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by Simon R. Green When it comes to urban fantasy, Simon R. Green is a master. The Man with the Golden Torc mixes blazing fast pace with dialogue so snappy you can get a rubber band burn just reading it. Eddie Drood is part of a powerful family that exists to keep the world in order and stop the things that go bump in the night from taking over. It’s a noble goal and Eddie is proud to be a Drood, even though he can’t stand them most of the time. Then, things go horribly wrong and everyone Eddie meets wants to kill him - even those he holds most dear. This complete reversal of everything in Eddie’s life fuels the thrills that follow - and this book packs in the thrills, but does it while making you totally believe in every ghoulie, ghostie, and long-legged beastie. Green knows how to keep the tension cranked and the wise-cracks coming. Then, just when you’re sure this is a high-powered action ride, we get an unexpected romantic angle that fits perfectly and helps up the wise-crack quotient until you’ll giggle with glee while reading. Although I enjoyed Green’s Nightside novels, this new series (and I do hope it’ll be a series) offers the same kind of unexpected characters but with deeper, more believable dialogue and motivations. The Man with the Golden Torc is violent, sometimes startlingly so, but every moment works. If you’ve got a night where you don’t want to do any sleeping, curl up with this one - it’ll be the best night’s sleep you didn’t get. |
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The Man With the Golden Torc