The brakes on Harley’s official police vehicle fail, sending her and Bohdan Trask into an icy river. Only Harley’s special talents save them.
Harley can’t dismiss the incident as a mishap, for the coincidences swiftly pile up after that, including her catching a frightening glimpse of someone from her dark past. But is it merely her stressed out imagination, or is the threat real?
The Firebird’s Regret is part of the Harley Firebird urban fantasy series of novelettes, which is set in the same world as Taylen Carver’s Magorian & Jones series.
1.0: The Dragon of Falconer 2.0: The Orc Who Cried 3.0: The Shepherd of Fire 4.0: The Mad Folk of Falconer 5.0: The Badge of Our Tribe 5.5: The Harley Firebird Files 6.0: The Firebird’s Regret …and more to come.
Urban Fantasy Novelette ___
Praise for Taylen Carver’s urban
Plenty of exciting twists and turns.
Feel the tingling of danger, the aha's of escaping death, and the excitement of magic
I loved this and will continue on with the series.
A very satisfying first book for a new series
blends the paranormal and the thriller/suspense you expect in a who done it crime story
Love the heroine
The story is filled with many interesting characters, and I'm sure throughout the series we will learn more about them and their new Sheriff and I can't wait to read all about them.
The author packs this short story with plenty of action and suspense.
Do yourself a big favor and be sure to read the entire series. The only drawback - I want to read more of this fantastical world-building, and I want to read it now. Okay, the author really got me on this one… this one surprised the heck out of me this world and the characters in it are fascinating and I want more, more, more. I love all the surprises Falconer and it's residents give us, good or bad ___
Canadian author Taylen Carver writes edgy urban fantasy, doesn’t pull punches, and would rather be writing unless otherwise notified. When not writing, Taylen can usually be found inside speculative fiction of other authors. Favourites include Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, Kevin Hearne, Laurell K. Hamilton, and Emma Bull.
Harley's past collides with her present in a truly spectacular and high stakes way. Wow! I did not see that coming, but it explains so much. This is a tightly written short form tale, so I don't really want to say anything for fear of spoiler, just is is one crazy ride. As with previous books, Carver has packed a lot of story and emotional depth into this small package. There are not wasted words or lengthy expositions. At the same time it does not feel rushed, just intense. It is a fast read you will not want to put down.
This is the 6th book in the series, but like the previous ones, there is an intro to help you get your bearings and the story does hold up well on its own. You will want to read the others though if you haven't as they all work together brilliantly to build a mosaic of what was an ordinary small town in the Canadian Rockies now dealing with the effects of of the Tutu virus. It is an excellent foil to the more epic adventures found in the companion series Magorian and Jones which takes place in the same universe.
In Book #7, of the Harley Firebird Series, we learn more about sheriff Harley's past life and why she chose to live in Falconer. When she sees someone from that part of her life, especially after a near-death experience, she is visibly shaken and suspicious. I highly recommend that you pick up this book and just like the rest of the series, you will find it packed with action, suspense, and discoveries that will have you impatiently waiting for the next book.
Another book by Taylen Carver which kept me on the edge of my seat! Luckily I don´t bite my nails..I was not expecting so many details from Hailey´s past revealed. And even I (I am normally a peaceful person), wished death on Mallen. If you love this world and the characters as much as I do, you should try the „Magorian & Jones“ series. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader copy of this book.