This was such an explosive ending to the trilogy. There are so many unanswered questions though! I'm almost hoping that C.E. Murphy will change her mind and make this into a Quartet. Chelsea Huo? Sarah Hopkins? There are so many things that can be followed up on... especially things that were revealed in the last page (literally).More generally speaking, this was an awesome series. I highly recommend to fantasy fans. :) The final book of The Negotiator trilogy picks up not long after the second book. Margrit Knight, a New York City lawyer, has fallen in deep with the Old Races hidden within the city. So deep that one of their deaths is on her hands - and civil war is about to break out because of it. If that's not enough, Grit's gargoyle lover, Alban, has been chained and is subject to a gargoyle tribunal. The dragon Janx and vampire Daisani also have their place in events, calling in favors owed by Margrit - favors at a very high cost. It's up to Grit to utilize her lawyer skills and newfound talents to keep those she loves alive, and try to save those she dislikes as well.[return][return]Hands of Flame is a good book, and an excellent end to the trilogy. The secrets and plot twists were so deft they were hard to follow at times, but it was an enjoyable ride all the way through. Note that this isn't a stand-alone book - if you want to read the series, begin with Heart of Stone, otherwise nothing will make sense. Great urban fantasy series, though I still love Murphy's Walker Papers books the most.
What do You think about Hands Of Flame (2008)?
Great conclusion to the series. Margrit was a fun character, Alban was a bit lacking though.
—kennedy
Interesting twists and turns. I wonder if she'll come back to this series?
—Hillz
A nice read to pass time even if it wasn't one of my favorites.
—April
