Mogsy's Pick:
Poison Fruit by Jacqueline Carey: October 7, 2014 (Roc Hardcover)
I'm a big fan of Jacqueline Carey, having first fallen in love with her Kushiel books. Phedre's trilogy ranks up there in my top reads of all time. When I found out she was going to be writing a new urban fantasy series, I knew I had to check it out.
Poison Fruit is the third installment of the Agent of Hel series (wow, we're up to book three already, how quickly time flies) and look what a pretty cover it has! Actually, we're just now finally getting some warmer days here, so I'm not sure what to make of that much snow - but hey, it's good to know when the weather turns cold again there will be awesome books incoming. Poison Fruit will be hitting shelves in October.
"The
Pemkowet Visitors Bureau has always promoted paranormal tourism—even if
it has downplayed the risks (hobgoblins are unpredictable). It helps
that the town is presided over by Daisy Johanssen, who as Hel’s liaison
is authorized by the Norse goddess of the dead to keep Pemkowet under
control. Normally, that’s easier to do in the winter, when bracing
temperatures keep folks indoors.
But a new predator is on the prowl, and this one thrives on nightmares. Daisy is on her trail and working intimately with her partner and sometime lover from the Pemkowet PD, sexy yet unavailable werewolf Cody Fairfax. But even as the creature is racking up innocent victims, a greater danger looms on Pewkowet’s horizon.
As a result of a recent ghost uprising, an unknown adversary—represented by a hell-spawn lawyer with fiery powers of persuasion—has instigated a lawsuit against the town. If Pemkowet loses, Hel’s sovereignty will be jeopardized, and the fate of the eldritch community will be at stake. The only one who can prevent it is Daisy—but she’s going to have to confront her own worst nightmare to do it."
But a new predator is on the prowl, and this one thrives on nightmares. Daisy is on her trail and working intimately with her partner and sometime lover from the Pemkowet PD, sexy yet unavailable werewolf Cody Fairfax. But even as the creature is racking up innocent victims, a greater danger looms on Pewkowet’s horizon.
As a result of a recent ghost uprising, an unknown adversary—represented by a hell-spawn lawyer with fiery powers of persuasion—has instigated a lawsuit against the town. If Pemkowet loses, Hel’s sovereignty will be jeopardized, and the fate of the eldritch community will be at stake. The only one who can prevent it is Daisy—but she’s going to have to confront her own worst nightmare to do it."
Oh yes I have book 1 and I'm really curious about it, but I still need to get into it.
ReplyDeleteI'd be curious to see what you think. It's got great characters and a fantastic premise; epic fantasy or urban fantasy, Jacqueline Carey is awesome at world building :)
DeleteI have never read any of her books
ReplyDeleteIf you ever decide to check out her books, I can't recommend Kushiel's Dart enough!
DeleteOh nice! This is a new to me one! Hope you enjoy it!
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Love the cover. Love the blurb. Seems really interesting. Good pick!
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Shane @ Itching for Books
I'm a Carey fan myself, so I definitely understand your desire to get your hands on this book ;)
ReplyDeleteI know, right!?
DeleteI think I remember her saying in an interview that this was a trilogy. Now I'll have to go check. I'm hoping that is the case. Not that I'm not enjoying the series but just that it would be just neat to have a adult UF series that is shorter. Maybe then she could pick a different character in a different city who doesn't even know this character - wouldn't that be lovely?
ReplyDeleteI saw your HQ review can't read it though til I'm done with the book this week!!
Guess we'll see! Maybe she originally planned for three books. I wouldn't mind if she decided to write more though.
DeleteI have her Kushiel books on my TBR, but still haven't gotten around to them. Would you recommend this series instead as a first read?
ReplyDeleteKushiel Kushiel Kushiel!!! All the way.
DeleteHaha, long answer though, I guess it depends if you are more an epic fantasy read or an urban fantasy reader. The two are very different! But I still can't recommend Kushiel's Dart enough.
Yep, more of an epic fantasy reader, so sounds like Kushiel is definitely the way to go :)
DeleteI haven't heard of this series and much as I hate to admit it haven't read her Kushiel series (though I have several of the books). I think I should check out this series!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely should! Any of her books, really, she's a great writer :)
DeleteYou are killing me, Mogsy! You keep introducing me to books I really need to read. Especially when you say things like "one of my top reads of all time." I tend to pay attention when bloggers say things like that:) Must check out!
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm sorry! But I read so many books a year, those that do make it onto my "favorite" list tend to be the ones that stand out in my mind :)
DeleteInteresting sounding book!! :) Will add to my TBR.
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Meant to comment before but my VPN was playing up!
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I'm a complete Jacqueline Carey fangirl so I can't wait for this book. It's last one - I think she's said a couple of times she only ever wanted to do a trilogy - so stakes should be high. Can't wait to see how everything works out (and what her next project will be, as I guess she'll be changing universes again, yay).
Awesome, thanks for the info! Yeah, if she wants to change a universe or go back to one of her existing universes it doesn't matter to me because I'll follow wherever she takes me. I'm glad that once she decides to end a series she sticks to it rather than drag it out unnecessarily.
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