Much more action than the last book, and lucky for me - more simple(ton) humor :)All my favorites were still around, and there were some new critters to be found; ghosts, werewolves, and genies. Not to mention, werepires and vampwolves, but I can't say much about those. Killian was just as dorky as he was in the last book, maybe even a trifle more. He's an idiot, which is why I love him so much. His idiocy is easily explained - being an elf, he's quite naive when it comes to human behavior. Don't ask him to high-five, unless you want to spend an hour explaining the how's and why's of such an action. And he's been wearing the elven version of jeggings. :)Maggie's twin, Mindy, played a much larger role in this book and there were quite a few revelations. Apparently overly-human Mindy may not be as powerless as everyone thought. It will be really interesting to see her in future books to see if maybe she will join the family business on the Other Side after all. Vaclav still has his sights set on destroying Maggie, and he is now a bit altered. He was "changed" during the major fight in Ghost Town, whether or not he will still be as powerful or have the same following as before is yet unknown. He still has vampires against him, so I'm hoping a vampire war will soon be taking place. Either way, I'm sure he will still be after Maggie in the next book. The ending was quite surprising. All I can say is it looks like Killian will have more book time in future books (yay!). Can't wait to see how that works out :) First, if you are looking for "serious" UF, before you pick up either of these volumes, let me warn you. Ilona Andrews or Mark Henwick, this is not. What this series is, though, is lighthearted fun with an interesting twist that keeps you reading. Sometimes, that is all you really need from a book, and Kate Danley delivers in spades.One of the best things about this book is why Danley wrote it. Proceeds from the write-a-thon where this book was mostly written benefited the Young Writers Program, which funds free creative writing programs in hundred of schools and communities around the world. With the state of public education and the lack of support for the arts, I give Ms. Danley full kudos for her work.The story itself picks up after the action in Maggie for Hire (Maggie MacKay - Magical Tracker). Maggie has her dad back and he and her mom have gone off for a nice weekend away to celebrate his return from two years stuck in limbo. Now, a new client walks in her door, with what seems a ridiculously simple job. To retrieve a simple ladies hair comb, 'dropped in the desert' outside of Calico Ghost Town on the far outskirts of Las Vegas. What happens next is a rather slap-stick (read 'vintage Danley') chase through deserts and down mine shafts to an old fashioned "Standoff At The OK Corral" ghost and monster style, in the streets of a real "Ghost Town" on the Other Side. As always, the good guys win, but only by a 'ghost' of a chance and with enough snark and 'F' bombs to float the Marie Celeste. (I will admit that I would appreciate some different and more creative expletives - the bomb is getting rather old . . .)All in all, this series is funny and charming and is quite a pleasant way to wile away an afternoon. It doesn't put a strain on the brain, the characters are to my mind quite likeable and you learn a bit more about Maggie's mom in this one. I like her more even than I did before. I am really looking forward to the next one. I haven't read The Woodcutter yet, that is on my list of must reads. Thanks, Ms. Danley, for a fun read and I look forward to more soon.Funny throughout, good world building, likeable characters, lots of "F"bombs if you are offended by that sort of thing. Kate still needs a good editor, a few too many errors are creeping through that could set off the "Grammar Nazis". Nothing five stars, but still well worth the $3.99.
What do You think about Maggie Get Your Gun (2000)?
Enjoyed both books and cant wait for the third one.
—djpooni
