Cyndi J. (cyndij) reviewed on 12/26/2008 + 1032 more book reviews

If you like Jim Butchers Dresden Files youll need to give this a try; this is the first in a series. John Taylor was born in the Nightside a dark magical London where its always 3 a.m., pretty much anything can and will try to kill you, and there are no laws. John doesnt know why so many of the Nightside residents fear and hate him, its something to do with his mother. But he does know hes on too many wanted lists back there. He has a gift for finding things and has been trying to make a living as a PI in our world. Hes just about dead broke when a client shows up and tells him her daughter may be in the Nightside and she will pay anything to get her back. Of course he agrees.
From then on its one fight after another interspersed with lectures about the nature of the Nightside. Green introduces us to this odd world and gives us glimpses into Johns destiny. The mystery of the missing girl is pretty much only a frame to hang Johns character on, and doesnt take long to bring to a conclusion once they really get into it. Theres some very fun bits in here like the ghost bar and the horse who hires himself out for carriage rides, plus enough action for those who like magical fights. Lots of references to noir detective fiction too. Anyway nice snappy reading, you can finish this one pretty quick.

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