Dead Man's Hand (The Unorthodox Chronicles Book 1)

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James has crafted his own work completely separate from his father’s work. There are similarities in that it’s a detective story but others have done similar stories as these are what’s popular with readers. Anyway, I came to this book unbiased and without trying to compare the creation of the son to the works of the father. And I must admit that I really loved it!

I'm sure that in later entries, when we don't need such a learning curve with the world and characters, the plot will be more heavily littered with action etc, and I'm looking forward to it!

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This was really good! It is no secret that I am a big fan of Jim Butcher’s books so I was really eager to see if I would feel the same about his son’s writing. I was quite pleased to find an incredibly entertaining novel with fantastic characters, a lot of action, some humor, and a whole bunch of magic. I am glad that I decided to give this book a try.

i that James Butcher has hit a sweet spot with this book. close enough to his father's work to please his fans, but far enough removed to be completely its own world. well fleshed out and meaningful characters, great world and a unique feeling universe. The supernatural world he's created is spooky and sinister. Genuinely haunting. gives me 'Silent Hill' vibes in the way the world twists and becomes nightmarish, while reflecting the real world. A good story with just enough tension to keep you hooked without being overdone. For a debut novel, the writing quality was pretty good. Sure, it could be improved, but if you stop comparing the book to works written by authors with over 20 years of experience, you will realise that it’s actually pretty good! It isnt easy on him, at all. And while I'm gushing over Grimsby, I have to say his interactions with the Huntsman remind me of a Millennial dealing with a grumpy, (violent) Boomer. It was like seeing an alternate reality version of my dad and I! Sans the violence on my dad's part, of course- The Huntsman sure goes looking for a fight around every corner.Woot! Get set for a wild ride! Debut author James J. Butcher hits one out of the ballpark. Nonstop action in this character-driven urban fantasy that is both laugh-out-loud and terrifying–sometimes at the same time.”—Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author