Deader Still by Anton Strout is the second book in the Simon Canderous series. Based in New York City, the series revolves around reformed thief Simon, trying to use his power of psychometry (the ability to learn about an object's past via touch) for good by joining the Department of Extraordinar...
I am glad I borrowed this ebook from my library, because I would be disappointed if I bought Alchemystic. Alexandra does stupid things with no thought for the consequences. Although we are not told about prior ninja training, the reader is asked to believe Alexandra and her ballerina friend are s...
I started this with some misgivings. The pacing at first was really off, to the point I was worried this series had already hit its high point. Luckily, after some drawn out relationship drama between Simon and Jane, things get more paranormal and interesting as the main plot takes over. Some rea...
A new urban fantasy featuring a man working on the right side of law-with talents that come from left field. Psychometry-the power to touch an object and divine information about its history-has meant a life of petty crime for Simon Canderous, but now he's gone over to the good side. At New York...
I started across the lobby, but stopped when I noticed Connor was not at my side. I turned to find him standing near the glass doors leading into the place, leaning against one of the panes next to them. I walked back to him. His skin had a slick sheen of sweat to it and his complexion was sickly...
The sound of conflict on the roof above filled my ears, and the desire simply to close my hand shut until my fingers met in the middle of his neck was strong, but since retreating to the art studio, Alexandra had been quite clear that she did not wish it done. “Forgive me,...
I can sleep when I’m dead. The words repeated over and over in my head like my own personal mantra as Stanis and I flew across the night sky. Although I had caught up on sleep the night before, since then it had been nonstop research, a break for th...