them profess undying love in one book then have some kind of issue that almost breaks them up in another like most books in continuous series with one couple.
I was really happy to see Jordan the young werewolf back at Quest Investigations. There were a few other newcomers at the office too. The mystery was fun and so many things were happening I couldn't stop reading! I'm looking forward to the next book in the series The Lady Under The Lake. I believe this is a trilogy and that will be the final book but I might be wrong.
My only real complaint is how Matt is treated for being a human. Being surrounded with supernatural beings with extended lifespans and special skills has got to hurt the ego as well. I think that somehow whenever he actually gets with his selkie not-king he'll get powers or something. We'll see but that's usually how it works in these types of situations.
I was kinda hoping for a little more romance in this one but I suppose it's better if it's stretched out through the series than making them profess undying love in one book then have some kind of issue that almost breaks them up in another like most books in continuous series with one couple.
I was really happy to see Jordan the young werewolf back at Quest Investigations. There were a few other newcomers at the office too. The mystery was fun and so many things were happening I couldn't stop reading! I'm looking forward to the next book in the series The Lady Under The Lake. I believe this is a trilogy and that will be the final book but I might be wrong.
My only real complaint is how Matt is treated for being a human. Being surrounded with supernatural beings with extended lifespans and special skills has got to hurt the ego as well. I think that somehow whenever he actually gets with his selkie not-king he'll get powers or something. We'll see but that's usually how it works in these types of situations.
November 15, 2021
Hound of the Burgervilles is an excellent continuation of the Quest Investigations series. To refresh my memory of the characters, I probably should have reread the first book, Five Dead Herrings, but I figured I would wing it and see what happened. Come to find out, most of the characters are notable enough not to need a reread.
The little bit of romantic storyline is sweet, and I enjoyed watching Matt/Hugh and Lachlan tiptoe around each other, trying to be responsible. I also liked seeing Matt's emotional growth by the end of the book.
Jordan and Eleri are wonderful secondary characters. They are integral to the story, and the author uses them judiciously to move the story along and for comic relief. The addition of Doop to the crew just added to the fun. They all kept a smile on my face.
The other characters, both good and bad, were well placed, supportive of the storyline, and helped give color and context to different scenes.
The case they are involved in is well thought out, well implemented, and kept my attention the entire time. The investigators' environment where the case plays out is described so well I could envision it as they investigated. Seeing something so detailed through text is a treat. That's good stuff.
I was drawn in from the first page and stayed immersed until the last page.
I look forward to more from this author.
The little bit of romantic storyline is sweet, and I enjoyed watching Matt/Hugh and Lachlan tiptoe around each other, trying to be responsible. I also liked seeing Matt's emotional growth by the end of the book.
Jordan and Eleri are wonderful secondary characters. They are integral to the story, and the author uses them judiciously to move the story along and for comic relief. The addition of Doop to the crew just added to the fun. They all kept a smile on my face.
The other characters, both good and bad, were well placed, supportive of the storyline, and helped give color and context to different scenes.
The case they are involved in is well thought out, well implemented, and kept my attention the entire time. The investigators' environment where the case plays out is described so well I could envision it as they investigated. Seeing something so detailed through text is a treat. That's good stuff.
I was drawn in from the first page and stayed immersed until the last page.
I look forward to more from this author.
November 7, 2021
I feel so sorry for poor Matt. He doesn’t really belong anywhere and constantly feels like he is fighting to be a part of something but is always reminded that he is lesser: human. He doesn’t have the long life or any of the abilities of supes and is worried that his time will pass without really having anything to show for it. He is such a sweet man and doesn’t really deserve all of the crap he keeps getting handed, all while people talk down to him or demean him. I don’t think the guys at Quest mean to do it, but there it is anyway. And Lachlan’s almost cavalier attitude hurts him and gives him hope all at the same time. I honestly think Matt may be one of my favorite EJ Russell characters and I am so violently rooting for his happily ever after at the end of this series!!! The guys at Quest really are a family, even if they are a bit dysfunctional. And who doesn’t love big derpy puppies, because that is what Doop is after all. While trying to solve the mystery of the missing Herne and his pack of hellhounds, Matt once again manages to find a way to make everything work out. He also begins to realize that maybe being human isn’t his biggest weakness after all, but what makes him special instead.
November 19, 2021
This second book in the Quest Investigations series by Russell was quite a bit of fun - not that I expected anything else after reading "Five Dead Herrings". This time, Hugh is assigned to investigate the sighting of a supernatural dog, which leads of course to a murder mystery.
It's a cute story with a lot of humor. I particularly liked the banter between Hugh and his new sidekick, Eleri, a dryad with an attitude and snarky wit. As new BFFs they get in trouble together and struggle to manage Jordan, the office's new werewolf intern, in some hilarious scenes.
And the budding romance between Lachlan and Hugh continues to bloom (innocently, of course, with this being a cozy mystery) with some innuendo thrown in by Hugh's friends. Lachlan really steps up to the plate as a boyfriend in this installment with his actions, which cause Hugh to reassess how he feels about past flames and moving into the future.
As I mentioned, it's a fun story but don't even think about reading it if you haven't read the first book in the series as this story builds on those events and keeping track of the characters would be a little difficult otherwise. But if you're in the mood for light, quirky fun in the paranormal realm these books may be for you.
It's a cute story with a lot of humor. I particularly liked the banter between Hugh and his new sidekick, Eleri, a dryad with an attitude and snarky wit. As new BFFs they get in trouble together and struggle to manage Jordan, the office's new werewolf intern, in some hilarious scenes.
And the budding romance between Lachlan and Hugh continues to bloom (innocently, of course, with this being a cozy mystery) with some innuendo thrown in by Hugh's friends. Lachlan really steps up to the plate as a boyfriend in this installment with his actions, which cause Hugh to reassess how he feels about past flames and moving into the future.
As I mentioned, it's a fun story but don't even think about reading it if you haven't read the first book in the series as this story builds on those events and keeping track of the characters would be a little difficult otherwise. But if you're in the mood for light, quirky fun in the paranormal realm these books may be for you.
November 19, 2021
I loved this fun mix of drama, comedy, and slow burn romance. I love how the worldbuilding and plot slightly twist the conventional telling of the fae world, and how it all makes perfect sense. An added bonus is catching up with the MCs of previous books by this author which are all part of this world. I’m looking forward to reading more from Quest Investigations.
I love Matt AKA Hugh and his determination to free Lachlan from his connection to his still husband. The scenes between them are very sweet, and I love how protective Lachlan is of Matt and how far he’s prepared to go to keep Matt safe. I suspect this series is going to be a very slow burn, and I like how their friendship and not-relationship is progressing.
The supporting cast are fabulous. I love Jordan in particularly and how he bonds with Doop. I love how far he’s come, and how he grows during this story. Eleri totally rocks, and I love that Zeke gets some closure.
The plot kept me guessing as to the identity of the murderer, and I thought the author got the combination of mystery, drama, and humour just right. The details in the descriptions and worldbuilding totally make it, especially of Sheol and why they went with the decor they did. Perfect.
I love Matt AKA Hugh and his determination to free Lachlan from his connection to his still husband. The scenes between them are very sweet, and I love how protective Lachlan is of Matt and how far he’s prepared to go to keep Matt safe. I suspect this series is going to be a very slow burn, and I like how their friendship and not-relationship is progressing.
The supporting cast are fabulous. I love Jordan in particularly and how he bonds with Doop. I love how far he’s come, and how he grows during this story. Eleri totally rocks, and I love that Zeke gets some closure.
The plot kept me guessing as to the identity of the murderer, and I thought the author got the combination of mystery, drama, and humour just right. The details in the descriptions and worldbuilding totally make it, especially of Sheol and why they went with the decor they did. Perfect.
January 5, 2022
Pranks and pasts
The journey for Hugh continues, both in romance and in investigations, and it is another doozy!
Naturally things are not going smoothly for Matt. He still can't be with Lachlan, Wyn still hasn't appeared, and his efforts to find Wyn get him demoted again. But once again a surveillance job turns out to lead to a greater case, though this time with the full backing of Quest Investigations behind him.
It is really fun how each of these cases have a connection to a popular known story but are otherwise completely their own. Take this; the Hound from Sherlock Holmes stories. However, being Quest Investigations, there actually is a hound. And this hound actually is supernatural. It leads down an unexpected rabbit hole that connects to last cases and personal pasts and some revelations for the characters. It was a great mystery that mixed just the right amount of questioning with the action as the investigation went forward. Mix that all in with the slowly growing romance between Matt and Lachlan and this is an absolute delight!
With the steps made both towards more investigations and more hope for romance it will be really interesting to see where things to next for Matt, Lachlan, and the whole Quest Investigations crew!
The journey for Hugh continues, both in romance and in investigations, and it is another doozy!
Naturally things are not going smoothly for Matt. He still can't be with Lachlan, Wyn still hasn't appeared, and his efforts to find Wyn get him demoted again. But once again a surveillance job turns out to lead to a greater case, though this time with the full backing of Quest Investigations behind him.
It is really fun how each of these cases have a connection to a popular known story but are otherwise completely their own. Take this; the Hound from Sherlock Holmes stories. However, being Quest Investigations, there actually is a hound. And this hound actually is supernatural. It leads down an unexpected rabbit hole that connects to last cases and personal pasts and some revelations for the characters. It was a great mystery that mixed just the right amount of questioning with the action as the investigation went forward. Mix that all in with the slowly growing romance between Matt and Lachlan and this is an absolute delight!
With the steps made both towards more investigations and more hope for romance it will be really interesting to see where things to next for Matt, Lachlan, and the whole Quest Investigations crew!
September 16, 2025
I liked this overall and am still enjoying the series. I've definitely bounced around (which I never do) so that's a bit off but it is at least a little clearer and has a bit more background here than the Supernatural Selection off-shoot. However, it is annoying how Matt overexplains things from his own previous book to the different species we see and even explained in the first book.
I also dislike how Lachland and Matt are still trying to locate Wyn (and going through some extremes to do so) so they can be together. It has dragged. I at least appreciated the fact that it isn't the main focus here and this book has a good side plot.
I liked the Cwn Annwn parts especially with the lost puppy and poor Herne... It was good to see the other characters working together as well. There were definitely times where I felt like it was missing something but usually not too much and not too often. Also on me, though, since I decided I didn't want to listen to the first ones quite yet due to the narrator. Speaking of narrator, Greg Boudreaux did a fantastic job, of course.
As with the rest of this series: No quotes to review/add due to audiobook format and already started the next. Cute, fun series. 3.5 stars rounded up for now.
I also dislike how Lachland and Matt are still trying to locate Wyn (and going through some extremes to do so) so they can be together. It has dragged. I at least appreciated the fact that it isn't the main focus here and this book has a good side plot.
I liked the Cwn Annwn parts especially with the lost puppy and poor Herne... It was good to see the other characters working together as well. There were definitely times where I felt like it was missing something but usually not too much and not too often. Also on me, though, since I decided I didn't want to listen to the first ones quite yet due to the narrator. Speaking of narrator, Greg Boudreaux did a fantastic job, of course.
As with the rest of this series: No quotes to review/add due to audiobook format and already started the next. Cute, fun series. 3.5 stars rounded up for now.
November 15, 2021
My favorite thing about all of EJ Russell's series is that she writes groups of people that feel like families, which is also the case with the Quest team. Boisterous, nosy, affectionate, helpful and teasing...although I wished they'd cut off some of the teasing when it came to Mark. He didn't feel like he fit in and I wanted to reach out through the pages to give him a hug, and fight whomever hurt him. But, he did the fighting for himself. The author put him to the test enough times and got him in plenty of trouble, but my lovely Mark started to believe more in himself. I loved seeing how the slowly grew into a more confident self and I can't wait for the day when he'll be perfectly happy with who he is. As for Mark's relationship with Lachlan, we're still at the 'will they, won't they?' phase, and that's ok. The waiting is tantalizing and it's part of what makes this series so exciting.
As a whole, this book is engaging and fun, filled with quirky characters and with an entertaining, gripping plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm looking forward for the next installment of the series.
As a whole, this book is engaging and fun, filled with quirky characters and with an entertaining, gripping plot. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I'm looking forward for the next installment of the series.
November 16, 2021
Another terrific book in fun series
Oh my! I laughed so hard at certain times in this book. The stories in this series and the previous connected series are a whole bunch of fun to read. As E.J. Russell combines Earth, Fairy, Hell and a few other odd dimensions in these stories the possibilities for problems that need the help of Quest Investigations just seems to keep growing. From misbehaving phone lines to kidnappings and nefarious plots this author weaves them together to produce eminently readable books. I’m trying hard not to give things away but it’s difficult because I enjoyed it so much. How much you ask? Well it’s way past the time I should have been sleeping and I’m going to have trouble staying awake tomorrow but I just couldn’t stop reading. I read a lot of books (at least one or two a day) and I can usually tell after a couple of chapters where a book is headed. With these books I have no idea until the end because they are so original. They are getting better with each book and they definitely remind me of Terry Pratchett. I highly recommend this book.
Oh my! I laughed so hard at certain times in this book. The stories in this series and the previous connected series are a whole bunch of fun to read. As E.J. Russell combines Earth, Fairy, Hell and a few other odd dimensions in these stories the possibilities for problems that need the help of Quest Investigations just seems to keep growing. From misbehaving phone lines to kidnappings and nefarious plots this author weaves them together to produce eminently readable books. I’m trying hard not to give things away but it’s difficult because I enjoyed it so much. How much you ask? Well it’s way past the time I should have been sleeping and I’m going to have trouble staying awake tomorrow but I just couldn’t stop reading. I read a lot of books (at least one or two a day) and I can usually tell after a couple of chapters where a book is headed. With these books I have no idea until the end because they are so original. They are getting better with each book and they definitely remind me of Terry Pratchett. I highly recommend this book.
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