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The HighFire Crown
- Blood Magic, Book 1
- Narrated by: Roshina Ratnam
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
It’s a case she can’t refuse.
Spell-slinger. Vampire-slayer. Magical albino ferret-rescuer. Meet Jacqueline Denna Knight, the best wizard detective in the city.
Jax turns vampires to ash and pain into magic. She also has a knack for finding things. So, when a distraught - and obscenely wealthy - elf calls Jax at midnight to hire her for an intriguing job, she grabs the opportunity with both hands.
But what Jax doesn’t know is that this case is going to unravel her life. She’ll get tangled up with a host of intriguing characters, most of whom are not who they appear to be.
As Jax speeds down a path toward the most powerful vampire clan in the country, she’ll have to put everything on the line.
Will she be able to use her unique brand of magic to save the Realm?
This is a breakneck-paced mix of urban fantasy, irreverent humor, and detective noir. Fans of The Dresden Files and Jessica Jones will burn through this brand new addictive urban fantasy series.
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- C. Rowlands
- 17-01-20
Typical urban fantasy premise done well
There are a number of common traits in many urban fantasy novels and this one checks off quite a few of them with the main character being a supernaturally-powered, financially hard-up, snarky detective with a tragic past, but the character comes across as far more than just that checklist of tropes and heads up an entertaining and varied cast of supernatural characters. I'm not fully convinced by her practically having a catchphrase to go with her powers though.
The setting for this book is something that could have set it more apart from others in the genre with it being set in Johannesburg rather than London or one of the major American cities, but I didn't find the difference to be that significant as it came across as the author telling us the setting more than showing us, although maybe those more familiar with the setting would appreciate the differences more.
The narration of this book was a definite strength, serving to help to further build the main character and also to enhance supernatural feel of the supporting cast too.
Overall, a fast-paced and enjoyable introduction to this series.
[Note - I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.]
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- Emma-Claire Leonard
- 08-03-20
Fabulous start to the series
Wow! Loved it from start to finish.
This is a modern day fantasy novel with all the usual types of creatures and a mixture of magic and science. Jax is a great character and I can’t wait to see what happens next to her.
All the characters are well developed with not so much detail that you lose the plot of the story. There were several intermingling stories, but it was easy to follow and very enjoyable.
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- audiobook-chaos
- 29-02-20
Fabulous
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review
Jax is now a Wizard Detective and in her spare time a vampire killer .
She is asked by an Elf to find the Highfire Crown she doesn’t know that a vampire clan is also after the crown so things get quite heated for her.
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- Debbie McLean
- 25-05-20
fantastic
a fantastic audiobook from the pens of J T Lawrence and M J Kraus and narrated by Roshina Ratnam xxxx
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- Savyra
- 01-04-20
A brilliant introduction to gripping series
To say my ears were transfixed would not be an exaggeration. As a female wizard Jax is a most unusual heroine, and with the pain from a tragic past which she builds on to create powerful magic, she's a compelling figure indeed. I particularly enjoyed the resident ghost in her flat. But there are many delicious details, and it seems there are no bounds to JT Lawrence's imagination. I love to listen to her stories while I do illustration, and the work simply flies out as the stories call me back to the computer after every break. Thank you JT, you certainly bring a lot of joy to my day.
The narrator is a delight, in spite of one or two mispronunciations - the delightful accents more than make up for that. One has the sense that Roshina Ratnam especially enjoys the orcs, gnomes and vampires she so effortlessly conjures up. A great performance.
I have voluntarily left this honest review after being offered a complimentary copy.
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