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Review: Urban Enemies by Joseph Nassise, Jim Butcher, Kelley Armstrong…

August 7, 2017 By Tori Leave a Comment

Anthology
Urban Fantasy
August 1, 2017
Gallery Books

Reviewed by Tori

Villains have all the fun—everyone knows that—and this anthology takes you on a wild ride through the dark side! The top villains from sixteen urban fantasy series get their own stories—including the baddies of New York Times bestselling authors Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne, Kelley Armstrong, Seanan McGuire, and Jonathan Maberry.

For every hero trying to save the world, there’s a villain trying to tear it all down.

In this can’t-miss anthology edited by Joseph Nassise (The Templar Chronicles), you get to plot world domination with the best of the evildoers we love to hate! This outstanding collection brings you stories told from the villains’ point of view, imparting a fresh and unique take on the evil masterminds, wicked witches, and infernal personalities that skulk in the pages of today’s most popular series. (Goodreads)

Urban Enemies is a collection of sixteen stories that give readers a chance to hobnob with the villains that inhabit some of urban fantasy’s best selling series. Newcomers and long time fans will appreciate the diversity and change of scenery as we are given the rare chance to experience some favorite (and new to us) worlds from the point of view of those not often seen.

Even Hand by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files). *Previously published in the Dark and Stormy Nights collection* A businessman and his bodyguards find themselves under attack when a young woman claims sanctuary for herself and her child.

Henry Dresden is one of my favorite male protagonists but it was a treat to see inside the head of one of his many enemies, Gentleman John Marcone. Especially when Marcone is forced to play the hero. Well written with a strong character base, interesting magic, and engaging narrative. Butcher allows his villain more than enough ample room to navigate within his unusual but strict moral code. This story has me pledging to catch up on this series ASAP.

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