Caffeinated Reviewer | Unpredictable Magic by Faith Hunter
14th Jul
Narrated by Khristine Hvam, Unpredictable Magic by Faith Hunter is the first novel in the Everhart Investigations series. Set in the same world as her bestselling Jane Yellowrock series, Hunter delivered a smart, funny, suspenseful, and addictive start to this new series.
Unpredictable Magic
by Faith Hunter
Series: Everhart Investigations #1
Narrator: Khristine Hvam
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Source: Publisher
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Narration: 5 cups Speed: 1.35x
Witches Angelina and Evan Everhart-Trueblood take a case that spirals out of control until the whole city is at risk in this exciting new novel from New York Times bestselling author Faith Hunter.
Angelina Everhart-Trueblood and her brother Evan run Everhart Investigations, a PI firm in Chattanooga that solves paranormal crimes committed by supernatural beings. When their new client wants help finding her friend, who supposedly disappeared during a reception at Angie’s aunt Jane’s winter residence, things get . . . complicated.
The client is not who she appears to be, and demons strike the city for the first time since the Witch War. On top of that, evidence is pointing toward the involvement of an overly ambitious vampire—who just happens to be Angie’s ex-husband.
As Angie and Evan team up with CPD, they will have to dig deep into their magical reserves—and rely on some friends in high places—to rid Chattanooga of the danger creeping into their city.
I love Faith Hunter’s Junkyard Cat series, and have been slowly collecting the Jane Yellowrock series on audio. They are only available through Audible and, ironically, never on sale and can’t be listened to through my library. However, this new series is available on audio, wide. I’ve read a couple of novellas set in Jane’s world, so I was familiar with it, but that isn’t necessary to begin this series.
Angelina Everhart-Trueblood and her brother Evan run Everhart Investigations, a PI firm in Chattanooga. Together they solve paranormal crimes committed by supernatural beings. Their aunt just happens to be Jane Yellowrock. Which places them under royal protection, even though they live outside of the territory, something both wish to maintain. They like their freedom, or at least the illusion of it.
A new client asks for help to locate her missing friend who attended a party at Jane’s Winter residence, one both Evan and Angie (Angelina) attended; things get complicated. I was all in, from their vampire bodyguard to the local police detective. I love the dynamic between brother and sister as we learned about their history from his time in the war to her terrible marriage. Both are powerful witches and have just begun to unlock their potential. Secondary characters enhanced the story, from pets to crazy vamps.
Hunter delivered an engaging tale with magic battles, history, secrets, and fleshed-out characters who kept me turning the pages. Geeky tech and their team added to the story. I loved being able to read along as I listened to this one. I laughed, held my breath, and squealed at the outcome. I cannot wait for more.
Khristine Hvam has narrated for Hunter before, and I love the voices she creates. From her pacing to tone, she elevated my enjoyment. I highly recommend grabbing this one on audio.
About Faith Hunter
NYT Bestselling author Faith Hunter writes three series: the Jane Yellowrock series, dark urban fantasy novels featuring Jane, a Cherokee Skinwalker; the Rogue Mage novels, a dark, urban fantasy / post apocalyptic series and role playing game featuring Thorn St. Croix; and the Soulwood Series featuring Nell Nicholson Ingram.
About Khristine Hvam
Khristine Hvam is a professional voice artist whose work includes audiobooks, video games, and voice-overs, including as Professor Juniper in the Pokemon television series. Among her narrations are the Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa, Dare Me by Megan Abbott, and Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor. Khristine lives in New York City.
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