
The Last Raven: An Urban Fantasy Thriller
Riftborn, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Matthew Wolf
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By:
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Steve McHugh
About this listen
The peace between the rift and humanity has always been tenuous. It’s up to the Guilds to protect it, removing whomever—or whatever—poses a threat, whether human or rift-fused.
Lucas Rurik used to be part of the Raven Guild. That is, until someone murdered all of its members—except for him.
That was seven years ago. Now, Lucas keeps to himself, avoiding getting too close to anyone lest they become targets themselves. But when one of his oldest friends at the Rift-Crime Unit calls upon him for help with a case that’s already taken down people who mean a lot to him, Lucas can’t resist stepping back into the fray.
Something is killing FBI and RCU agents alike—something unlike anything Lucas has ever seen before, on Earth or in the Rift. Even more concerning, the gruesome assaults seem to be linked to Dr. Callie Mitchell, a depraved and disturbed individual who treats the rift-fused like her own personal lab rats.
And when someone Lucas thought he could trust turns on him, he realizes these killings aren’t just the random attacks of some terrifying new kind of fiend. They’re connected to whoever killed off his Guild all those years ago—and that’s something Lucas just can’t let lie...
Lucas is a riftborn fighter bent on vengeance in this thrilling urban fantasy/detective noir series from the bestselling author of the Hellequin Chronicles.
©2022 Steve McHugh (P)2022 Podium AudioCritic reviews
"McHugh’s pithy prose energizes the narrative, even when there’s no superpower on display, and builds intrigue with gradual reveals of Lucas’ rift-derived skills and backstory. This slick introductory supernatural tale will leave readers eager for a sequel." —Kirkus Reviews
"The Last Raven has the appeal of a great action movie. There is a nice mystery, a compelling lead, strong support, and enough adrenaline to leave you with a pleasant high afterward. . . . Eagerly looking forward to the next installment." —The Cosmic Circus
"If you have a friend who loves both speculative fiction novels and thrillers, this is the perfect gift." —Medium, "10 Chilling Books for Mystery/Thriller Lovers This Winter"
Hooked but not right away
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Rift Born
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Brilliant
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Worth a credit
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Good stuff as always
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Bravo Mr McHugh, Bravo
Fantastic
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different in a good way
can't wait for book 2
❤️❤️ x
loved it
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My feelings on this one are similar, but as a huge fan of Steve's work, I can feel this will be a big one too. There were parts of this that I struggled to follow, and I may need to reread it at some point before the next one. I alternated between audiobook and ebook for this which may have played a part in that, due to the narrator sounding almost exactly like the person who voices the Just Eat adverts - he's not a bad narrator, but my mind kept wandering to food :S
There is a good mix of characters in this book, some with powers, and some without. There feels like a lot of similarity between this book and the Hellequin series; for large sections, it does just feel like a continuation of that series. Personally, I see that as a good thing, but if you're looking for something completely different, this probably isn't it right now.
Overall, I believe this series will develop into something as amazing as the Hellaquin series; there is a lot to like from this book, and a lot to look forward to. Can't wait.
Also, on a side note to the reviewer who believes this book (and all recent from the same author) is full of gay/lesbian characters: in a world where people are still not accepted by all for being the person they want to be, I'm sure knowing that there are people shouting that it's okay to be gay provides at least some much-needed and much-deserved self-worth. Try to remember that not everything you read or watch on the telly is aimed solely at yourself.
The Start of Something Good
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Want to find out more about The Rift and those born there. Bring on book 2.
Last Raven
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