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Hard Magic
Hard Magic: Book I of the Grimnoir Chronicles | Larry Correia
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A SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER. A New Novel of Alternate History/Fantasy Adventure by the Author of the New York Times Best Seller, Monster Hunter Vendetta. A Hard-Boiled Private Eye Caught Between Opposing Forces in a Secret War Waged by Magic. Jake Sullivan is a licensed Private Eyewith a seriously hardboiled attitude. He also possesses raw magical talent and the ability to make objects in his vicinity light as a feather or as heavy as depleted uranium, all with a magical thought. It's no wonder the G-men turn to Jake when they need someone to go after a suspected killer whos been knocking off banks in a magic-enhanced crime spree. Problems arise when Jake discovers the bad girl behind the robberies is an old friend, and he happens to know her magic is just as powerful as his, and the Feds have plunged Jake into a secret battle between powerful cartels of magic-users--a cartel whose ruthless leaders have decided that Jake is far too dangerous to live. . . . Praise for Larry Correrias Monster Hunter series: A gun person who likes science fictionor, heck, anyone who likes science fictionwill enjoy Monster Hunter International and its new sequel, Monster Hunter Vendetta. . . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books without putting them down except for work. . . . So, whaddaya waiting for? Go out and buy some . . . for yourselves, and for stocking stuffers. Massad Ayoob The idea of st1:personname Larry Correia/st1:PersonNames Monster Hunter International might remind you a bit of X-Files or Men in Black, but its neither. However, it is as good as or better than both. . . . Correia is going to be a writer to watch. GoodReads.com [A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read. Bookreporter.com If you love action and monsters, youll love this book. If you love guns, youll love this book. If you like fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, youll love this book. Knotclan.com
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wanderinglynn
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Neither one of these novellas are in the database (likely because only on Audible) so I tagged another of Correia‘s books (which I also liked).

Take one gritty, hardened cop + corrupt justice system + gangs & corporate overloads and then set it in space a lost colony on a super deadly planet where not everything is what it seems. What you get is a fun SciFi murder mystery! And Oliver Wyman has the perfect voice for a gritty, hardened detective.

julesG Sounds interesting. Lynn, you're not helping with #MountTBR. 😁 1y
wanderinglynn @julesG they‘re short! About 5 hrs (on 1x speed) for both. I listened to both on 1.4x speed and I finished both in about 3.5 hrs. #enabler 😆 1y
julesG You're terrible 😁 1y
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Twainy
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🎧 Loved this book!

1930‘s alternate history setting … airships … Japanese, German‘s much more prominent … Chicago location.

Jake Sullivan is a hardboiled private eye, x-war-hero, x-con. His new magic is the ability to change the weight of things with a thought, you could float to the sky or squish to the earth. He‘s currently working for J Edgar Hoover hunting down “actives”, individuals using their new found magic for bad.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 👇🏻

Twainy Faye (now a teen) was sold to a poor farmer for $10 by her parents that had no patience for her magic. The farmer, also able to travel in the blink of an eye, is killed & she vows vengeance.

Jake & Faye cross paths in this fast paced alternate history set in an urban fantasy world in Dresden style.

Great book! I like this trilogy MUCH better than Monster Hunter, etc.

Bronson Pinchot kicks the story up a notch with his narration!
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Twainy
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Another book gift and this one is a book I loved. This author writes a lot of words and the Grimnoir Chronicles is my favorite of his series. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Twainy
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#Two4Tuesday #TheSpineView

1 - Damaged protagonist, flashbacks, dialogue & plot heavy, dark, gritty, urban, crime novels, old gumshoe detective novels.

2 - Bosch but my favorite series lately has been Larry Correia‘s Grimnoir Chronicles!!

Thank you @EadieB 😁

TheSpineView Great! Thanks for playing! 2y
EadieB You‘re welcome! Thanks for playing! 2y
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TorieStorieS
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Last book finished of 2020! Number 240! And it finished my #Booked2020 challenge as the book on the #BottomOfMyTBR -it‘s been on my Audible shelf for forever, as one of the first books I used a credit for! I don‘t know why I waited so long! I loved it!! It‘s a fun & fresh alternate history fantasy with a varied cast of characters & an exciting plot! I loved listening & #AudioColoring & working on my 2021 planner! Excited to listen to the rest!

Cinfhen Wonderful 🎊Happy New Year and here‘s to a new year of beautiful drawings and fabulous books 💗 4y
TorieStorieS @Cinfhen Thanks!!! Looking forward to getting started with the New Year!! 4y
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Twainy
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🎧 What if WWII was fought with magic, massive dirigible airships ruled the skies & Japan threatened war with magic-fueled ninja super soldiers. Oh and zombies are a thing! Strong female/male MC‘s that I liked.

Over the top Super-hero-like action. I think I‘m going to like this series more than MH.

Think alternate history, urban fantasy, sci-fi. A bit Dresden Files-ish. A lot going on! Bronson Pinchot is an amazing narrator. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

Twainy I just read some reviews here. I don‘t like to be influenced so I don‘t read them until I‘m done. I listen at 1.5x speed so Pinchot‘s slow exact reading style in contrast with the fast pacing didn‘t impact me at all. Fast fun fluff! 4y
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wanderinglynn
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Wow! What a crazy, magic-filled, part-noire, part-adventure, part-mystery, alternative history story. Larry Correia sure knows how to write a wild ride. And Bronson Pinochet is an incredible narrator.

Book 17 for #screamathon and #scarathlon #teamharkness

Book 7 for #outstandingOctober

Ruthiella I‘ve only listened to one book narrated by Bronson Pinchot (Strangers on a Train) but it was awesome! He is really good! 😀 (edited) 4y
Andrew65 Fantastic 👏👏👏 4y
Twainy I‘ve had this book since it came out. Libby/Hoopla have spoiled me with free books. 1st lull in a long time & I felt like a little Pinchot. Just a fast fun thrill ride. My attention has suffered during the pandemic but I made it through it and definitely enjoyed it! Agreed! 🖤 4y
wanderinglynn @Twainy glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻👍🏻 4y
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I usually love Bronson Pinchot‘s audiobook narration; but he is so slow, so careful in his reading that it completely enervates the action scenes in this alt-history where magic happens naturally. The main characters are more like super heroes with Sad Puppy biases; but this could have been more entertaining with a more lively delivery. #UnpopularOpinion 🎧

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Victoriahoperose
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This book was so long. Interesting concept, but so slow. I just really struggled with this one.

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DogEaredBooks
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I loved this book. It was in no way what I was expecting but it was great. It's a magical adventure book with some a little bit of philosophy just to mix it up. A great cast of characters and I can't wait to read the next one.

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Cristinemack
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Great book with very interesting characters!