The Jim Butcher Files: Dresden . Codex Alera . Cinder Spires & More

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by Dazrin

I think what most of us are wondering is ... how awesome is the new novella?!

Just finished it,

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by alansplace

Just finished it,

That is worse than a spoiler. And you know it. Glad you loved it.

But but, maybe a little more info (yes/no would suffice). Is Molly's new job as surprising as Mab's was when we learned about it?

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

That is worse than a spoiler. And you know it. Glad you loved it.

But but, maybe a little more info (yes/no would suffice). Is Molly's new job as surprising as Mab's was when we learned about it?

Sorry, but the only story I hadn't read before receiving this anthology from Penguin was Zoo Day. The others I read as they were made available. So I reported that I'd read the complete book after completing Zoo Day I'm not current on the rest of the stories.

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by alansplace

Sorry, but the only story I hadn't read before receiving this anthology from Penguin was Zoo Day. The others I read as they were made available. So I reported that I'd read the complete book after completing Zoo Day I'm not current on the rest of the stories.

But Zoo Day is where Molly's new job gets explained (or at least part of her duties), or is that one of the earlier already published elsewhere stories that shows Molly in new job?

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

But Zoo Day is where Molly's new job gets explained (or at least part of her duties), or is that one of the earlier already published elsewhere stories that shows Molly in new job?

Molly is mentioned once as part of a thought that Maggie is having. The story is divided into 3 parts as 3 separate 1st person sections each telling their view of the story as it happens.

Molly's story is, as I remember, Bombshells!

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by alansplace

Molly's story is, as I remember, Bombshells!

That is chronologically impossible, because

Spoiler:

Bombshells happens during Ghost Story, and is the reason Molly is gifted her Apartment. Long before Cold Days and her new job.

It is a story about Molly, yes, I give you that.

[DuckieTigger]

I am reading Sympathy for the Devil (Morris & Chastain book 3) right now and stumbled about yet another reference to a different urban fantasy series I have not heard about.

When Morris tells Libby who else he has been outsourcing work he mentions almost in passing:

"[...] A few months ago I came across a lady in the business who I hadn't been aware of. And I thought I knew everybody."

"Really?"

"Name's Jill Kismet. Lives in New Mexico. Superbly trained, and tough as nails --- toward the bad guys, anyway."

Usually the pattern so far has been that people that exist in M&C are mentioned by first name only, if first and last is mentioned it is likely from outside books.

Name didn't ring a bell, so Google and here it is. Sounds very interesting, next on my list to check out, especially since the series by Lilith Saintcrow is already complete (Kindle omnibus on Amazon $12.99).

From a blog:

Jill Kismet ("Kiss") is a psychic and a demon hunter in Santa Luz, a city in the American Southwest. Trained by her late teacher, Mikhail, Jill works as an occult consultant with the local police department. As the liaison between the paranormal community and the police, Jill’s job description includes exorcism and spiritual extermination. Jill’s police department contact is Montaigne (“Monty”), who provides human backup and tries not to know too much about the dark side of Jill’s supernatural adventures.

Jill’s nemesis is Pericles (“Perry”), the powerful hellbreed (demon, aka 'breed) who runs the supernatural part of town. ...

Read full article here.

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by DuckieTigger

That is chronologically impossible, because

Spoiler:

Bombshells happens during Ghost Story, and is the reason Molly is gifted her Apartment. Long before Cold Days and her new job.

It is a story about Molly, yes, I give you that.

Oops, 'Cold Case'!

[DuckieTigger]

Originally Posted by alansplace

Oops, 'Cold Case'!

Ahh, thank you. Have not read that one yet.

[alansplace]

[cc_in_oh]

Originally Posted by alansplace

A Peak at the Fabulous Keynote Speakers for PPWC 2018
09-09-2017 3:42 PM Conference News

The unusual usage of the word "peaked" has peeked my curiosity...

[alansplace]

Originally Posted by cc_in_oh

The unusual usage of the word "peaked" has peeked my curiosity...

It appears that the guy can't spell and neither can his editor.

[alansplace]

Books to Read if You Like Jim Butcher

Raven’s Peak
Lincoln Cole

Release Date: July 5, 2016

The people of Raven’s Peak are beginning to act strange, and Abigail Dressler is determined to find out why. When she steps in to rescue Haatim Arison from his untimely demise, she discovers that he has a hidden supernatural family history that could destroy everyone in Raven’s Peak. Since Abigail grew up surrounded by danger, she has a hard time trusting people. Nevertheless, she’ll have to learn how to trust if she wants to put a stop to the force threatening her home.

Staked: The Iron Druid Chronicles
Kevin Hearne

Release Date: January 26, 2016

In his two thousand years of life, Atticus has encountered many vampires. Everywhere he turns, it seems like a vampire is waiting in the darkness to take him down. The time to destroy them has arrived, and Atticus is in need of assistance. Unfortunately, his friends are dealing with trolls and Norse gods, so they may not be able to come to his side to help. How will Atticus put a stop to his arch nemesis before it’s too late?

The Bands of Mourning
Brandon Sanderson

Release Date: January 26, 2016

The Bands of Mourning are powerful metalminds controlled by the Lord Ruler, and most people don’t believe that they exist. When a kandra comes back to Elendel with evidence of the existence of the Bands, Waxillium Ladrian goes south to get more information. During his journey, he learns more information about the aspirations of his uncle and the organization called The Set. The Bands of Mourning is a continuation of Sanderson’s popular Mistborn series.

The Wheel of Osheim
Mark Lawrence

Release Date: June 7, 2016

The Wheel of Osheim is the epic conclusion to The Red Queen’s War series. If he wants to save his family from the afterlife, Snorri Ver Snagason must faces the horrors of Hell. As for Jalan Kendeth, he’s just happy to get out with Loki’s key, which can open anything he wants. Jalan has hopes of returning to his former life, but fate has bigger plans for him. As the Wheel of Osheim gets faster, the end get closer. If they want any hope at saving the world, Jalan and Snorri must fight many dangerous beings.

The Last Mortal Bond
Brian Staveley

Release Date: March 15, 2016

In this exhilarating conclusion to an epic trilogy, the ancient csestriim have returned to finish massacring humanity. Even though the imperial siblings, Valyn, Adare, and Kaden, have different visions for the new world, they must work together if they want any chance at defeating the csestriim. If they are able to save the world from destruction, can they reconcile their conflicting opinions?

Burned
Benedict Jacka

Release Date: April 5, 2016

Burned is the seventh book in the Alex Verus Series. Alex is a diviner, and the Council of Mages aren’t his biggest fan. After Alex pushed their buttons one too many times, one of the Mages wants him dead. But that’s not the worst of his worries… Now that his neck is on the line, his dependents, Luna, Anne, and Vari, are next on the hit list. In hopes of protecting his friends, Alex distances himself from them and tries to find some allies within the council.

[Fbone]

I'm ashamed to admit I still haven't read The Aeronaut's Windlass.

<Bad fan bad fan!>


I think I'm intimidated by its 600 pages. I don't usually read books that big.

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